No.  41

16th October, 2009

TIMES BOOKS FOR SCHOOL

We are currently part of a great collection scheme that could provide us with hundreds of new books for the school library, and by collecting the special tokens printed in The Times and The Sunday Times, you can help claim dozens of free books.  Autumn term tokens will be available from 13^th September to 6^th December with four tokens in The Sunday Times News Review, three tokens in The Times on Saturday and one taken each day in Times from Monday to Friday.

Please collect as many tokens as you can and give them to your child to bring to school, marked for the attention of Miss Williams.

Many thanks, in advance, for your support.

Miss Willams (Year 4)

BOARDING FOR RABBITS & GUINEA

PIGS

If you are going away over the half-term or Christmas holidays and need someone to care for your rabbits or guinea pigs, please contact Sam Pratt (Year 11), who continues to offer boarding for rabbits and guinea pigs at a rate of £2.50 per pet per night.

Your rabbit or guinea pig can stay in one of Sam's hutches.  Runs are also provided, as well as bedding and hay.  You simply need to deliver your pet and his/her food.  (Rabbits need to have up to date vaccinations). Grooming and claw clipping are included free of charge.  You will also receive photos of your pet during his/her stay with Sam.

Please note there is no availability left for Tuesday, 27^th October to Tuesday, 3^rd November.  Phone/e-mail for bookings or more information on 01458 251291 or mail@fairviewhouse.com

HALF-TERM GRADES

Half-term grades will be issued to senior students next Monday or Tuesday.  These will provide a guide as to how your child has performed during the first half term.  If you have any concerns, please contact your child's form tutor after the end of the half-term break.

FUTURE DATES

Monday, 19^th October – Year 7 Parents Evening Please note the following dates for your diary from PTA:

Tuesday, 24^th November – Christmas Fair

Wednesday, 9^th December – Breakfast with

                                                            Santa.

SPORTS REPORT

Fixtures for next week are:-

Monday u16 Hockey, Tuesday u16 Hockey, Wednesday Primary Schools Cross Country.

Fixtures for the week after half-term are:-

Wednesday u13 Hockey, Thursday u14 Football, Thursday u15 Football, Friday u14 Hockey.

Reports for this week:-

Monday u13 Football 'v' Chilton Cantelo

Those that did play worked extremely hard to keep the score down and we only lost 2-0.  Player of the match – Harrison Hollins.

Tuesday, u16 Hockey 'v' Whitstone

Our strength showed immediately and we had a goal inside the first minute; after which we continued to dominate and won 7-0,  Abigail Chesterman in our goal was not required to touch the ball at all.  Player of the match – Alice Barnett.

Wednesday u13 Hockey 'v' Stanchester

Our youngsters were on fire today  and completely dominated this game to the extent that our full backs as well as the goal kepper did not touch the ball at all.  We won 7-0.  Player of the match – Ruth Butcher.

Wednesday, u13 Hockey 'v' Bucklers Mead

With only a few minutes rest after the previous game our opponents caught our girls asleep and scored after only two minutes.  This resulted in a complete wake up call and we hit back immediately;  Bucklers weathered the storm and at half time we had just managed one more for a slender 2-1 lead.  In the second period Ruth organised her team into a complete rampage and they struck 4 more for a 6-1 win.  Player of the match – Bella Foot.

Thursday u15 Football 'v' Sherborne International.

For the first 5 minutes we were all over our opposition hitting the bar and post as well as winning a penalty.  Alas no goal, even the penalty was missed and by half time we were 2-0 down.  The second half started poorly and we conceded another; with 7 minutes to go we were trailing

3-0.  Then out of the blue a golden spell;  Ben Cheng hit a hat trick and we drew 3-3.  Player of the match – Michael Chan.

All pupils selected for representative matches must travel in a school tracksuit and wear the correct match strip; shin pads are compulsory for football and hockey; mouth guards are also strongly recommended for hockey.  Black shorts for boys continue to be available from the Uniform Shop, as do black skirts for girls and the latter item has the school sports logo on it.

Any queries regarding fixtures should be directed to Mr Tulett, PE Office by e-mail to larry.tulett@parkschool.com

HALF-TERM HOLIDAY

SCHOOL FINISHES ON TUESDAY,

20^TH OCTOBER, AT 4PM.

BOARDERS SHOULD RETURN ON TUESDAY, 3^RD NOVEMBER AT 7PM.

SCHOOL RE-COMMENCES FOR ALL PUPILS ON WEDNESDAY,

4^TH NOVEMBER.

TRIP TO PARLIAMENT

The school has been invited by our M.P. to make a visit to Parliament on Wednesday,

18^th November.  We will be shown around the Palace of Westminster.  Then hopefully David Laws will be able to get two or three tickets for Question Time which will be raffled.  After Prime Minister's Question Time, David Laws will meet us in one of the committee rooms to talk about parliament and answer questions.  This should finish around 2.30pm.  In the afternoon, there should be an opportunity for some shopping and sightseeing.  If you child in interested in attending, please register your interest with the Bursar and give her a cheque for £12 to cover transport. 

Mr S Baker

SCHOOL SKI TRIP

There are almost enough pupils to make this a viable proposition, but it is now very important that anyone expressing interest in the SKI TRIP should collect details from Mr Stevens to enable parents to give their permission.  The total cost will be in the region of £575.00, which includes flights, accommodation with all meals, lift pass and ski lessons.  The dates are from January 17^th to 21^st, 2010.  If we are unable to find the required numbers this trip we shall forfeit our provisional booking and will enquire about the possibility of a similar trip during the next academic year.  Further details in due course.  PLEASE see Mrs Stevens NOW if you are hoping to join us!

 JUNIOR AND SENIOR DISCO

'Think Young' are doing Junior and Senior Disco on Friday, 16^th October.

Juniors – 6pm to 7.30pm

Free drinks and biscuits and great music!!

Tickets will be on sale at the door for £3.00 for the Junior disco

Seniors – 8pm to 10.30pm.

Tuck Shop will be available, plus great music!!

Tickets will be on sale from Adam or Abigail for the Senior disco, price £3.00.

From 'Think Young'

Abigail, Adam, Felicity, Abby C, Hannah T, Tom S and Lucy G

WEBSITE

Have you looked at www.parkschool.com recently?  You will see photographs and report from our Prize Giving Ceremony, the new Debating Club, new changing rooms, as well as the GCSE and A Level results.  All these news items can be accessed easily by clicking on them from the Home page.  If copies of any photographs are wanted please contact Mr Ennals.