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Prep for the Week

Issue Number 1948 – 6 March 2020

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Prep for the Week

Issue Number 1948 – 6 March 2020

View highlights from this term’s Grand Masquerade Ball by clicking here.

Included in this week’s issue…

• Kingfishers Update • Lower School News • Boarding House Update • World Book Day • Birthdays • Scooby Awards

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And finally...

Don’t miss Mr O’Sullivan’s take on this week. His Week 9 blog can be found at the back of this week’s edition.

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Kingfishers Update

Jam Sandwiches Year 1 have been writing instructions on how to make a delicious jam sandwich. We remembered to use some superb bossy verbs and even got to taste our results!

World Book Day Year 1 have had a fun-filled World Book Day! We enjoyed taking part in the school fashion show and loved welcoming Year 3 to our class to share their stories. We had a load of fun taking part in a book quiz; the winning team were awarded with a prize!

Famous People Topic This term Year 2’s topic is ‘Famous People’. Fraser Gunn, a volunteer from the RNLI came to talk to us all about Grace Darling and water safety. He showed us how the life jacket has evolved over time. We know which one we prefer!

We found out that it takes £186 million to keep the RNLI running for just one year and that it is a charity.

We hope to raise some money for them to show our appreciation. We had a brilliant afternoon.

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Kingfishers Update

Three Little Pigs

We have heard lots of cries of “Little Pig, Little Pig let me come in” all week. The children had a great time designing and painting the pigs’ houses.

St David’s Day “Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus! We had lots of fun making and eating Welsh cakes!

Kingfishers announces that we will sadly be losing Mrs Emma Bell at the end of the academic year as she will be moving to Scotland. Mrs Bell has been a valued member of our team for the last 3 years and we will miss her greatly. We are very happy to announce though that Mrs Vicky Jenkins will be joining our team from September. Mrs Jenkins will be a very welcome addition to our department, with her extensive teaching experience and knowledge of The Prep. There will be plenty of opportunities coming up next term to say goodbye to Mrs Bell and to meet Mrs Jenkins.

Dazzling Design Club Super Saturday certainly made some children’s dreams come true as they spent their time designing and then creating their very own dream catchers.

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Lower School News Busy week!

Lower School have had a busy week and have been out and about on various trips.

On Monday, Year 3 visited Dundry Nurseries as well as the Butterfly Garden and had a fantastic day with Chris Evans and his team.

Activities included: planting seeds and potatoes, going on a treasure hunt and searching for signs of spring. It was also interesting to see how old VHS video tapes are recycled using every single piece.

Tuesday was Year 4’s turn to visit Compton Verney as part of their History topic on Vikings. During their visit, they sampled some Viking food, made a village hut and put together a wattle and daub fence.

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Boarding House Update After a busy week back after half term, the Boarders’ enjoyed a fun weekend in and out of the House. On Saturday night the Year 8s, as a celebration after a hard week of exams, had a pizza and film feast in the Houseparents’ Lounge.

On Sunday we had our second annual Year 8 Boarders’ Superteam event where we hosted Dean Close and Wycliffe Boarders in a fun multi sport tournament. There was a lot of enthusiasm and some great sportsmanship on display throughout the afternoon whilst playing football, hockey, badminton, table football, pool and table tennis. The Prep Team 1 came out on top at the end, captained by Ronan and Ngonie.

Congratulations to both Prep teams for having a go at all the sports and getting to know some Boarders from the other schools.

The Year 3-7 Boarders headed off with Miss Sheehan to Bristol Aquarium for a relaxed afternoon of fish viewing and feeding, a trip request that had been suggested in our Boarders’ Council meetings.

Enjoy a restful Exeat before our last weekend in the House this term, which will see an outing to Cadbury World on Sunday, as well as some final Three Musketeers Rehearsals.

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English Department - 20 in 2020 This week’s Caught You Reading winner is Morgan D. Keep up the reading everyone!

Congratulations to Isabel C who has been named this week’s reader of the week. Great work Isabel!

During this week’s World Book Day we ran a Storybox competition. There were lots of amazing entries, the winners will be announced separately but the pupils below are all highly commended for their efforts: • Cameron M • Reyan M-J • Rafe M • Matthew S • Freya B • Hector T

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English Department - World Book Day We would like to congratulate all of the pupils at The Prep for their amazing response to World Book Day 2020!

