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Week beginning Monday 8 March 2010
Our Informal Concert, ‘A Celebration of Pupils’ Performance in Speech, Music and Drama’, takes place in The Consterdine Hall during the morning of Wednesday 10th March. Along with the orchestra, choir and some talented soloists, for whom the event marks their first public performance, there will be representation from various other aspects of the performing arts. Please feel free to come in to this, even if you can only stay a short while – or while your child performs. The concert will commence at 10.00 am, pause for an interval at about 10.45 am and continue until approximately 12 noon. The orchestra will open proceedings and the choir will start the post-interval session at approximately 11.00 am. I would politely request that parents do not take their seats in the Consterdine Hall until after 9.45 am to facilitate our preparations.
On Thursday evening, over forty pupils will be attending a performance of the Rambert Dance Company at Theatr Clwyd. It promises to be a spectacular show. Earlier in the day, J1 pupils will be visiting St Mary’s Parish Church in Handbridge.
On Sunday (14th March) our mixed gender basketball team play in the regional final of the ‘Hoops for Health’ competition held at Northgate Arena. We appear in the final for the second consecutive year and hope to make up for last year’s disappointment of losing to a team we had beaten comfortably in a preliminary round. Come on, boys and girls – WE CAN DO IT! (Apologies to mums that the event falls on Mothering Sunday – please make sure you are served breakfast in bed by your son or daughter as a means of compensation!)
The children very much enjoyed their recent visit to the Schools’ Concert at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. The children were appreciative of the pieces played whilst displaying behaviour of the highest standard. Well done.
The Bible Explorer course for J4s has now ended. Once again, it was well received by pupils.
We all had much fun on World Book Day and raised in excess of £200 for Book Aid International. The costumes get better every year. Well done and thank you for a great effort!
The Perse School soccer team visited us last week and experienced a most enjoyable tour. My grateful thanks to all host families for your support during the visit.
The Senior School production of Les Misérables has quite rightly received rave reviews. I had the privilege of being present for one of the performances. It was quite outstanding. I was most pleased to see so many former Junior School pupils involved, either on stage, as members of the orchestra or as members of the crew. I would like to think that we initiate interest in music and the performing arts which allows pupils’ natural talent to shine through.
Please may I remind parents that, in order to make use of the After-School Care facility, pupils must be registered with the Care Scheme.
Good Work:
- William Roberts for his consistently high attainment levels in English.
Sketchbook of the Week:
Erin Morgan – J2T for her fantastic design for a sculpture inspired by the work of the artist, Julie Arkell.
Congratulations:
- Llewelyn Bevan has qualified for the Aegon Winter Grand Prix Masters Tennis event to be held at the National Tennis Centre in Surrey. We wish Llewelyn every success.
- Tom Thelwall-Jones represented Shropshire at tennis as top seed and was instrumental in the county’s success against Leicestershire and Gloucestershire.
- Lexie Samuel, who participated in the mini hockey championships at the county festival.
Sports results:
U11A Netball v St Bede’s, Lost
U11B Netball v St Bede’s, Drew
U11A Football v St Bede’s, Won, 2-1
U11B Football v St Bede’s, Drew, 1-1
U11C Football v St Bede’s, Lost, 0-2
U11A Football v The Perse School, Won, 4-0 (thus retaining the ‘Tour Trophy’)
Fantasy Football League:
February Managers of the Month:
J1, Alfie Griffin, Alfletico Madrid
J2, Tom Bailes, ATom Attack
J3, Ben Jones, AFC Cymru
J4, Seb Webber, The Wobbly Jellies
Parents, Mr Politsos, George’s Gems
Staff, Mr Malone, Singing The Blues (About time the awards reflected the obvious ability of the managers!)
What’s On This Week:
| Monday 8th March | Revd Ian Thomas to lead Assembly | |
| Tuesday 9th March | 2.45 pm |
Informal Concert Rehearsal J3 House Cross-Country |
| Wednesday 10th March | 10.00 am | Informal Concert – ‘A Celebration of Pupils’ Performance in Speech, Music and Drama’. |
| Thursday 11th March | 9.30 am 12.45 pm |
Pupil instrumentalists in Assembly J1 Visit to St Mary’s Handbridge House Netball Visit to Rambert Dance Company at Theatr Clwyd |
| Friday 12th March | 2.30 pm | U11A & B Soccer v The Grange (H) U11A & B Girls’ Hockey |
| Saturday 13th March | U10 Soccer Tournament at Stockport GS | |
| Sunday 14th March | 4.00 pm | ‘Hoops for Health’ regional basketball final, featuring the King’s School Junior School at Northgate Arena (4 pm) |
Forthcoming Events:
On Wednesday 24th March at 7.00 p.m in the Senior School Hall, the second year are presenting their production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’. The second-year play is now an established tradition and, like their predecessors, the pupils have worked hard to prepare their production and I do hope a very large number of you will be able to come and support the event. It would be most rewarding for all concerned to see a large number of parents present, not only those directly associated with J2. As with all our concerts and plays there is no charge for seats and you simply have to come along on that evening. There will be a collection for our charities.
