No.  13

13^th December 2007

CAROL SERVICE

Our Carol Service will be held on the 14^th December at 2 p.m. at St. John's Church.

All parents and friends are very welcome to attend.

PTA

The PTA would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas.  This term we have been able to purchase a DVD camera for the Drama department, a portable cooker for the Junior department, a digital camera for the Food Tech department and two buddy computer desks for the Infant department.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Once again a thoroughly enjoyable morning.

We will announce the amount of profit made in the New Year. Many thanks to all who helped.

YEAR 11 MOCK EXAMS

These exams will take place between Tuesday 8^th January and Friday 18^th January. All members of Year 11 have been issued with a timetable by their tutors. Now is the time to plan and start revision for these exams. The results from the "mocks" are used to assess the prospective grades for June '08 and to decide the level of entry in the main exam (e.g. foundation or higher), where appropriate. They will also give an indication of suitability for future A level subject choices. Their importance therefore cannot be stressed enough and  they will form the basis of the January report for Year11.

M Evans

OFFICE CHRISTMAS CLOSURE

Please note that the School Office will close at 4 p.m. on Friday 21^st December and re-open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday 2^nd January 2008.

PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE PARK SCHOOL WEBSITE

Don't forget to look at the website and view pictures of our five national champions:-

Toby Finch Hatton - Tae-kwon-do champion

Hannah Forrest – 300 metres champion

Sam Ashdown – Archery champion

Emily Wilson -  Swimming champion

Katie Norris – Tango dance champion

There are also pictures of our Junior School Nativity Play on the website.

PAYMENT OF FEES

The 1% discount on Tuition Fees will be available to those who settle their fee invoice by 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 8^th January 2008.  Payments received after this time, should be for the full amount, and the discount should not be deducted.  Your co-operation in this matter is much appreciated.

Patrick Killoran, Bursar

BOARDING FOR RABBITS/GUINEA PIGS

Are you away over the Christmas Holidays and looking for someone to care for your rabbits or guinea pigs?  If so, please phone Sam Pratt (9W) on 01458 251291, who is offering boarding for £2.50 per pet, per night.

STAFFING

Many of you will be aware that two long standing members of staff will both be retiring at the end of this term.  Mr Michael Peevor has been the Bursar of the school for the last thirteen years and Mrs Carole Owen has been a teacher in the Junior Department for over 16 years.  We wish them all the very best, and God's richest blessing for their futures.  May they have a long and happy retirement.

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

On behalf of the staff and governors of the school I wish all pupils and their families a very happy and blessed Christmas, and a peaceful year in 2008.

Mr Paul Bate, Headmaster

FUTURE DATES

14th December    – Carol Service

8^th January           – Term commences

8^th – 18^th January  – Yrs 11/13 mock exams

23^rd January          – Scholarship Day

28^th Jan – 1^st Feb   – Work Experience week