No.  29

23^rd May 2008

ADVICE TO PARENTS RE SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE

Dorset Police would like to make parents aware of a number of suspicious incidents involving children recently.  There have now been at least three incidents where children have been spoken to or offered sweets – and on one occasion a lift home.  The incidents have occurred in Gillingham, Holwell and Stalbridge and on at least two occasions a small red vehicle, possibly a Peugeot has been involved.  It is important to stress that the incidents are over a five week period and no actual offences have been committed.  The police do not wish to alarm parents but feel it is right to bring it to their attention.

PHYSICS REVISION SESSION

There will be a final Physics revision session for all Year 11 on Monday 16^th June from 14.00 – 16.00 hrs in the Physics Laboratory.

Mr M Evans

SPORTS INFORMATION

Reports for all matches this week and fixtures for the week after half-term can be found on the school website under "EVENTS". 

Highlights of the Week

Weds 21- Hannah Forrest won two more titles.  Joe Gomez, Andrew Deighton, Abigail Squires, Abigail Chesterman and Freyia Crawford joined Hannah in being selected to represent South Somerset at the County Schools Championships on 14^th June.  Full report and results on school website.

Fixtures for the first week after half term:-

Mon 2nd - u11 rounders

Tues 3rd – u14 rounders

Thurs 5th– u15 Cricket

Fri 6th– South West ISA Athletics Championships

Any queries regarding fixtures should be directed to Mr Tulett – PE Office 01935 414613 or by email to

larry.tulett@parkschool.com.

PTA FAMILY FUN EVENING –

27^TH JUNE 2008

Our annual summer fundraising event is to take place on Friday 27^th June from 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. on the Junior Site.  There will be a barbecue and bar, live music and games for all the family.  Tickets will go on sale immediately after half term. £3 per adult and £1.50 per child – this will include food and drink.  Tickets are available from the Junior school office or Dan Winchilsea in the Junior school playground.  Please come and support what we are sure will be an excellent evening.

HALF-TERM GRADES

Half-term grades for Years 7-13 are issued this week.  Unfortunately, due to Mrs Stosiek's long term absence, there are no science grades for some classes.  Should you have any concerns about your child's grades, please contact his/her tutor in the first instance.

Mr D Ennals

SWIMATHON IN AID OF HOSPICE

Emily Wilson and her team of six have been swimming this annual event in aid of Yeovil Hospice for four years and helped raise thousands of pounds.  This year's total of all teams representing the hospice raised £3,683.55, which was a wonderful achievement.

FUTURE DATES

Tues 24^th June – Junior Parents Evening

Fri 27^th June – Junior Swimming Gala

Fri 27^th June – Family Fun evening

Tues 1^st July – Senior Sports Day

Weds 2^nd July – Junior Sports Day

Thurs 3^rd July – Senior Swimming Gala

Thurs 10^th July – Junior Prizegiving