Pupils in J2 will be free to leave at 1.00 p.m on this day in order to rest during the afternoon prior to their performance. Would J2 parents kindly inform us whether or not they intend to collect their sons/daughters early by completing and returning the reply slip on the letter sent home recently. Thank you. If it is not possible to make arrangements to collect your son/daughter at the time stated, we will supervise them in school until normal finish time.
The End of Term Service in the cathedral begins at 10.30 a.m. on Friday 26th March. The Junior School choir will sing an item on this occasion. Choir members should assemble at the site of the old choir school playground in Abbey Square at 9.20 am. All other pupils should assemble by 10 am. At the conclusion of the service (11.30 am) pupils will return to the meeting point, assemble in form groups and be released by staff upon collection from this location by their parents.
Week beginning Monday 1 March 2010
Three key events take place this week:
On Wednesday, the whole of the Junior School will attend the Schools’ Concert at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. We shall depart from school just after 9 am, returning to school a little after 1 pm, when a packed lunch will be provided for all pupils.
This year’s concert will focus on innovation and will feature specially chosen pieces of music to link in with key aspects of the curriculum, in particular music, science and technology.
On Thursday, we celebrate World Book Day. This is a non-uniform day. Pupils (and staff!) should come to school dressed as a character from a book. We suggest that a contribution of at least £1 is donated to charity during the morning registration period.
Friday sees The Perse School, Cambridge, visit us for their annual soccer tour. A busy programme is planned culminating in the King’s v Perse soccer match on Sunday, played for the ‘Tour Trophy’. My grateful thanks to those parents who have so kindly agreed to act as hosts for the weekend.
It is good that we are able to welcome Mrs Dickson back to school. Grateful thanks to Mrs Dennis for providing teaching cover. I know that Mrs Dennis thoroughly enjoyed her second ‘stint’ with us this year.
The pupils very much enjoyed the visits made to school last week by Explore Learning, who set up writing workshops. Having visited some of the sessions, I can vouch for how much the pupils benefited from the experience. Similarly, J1 pupils were treated to the delights of an ‘Ancient Greek’ day!
At the end of one particularly busy day last week, before setting off for home to see my family, I took time to examine the recent entrants in the ‘Footprints’ box for the personal intentions of the pupils. It was a moving and humbling experience. When visiting school on any occasion, do feel free to look at the messages left by pupils. They are noted in the ‘Footprints’ book in the Junior School Library.
Local cleric and school governor, Revd Ian Thomas, visited us last week and led an Assembly.
Representatives of the pupils’ ‘School Council’ have been elected and officers appointed. Pupils are responding most positively to this recently-introduced initiative. A group of J4 pupils have established a fortnightly newsletter, entitled Bi-Kingly.
Congratulations:
- J3 pupils, Patrick Timpson, is to appear in the professional stage production of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’.
- J2 pupils, Charlie Clarke and Thomas Bailes, join the cast of ‘Whistle Down the Wind’.
- The J2A cake sale raised £68.47 for the charity ‘Cash for Kids’, overseen by Radio City, whose representative addressed pupils.
- Fleur Garside for her success in the Cheshire Hunt South Pony Club Championships.
Good Work:
- William Roberts (1G) for achieving consistently high scores in his mathematics work.
- Alex Freeman (1R) for his beautifully drawn and coloured Greek vase.
- Ben Gale (2D) for his project on Iceland.
Sketchbook of the Week:
Aylish Maclean (1R) who has worked really hard to complete a beautiful colour wheel.
Cheshire Jets ‘Hoops for Health’ regional basketball competition:
The mixed gender J3 and J4 basketball team won the regional section of this event. We now meet the winners of the NE Wales section in the regional final to be played before and during half-time of a Cheshire Jets home fixture at Northgate Arena.
Team members:
| Fraser Smellie | Harry Armatage |
| Joe Polding | Tom Meadows |
| Jonathan Nixon | Matthew Thompson |
| Najma Elsayed | Polly Chappell |
| Annie Powell | Chloe Cowan |
| Anna Wallace |
Very well done to everyone involved!
