No.  25

25^th April 2008

PROMPT SETTLEMENT DISCOUNT

Thank you to all those parents who settled their summer fees on the first day of term and who accordingly were entitled to deduct the 1% prompt settlement discount.  All cheques and online payments received after the first day of term should not have the discount deducted.  For those parents who choose to pay by online banking, it is important to authorise payment not less than 4 complete working days before the start of term, in  order to qualify for the discount.  Where pupils are entrusted to hand payments in to school, please ensure that they deposit them with office staff before the end of school on the first day of term, in order to qualify for the discount. Thank you.

Mr Killoran, Bursar

PTA FAMILY FUN EVENING

 – CHANGE OF DATE

Due to a clash of dates with the School Prom, the PTA have changed the Family Fun Evening to Friday 27^th June.  We look forward to an enjoyable evening and hope you can attend.  More details to follow.

SCHOOL PROM

The School Prom will now be held on Friday 20^th June.

YEAR 9

All parents of Year 9 pupils should now be in possession of a letter and timetable explaining the procedure for the Key Stage 3 Examinations, beginning on Tuesday May 6^th.  If any parents have missed out on receiving the letter, which was given to pupils to take home, a copy including the timetable can be found on the website EVENTS page.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION

We have had a request from a Spanish family for someone to provide accommodation for a boy called Jorge for the last few weeks of the summer term.  He is 14 years old and will probably be in Year 9.  Please get in touch with Mrs Morris if you think you are able to help.

STAFFING

Mr Paul Evans, our Head of English, tended his resignation over the Easter holidays from his post due to personal reasons.  We wish Mr Evans all the very best for his future.  We have now appointed a replacement, and I am pleased to announce that Mr Jonathan Cooke will take over as from the 1^st May.  Mr Cooke previously taught for many years at Epsom College and we welcome him to the school.

Mr Bate, Headteacher

VACANCY – UNIFORM SHOP MANAGER

As mentioned in the newsletter last term, our Uniform Shop Manager, Mrs Maynard, has decided to retire at the end of this term.  This interesting role within the school may appeal to a parent, so for the time being at least, this post will not be advertised externally.  Copies of the job description and application forms are available from the Headmaster's secretary, Mrs Morris.  The closing date for applications is Friday 9^th May, with the start date being four weeks before the end of term.

FASHION SHOW – WEDS 30^TH APRIL

7-9 P.M. MAIN HALL

We will be holding a 'recycled' fashion show displaying Year 8 paper fashion, Year 9 recycled fashion, GCSE Year 11 and A Level Year 13 garments. Clothing will be showcased on a catwalk with professional lighting and music.  Money raised by the event will be presented to Rebecca Young an ex pupil at The Park School, who is currently working with street children in

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  There will be light refreshments available and two stalls will be selling second hand clothes and jewellery and shoes.  If you have any unwanted items, please bring them to Mrs Briggs or Mrs Scannel by Monday April 28^th.  Tickets will be available from the school office or on the door on the night  - £6 Adults, £3 Children (unless helping). Mrs  Briggs

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JUNIOR ART EXHIBITION

A short report on the art exhibition held at Sherborne House, which took place earlier this month, is now on the website on the NEWS page, together with photographs of some of the exhibitions.

FUTURE DATES

Mon 12^th May – Parents Evening Yr 10

Tues 20^th May – Open Day

Fri 27^th June – Family Fun evening