No 33

12^th July 2007

STUART McINESS

Sue, Neil & James would like to thank everyone for the cards, messages and ongoing support we have received since the tragic loss of Stuart.  His memorial fund has received donations amounting to £4,800 to date and this will be used to benefit the activities Stuart enjoyed such as Scouts, cricket and the Park School, which played such an important part in his life.

STAFF LEAVING

At the end of the summer term we will be saying goodbye to Miss Amy Millican and Mrs Caroline Maggs, Mrs Caroline McGlaughlin, Mrs Caroline Fawcett and Miss Daria Sass.  We are very sorry to see them leave but we wish them all the very best in their futures.  We will be particularly thinking of Miss Millican on the 11^th August on the occasion of her marriage to Neil. 

STAFF GETTING MARRIED

Miss Williams is getting married on the  22^nd July to Mr Kieran Clough, we wish them all the best for their happy day.

RNAS YEOVILTON

Year 8 students visited the meteorological office at R.N.A.S. Yeovilton on Friday 29^th June.  This complimented the work that we had covered last term.  We were met by our hosts, who then showed us around the air traffic control room.  We had an interesting and enjoyable afternoon and thank Cmdr. Lang for arranging the visit, Mrs Shillito for all her hard work and Mr Smith for helping

PAUL LANG  8S

UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

The shop will be open on Tuesday afternoons from 3.00 – 4.30 after August 13^th.  Mrs Maynard will also book appointments after this date.  She can be telephoned on 475092 after 6.00 p.m.

YEAR 8 EDEN PROJECT

First of all thank you to the teachers, Mrs Shillito, Mr Stevens and Miss Millican who all kindly gave up their time for us.  The trip was overall a very eye-opening and interesting experience, helping the students to learn the values of the rainforests and how deforestation affects the whole population.  The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, and the fact that James Morrison was playing live, made a brilliant day out, even more amazing.

Hanah Law  8S

FABULOUS PHOTOS READY

The photographs taken at The Prom are now ready.  There are 59 photographs on one CD for the very reasonable price of £2.  The proceeds will be given to The Lord's Larder in Yeovil.  So get your CD now and help support charity at the same time.  Please see Mr Ennals for a copy of the CD.  Students may also like to collect a copy of the Yeovil Express which shows the highlights of the evening.

UNIFORM IN THE NEW TERM

Summer uniform is to be worn when pupils return in September.  Winter uniform will be worn as from October 1^st.

OFFICE OPENING DATES DURING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

The office will be open during the first week of the school holidays and from Monday the 13^th August thereafter.

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 4^th September 2007.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.

M. Peevor, Bursar

PTA

The PTA would like to thank all Staff, Parents and friends for their support over this last school year. We have enjoyed some marvellous events and raised enough money to purchase for the school a telescope, digi box and DVD player, mobile cooker, a contribution to a printer for the boarding house, outside storage containers, projector, squash equipment, new trestle tables, library books, mural paints, Christian books and £300 towards the license required to run the software for the Key Stage 3 maths course.

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 11^th September 2007 at 4 p.m. in the Junior Staff room, all are welcome.

ARSENAL SOCCER SCHOOL

We have arranged for Trevor Jenkins, South West Co-ordinator for Simply Soccer, to talk to the Juniors during assembly on 5^th September.  'Simply Soccer' is associated with the Arsenal Football Club, and aims to provide out of school coaching from F.A. Qualified coaches.  If there was sufficient interest, a junior club could be run from 4.00 to 5.30 p.m. on a weekday and cost £45 for a 12 session term.  The club would be open to years 1-6 and children would train in paired year groups (re. Years 1 & 2, 3 & 4 and 5 & 6).  This is potentially an exciting opportunity for us to be linked to Arsenal Football Club (though Mr Bate would have preferred it to be Manchester United!!)

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TWELFTH NIGHT

The Twelfth Night production was a great success.  A big thank you to all those who took part and a thank you to all the parents for their support.  Congratulations to Mrs Scannell for the production of such a superb performance.  A good time was had by all!

CDs are available from Mr Ennals for £1 each, profits from which will go to the Lord's Larder.

SINGING LESSONS

Book for September before places go!  Fun half hour lessons with professional singer Jillie Tregarth.  Exam tuition also.  Please speak to Mr Gentis to arrange.

FUTURE DATES

3^rd September – Year 7's attend at  2 p.m.

4^th September – Term commences

7^th September – New Parents evening

24^th September – Year 8 Parents evening

1^st October – Year 9 Parents evening

6^th October – Family Quiz evening

10^th October – Junior Harvest assembly

                          (Parents welcome)

11^th October – Year 7 Parents evening

16^th October – Speech Day at Westlands

29^th November – Christmas Fayre

12^th December – Breakfast with Santa