AJIS Girls’ Hockey:
Although the team did not progress through to the finals, they did finish second in their groups, being defeated in only one game.
Soccer Results:
U11A v Birkenhead Prep, Lost, 0-5
U11B v Birkenhead Prep, Lost, 0-2
What’s on this Week:
| Monday 1st March | 9.20 am | J4 House Swimming Gala |
| Tuesday 2nd March | 2.40 pm | J3 House Soccer |
| Wednesday 3rd March | Whole Junior school visit to Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (Return to school by 1 pm) |
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| Thursday 4th March | World Book Day | |
| Friday 5th March | 2.30 pm 5.00 pm |
Soccer and Netball v St Bede’s (H) The Perse School, Cambridge, soccer tour to Chester commences |
| Sunday 7th March | 10.00 am | U11A Soccer v The Perse (H) |
Week beginning Monday 22 February 2010
I hope that the pupils enjoyed a relaxing week during the half-term break and that they have returned to school feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the remainder of the term with renewed vigour.
Some of the highlights of the next few weeks include the J2 Play, the Informal Concert and a whole-school visit to the Royal Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool.
A wonderful sum of £650 was raised via our ‘Silly Socks and Ties Day’ for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal. A great effort. Well done and thank you to all, particularly William Ashton who conceived the idea.
On Thursday 4th March, we celebrate World Book Day. This is a non-uniform day and pupils are encouraged to come to school in a costume depicting their favourite book character and donate £1 to charity.
May I please remind you and your children that hand-held game devices are no longer permitted in school.
If you have not already notified us of your e-mail address, please do so. Similarly do notify us if you change e-mail address at any point throughout the year.
Over 94,000 pupils in 2,577 schools took part in the UK Primary Mathematics Challenge this year. Less than 5% of the entrants achieved 21 or more out of 25 in Round One. Congratulations to Jack Hodgkinson, Wilf Le Brocq and Joe Gillett who reached the National Final. The Final result will be displayed on The Mathematical Association website on Saturday 13th March, 2010.
The ‘Hoops for Health’ basketball scheme, organised by the Cheshire Jets, has been expanded and is now part of a national programme. It has been welcomed by over 120 schools in the local area this season. Community coaches and basketball players continually strive to convey positive health messages and the importance of exercise and eating in a healthy fashion.
The King’s Junior School pupils enjoyed the Roadshow sessions conducted in the classrooms and they support the teaching in other areas of the curriculum, in particular Science and Personal and Social Education. Over eighty J3 and J4 pupils have been part of the coaching events and the students enthusiastically created a display in the school corridors. The display includes a five-foot tall image of Jerrah Young and a collage of the Cheshire Jets logo. Mr Hollingworth captured the enthusiasm and skill of the pupils on camera and Mr O’Neill has a difficult task to select a team of only ten players to represent the school in the regional competition on Thursday 25th February.
The pupils look forward to working with our local professional basketball stars in the future and will be attending some of the BBL matches at the Northgate Arena.
RLPS Schools’ Concert: ‘Back to the Future’
It has been arranged for the whole of the Junior School to go to the annual Schools’ Concert at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Wednesday 3rd March.
This year the concert will focus on innovation, as 2010 has been designated Liverpool’s Year of Innovation. This will be using specially chosen pieces of music to link in with key aspects of the curriculum and encounter several examples of innovation in action in music, science and technology. Also, to celebrate the links between Liverpool and China through World Expo 2010 Shanghai, the orchestra will be playing some traditional Chinese music.
The highly entertaining and acclaimed percussionist, Alasdair Malloy, will lead the audience through the dazzling and varied repertoire of music. The children can be assured of an exciting, educational and music-filled experience.
Good Work:
- Ailsa Black, Miranda Thompson and Alchemy Lucas for their work on ‘My Fabulous Creature’;
- Charlotte Tiller for much improved work in Mathematics;
- Megan Jones for her ice cream advert;
- Aylish Maclean and Louis Jackson for their questionnaires;
- Edward Bellis, James Wynn-Edwards, Oscar Patton and Daniel Warr for their Assembly playscript.
Sketchbook of the Week:
Ailsa Black, J1D, for her beautifully neat and accurate colour wheel.
Congratulations:
- Ted Carter, who has completed his silver award on the YMG Junior Golf programme;
- Joe Webb – ESF skiing award;
- Elsa Hodgson – for her slalom skiing success.
