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Prep for the Week Issue Number 1860 – 19 May 2017

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In this week’s issue…

Headmaster's Blog and Commendations Year 8 Pupils' Chemistry Contest Success!

Headmaster's XI Cricket, Tennis and BBQ Event A View from the Music Department Kingfishers and Lower School News Bakery and Craft Club District Athletics, Girls' and Boys' Sports Calendar Notices

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Headmaster's Blog Dear Parents Life at school offers many challenges, not least those which involve establishing and maintaining friendships, overcoming academic difficulties and behaving appropriately. “Challenge� is one of the six elements of our new rewards system which will be introduced in September and now is as good as any time to remind the children of what is required to finish the year off strongly. Year 8 are especially under the spotlight, not least on account of their forthcoming Common Entrance examinations and the fact that, slowly but surely, they are growing too big (literally and figuratively) for a prep school. Self-awareness, selfdiscipline and patience are the virtues on which they must call. All children will recognise the challenge of establishing and maintaining friendships, especially at this time of the academic year, when schools re-structure the class groupings. I would ask that all cast their minds back to this time last year when there were, inevitably, some worries and upsets when the new groupings were first published.

And here we are, one year on from then, and it seems that everyone has survived the changes and probably made new friendships. Having watched two daughters go through this process on a regular basis, my advice is always to offer the support which leads to wider friendship groups as this is what will stand them in good stead in the future.

Headmaster's Commendations Ethan Feinson and Rafferty Turner for helping a new classmate settle in, two terms into a school year

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Year 8 Pupils' Chemistry Contest Success!

This week, four Year 8 pupils represented The Prep at the Salters' Festival of Chemistry. Run in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry, and held at 41 Universities and Colleges across the UK and Ireland, this annual competition aims to test the Chemistry knowledge of pupils and inspire them, through engaging activities, to consider Chemistry as a subject to study and perhaps even a career.

Rory, Thea, Molly and Finn in Year 8 all travelled to the University of Bath this week to take part in two hands-on practical chemistry challenges. They also watched some exciting chemistry demonstrations in Bath University's superb labs!

After demonstrating a variety of great knowledge and skills, as well as the ability to think problems through in a clear manner, The Prep's team were declared winners! There was a total of 12 schools taking part and our pupils were commended not only for their excellent team work and scientific knowledge but also for their wonderful manners and great attitude all day.

A huge well done to The Prep's team, they should be very proud of their achievements. The pupils were presented with some Molymod kits for the Science department to use.

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Friends of The Prep invite you to join in the fun at the...

Headmaster's XI Cricket Match, Doubles Tennis Tournament & BBQ

SUNDAY 11 JUNE If you would like to enter the Headmaster's Doubles Tennis Tournament, please contact Lucy Hill on lucy24bennerley@yahoo.co.uk Don’t worry, you don’t need to have a doubles partner - this is a friendly tournament where partners swap after each match!

If you are a cricketer and wish to participate, please contact Tim Buttress on tim.buttress@hotmail.com A delicious BBQ tea will be served at 15.30 Thank you and we really hope you can come, the event will be a lot of fun!

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A View from the Music Department

It’s been another jam-packed year for the Music Department!

Our goal is to make music as inclusive as possible, whilst still providing plenty of opportunities for the most able.

This starts in the classroom, and our facilities in Lake House are constantly evolving and being upgraded. Our music technology room, complete with iMacs and keyboards are utilised for general class music in Years 5-8, alongside a multitude of percussion and other instruments. If the pupils enjoy class music, then my hope is that they might be enthused to take it up outside the classroom too. Class music remains one of my primary focuses here at Cheltenham Prep, and we cover topics as varied as Mozart and the Classical Period, Rap and Beat-Boxing, Tudor Music, Programme Music, Music composed for the story of Romeo & Juliet, Form and Structure and much, much more!

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Our ensembles have had as busy a year as ever, performing in our Christmas Concert (complete with tinsel on instruments and wearing Santa hats), the Summer Serenade and our end of year Summer Concert (combined with the House Singing Competition).

We have held our usual round of Informal Pupils’ Concerts throughout each Half Term, and our choirs have provided music for each of our weekly Chapel services. Chamber Choir has led evensong at Gloucester Cathedral, and we have another music tour arranged for the

2017 Autumn Term – this time to Vienna.

The Year 8 pupils will experience a variety of Arts during their post-CE programme, including working with two beat-boxers, two street dancers and a graffiti artist. They will also have a film music/sound effect workshop with one of our current parents, Mr Paul Thompson, who works professionally in this field.

