May 2011
Wednesday 25th May 2011
Year 6 Presentations Half Term Courses Magistrate Visit Year 4 Walk Parents' Association AGM Hawford U11 Rounders Competition Sports Day Sports Photos PA Camp Out Open Day Old Hawfordians Day Summer Holiday Swimming Mrs Mason Half Term Sports Results Birthdays Posted on the website this week: Reading Scheme Books Year 2 Trip Year 3 Trip Reception Trip 1CK Assembly PA Committee Meeting Summer Ball and PA Camp Out Pre-Prep Concert Riding Certificates and Dance Success Half Term Spy School Sports Results Birthdays Posted on the website this week: Hawford May Fete Summer Ball Netball Success Summer Activity Camps Kindergarten Trip Year 6 Public Speaking Competition Final Assembly Visitor Years 4 and 5 Transition Meeting School Exams LAMDA Showcase and Exams 2CG Old Chapel Trip Swimming Pool Chess Success Forward Notice Mrs. Green's Sponsored Walk Birthdays Posted on the website this week: Hawford May Fete LAMDA Exams Summer Activity Camps Kindergarten Trip Year 6 Public Speaking Competition Class Photographs Year 4 Broad Haven Trip Church Visit Reception Trip House Recorder Competition Family Creative Exhibition and Informal Concert 2PB Old Chapel Trip Music Success Flics Gymnastics Thursday 5th May Europe Day Birthdays
We enjoyed some excellent presentations during the recent Year 6 Presentation Competition. The children showed a great deal of confidence in their presentations and demonstrated flair in their use of Powerpoint in the process. The children are to be congratulated on their achievements. In the end joint winners of the competition were announced. Lucy Stratton, with a talk of seashells, and Jack Kenneally-Perrin, for his presentation on Red Foxes, were judged to be the best and they will be presented with prizes at the final assembly of term.
Half term promises to be a most busy time with our popular Football Course on Tuesday 31st May to Thursday 2nd June, while the Holiday Club will be operating from Tuesday 31st May to Friday 3rd June. Spy School will take place on Friday 3rd June.
We are pleased to be welcoming Pat Kerr to the school on Monday 6th June. He is a local magistrate and will be talking to the children about the role of magistrate with our Year 6 classes.
Year 4 will be travelling into Worcester on Tuesday 7th June for a History of Worcester Walk.
Parents are warmly invited to join us for the Annual General Meeting of the Parents' Association on Tuesday 7th June at 7-30p.m. in the Music Room. At this meeting parents will have the opportunity to decide the Committee for the following year. New members of the Committee will be required as a number of existing members are retiring this year.
We will be welcoming a number of local schools to our annual Hawford Invitation Rounders Competition on Wednesday 8th June. This will take place on the bottom field.
Parents are reminded that the Kindergarten and Reception Sports Morning will take place on Thursday 9th June, beginning at 10-30a.m. This should be a terrific event and will be followed by an opportunity for families to enjoy a picnic lunch. Parents with children in Years 1 and 2 may also wish to join us for a picnic and then attend the Pre-Prep Sports afternoon, which begins at 2-00p.m.
We will be taking photographs of the Year 3 and 4 Summer Sports Teams on Friday 10th June. These will be taken at lunchtime.
Tickets for this year's P.A. Camp Out are selling well. This will take place on Saturday 11th June, with tents being pitched during the afternoon and a barbecue being on offer during the evening. There will be a drinks and refreshments tent and a chance to enjoy a gathering around the camp fire with friends. Tickets are still available, with a form for this event in the school office. We look forward to seeing many of you at this very enjoyable occasion.
We will be welcoming prospective parents to our Open Day on Saturday 11th June, from 9-30a.m. to 12-30p.m. We are grateful to parents in advance for their assistance on the day as we will need the children from the older year groups to assist as guides on the morning. If you know of parents who may wish to apply for places in the future, we would be pleased if you brought this opportunity to visit the school to their notice.
We will be delighted to welcome back former pupils of the school on Sunday 12th June, from 11-00a.m. This will be our third gathering of former pupils – on the last occasion we had 5 of the original 15 pupils from 1955. Hopefully the weather will be kind and our visitors will enjoy a great day of reminiscing and sharing fond memories of the school.
We have not had sufficient response from families to run lifeguarded swimming sessions over the Summer. Rather than disappoint those who are keen, Mrs Goodayle has volunteered to lifeguard for family swims on Wednesday 3rd, 10th, 17th August from 6-00p.m. to 7-00p.m.