Sports Results:
U9A Soccer v Birkenhead, Won, 3-1
U9B Soccer v Birkenhead, Drew, 2-2
U10A Soccer v Birkenead, Won, 5-0
U10B Soccer v Birkenhead, Won 7-0
U11 Boys’ Hockey v Birkenhead, Won 12-0
U11A Soccer v King’s Macclesfield, Won, 5-0
U11B Soccer v King’s Macclesfield, Won, 3-1
U11A Netball v King’s Macclesfield, Lost, 4-8
U11B Netball v King’s Macclesfield, Won, 6-4.
The U11 Girls’ Hockey team put up a good showing at the mini tournament held at County Offices.
Fantasy Football: Managers of the Month:
J1, Elliot Anthony, Elliot’s Lightning Bolts (94 pts)
J2, Sophie Taylor, The Dizzy Donkeys, (82 pts)
J3, Sam Thompson, Sam’s Stunners, (70 pts)
J4, Morgan Edwards, Morgan Park Avenue, (77 pts)
Staff, Mrs Moffatt, The Pink Sparkles (75 pts)
Parents, Mr Thompson, Nowhere near Matty T!!! (81 pts)
What’s On This Week:
| Monday 22nd February | Second half of term commences | |
| Tuesday 23rd February | 4.00 pm |
J1 Writing Workshop U11 Girls’ Hockey v Withington (H) |
| Wednesday 24th February | Revd Ian Thomas to lead Assembly J3 Writing Workshop School Council Meeting J4 Bible Explorer (4) |
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| Thursday 25th February | 3.30 pm |
House Assembly J2A Cake Sale J4 Writing Workshop ‘Hoops for Health’ Regional Competition |
| Friday 26th February | J1 Ancient Greeks AJIS Girls’ Hockey Tournament at Preston Arena |
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| Saturday 27th February | 10.00 am | U11 A & B Soccer v Birkenhead (H) |
Forthcoming Events:
| Wednesday 3rd March | Whole Junior School visit to Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Thursday 4th March | World Book Day (This is a non-uniform day. Pupils are encouraged to come to school wearing a costume to depict a favourite book character) |
| Friday 5th March to Sunday 7th March | The Perse Preparatory School, Cambridge, Soccer Tour to Chester. |
Week beginning Monday 8 February 2010
Last week we celebrated National Story Week with numerous staff members holding story-telling sessions during the lunchbreak. The children really enjoyed themselves, as did the staff. The fun continues this week with a ‘story trail’ timetable having been drawn up for each class.
As planned we were invaded by The Vikings last Thursday. J2 pupils gained much from the varied activities and role play. The Tudors are scheduled to visit J3 this week!
You will be aware that the Junior School is holding a ‘Silly Ties and Silly Socks Day’ on Wednesday 10th February. Pupils are asked to wear the usual school uniform but with a replacement tie and a pair of socks! It is in aid of the Haiti Earthquake Appeal. Raising £10 could provide a family with a basic water kit. We are suggesting a donation of at least £1 per pupil, if your child would like to take part. Supporting this event will be much appreciated and will make a big difference to families in Haiti. Thank you in advance.
J3M are to hold a special Assembly on this day. Particular thanks to William Ashton who conceived the fundraising idea, which will also see staff joining in the fun.
Please be advised that DSIs and PSPs are no longer permitted in school.
Good Work:
- Rachel Huber – ‘Treat your Tongue!’
- Emily Haughton and Jonathan Carty – work on ‘Birds’.
- Matthew Williams – ‘Who is your child’s best friend?’
- Polly Chappell – ‘Ice cream advert’
- Joe Warr – ‘The Daily King’s’
Music Certificates:
Congratulations to the following pupils upon their success in music:
- Joseph Warr, Grade 1 Violin, Pass with Merit
- Aled Bennett, Grade 1, Guitar, Pass with Merit
- Robert Pownall, Grade 1, Singing, Pass with Distinction
- Isobel Wild, Grade 2, Cello, Pass
- Louis McDonald, Grade 2, Guitar, Pass
- Helen Stearne, Grade 2, Singing, Pass with Merit.
Sketchbook of the Week:
Daniel Green, J4H, for his superb effort in designing a piece of sculpture for the school environment.