Other events throughout the year include Carol singing at The Suffolks, our community outreach programme (music scholars performing at local care homes and primary schools), Kingfishers and Lower School Christmas concerts, Nativities and Summer performances and the House Music competition in the Spring Term (involving around 150 pupils). The department also plays a large part in the annual production, this year working with the drama department to put on Bugsy Malone.

This academic year has seen a new partnership formed with the CBSO (City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra),which has involved a number of these world-class musicians coming in

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to The Prep to perform to, and work with, our pupils. We have focused on string instruments this year, and will look to expand this into other instrument families as the partnership progresses. College became an all-Steinway school which meant that The Prep could upgrade its fleet of pianos (to all-Yamaha) and utilise the fantastic top of the range instruments at College for its Music Scholar recital in January.

As usual, we have run termly ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) exams, and have achieved considerable success throughout the year.

Our team of 16 visiting music staff continue to work hard with all of our pupils learning instruments, and the effects are clear from our exam results. My thanks go to all the staff in the department for the crucial help

and support they provide to our pupils of all ages learning music. In particular, I would like to express my enourmous gratitude to Miss Georgina Jones, my wonderful Assistant Director of Music, without whom none of the above would be possible.

Mr Kit Perona-Wright

Summer Serenade Well done to all of our talented musicians who took part in the Summer Serenade this week. The concert comprised of pieces by some of The Prep's smaller music groups (inlcuding the String Orchestra, Wind Band, Piano Trio, etc) as well as a chance to hear the winning soloists from last term's House Music Competition.

It's been a very busy week for Prep musicians, who delivered a wonderful Lower School Informal Concert and Year 2 Assembly!

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Kingfishers The Nursery children braved a day of the worst weather for a long while and continued with their trip to the Cotswold Farm Park, not allowing the dampness to drench their enjoyment and enthusiasm. For many, it was their first time on a coach and that provides excitement in itself. However, watching a goat being milked, a sheep being sheared and handling the rabbits and chicks all proved great learning opportunities for them all. They also met some of the new arrivals at the farm - a kid goat, a number of piglets and a lamb. A little sleep on the coach on the way home for some brought a lovely day to an end.

Family Forest School

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Parents and children spent a lovely Saturday morning together discovering Forest School! The children were able to teach their parents the rules before heading off to explore. Everyone had great fun hunting Mini-beasts, planting seeds, making pies in the 'mud kitchen', digging for treasure in the digging pit, going on scavenger hunts and making bird feeders. The Forest School hot chocolate was, as always, a big winner! We will look forward to the next time.

This week's 'Wash Out Wednesday' meant that many of The Prep's sports fixtures were cancelled due to torrential rain. But, undeterred by the weather, Reception boys and girls took to the garden to learn about how water moves through pipes when you collect it with a funnel!

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Year 2 Assembly

Last Friday, a host of famous people visited Cheltenham College Prep School for the Year 2 Assembly! Our boys and girls introduced themselves to us as all sorts of poeple, from singers and footballers, to Florence Nightingale, Edward Wilson and even Henry VIII. Year 2 put on an excellent performance; they learnt a lot while they were rehearsing and practising their lines. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves and it has made this Half Term's topic come to life! It gave everyone a springboard for their learning in all areas of the curriculum. The most loved character was Henry VIII and the children have decided to create posters all about his life. Please visit Kingfishers to admire their amazing posters!

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Lower School Roman Adventures Inspire Creative Writing Year 3 have been reading the Roman mystery story The Thieves of Ostia by Caroline Lawrence.

As each chapter ends in a really exciting cliff-hanger, we have been desperate to read on! We decided to write our own Roman mystery stories, using some of the techniques that Caroline Lawrence uses, to create a story filled with drama and suspense.

‘Dorothia curled up merrily and began to read her favourite scroll. Slowly her dark hair pushed against the wall as she was thinking about the places in her dreams. Annoyingly, her older brothers and sisters were playing with a ball loudly. She looked out of the window with her eyes that were as blue as the sea. Dorothia hated Ostia because it was noisy. She didn’t like being a Roman citizen.'

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‘Later that day, Maximus went out to the woods to hunt for some meat. He was very skilful with a bow and arrow. Maximus heard a branch snap. He quickly climbed a tree. His brown hair was sweaty. Looking down, he spied a mass of black hair. It was his friend Mars!’

