Prep for the Week - Week 13

Prep for the Week

Issue Number 1908 – 30 November 2018

That was the week that was...

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Prep for the Week

Issue Number 1908 – 30 November 2018

Get involved! Make sure you are following us on social media (@CheltPrep) for all of the latest goings on around school!

Included in this week’s issue…

• Kingfishers Update • Lower School News • Sports Update • Scooby Awards • Birthday Announcements • Week 14 Calendar

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Have a great weekend!

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Kingfishers Update London’s Burning!

London’s Burning! Years 1 and 2 thoroughly enjoyed seeing their Tudor houses go up in smoke, on our very own Pudding Lane, during the re-enactment of The Great Fire of London.

Keep up to date Make sure you’re following Kingfishers on twitter (@CheltKingfisher) to keep up to date with all of the latest activities we’re getting up to!

SkillZONE Years 1 and 2 enjoyed visiting SkillZONE in Gloucester this week. They experienced a range of different scenarios including fire, hazards in the home and on a farm, water danger and road safety. They discovered how to keep safe and look after themselves.

Nativity News Lights, camera, action. The costumes have been tried on and rehearsals are going well for the Nursery and Reception Nativity. They are looking forward to our performance on Wednesday.

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Christmas Fun Time!

Come and join in the Christmas fun in the Kingfishers Nursery: Monday 17 - Thursday 20 December 10am - 4pm each day

Open

to chil 41/2 an dren aged d unde r

There will be lots of fun activities to take part in and games to play with the Nursery staff To book your place email Mrs Davis via: r.davis@cheltenhamcollege.org

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Lower School News India Day Year 4 have been learning about the culture and country of India this term, so to bring the topic together we celebrated ‘India Day’ this week. The pupils learnt about housing in India and created some wonderful art.

This was followed by creating real Rangoli Art patterns with Indian spices and dried foods, which look amazing. The final activity of the morning was to dress in traditional Indian clothing and make photo frames to display the photos. The frames were decorated with traditional Indian patterns.

Keep up to date Make sure you’re following Lower School on twitter (@CheltPrepLower) to keep up to date with all of the latest activities we’re getting up to!

The afternoon was spent decorating a classroom, transforming it into an Indian banquet room. The children enjoyed a whole range of Indian snacks, curries and other traditional foods. It was a very enjoyable day and brings the fascinating topic to an end.

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Boys’ Sport Update Team of the Week - The Barbarians Xs The U13B squad came into the tournament on the back of a long term of rugby. Despite some excellent individual performances during some of their fixtures, the boys had rarely performed well as a team, and had yet to record a victory in any of their matches since September. On a wet and windy Wednesday afternoon in Cheltenham, all that changed.

The Prep found themselves in a potentially challenging pool group with both Wycliffe and The Elms, but in the opening game against the latter, found themselves ahead after just a few seconds. It was the first time the U13Bs had led any match all term. The early try served to unite the team and give them belief, and they went on to win the opening match convincingly, playing some flowing, attacking rugby in the process. The second of the group games was an equally one-sided affair, as Wycliffe were dispatched in much the same vain. With confidence spreading across the team, the boys then went straight into their third game against Abingdon, and even though we conceded their first, and only, try of the afternoon, their opponents had no answer to a rejuvenated home side as they sealed their third win.

However, sterner tests were to follow. Having made it into the Cup competition for the first time in five years, rather than the Shield or the Bowl, The Prep found that Clifton offered more resistance, but with tries coming from a range of players and positions, the U13Bs’ new-found belief meant they were now looking to dominate and win matches, rather than simply avoid defeat. At the other end, a defence which had been so porous in previous fixtures, now were defending resolutely as a unit. A 2-0 victory put them in a strong position heading into the final game against Dean Close. However, such was the confidence and belief coursing through the team, you could see they felt this was their day, and two unanswered tries, allied to some more strong defending, saw Cheltenham Prep prevail and win the Barbarians Xs Cup .

The U13Bs have been on the wrong end of results for much of this term. However, on this occasion, their last chance to pull on the Cheltenham Prep rugby shirt for a fixture, the boys played some superb rugby, and for the first time this term, truly played as a team. Mr Williams and Mr Clarke would like to praise all the boys in the squad for their efforts not just on the day, but throughout the term, and for proving that perseverance does pay off, in the end.

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Girls’ Sport Update Lower School still have their final match to play this weekend, but that is the end of the hockey season for Middle and Upper School, and what a season it has been! The following achievements deserve special mention:

Girls’ Hockey Results 1st VII vs Bromsgrove Won 5-1 2nd VII vs Bromsgrove Won 6-2 3rd VII vs Bromsgrove Won 3-1

- 1sts and 3rds completed their seasons losing just one match each.

4th VII vs Bromsgrove

- U11A reached the IAPS semi-finals, losing out on a place at Nationals by just one game.

5th VII vs Bromsgrove

- 1sts reached the IAPS quarter finals, losing out on a place at Nationals by just one game.

- 2nds were definitely the most improved team, after a tough start they went on to win every single match after half term.

- U10A had a hard season and struggled to find the goal despite lots of good play but ended on a high with a win over Bromsgrove.