Congratulations:
- Isobel Wild, who came first in the 100m backstroke and 1st in the 200m freestyle in the 10 year old girls’ section of the 2010 Regional Swimming Championships (North)
- Amelia Standing, James Wynn-Edwards and Daniel Warr, who took part in the Wirral Aquathlon
- Lee Bryce, who was a finalist in the North Wales Regional Swimming Championships
Congratulations to the following pupils who have been elected by their peers as members of The School Council:
Chair: Anna Wallace, 4T
Vice Chair: Harry Halewood, 4T
Secretary: Isobel Bosworth, 4H
Treasurer: Patrick Timpson, 3M
4G: Ben Duncalf and Megan Jones
4H: Zak Soutter
3W: Bethan Pode and Miles Meredith
3M: Rhiannon Jackson
3O: Robert Pownall and Ruhi Singh
2D: Arran Fearn and Oliver Bradford
2T: Charlie Clarke and Akila Mohan
2A: Oliver Williams and Sophie Taylor
1D: Alchemy Lucas and Michael Politsos
1R: Emily Haughton and Joseph Webb
1G: William Roberts and Jasmine Denton
Sports results:
U10 Netball v Birkenhead HS, Won, 11-6
U11 Netball v Birkenhead HS, Won, 5-3
U11A Soccer v Manchester GS, Lost 1-3
U11B Soccer v Manchester GS, Drew 1-1
U11A AJIS Cup Quarter-Final v Stockport GS, Lost 3-4
U11B v Stockport GS, Drew, 1-1
What’s on This Week:
| Monday 8th February | Story Trail Week commences | |
| Tuesday 9th February | 2.30 pm 2.30 pm |
U9 A & B and U10 A & B Soccer v Birkenhead Prep (H) U11 Boys’ Hockey v Birkenhead Prep (H) |
| Wednesday 10th February | 3.30 – 4.45 pm |
Silly Tie and Socks Day in aid of the Haiti Earthquake Appeal, including Special Assembly led by J3M J4 Bible Explorer (3) J2 House Soccer (3) U11 Girls’ National Mini-Hockey Championships J3 Hoops for Health, Senior School Sports Hall |
| Thursday 11th February | 12.45 pm |
J3 Living History – ‘The Tudors’ J1 House Soccer (3) J4 House Soccer (3) |
| Friday 12th February | 2.45 pm | U11 A & B Soccer v King’s Macclesfield (A) U11 Netball v King’s Macclesfield (A) HALF-TERM HOLIDAY BEGINS |
Week beginning Monday 1 February 2010
This week sees members of J3 taking their internal examinations. I hope that all have prepared well and that all give of their best.
Our CCC Road Safety representatives, Sarah Stearne and James Hughes, are to give an update to fellow pupils during Assembly on Monday.
Class representatives for the School Council have been nominated and elections for chairperson and secretary take place on Monday, also.
Lots of sports fixtures this week, including an U8 game versus The Grange on Tuesday, replacing U10B. The long-awaited AJIS Cup quarter-final takes place on Saturday, away at Stockport. …. never the easiest venue at which to record a victory!
The Vikings are due to visit this week, weather permitting. Their previous expedition to Chester had to be aborted due to snow!
The ‘Hoops for Health’ basketball scheme, run in conjunction with Cheshire Jets, continues to be very well received.
The National Finals of the Primary Maths Challenge take place this week. We wish Wilf Le Brocq, Jack Hodgkinson and Joe Gillett every success.
The Junior School is holding a ‘Silly Ties and Silly Socks Day’ on Wednesday 10th February. Pupils are asked to wear the usual school uniform, but with a replacement tie and a pair of socks! It is in aid of the Haiti Earthquake Appeal. Raising £10 could provide a family with a basic water kit. We are suggesting a donation of at least £1 per pupil, if your child would like to take part. Supporting this event will be much appreciated and will make a big difference to families in Haiti. Thank you in advance.
Congratulations:
- Ben Aveyard, Fraser Smellie and Matthew Thompson on their selection for NE Wales U11 cricket squad.
- Fleur Garside for taking first prize in the Cheshire Hunt North pony club championship.
Sketchbook of the Week:
Archie Blacklock (J2D) for his brilliant self-portrait in the style of Picasso.
Good Work:
- Sarah Stearne – School Council speech
- Alex Freeman – ‘The Robin’
- Daniel Warr – poem ‘The Ballinskellig Phantom’
Fantasy Football Managers of the Month:
J1: Ted Hopkins
J2: Sophie Taylor
J3: Megan Gareh
J4: Joe Polding
Staff: Mr Griffiths
Parents: Mr Taylor
Well done to all!
Chess:
138 pupils have entered the in-house chess competition, which commences on Tuesday. Good luck to all those taking part.
Swimming versus Queen’s:
Unfortunately both U8s and U9s lost but they gained much from their experience.
AJIS Girls’ Swimming Event:
Particular congratulations to Isobel Wild, who won gold in her Individual Medley event, Connie McClelland, who won silver in her Individual Medley event and to Jennifer McDonald who came fourth in her final.
Soccer Results:
U10A v Manchester Grammar School, Won, 2-0
U10B v Manchester Grammar School, Won 8-2 (William Richards scored five!)