By Max Muirie ‘A few hours later, Georgius and Bella walked down to the forum.

Bella hated it there. She couldn’t stand all of the shouting, pushing and the excitement.

The pushing and shouting of the massive crowds made her feel scared, angry and alone.

Carefully, the boy and girl turned a corner. They froze. There stood Venalicius…’

By George Mills

the end of his arm, his hand was missing. In his mouth sat his teeth which were yellow. On the side of his head was a missing ear leaving a gaping wound.

Yellow pus dripped onto his shoulder. Venalicius was a slave dealer of the worst kind.’

By Ava Blackhurst ‘An hour later, Tamuis and Emma walked home. They still felt uneasy after seeing Venalicius.

Suddenly Tamius froze. His hand flew to his mouth. The front door was hanging from its hinges. On the pavement, a dark pool of liquid lay… it was blood.’

By Aydin Emirali Come and find Year 3 if you are intrigued to find out what happens next!

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Bakery Club This term has seen a new group of keen bakers join Bakery Club. They are all very enthusiastic.

We have been busy baking cheese scones, cherry oat crunchies and delicious blueberry muffins. The pupils are all learning the importance of listening, following a recipe correctly, weighing out ingredients carefully, as well as the importance of teamwork, sharing and helping each other.

Craft Club Middle School pupils have been busy creating sand art, using repeating patterns and contrasting colours to great effect. Everyone will be designing and creating more crafts in the coming weeks, watch this space!

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District Athletics The Prep was one of 14 schools in the local area to take part in this year's District Athletics at the Prince of Wales Stadium. This included all our usual local prep school rivals, but also saw us compete alongside schools such as Balcarras, Bournside, Pates and Chipping Campden to name just a few.

Our Year 8 competitors were part of a U15 Junior Age group and were combined with Cheltenham College third formers to form a team. Results as follows: • Gabby Bifulco – 100m – 14.0 sec – Qualified for 100m final and came 5th • Gabby Bifulco – Long jump – 3.96m • Finlay Hurst – 1500m – 5.04.09 – 4th • Jack O’Connor – 1500m – 5.29.30 • Duniya Banda – Discus – 15.69 (PB) • Temwani Banda – Shot putt – 9.38m • Jemima Kayode – 200m – 31.30 sec • Anya James – 200m – 31.90 sec

Girls' Sports Severnside Athletics Beausdesert Park School On Saturday afternoon, we took a selected group of girls from Y4 – Y8 to compete in the Severnside Athletics competition held at Beaudesert. There were some excellent performances and results and some fantastic displays of determination, competitiveness and resilience. Listed below are the results of those people who placed in their events.

Gabby Bifulco was 2nd in the U14 100m A race Thea Peterken was 3rd in the U14 100m B race Anya James was 3rd in the U14 300m A race Jemimah Kayode was 3rd in the U14 300m B race Gabby Bifulco was 1st equal in the U14 Long Jump Duniya Banda was 3rd in the U14 Discus Leah Richardson was 3rd in the U13 800m race Matilda Kitson was 3rd in the U13 1500m race Leah Richardson was 3rd in the U13 Long Jump Izzy Anton-Smith was 2nd in the U12 100m A race Eva Colbourne was 3rd in the U12 100m B race Eva Colbourne was 2nd in the U12 200m B race Izzy Anton-Smith was 1st in the U12 Discus and broke the Severnside Record Magdalen Archer was 1st in the U10 75m A race Eme Hesketh was 1st in the U10 75m B race Lois Jeveons was 2nd in the U10 200m A race Emily Grant was 1st in the U10 200m B race Matilda Barter was 1st in the U10 600m race Lois Jeveons was 3rd in the U10 600m race Matilda Barter was 1st in the U10 Long Jump The U10 Girls Relay Team finished 1st The U12 Girls Relay Team finished 2nd

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Team of the Week U10A v Clifton College, won by 7 wickets The Year 5 A team have had a great start to the season. Not only are we currently unbeaten, after good wins against RGS The Grange, Beaudesert and Abberley Hall, it has been the manner of the victories that has impressed. In all the matches every boy in the team has bowled and over the three matches every boy in the team has had a bat.

Clifton was going to be a hard game. They were also unbeaten and we knew their captain was a strong batsman who would score runs and therefore it was vital we played as a team to take on their very talented individual. We bowled first, giving everyone a chance, and put in 20 good overs of outstanding fielding that brought rave reviews from the opposition parents. Three superb catches and a wonderful run out put us into a great position before their captain came in and scored a quickfire 40 runs to put the game into the balance. We headed for tea with Clifton 108/4 off the 20 overs.

