No 26

18^th May 2007

VACANCY FOR A KSI TEACHER

We have a vacancy for a KSI teacher as from September 07.  If you know of anyone who is interested, please can they contact the Headmaster in the first instance.

YEAR 8 SWIMMING

We would value parents' opinion on whether you would like your son/daughter to continue to attend swimming lessons, on Wednesday morning, throughout Year 9.  Please complete the tear off slip overleaf and return this to the school office or to Mr Ennals.

INTERHOUSE ART COMPETITION

Please keep your entries for the competition coming in to Mrs Briggs.  The theme is 'my favourite things', any media is allowed, preferably 2D due to display.  The smaller size is A3, largest A2.  House points can be won for entry and for winners.  A local artist Peter Hailey will be judging the entries during the week of 11^th June – the deadline for entries is the 4^th June (after half-term).  The entries  will be displayed in the Art Room.

PRACTICAL ART

The following exams will take place in the Art room:-

A Level

Monday 22^nd, Tuesday 23^rd and Weds 24^th May (2 hours) (12 hours)

AS Level

Tuesday 23^rd May (5 hours)

GCSE

Thursday 24^th May, Friday 25^th May (10 hours)

PTA FAMILY FUN EVENING

This fundraising event is to take place on Friday 29^th June from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on the Junior site.  There will be a B.B.Q. and Bar, Icecream and Games, fun for all the family.  There is also to be an 'It's a Knockout' style  competition for teams of 4 people.  Tickets are now on sale, £2 per family for an advance ticket or £3 on the night.  These are available from the Junior and Senior offices.

Please fill in the request form for tickets overleaf.  Please come and support what we are sure will be an excellent evening.

NEW CHARGES FOR EARLY/LATE ROOM

We have maintained rates for a number of years but we have to increase them as from September 2007.  The new charges are as follows:-

Early room - £1.25

Late room - £2.50 per hour

THE BROOKE HORSE SOCIETY

Heidi Doble and Jessica Brown have donated £125 made from their Young Enterprise project, "Sweet Treatz".  The donation was made to "The Brooke", a charity that sends vets and medical supplies to horses and donkeys in less economically developed countries.  These animals are forced to carry tremendous loads in extreme heat for long periods of time, with no food or water.  The Brooke charity enables these creatures to receive the nourishment and comfort they deserve.  They also educate owners to prevent further problems arising in the future.  If you wish to know more about The Brooke charity, Heidi Doble, Jessica Brown or Mrs Scannell can provide more information.