U11A v Lady Barn House, Drew, 2-2
U11B v Lady Barn House, Lost, 0-3
What’s on this week:
| Monday 1st February | J3 EXAMINATION WEEK COMMENCES Road Safety talk by pupils in Assembly |
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| Tuesday 2nd February | 2.00 pm 2.00 pm |
U8A and U10A Soccer v The Grange (A) U10 and U11 Netball v The Grange (A) |
| Wednesday 3rd February | 3.30 – 4.45 |
GOVERNORS EDUCATION DAY J3W Cake Sale Revd Ian Thomas to lead Assembly PMC National Finals J4 Bible Explorer (2) J3 Hoops for Health |
| Thursday 4th February | Visit of The Vikings | |
| Friday 5th February | 2.45 pm 2.45 pm |
U10 and U11 Netball v Birkenhead H S (H) U11 A & B Soccer v Manchester GS (H) |
| Saturday 6th February | 10.00 am10.00 am | U11A & B Soccer v Stockport G S (A) (AJIS CUP) U10A & B Soccer v King’s, Macclesfield (H) |
Week beginning Monday 25 January 2010
It was good to welcome Revd. Ian Thomas into school last week to lead an Assembly. The children enjoyed the talk and Revd. Thomas had a ‘smashing’ time, too, as part of his address included breaking a plate into several pieces using a hammer!
Another visitor last week was Mr Mark Griffiths, a headteacher from a local state school. I know that he very much enjoyed his afternoon with us.
I know that J1D parents welcomed the opportunity to meet Mrs Jo Dennis, who is covering the current absence of Mrs Karen Dickson.
Unfortunately, the Vikings had to abort their planned visit to Chester due to inclement weather in mid-Wales but we hope to be able to re-arrange their workshop with the pupils.
Four members of the Cheshire Jets team, together with their first team coach, entertained J3 pupils as part of the ‘Hoops for Health’ scheme. The scheme has been expanded and is part of a national programme. It has been welcomed by over 120 schools in the local area this season. Community coaches and basketball players will strive to convey positive health messages and the importance of exercise and eating in a sensible fashion. The Roadshow sessions will be conducted in classrooms and will support the teaching in other areas of the curriculum, in particular Science and Personal and Social Education. Basketball coaching sessions will take place in the Senior School Sports Hall at the stated times and a squad will be selected to represent the school at the regional final. The sessions after school are not compulsory, however it is hoped that a number of pupils will attend. For all of the activities, the J3 pupils will be organised in small groups. Pupils will require white PE kit for all sessions. Hopefully all members of J3 will enjoy and benefit from this experience.
Dates:
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Wednesday |
27th January |
Session 1 |
1.15 – 3.30 pm |
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Session 2 |
3.30 – 4.45 pm |
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Wednesday |
3rd February |
Session 3 |
3.30 – 4.45 pm |
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Wednesday |
10th February |
Session 4 |
3.30 0 4.45 pm |
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Thursday |
25th February |
Regional Final |
After School |
The sessions on 3rd and 10th February are also open to J4 members. However, places are restricted and the deadline for applications has already passed.
Our swimmers met very strong opponents in the form of Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School and suffered a rare defeat. The hosts boasted a number of county team members. However, most of the events were extremely closely contested. It was pleasing to see our J1s taking part and having such good fun. J3 pupil, Isobel Wild, performed with particular poise and skill.
U8 and U9 swimmers are in action on Monday evening at Queen’s. J1 and J4 House swimming galas are postponed. The AJIS girls’ swimming event at Runnymede takes place on Friday.
Football fixtures return, too, with the U10s playing Manchester Grammar School (A) on Tuesday at 2 pm and the U11s travelling to Lady Barn House on Friday at 1.45 pm.
School Council meets for the first time this term on Thursday. Bible Explorer for J4s commences on Wednesday.
I am sure you are aware that, as part of our Assembly on Mondays, we say ‘Intentions’ for pupils, staff or pupils, who have requested that we share a moment or two of reflection to consider those in need or to celebrate others’ joy. Requests may be placed in the ‘Footprints’ box in the Library. Please do feel free to support this initiative or to examine the list of intentions read thus far this year and which is displayed adjacent to the Junior School Office.
Congratulations:
- J3O, who raised £88.12 via their cake sale. Monies raised are to be forwarded to ‘Cash 4 Kids’, a charity organised by Radio City.
- Harry Caputo and Joseph Webb who both secured first places in the Ramada swimming gala.
- Daniel Verity on being selected to represent East Cheshire (U13s) at Hockey.
Good Work:
- Jasmine Denton, for ‘How to Turn Your Teacher into a Toad’.