Parents will wish to join us in wishing Mrs Mason, our Registrar, well as she moves on to new challenges after half term. She has proven to be a fantastic registrar and many parents will have good memories of their telephone calls to Mrs Mason prior to their children starting at the school.
Parents are reminded that half term begins on Friday 27th May. This will be a staff training day and there is no school for children on this day. We return to school on Monday 6th June.
In cricket matches this week v KSA the U11 A won by 71 runs and the U11 B lost by 1 run. All boys played well. U8 girls won their rounders match v Abberley 8-4.5. Well done to all.
We wish all children who will have birthdays over the half term and in the week that we return a happy birthday. Those who will be celebrating are: Ben Thorpe, Oliver Tranter, Maisie Lyons, Nicholas Evans-Fisher, Jessica Heath, Emma Hill, Eleanor Moseley, Anton de Vos, Isabella Marsh, Beatrice Morgan, Amelia Murcott, Alexandra Friend, Keeley Sentence, Bethany Lawson and Hannah Lawson.
Year 4 History of Worcester Walk
Kindergarten and Reception Sports Day
Reception Newsletter
Thursday 19th May
Recent Camps
It has been good to hear from the children and teachers such terrific stories from the recent camps that the children have been involved with. Our Year 4 children had a wonderful few days in Broad Haven last week, following on from the Year 3 and 5 Malvern Camps and the Year 2 visits to the Old Chapel. These camps, which will also involve Year 6 when they go off to Carsington after half term, are both a unique and a vital part of our curriculum offering. Our children are so lucky to have these opportunities for outdoor learning and to engage in problem solving, studying the landscape and land use as well enjoying a good walk and some much needed physical recreation. So many people are oblivious of the beautiful countryside and coast line that makes up our nation – our children enjoy not only a fabulous school location but the chance to get out and explore the wider areas around us. In doing so they are building experiences that will last them a lifetime. We are grateful to all who work so hard to make our camps such a success.
We have noticed that a large number of our reading scheme books seem to have disappeared and therefore ask parents to have a good look around the house to see if any books have been put to one side. Any books found should be returned to Mrs Bradley.
Our Year 2 classes will be travelling to Worcester Cathedral on Tuesday 24th May to tour the cathedral. This forms part of their study of places of worship.
Our Year 3 classes will be visiting Compton Verney on Wednesday 25th May.
Reception children will be visiting Croome Park on Tuesday 24th May.
Parents who have children in 1CK are invited to join us for morning assembly on Wednesday 25th May. Assembly on this day will be taken by the children, with the assembly beginning at 8-45a.m.
There will be a P.A. meeting on Wednesday 25th May. This will begin at 7-30p.m. at the Mug, Claines. The meeting will be a farewell to a number of retiring members of the Committee. We are pleased to have had a number of new members come forward to join the Committee at the AGM after half term – we are always interested in new members who would like to be involved so if you do feel that you can offer a little help and would like to join a group that both works purposefully and also enjoys our events, we would be pleased to hear from you. Fiona Bulpitt, Chair of the P.A. would be happy to discuss this and talk to you about how the Committee works.
Parents are reminded that the last day for reduced price tickets for the Ball is tomorrow, 20th May. Tickets are selling well for the Ball, which promises to be a great evening. The PA Camp Out takes place on Saturday 11th June with the BBQ starting at 5-00p.m. This event is always hugely popular with children, parents and staff and not to be missed!
Parents who have children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are warmly invited to join us for the Pre-Prep Summer Concert on Thursday 26th May at 2-30p.m. This is always a most enjoyable occasion and should prove to be a terrific way to end the half term. Parents are welcome to leave with their children at the end of the Concert for a slightly earlier finish to the day, if that proves to be helpful.
Well done to Florence Jones, Amy Hall, Jazmyn Ball, Shrishti Parashar, Michaela Holmes, William Hewston, Louisa De Vos, Olivia Tranter, Katie Guthrie, Amber Haywood and Amelia Davies on the award of Horse Riding Certificates at an assembly this week. Congratulations to Beatrice Beever on achieving a Grade 1 success in her recent Royal Academy of Dance Presentation Class examination
Parents are reminded that half term begins on Friday 27th May. This is a staff training day and there is no school for children on this day. Half term continues during the following week, with the children returning to school on Monday 6th June.
