Newsletter. Week 1 Summer. Charlie Minogue. Sunday 15th April 6.00 pm Boarders return Year 8 supper. Monday 16th April Boarders return Year 8 supper

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1 Week March 2018 Newsletter Week 1 Summer Term Sunday 15th April 6.00 pm Boarders return Year 8 supper Monday 16th April Boarders return Year 8 supper Tuesday 17th April Ballet & Jazz Wednesday 18th April Cricket (Training Matches) 1 st XI v Lucton (H) Colts A v Lucton (H) Friday 20th April am School Council Meeting 6.00 pm Headmaster s Drinks for Yr 6&7 parents- Clock House Saturday 21st April Full Boarders In weekend NSEA Show Jumping Championships ~ Bury Farm Sunday 22nd April 5.30 pm Mass (followed by supper) Full Boarders In weekend A bumper issue of the newsletter this week! Assembly was lengthy as we celebrated all kinds of successes. We also farewelled Mr Gedye as he leaves us today. Both he and Katie have done so much for boarding at Moor Park and there was a lovely reaction from the children. We wish him well and hope he stays in touch. In other news, we have appointed a super new Classics teacher to replace Mr Hodgkinson. The paperwork is not in place as yet so I will give more details next term but we were very pleased with the strength of the field of candidates and are delighted by the appointment. Well done to Ottilie Salwey for being awarded a General Scholarship to Oundle. This is a very prestigious and sought after award to a top school. Academic ability, leadership, team work and all-round contribution to school life are all part of the process and she should be very proud of herself. I hope that you all enjoy a restful Easter with your families and look forward to seeing everyone again in April. Charlie Minogue 1

2 Headmaster s Assembly Middle School Worker of the Week 3C Henry W 4D Silas P 4T Libby C 5M Rosie C 5S Finn W Good Egg Award This week s GOOD EGG is: Alice B. Despite being snowed in at school and unable to get home Alice was unfailingly cheerful, helpful to the staff and supportive of all the other boarders. Scholarships Awarded Congratulations to Ottilie S on being awarded a General Scholarship to Oundle School. Effort Grades Year 3 Finn W (7), Helena P (11) Year 4 Moira M(11), Annabel S (12), Libby C (12) Year 5 Olivia H (11), Olivia B (13) Year 7 Alice S (10), Kipp N (13) The following were awarded a Headmaster s commendation for coming top in both set of effort grades: Finn W (Y3), Helena P, Annabel S, Olivia B, Alice S and Kipp N. Effort Badges Football Effort Badges: Hugo D, Albert W Netball Effort Badges: Libby C, Millie N, Annabel S, Helena P Colours Awarded Colts A Football Alexander M, Edward A, Joseph H, Edward D U11 Netball Isadora B, Edith FL, Isabella H, Libby H, Isabella U U13 Football William C, Adam D, Tom GS, Albert M, Gabriel S, William V U13 Netball Gigi B, Paige B, Florence B, Isabel D, Gia N, Isabella N, Ottilie S, Bella W. Sports Honours Ties Awarded to : Gigi B Bella W Gia N Music Awards Gold Music Awards have been awarded to the following people: Gigi B Gia N Paige B Star Boarders Tree House: Grace P, Will B, Connor P, April H School House: Sam B (Y8), Dora B Taekwondo Grading Harry G: A pass - promoted to Green Stripe Henry W: A pass - promoted to Green Stripe Henry L: Pass - Promoted to Green Stripe Freya P: Pass - Promoted to Blue Stripe Connor P: A Pass - Promoted to Red belt Olivia B: A Pass and grading award for Best in Grading. 2

3 Have a very Happy and Holy Easter from all the sacristy team at Moor Park Surrexit Dominus vere, alleluia! More fun and games next term please do join us. Pre Season Training There will be an Easter cricket and rounders coaching course held over the holidays on Thursday 12th April The cost of the course will be 25 per child. Girls will focus on rounders and cricket during the course of the day. All equipment will be provided, although if children would like to bring their own kit they would be very welcome. Indoor shoes will be necessary on the day. A letter will be sent out to you directly to book onto this course. Thank you. Ludlow Junior Triathlon The Ludlow Junior Triathlon will be held at Lucton School on Sunday 6th May. Entry through Match Results This Week Netball U9 v Winterfold House - Loss U9B v Winterfodl House - Win U13B v Lucton - Loss U13C v Lucton - Win U11 v Lucton - Win Football U9 v Winterfold House - Loss 1st XI v Winterfold House - Loss 2nd XI v Winterfold House - Draw U10 RGS Tournament - W1-L1-D2 Colts B v Winterfold House - Draw Colts C v Winterfold House - Loss Easter Hockey Camps at Malvern Malvern College Camp 5 th and 6 th April Stourport HC Camp 10 th and 11 th April 7-14 year olds 9am-3pm 35 per day (sibling rates available) Book via the website 3