- Lucas Leon, for a vastly improved standard of handwriting.
- Jessica Lee, Louis McDonald, Megan Gareh, Sophie Garnell, Miles Meredith, Matthew Drew, Isobel Wild, Annie Powell and Bethan Pode for the construction of highly imaginative clocks.
What’s On This Week:
| Monday 25th January | 4.00 pm | U8 & U9 Swimming v Queen’s (A) NB Not on calendar J4 House Swimming Gala is postponed |
| Tuesday 26th January | 2.00 pm | U10 A & B Soccer v Manchester Grammar School (A) NB Not on calendar J1 House Swimming Gala is postponed |
| Wednesday 27th January | 1.15 – 4.45pm 2.30 pm |
J3 Hoops for Health J4 Bible Explorer commences |
| Thursday 28th January | 12.45 pm | School Council Meeting |
| Friday 29th January | 1.45 pm | J2 House Swimming Gala AJIS Girls’ Swimming at Runnymede U11 A & B (sevens) v Lady Barn (A) |
| Saturday 30th January | 8+, 9+ and 10+ Entrance Procedures |
Week beginning Monday 18 January 2010
I am grateful to you for your understanding at the beginning of this term as we cope with the adverse weather conditions. We have tried very hard to keep school open. May thanks to you and, indeed, to the staff for the efforts made in getting to and from school, at times in difficult conditions.
A word of praise for the pupils, too. Despite not having been able to venture outside at breaktimes to ‘let off some steam’, their behaviour has been exemplary. They have shown great ‘togetherness’ and maturity. Very well done to them and thank you!
Unfortunately, the U11 soccer matches at St Ambrose had to be called off last week due to the poor weather. This was a pity as the match in Hale is traditionally one of our most difficult assignments. Girls’ hockey at Merchant Taylors’ also fell foul of the weather as did our home game versus Queen’s.
J3 pupils are to take part in the Cheshire Jets Basketball team’s ‘Hoops for Health’ scheme in the near future. Roadshow and basketball coaching sessions will take place on the following dates:
- 21st January, 1.15 pm to 3.30 pm
- 27th January, 1.15 pm to 4.45 pm
- 3rd February, 3.30 pm to 4.45 pm
- 10th February, 3.30 pm to 4.45 pm
- 25th February, 3.30 pm – Regional Competition
We hope that all J3 pupils will enjoy the experience and participate enthusiastically. A squad of players (including two girls) will be selected for the Cheshire Primary Schools’ event. Mr O’Neil has written to parents with further information. King’s progressed through to the regional final last year and played before and during the interval of a Cheshire Jets fixture.
The Vikings are set to invade us on Wednesday, as the J2 yeargroup becomes involved in a day-long role-play exercise. It promises to be much fun!
Revd Ian Thomas, school governor, will visit this week to lead an Assembly.
It was good to see King’s choristers live on BBC TV on Christmas Day as the service came from Chester Cathedral. The King’s School banners also featured prominently. (Now the children can claim that their work has been featured on national television!).
We have joined the Fones 4 Schools recycling scheme. Any unwanted mobile phones should be brought into school and we will arrange for them to be collected.
May I remind parents that, due to the Entrance Examinations taking place in both Junior (7+) and Senior Schools (11+), school will be closed on Friday 22nd January. Naturally we hope that all J4 pupils will give of their best on this day … we shall be thinking of them.
Sketchbook of the Week: Annie Powell, 3W, for her superb still-life painting where she demonstrated excellent colour-mixing skills and good control of the paint.
Good Work:
- Ben Aveyard for his persuasive writing.
- Sebastian Webber for his vastly improved handwriting.
Congratulations:
- Amelia Standing on gaining her Grade 1 level Imperial Ballet certificate.
- Arran Fearn and William Medland for their promotion to full choristers of Chester Cathedral.
- Amber Disley for winning the U10 girls’ Chester and Wrexham Fencing competition.
- Daniel Warr and James Wynn-Edwards for gaining their pool kayak Grade 1 award.
- Isobel Wild for winning the 100m backstroke and 100m freestyle in record time and finishing runner-up in the 100m fly at the Holywell Valentine level one swimming meeting.
What’s on This Week:
| Monday 18th January | Revd. Ian Thomas to lead Assembly | |
| Tuesday 19th January | 4.00 pm | Swimming v Merchant Taylors’ (A) |
| Wednesday 20th January | J2 Viking History workshop | |
| Thursday 21st January | 1.30 -3.30 pm 4.00 pm |
J3O Cake Sale J3 Hoops for Health scheme begins. Cheshire Jets Roadshow. Swimming v Birkenhead (H) POSTPONED |
| Friday 22nd January | School Closed 7+ and 11+ Entrance Examinations |
Week beginning Monday 11 January 2010
A Happy New Year to you all. I hope that you and your families enjoyed the festive period. I trust that pupils are well rested and prepared to tackle the new term with renewed vigour.