Won 5-0 Lost 1-2 U11A vs Bromsgrove Won 4-0 U11B vs Bromsgrove Won 4-0 U11C vs Bromsgrove Lost 3-6 U10A vs Bromsgrove Won 1-0 U10B vs Bromsgrove Won 5-1 U9A vs Richard Pate Won 7-0 U9B vs Richard Pate Won 6-0

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The Scooby Awards The Scooby Awards are presented to pupils when they reach each increment of 25 pluses.

Congratulations to the following pupils who have now received 50:

• Sam A • Robyn B • Freddie B • Helena B

• Oliver C • Hannah D • Seraphina D • Emily F

• Ben G • Scarlett G • Herbie H • Martha K

• Amon K • Ella M • Sebastian M-T • Jasper P

• Tiger S • Rory S • Jasmine W • Oliver W

And congratulations to the following pupils who have

• Verity C • Amelia D • Mariia G • Saif J

received their 75th plus this week:

• Ted M • Isabelle M • Aoife M • Max M

• Nick N • Joey R • Joanna R • Ruby S

• Eva T • Tia V • Max W • Theodora W

• Evie W • Brencis Y

And congratulations to the following pupils who have received their 100th plus this week:

• Freddie A

• Emily G

• Pablo R B

Congratulations to the following pupils who have received their 125th plus this week:

• Thomas C

• Hattie L

• Jerome Y

Well done to Fenella P who has received her 150th plus this week!

And a big congratulations to Henry B who has reached the amazing landmark of 200 pluses!

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Birthdays

Happy birthday to the following pupils who have their birthdays this week:

• Victoria H • Polina S • Lily F • Toby C • Jacabo A • Rafferty T • Seren A • Zandra G • Daphne G • Torin D • Ted McQ • Herbie H

Gingerbread Houses at Bakery Club Lots of fun was had by all at Bakery Club this week when the pupils decorated gingerbread houses. They planned their creations carefully and stuck lots of decorations and sweets on to create a festive treat!

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Week 14 Calendar Week 14

3/12/18 - 9/12/18 Mon - 3/12/18

Week 14 (14) 3 - 9 December LAMDA Examinations (Drama Studio) Lower, Middle and Upper School switch to hockey in games lessons Assembly to introduce the House D&T Competition 09:30

Nursery and Reception Nativity Dress Rehearsal (Assembly Hall)

14:00

Years 1 and 2 Nativity Dress Rehearsal (Assembly Hall)

18:15

Parents' Evening for parents of Year 7 (Library Corridor Classrooms)*

Tue - 4/12/18 14:30

Years 1 and 2 Nativity Performance 1 (Assembly Hall)*

Wed - 5/12/18 13:45

Year 4, Middle and Upper School Hockey and Football Training. Pick up 16:15

14:15

Year 4, Middle and Upper School Pre-Season Netball. Pick up 16:15

14:30

Nursery and Reception Nativity Performance (Assembly Hall)*

16:30

Staff v Year 8 Hockey. Pick up 17:45

Thu - 6/12/18 ABRSM Music Examinations (Lake House) 14:30

Years 1 and 2 Nativity Performance 2 (Assembly Hall)*

16:45

Swimming Gala v Beaudesert (H): Years 4-7. Pick up 17:45

18:00

Choral Evensong: Schola Cantorum Girls' Voices (Chapel)* Pick up 18:30

18:15

Parents' Evening for parents of Year 7 (Library Corridor Classrooms)*

Fri - 7/12/18 09:00

Fun Friday Pre-3s Stay and Play (Nursery)

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Week 14 Calendar 09:00

Lower School Christmas Performance Dress Rehearsal (Assembly Hall)

14:20

Christingle Service for Reception-Year 8 (Chapel)*

Sat - 8/12/18 10:00

Tag Rugby and Netball v Dean Close (H): Year 2. Pick up 11:30

10:30

Lower School Christmas Performance 1 (Assembly Hall)*

13:30

Year 5 Trip to see 'The Old Curiosity Shop' (Everyman Theatre)

18:00

Boarders' Christmas Feast

Sun - 9/12/18 11:00

Friends of The Prep Santa Fun Run (College)*

13:00

Boarders' Trip to the Cinema

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Ski Equipment Sale

SKI EQUIPMENT & CLOTHES SALE Wednesday 5th December 2018 Homfray Room 3-5pm

Please leave any ski clothes or accessories at reception.

If you wish to receive half the sale money back then mark them with price, child's name and class.

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Cake Bake Sale

CAKE BAKE SALE Homfray Room on Wednesday 12th.

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And finally...

Dear Parents This afternoon we marked the beginning of many festive events at The Prep as Lower, Middle and Upper School assembled in Chapel for our advent service. After a wonderful service led by Father Dunning I left Chapel with a feeling of positive anticipation about the month to come.

Life at The Prep is unique all year around, but December is different again. The rising excitement of pupils (and staff too!) about December 25th, as well as events such as Nativities, carol singing and Christmas coffee mornings make this month particularly special.

Today many parents attended chapel for the advent service and I urge you to join us at as many of the forthcoming Christmas events as you can.

(You will find notices for many of them throughout Prep For The Week). It is not only a chance for you to see your own wonderful children ‘in action’ but also to be a part of our Prep community. It’s your presence and support that helps to make our community what it is – I look forward to seeing many of you there.

With best wishes for the festive season ahead.

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