4 Speech & Drama What a fabulous week at the Hereford Festival! Results are below. MONDAY 19 MARCH 2018 Year 2 Poetry (private entry) Silver: Charlotte M Year 3 poetry (morning) Silver: Henry W Year 3 poetry (afternoon) Silver: Bronze: Joseph L Helena P Well done to all of Year 3 who went to the festival for the first time. Mrs J was very proud of you all! TUESDAY 20 MARCH 2018 Year 5 Poetry Gold: Olivia B Year 5 Poetry Gold: Emily W Silver: Willow J Year 7 Poetry Gold: Alice S Year 7 Reading Silver: Kipp N Year 7 Prose Gold: Alice S Silver: Eliza H Year 4 poetry Silver: Millie N Year 4 poetry Gold: Helena JS Bronze: Joy H WEDNESDAY 21st MARCH Year 4 Reading Gold: April H Silver: Millie N Year 8 Reading Gold: Will C Year 8 Prose Gold: Gigi B Year 6 Prose Bronze: Joseph H Year 8 Reading Bronze: Gigi B THURSDAY 22 MARCH Prepared Reading 9 Years of age Silver: Jemima B Gold: Louella JS FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2018 Prepared Reading 10 Years of Age Gold: Alex L Poetry 10 Years of Age Alex L Poetry 10 Years of Age Bronze: Edward D Music Department Music Theatre Results Grade 2 Millie N: Distinction Helena J-S: Distinction Grade 5 Gigi B: Distinction Paige B: Distinction Gia N: Distinction Hereford Festival Results We will report on Hereford Festival Results for Music when we have them all in. Alexandra House This week two of our musicians, Hannah C and Josh W went to Alexandra House in Ludlow, a residential home for the elderly and gave a 30 minute musical recital. All enjoyed the experience and we were urged to make a return visit as soon as possible. 4

5 Week March 2018 TICK TOCK This week we have been doing lots of Easter crafts- we especially enjoyed making the chocolate Easter nests. We have been out in the grounds spotting daffodils and snowdrops and trying to finding the chocolate eggs left by the Easter bunny! Dates for your Diary Tick Tock Easter holidays: Monday 26th March- Tuesday 3rd April. We return Wednesday 4th April. Wishing you all a lovely Easter break. Kindergarten Uniform Survey The Kindergarten uniform survey is now complete. Valid points were raised both for and against making the changes and I was grateful to all parents who took the time to voice their thoughts. The feedback received was 93% in favour of making the coat and other outdoor wear optional and 87% in favour of moving to the unisex winter uniform of jogging bottoms. We believe this gives us a strong mandate to move ahead with these changes from September 2018 but parents are welcome to continue to choose the current winter uniform next year if they wish. Please do let me know if you have any questions, and thank you once again for the feedback. SUMMER HOLIDAY MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00 am 4:00 pm 6 th 10 th & 13 th 17 th August 150 per week Places Strictly limited BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment. jhd@moorpark.org.uk for more details. ENJOY A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES SUCH AS: Archery Bushcraft Cooking Den Building Life Skills Orienteering Swimming 5

6 Moor Park Tennis Championships Players currently on the coaching programme will be entered automatically. Other pupils are welcome to compete. Please enrol your child by /text before April 1st. A confirmation reply will be sent to you. The draw will take place during the Easter holiday with matches to be played in the Summer term. richardwheeler@sports4ultd.com Ballet Exams Solder Club Hurrying to get their school-made radios finished. Congratulations Huge congratulations to Alfie M (Year 8) on competing in The Schools Challenge Shooting Competition last week. This is a National event and the competition is fierce! Alfie came 8th on the first day and 6th on the second. A brilliant effort- well done! Pre-Prep Spring Festival A big well done to all of our pre-prep for outstanding performances all round. Congratulations to all of the girls who took their ballet exams this week, a huge amount of hard work has gone in over the last few weeks. We await your results! ARTIST OF THE WEEK Florrie AF Paints & Inks 6