I am grateful to you all for your understanding in these first few days of term as we cope with the weather conditions. May I remind you that should an occasion arise when a decision is taken not to open school due to severe weather conditions, we shall attempt to inform parents via our website. Local radio stations, Dee 106.3 and Heart FM will also be notified.
J3 pupils are to take part in the Cheshire Jets Basketball team’s ‘Hoops for Health’ scheme in the near future. Roadshow and basketball coaching sessions will take place on the following dates:
- 21st January, 1.15 pm to 3.30 pm
- 27th January, 1.15 pm to 4.45 pm
- 3rd February, 3.30 pm to 4.45 pm
- 10th February, 3.30 pm to 4.45 pm
- 25th February, 3.30 pm – Regional Competition
We hope that all J3 pupils will enjoy the experience and participate enthusiastically. A squad of players (including two girls) will be selected for the Cheshire Primary Schools’ event. Mr O’Neil will be writing to parents soon with further information. King’s progressed through to the regional final last year and played before and during the interval of a Cheshire Jets fixture.
Please be reminded that both the Junior School and the Senior School are closed on Friday January 22nd due to 7+ and 11+ entrance examinations taking place.
Good Work:
The following pupils have been commended:
- Oliver Bradford for his piece on ‘Hobgoblin Supplies’
- Harry Halewood for his piece on ‘The Highwayman’
- Annie Powell and Samir Patel for their Legotech model
- Molly Andrews, Katie McNamara and William Richards for their jewellery
- Ruhi Singh for 100% record in spelling tests this term.
- Erin Morgan for her piece on ‘The Dragon Under My Bed’.
- Isobel Larken for ‘The Highwayman’.
- Rhiannon Jackson for her piece ‘Near to Death’.
- William Ashton for ‘The Island of Death and Hatred’.
- Henry McEntyre for ‘Adventure Island’.
- Owen Edwards for ‘The Lost World’.
- Roberto King for ‘The Eyes of the Girl’
Author Presentations:
Outstanding work was produced by the following pupils:
Natasha Groome
Henry McKeever
Ryan Kingsley
Matthew Reece-Jones
Arvind Sahni
Alice Thomas
Congratulations:
- Alex Freeman on achieving his 10m Rainbow swimming award
- Members of J3M who raised over £70 via their cake sale for The Dogs Trust
- Tom Thelwall-Jones, who achieved success in representing The Midlands at tennis. (The Midlands beat the East and North West and drew with the North East.) Tom’s personal record was played 6, won 4 and lost 2.
- Sophie Reeks continues her success at ice hockey. She has just been picked for the North of England U11 team following a number of trials. This mixed team is picked from 9-11 year olds from over ten clubs across the north and Sophie is one of only two girls to have been selected. She continues to captain the Under 10s and also plays every Under 12s’ game for the Manchester Phoenix. Very well done!
Sketchbook of the Week:
Euan Hay, J4T, for his confident and mature ink painting of a flower.
J3 Tudors Competition:
Mrs Moffatt, Mr O’Neil and Mrs Parker were extremely impressed by the outstanding level of all the Tudor projects. J3 have worked extremely hard – many congratulations to all entries. The winners were as follows:
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J3M |
J3O |
J3W |
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First |
Henry McEntyre |
Matthew Reece-Jones |
Amelia Standing – Tudor doll (Amelia designed and made the costume) |
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Second |
Kalyan O’Connor |
Arvind Sahni |
Llewelyn Bevan |
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Commended |
Alex Guanaria |
Sarah Korb |
Jessica Lee |
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Commended |
Rory Monk |
Sam Thompson |
Bethan Pode |
Road Safety Quiz:
Lots of entries came in and there were some very good scores but four people scored full marks. These were:
Rahul Pradeep, J3W
Olivia Hughes, J2T
Isabel Thomas, J2A
Lauren Gorst, J2A
Very well done!
Eco-Schools
King’s has successfully registered on the Eco-Schools database.
Primary Maths Challenge:
Congratulations to Joe Gillett, Jack Hodgkinson and Wilf Le Brocq on reaching the nationals finals of this competition.
What’s On This Week.................weather permitting!
| Friday 15th January | 2pm | U 11 A/B Soccer v St. Ambrose (A) |
| Saturday 16th January | 9.30am | U11 A/B Girls Hockey v Merchant Taylors’ (A) |