Weekly Newsletter 24th March 2023
Dear Parents,
What a jam packed last week of term that was!
It was unfortunate, from a personal perspective, that Mrs Oldroyd and I were not able to be present or take part in much of it because we have been unwell. However, we have received lots of feedback stating that everything has been amazing and that the children have really enjoyed themselves.
There has been the Year 5 and Year 6 drama productions, the Pre-Prep Easter Performance and Easter Bonnet parade, the Year 7 Market Place, the Amesbury Cross Country meet, the House Music competition, the online RSE presentation, the Bridewell Music Showcase for Years 7 and 8 and today there has been the Bunny Run and Easter Egg Hunt.
Also, on Monday, Madame Early promoted Francophone Day which celebrates the French language and Francophone culture. The highlight was the themed lunch of boeuf bourguignon, coq au vin, pommes dauphinoise and there were crêpes for dessert – delicious!
You will be able to read about many of these events, activities and successes within this end of term edition of our weekly newsletter. Included in all the information is Mrs Klein’s Eco Group holiday challenge, which is to design and construct an upcycled bird bath. I am sure that these will add to the wonderful bug hotels that were created last time and are now adorning the grounds.
Best wishes for the holidays, and I look forward to seeing you all in April and hearing about everyone’s adventures. Mrs Oldroyd and I are jetting off to Gambia for the middle week hoping for some sunshine!
Philip Oldroyd
Head
Pre-Prep
Pre-PrepDear Parents,
It truly has been an exciting and busy term in Pre-Prep. There has been no let up this week with a fantastic Spring Concert, the Easter Bonnet Parade, a Year 2 trip to the London Eye, the Bunny Run and the much looked forward to Easter Egg Hunt!
Next term Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 swimming will begin. Mrs Harris and Mrs Reed would really appreciate some changing practice over the holidays ready for this, including practising getting dressed and undressed quickly, managing buttons, putting on socks, learning to dry themselves and particularly drying soggy hair!
Year 2 have been set an Ancient Egyptian task for the holidays and Times Tables Rockstars is great for practising those times tables! Please see the task Mrs Klein has set for an upcycle’ bird bath challenge too.
I would like to thank all the staff who go above and beyond to make all of the wonderful experiences happen for our children.
Thank you for all your continued support. Have a lovely Easter break.
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs Rachel E Harris
Head of Pre-Prep
Dear Barrow Hills Community,
Thank you so much for all your generous contributions to our Lenten charity, Dreams Come True. At the time of writing, we have raised a fabulous total of just over £1500 with the Year 7 contribution from their Thursday market to come. I will keep the Just Giving page open for one more week, so there’s still time to donate. Well done, we will be making some dreams come true!
Paul Crisell
Deputy Head
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School Communications
Awards
Bronze
Albert (5R)
Bo (6R)
Silver
Hugo (4R), Albie (4R), Esme (4R)
Philip (5R)
Poppy (6R), Georgia (6R), James (6R)
Issy (7R), Dulsie (7R)
Gold
Cleo (7R)
M:Tech Level 1
Mateo (5R), Alexander (3G), Bertie (4R), Arlo (4G), Milo (6G), Leo (3R), Noah (4R), Edward (5G), George (3R), Felix (5R), Charlie (3R), James (4R), James (5G), Lucia (5R), Thomas (3G), Charles (4R), Leopold (3G)
M:Tech Level 4
Alex (6R)
Can you help?
We are always delighted if anyone would like to help with BHCC events. Please email ljibrown@outlook.com. Further information about the BHCC is available here.
Cake Sales
Thank you so very much to Year 2 and Year 3 for all the wonderful donations to last week’s cake sale. We raised a fantastic £231.82!
The next cake sale is on 26 May 2023: Year 4 and Year 7
Bacon Butties
Thank you.
Class Reps 2022-23
Nursery: Elizabeth Freeman, Caroline Brett-Field
Kindy: Sarah Dickinson
Reception: Alex Jenkin, Charlotte Reynolds
Year 1: Rebecca Reed, Alex Muir Wood,
Year 2: Beth Atakan, Maddy Chenery
Year 3: Julianne French, Laura Steele
Year 4: Simone Green, Gabrielle Shaw
Year 5: Rosemary Cresswell, Emmah Klein
Year 6: Jenny Dunlop, Becky Foxall
Year 7: Anthony & Lisa Tugwell, Lucy Barbour
Year 8: Liz Hughes, Marja van Ravenstein
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School Notices
School Uniform Shop
Please note the uniform shop opening hours for Easter are as follows:
Tue 28th March, Wed 29th March, Thu 30th March: 9am – 4pm
Tue 11th April & Wed 12th April: 9am – 4pm
Swim School over Easter
Sally Crathern who teaches swimming to Pre-Prep, operates a swim school from King Edward’s Witley where she will be running a four day intensive swimming course from April 3rd to 6th. This is for half an hour each morning, any time between 9.00 am and 11.00 am. This course is perfect for any children over the age of 4, from nervous non swimmers to strong club standard. The cost is £44 per child for the four days or £66 for the stronger swimmer doing a 45 minute class. Group sizes are small with teachers in the water with young/weak swimmers. The aim in to improve water confidence, learn new skills and improve on stroke technique. All teachers are DBS checked and have up to date life saving qualifications. For more details about class descriptions and booking forms please click here.
Surrey Hills Spring Festival
Our art teacher, Mrs Wheeler, is running wood pyrography and soap stone carving short drop-in workshops this weekend at the Surrey Hills Spring Festival as well as showcasing her art. This promises to be a lovely family friendly festival if anyone is free this weekend, and looking for something to do. It is open 10:00 – 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. More information is available here.
Muddy Stilettos Easter Holiday Guide
Looking for things to do over Easter? Here are 35+ things to do, courtesy of Muddy Stilettos. Read more here.
Uniform Reminder
Please could we kindly remind you about the following school uniform:
Hair accessories, including scrunchies, should be either burgundy or blue.
Any hair that is below the shoulder should be completely tied back.
Hair should not be dyed.
Children should not have coloured braids in their hair.
All earrings should be small plain studs.
Thank you for your support in enforcing that the children arrive to school in the correct uniform.
Bacon Butty Stall
We kindly ask that children do not bring food and hot drinks in to school buildings that have been purchased on Friday morning from the Bacon Butty stall. The food tends to be dropped along corridors and in classrooms and the hot drinks are a concern when being carried around the school – particularly to younger children. Thank you.
Primary Times – latest edition is found here.
Food and Drink in Chapel
We kindly ask that you do not bring food or drink into Chapel, thank you.
Cancellation of Fixtures
If fixtures are cancelled due to adverse weather, please be assured that we will notify you as soon as we are aware of the change.
Term Dates
Term dates can be found on the school website https://www.barrowhills.org/news-events/term-dates/
Absence Request Form
This Absence Request Form must be completed for any reason that a child is not in school, other than illness. These are also found on the Parent Portal. Thank you.
Portal
Please can we remind you that the majority of the communications are sent via the parent portal on a Tuesday. Communications will vary for each child dependent on a variety of factors e.g. class, gender, sets. The Prep team sheet can be changed at any time therefore we encourage you to check the portal on a regular basis.
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