Cheltenham’s opening pair batted solidly, slowly building the score and seeing off the Clifton pace bowlers. The middle order for Cheltenham scored quickly, running up the score and the match finished up early with Cheltenham 112/3 off 18 overs. A superb win that sets us up for a match against the Cardiff County side after half term that will really put the unbeaten season on the line.

Boys' Cricket Results Team Opposition Result Score Clifton College LOST By 55 runs 1st XI Clifton College WON By 126 runs 2nd XI Clifton College WON By 54 runs 3rd XI Clifton College WON By 5 wickets 4th XI Clifton College WON By 27 runs 5th XI Clifton College WON By 8 wickets U11A Clifton College LOST By 5 wickets U11B Clifton College WON By 7 wickets U10A Clifton College WON By 23 runs U10B Clifton College WON By 60 runs U9A Clifton College WON By 38 runs U9B Prior Park LOST By 60 runs U8A Prior Park WON By 30 runs U8B

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Family Camp-Out Saturday 17th June from 2.30pm Pitch your tent on the school playing ďŹ elds Bouncy Castle - Swimming - Tennis BBQ - Live Music from The Rock Project Sunday morning breakfast Tickets: ÂŁ30 per family; day tickets also available Register by emailing dpwbingham@gmail. com / text 07974 374 336 Please note children will not be super vised by school during this event Prep for The Week Issue Number 1860 19 May 2017

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Sunday 21 May 2017 12:45 Boarders' Trip to Gifford's Circus (Full and Regular Flexi-Boarders Only) Monday 22 May 2017, Week 6, 22 - 28 May 11:15 Lower School Team Photos 12:00 Middle School Team Photos 15:00 Lower School Concert (Assembly Hall) 15:00 Upper School Team Photos Tuesday 23 May 2017 11:00 Year 5 Experience Day (College) 13:45 Year 7 (Group 1) Shakespeare Workshop (Assembly Hall) 15:30 Year 7 (Group 2) Shakespeare Workshop (Assembly Hall) 18:00 Athens, Rome and Sparta House Barbecue. Pick up 19:30 Wednesday 24 May 2017 12:45 Departure for Tennis v The Dragon (A): U11 5 pairs, U10 5 pairs. Start 14:15. Pick up 17:15 12:45 Departure for Cricket v St Hugh's (A): 3rd XI, 6th XI, U9A VIII, U9C VIII. Start 14:30. Pick up 18:30 12:45 Departure for Cricket v Beaudesert (A): Wanderers XI. Start 14:15. Pick up 17:45 13:00 Departure for Rounders v Pinewood (A): U9A, U10, U11. Start 14:30. Pick up 17:15 13:00 Year 8 Departure for Rowing Taster Session. Pick up 16:30 14:15 Year 7 Internal Tennis Matches. Pick up 16:15 14:15 Cricket v Cardiff and the Vale (H): U11A. Pick up 18:00 14:30 Rounders v Pinewood (H): U8A, U8B, U9B. Pick up 16:15 14:30 Cricket v St Hugh's (H): 1st XI, 4th XI. Pick up 17:30 Thursday 25 May 2017

No Flexi-Boarding available 12:45 Years 4-6 Departure for St Edward's Athletics Event. Start 13:30. Pick up 17:30 13:30 Kingfishers Summer Concert and Open Afternoon (Assembly Hall) Friday 26 May 2017

Sponsored staff ABRSM Music Examinations (all day) 14:15 Chapel (Parents welcome) 15:00 Transition Meeting for parents of children in Year 2 moving to Year 3 (Library) 15:30 Half Term begins for children in Kingfishers: no after school care, activities or tea Half Term begins for children in Lower School: no after school care, activities or tea 16:00 Half Term begins for children in Middle & Upper School: no after school care, activities or tea 16:15

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Cheltenham College Rackets Day On Wednesday, 8 pupils from Year 6 at The Prep (Tom Hill, Tom Shaw, Ed Carter, Harry Mills, Autumn Conner, Izzy Anton-Smith, Evie Poulain and Lilly Poulain) joined 22 pupils from other prep schools at Cheltenham College for the inaugural Rackets day. Throughout the morning the pupils were coached by the College Professional in rackets, tennis, badminton and squash. The morning was rounded off with lunch in the main Dining Hall. Despite the torrential weather, the whole day was deemed a very enjoyable experience and a huge success.

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