No.  26

2^nd May 2008

EXAM  DATE  CHANGE

Please note that the BCS (ICT) GCSE Practical Exam will be held on Wednesday 7^th May at 11.00 a.m.and not on Tuesday 6^th as previously timetabled.  All students have been informed.

M. Evans, Examinations Office

JUNIOR DEPARTMENT CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

The Junior Department Chess Club has now completed the first stage of the British Land UK Chess Challenge 2008.  Olive Holliday, Christopher Burrows, Toby Finch-Hatton, Gabriella Ball, Jonathan Hayes and James Bayley all qualify for the Regional Mega Final at the end of May.  We would like to congratulate them and wish them every success in the next round.

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.

SPORTS INFORMATION

Reports for all matches this week can be found on the school website under "EVENTS".  Any queries regarding fixtures should be directed to Mr Tulett – PE Office 01935 414613 or by email to larry.tulett@parkschool.com

SUMMER UNIFORM

The summer uniform is to be worn as from the 6^th May.  Boys should wear their tie with a short sleeve shirt, whereas girls should wear a v-neck blouse, which doesn't require a tie. 

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

On Wednesday 30^th April we held a Fashion Show in the school hall.  Various garments and accessories were displayed by pupils from different year groups, including Year 8 Edwardian Victorian paper fashion, Year 9 re-cycled garments, and GCSE & A Level textile and fashion pieces.  We also had performances from Mr Gentis, Hannah Edwards, Camilla Collins, Rachel Saywell, Phoebe Roper, Sophie Mitchell and Jade Pitman, as part of the show.  It was a very successful evening.  Thank you to everybody for supporting and helping with this event.  The money raised will pay for the cost of the hire of the equipment and the balance will go to Rebecca Young, an ex pupil who works for Skillshare International in Dar es Salaam.   This will help her to buy sewing machines for the street children she is helping.  There will be an article about the fashion show on the website next week, with photographs.

Mrs Briggs, Head of Art

FUTURE DATES

Mon 12^th May – Parents Evening Yr 10

Tues 20^th May – Open Day

Fri 27^th June – Family Fun evening