As with every year, there were so many creative and imaginative costumes, and whilst we were disappointed that author John Dougherty was not able to join us for the day due to ill health, Mr Dawson did his usual masterful job of compering the Fashion Show extravaganza, in which all pupils were able to strut their stuff!

We have had a very encouraging response to the annual Storyboxes and Extreme Reading competitions, and all WBD certificates will be presented in Monday’s assembly. We would like to extend a huge thanks to all parents for their support, and for their continued encouragement of reading.

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English Department - World Book Day

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Da Vinci Decathlon On Monday and Tuesday this week, the Year 8 Scholars made the long journey via minibus with Mrs Reid and Mr Newson to Ampleforth College in the North York Moors to participate in the UK heats of the Da Vinci Decathlon. This is a prestigious international academic competition that tests abilities in the Arts, Sciences, STEM, Chess, General Knowledge and Mathematics. The winners of the UK heats then represent the country in the international finals, which are traditionally held in Milan every autumn.

The Prep students were competing in the Junior Category for Years 7/8 with seven other prep and state schools from across the UK and overall, there were 11 schools taking part in the UK heats.

Demonstrating great ability and teamwork, the Prep’s Scholars performed brilliantly to win the Maths/Chess categories and came second overall (for both Junior AND Senior categories!) in the General Knowledge challenge.

This superb effort meant that the Prep came 3rd overall nationally in the Junior Category (finishing closely behind schools which have been sending teams for far longer).

This is a tremendous result and all of us at the Prep are incredibly proud of their efforts. Each and every single student conducted themselves perfectly throughout their time in Yorkshire and they are fine ambassadors for our school – and because of this we have already been invited to take part again next year!

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Art Exhibition Winners This week some of our winners received their certificates from Malvern St James Junior School’s Art Exhibition.

Joanna is with her ‘Highly Commended’ oil pastel of an owl.

Herbie is with his ‘Highly Commended’ Travel Bug, completed in the summer term of Year 3.

And Freya is pointing to the ‘Highly Commended’ collaborative piece, ‘Indian Dreams’ created by nine pupils in by Middle School Art Club.

Other prizes went to Alia T in Year 2.

Maryam N, won the over all Year 2 category.

Well done everyone. This was our first year of entering the competition, I have high hopes for next year!

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Sport News Girls’ Teams of the Week - U0A and U9A

Boys’ Hockey Results 1st VII vs Beaudesert Draw 4 - 4 2nd VII vs Beaudesert Won 6 - 0 3rd VII vs Beaudesert Won 7 - 1 4th VII vs Beaudesert Lost 0 - 6 5th VII vs Beaudesert Won 6 - 0 6th VII vs Beaudesert Won 6 - 0 7th VII vs Beaudesert Won 8 - 1 U11A vs Beaudesert Won 4 - 0 U11B vs Beaudesert Won 2 - 0 U11C vs Beaudesert Won 7 - 0 U11D vs Beaudesert Won 10 - 0 2nd VII vs Dean Close Lost 2 - 4 3rd VII vs Dean Close Draw 2 - 2 4th VII vs Dean Close Won 7 - 2 5th VII vs Dean Close Drew 1 - 1 6th VII vs Dean Close Won 3 - 0 7th VII vs Dean Close Drew 1 - 1 U11B vs Dean Close Lost 1 - 2 U11C vs Dean Close Lost 1 - 3 U11D vs Dean Close Lost 6 - 7 U10A vs Dean Close 3-4 U10B vs Dean Close 0-2 U10C vs Dean Close Lost 0 - 5 U9A vs Dean Close Won 3 - 1 U9B vs Dean Close Lost 2 - 3 U8A vs Dean Close Won 7 - 0 U8B vs Dean Close Won 6 - 0

Both teams finshed with silver medals at the Severnside tournaments that were held at Clifton College on Wednesday 26 February. They played some super Netball throughout the tournaments with each girls making a really positive contribution. Well done to all involved.

Girls’ Netball Results U13A vs Wycliffe Won 31 - 16 U12A vs Wycliffe Won 20 - 7 U12B vs Wycliffe Won 24 - 4 U12C vs Wycliffe Won 15 - 9 U13C vs Wycliffe Won 25 - 6 U11B vs Wycliffe Lost 3 - 11 U11C vs Wycliffe Won 3 - 2 U10B vs Wycliffe Won 12 - 4 U13B vs Beaudesert Won 7 - 5 U13C vs Beaudesert Lost 3 - 10

The U11As took part at Regional IAPS at Rugby school.

They lost 3 and won 2 of their group games. This placed us into the Plate competition. The team won their first game in the Plate competition and lost their second game. Finishing in the 3rd/4th position in the Plate competition.

The U9A and U10A teams took part in the Severnside Netball tournaments at Clifton College. They finished runners up in both age groups and won silver medals.

Finally, congratulations to the U12A side who have made it through to the IAPS Netball Nationals Tournament! Great work girls!

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Sport News

Footballing Success Congratulations to Max F who has signed for Leicester City’s West Midlands Foxes Academy.

He has recently been promoted to their Elite team and scored two goals from central midfield in his first game against Cardiff City FC U10’s in an 8-2 victory!

Top stuff Max, keep up the hard work!

We are considering entering teams into the IAPS Golf Championships. If your child is a keen and competent golfer and would be interested in taking part please contact Mr Simpson: d.simpson@cheltenhamcollege.org

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Birthdays and Scooby Awards Happy birthday to all of our pupils who have had their birthday since the start of Half Term:

• Makari D (10) • Isla G (9) • Arthur S (4) • Isla-Rose E (13) • Charles M (12)

• Henry B (11) • Ryan N (11) • Rocco G (6) • Maya C (12)

Scooby Awards

Congratulations to the following pupils who have reached the 25 plus mark and have earned a Scooby Award.

• Dameli A • Oliver B • Bella C • Finn C

• Samuel D • Oliver E • Matilda G • Herbie H

• Tibault K • Olivia L • Jean-

• Yasmeen A • Florence B • Akinka M • Aoife M • Olive A

• Annabelle B • Lily E • Ava-Grace • Emily F B-B • Theo J • Ewan C • Sofia J • Kitty C • Martha M

Christian L

• Beatrix M • Trinnie N • Huw R • Jack S

• Ruby S • Jasmine W • Max W

• Sophia M • Alfie P • Lulu P • Jasmine R • Theodora W

• Sophia W • Evie W • Sieena W • Flo W

Congratulations to the following pupils who have reached the 50 plus mark and have earned a Scooby Award.

Congratulations to the following pupils who have reached the 75 plus mark and have earned a Scooby Award.

• Keisha B-B • Shannon E • Penelope C • Star J

• Verity C • Saif J

• Buse K • Hayato O

• Eva T

Finally, a huge well done to Harry C and Nick N who have now earned 100 pluses and to Noah H who becomes the first to reach 125, a fantastic achievement!

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Week 10 Calendar Week 10 9/3/20 - 15/3/20 Mon - 9/3/20 Week 10 (25) 9 - 15 March Visiting Artist: Willow Winston 10:30

House Cross Country Relays

15:30

Choral Evensong: Schola Cantorum Girls' Voices. (Gloucester Cathedral)* Start 17:30. Pick up 19:00

18:30

Parents' Evening for Year 8 Common Entrance candidates (Surnames A-L) (Assembly Hall)*

Tue - 10/3/20 Kingfishers Science Day Lower School Young Apprentice Day Visiting Artist: Willow Winston 11:15

Departure for Sibford Rugby 7s (A): U12A VII. Start 13:00. Pick up 17:30

16:45

Swimming v Wycliffe (H): Years 7 and 8. Pick up 18:00

Wed - 11/3/20 Visiting Artist: Willow Winston 09:15

Nursery Fledglings Assembly (Pre-School Year Only) (Assembly Hall)*

12:30

Departure for Hockey v Winchester House at Radley College (A): 5th VII, 6th VII, 7th VII. Start 14:00. Pick up 16:30

12:40

Departure for Malvern College Hockey Tournament (A): U11A VII. Start 14:00. Pick up 17:30

13:00

Departure for Hockey v Magdalen College School (A): U10A VII, U10B VII, U10C VII. Start 14:30. Pick up 17:00

13:30

Departure for Hockey v Winchester House at Radley College (A): 1st VII, 2nd VII, 3rd VII, 4th VII. Start 15:00. Pick up 18:00

13:50

Departure for Netball v Dean Close (A): U11A, U11B, U11C, U11D, U10A, U10B, U10C, U9A. Start 14:30. Pick up 16:20

14:00

Training Session: U8s. Pick-up 16:00

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Week 10 Calendar 14:00

Hockey v The Downs Malvern (H): U11B VII, U11C VII, U11D VII. Pick up 16:20

14:15

Netball v Dean Close (H): U13A, U13B, U13C, U13D. Pick up 16:20

14:30

Hockey v The King's School, Gloucester (H): U9A VII, U9B VII. Start 14:30. Pick up 16:00

14:30

Departure for Netball v Dean Close (A): U9B. Start 15:10. Pick up 16:30

15:00

Departure for Netball v Dean Close (A): U8A. Start 15:45. Pick up 16:45

15:15

Netball v Dean Close (H): U12A, U12B, U12C. Pick up 16:20

17:00

Staff v Year 8 Netball (H). Pick up 17:50

Thu - 12/3/20 16:30

Rugby v Cheltenham College U14 VII (H): 1st VII. Start 16:30.

Pick up 17:00

18:00

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

18:30

Parents' Evening for Year 8 Common Entrance candidates (Surnames M-Z) (Assembly Hall)*

Fri - 13/3/20 County Hockey Finals at Dean Close (A): U11A 09:00

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

16:20

Upper School Play: 'The Three Musketeers' - Rehearsal (Assembly Hall)

Sat - 14/3/20 08:30

Departure for Football v Pinewood (A): U11A VII, U11B VII, U11C VII, U11D VII, U8A VII, U8B VII. Start 10:00. Pick up 12:30

09:00

Super Saturday: Clay Creations with Mrs Jones. Pick up 10:30

09:00

Departure for Netball v Pinewood (A): U8A, U9A, U9B, U10A, U10B. Start 10:00. Pick up 12:00

09:30

Departure for Pinewood (A): U11A, U11B. Start 11:00. Pick up 13:00

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Week 10 Calendar 09:50

Departure for Hockey v Pinewood (A): 3rd VII. Start 11:00. Pick up 13:00

10:00

Football v Pinewood (H): U10A VII, U10B VII, U10C VII, U9A VII, U9B VII. Pick up 11:30

10:00

Rugby 7s training for 1st VII (H). Pick up 11:15

10:10

Netball v Pinewood (H): U13A, U13B, U13C, U13D. Pick up 11:15

10:15

Departure for Hockey v Pinewood (A): 2nd VII. Start 11:45.

Pick up 13:45

10:15

Hockey v Pinewood (H): 4th VII, 5th VII, 6th VII, 7th VII. Pick up 11:45

11:00

Netball (Internal Triangular matches) (H): U10C, U11C, U11D. Pick up 12:15

11:00

Netball v Pinewood (H): U12A, U12B, U12C. Pick up 12:20

Sun - 15/3/20 IAPS Rugby 7s (A): 1st VII 10:00

Upper School Play: 'The Three Musketeers' - Rehearsal (Assembly Hall) Pick up 16:00

11:00

Boarders' Trip to Cadbury World

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And finally...

Dear Parents

If you would like to play in either the cricket or tennis, please contact Andrew Hill (hillbilly67@me.com) or

As another exeat looms the sun is finally shining,

Lucy Hill

we are all starting to hope that the wet and windy

(lucy24bennerley@yahoo.co.uk) respectively.

storm season is behind us. It has been something of a muddy slog at times trying to keep events on and children exercised, but they have all been stoic about the whole thing and just got on with it - and done amazingly well. The number of IAPS National Finals reached, or tournaments won or qualifying for National Cross-Country (they really are the brave ones!) is unprecedented. Although this makes the last two weeks of term, and indeed first week of the Easter holidays, incredibly busy we are so proud of every child who has represented the school in any team and we look forward to seeing how the teams who have qualified get on.

On the sporting front the serious business gets underway in the Summer Term….The staff vs parents cricket match and parents’ tennis competition take place on Sunday 7 June. This year Prep Parents are putting on a social event, with BBQ and drinks after the matches. It promises to be a wonderful day - and I hate to say it,

We have sent out updated information regarding Coronavirus over the last 24 hours. Thank you for your support with this. We will continue to monitor the situation extremely closely and Nicky and I, along with our pastoral teams, meet regularly with a variety of health professionals to ensure we have the very best and most up to date advice. Sadly, the situation has caused the cancellation of the IAPS Ski Championships where we were due to compete, and we have just postponed the visit of Gakushuin School from Tokyo who were due to join us in April. We very much hope this can be rearranged for next year.

Being a Head really is a wonderful job, but it isn’t without its stresses, but even I was shocked when I compared these two pictures of myself, one taken when I took up the reigns here in 2018 and the other taken yesterday. They have clearly been tough times…

Enjoy the Exeat.

but it is a few years since the parents have walked off with the cup!!!

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