Spy School is taking place on Friday 3rd June during half term. The theme for this day is – Mission Charlie. The children will be on a mission to track down a double agent who was been stealing mission information. Booking now will secure you a 50% discount with the code SP50NS.
Cricket matches this week were played against Bluecoat School. The U9A lost by 7 runs, U9 B lost by 26 runs, U10 A lost by 18 runs and the U10 B lost by 11 runs. In rounders matches v Bluecoat School this week the U9 A lost 14-11, U9 B won 10.5 – 10, U11 A won 19-6 and the U11 B lost 15-10. U11 A v Winterfold lost 14.5 – 9.5 and the U11 B won 13.5-11.5. U10 v Hallfield lost 16-12.5.
We wish all children who will have birthdays over the next week a happy birthday. Those who will be celebrating are: Callis Wetherall-Drain, Max Davies, Archie Hawkes, and Eleni Smith.
Year 1 and 2 Sports Day Letter
Pre Prep Concert Letter
Pre Prep Sports Day Programme
September 2011 Class Preferences Letter
Thursday 12th May 2011
The Fete last week was a most enjoyable occasion. It was lovely to see the children dancing and to see so many parents at the event. This is a uniquely Hawford event, with the children organising and running the stalls and thoroughly enjoying themselves at the same time. There was a great variety of stalls, with plenty of animated children confidently advertising their wares. Well done to all of the children for their fabulous work on the day, both with the stalls and with the setting out and putting away. We were also very grateful to all of the parents and PA Committee members who worked so tirelessly to ensure the day was a success, and also grateful for the work undertaken by the staff. What was apparent on the day was just how much the partnership between the staff, parents and children is a very special feature of Hawford life. Long after the event finished adults and children were busy restoring the field back to its customary position – we value highly this partnership, which is at the core of our school mission.
The next major PA event of the term is our Summer Ball, with tickets now available. Parents wishing to attend the Ball may wish to take advantage of the early booking offer, which runs until next Friday, with a £5 discount per ticket applying until that day. Ticket order forms have been sent out but additional forms can be collected from the office if required.
Parents will be delighted to hear that Hannah Jeavons (past pupil at Hawford) has been selected for the England Under 17 Excel Netball Squad. This is a terrific achievement as Hannah is a very young member of the squad, and we have sent Hannah congratulations from all at the school.
Details of the 2011 Summer Activity Camps, along with a booking form, are now on the website. The weeks will run from Monday 1st August to Friday 19th August. Early booking is advised, especially for some of the more popular trips where places are restricted owing to transport numbers.
Kindergarten 2 children will be visiting Croome Park on Tuesday 17th May.
After this week's qualifying rounds, the final of the Year 6 Public Speaking Competition will be on Tuesday 17th May. Finalists will be notified today.
We are pleased to be able to welcome Tracy Genever from the charity Blue Cross with Cherry the Dog on Wednesday 18th May. Tracey will be talking about the work of the charity, which is one of those chosen by the children this year.
Parents who have children in Years 4 and 5 are invited to join us for a meeting in the Music Room on Wednesday 18th May at 4-30p.m. Mr Chapman, Second Deputy Head, and Mr Longley, Head of Fourth Forms of King's School, will be addressing parents at this meeting. They will also be available to answers questions that parents may wish to put to them.
Prep classes will be beginning their school exams on Thursday 19th May. Exams will continue into the following week. Revision notes have been issued to all relevant classes.
Parents are invited to attend a Years 1 to 4 LAMDA Showcase on Thursday 19th May at 4-00p.m. in the Music Room. This year's LAMDA Exams will be taking place at the school on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May. Mrs Kavanagh has notified parents and children of the times of the exams.
Following the visit of Mrs Bradley's class this weekend, we will be visiting the Old Chapel again on Friday 20th May and Saturday 21st May when Mrs Griffin's class will be enjoying the delights of this fantastic location. As ever, the children will arrive back on the Saturday tired but fulfilled after another busy time.
Mrs Goodayle has asked parents to email her if they are interested in using the swimming pool for a small fee over four weekends in the summer. Her address is
We were pleased to hear of the terrific performances of our chess players in the recent UK Chess Challenge. Emily Murray and Lewis Edwards competed in the UK MegaFinal as did Harry Sproule who finished in third place, while Matthew Hall was awarded a trophy as U8 Supremo. Matthew and Aidan Taylor advance to the GigaFinal and we wish them the best of luck in this event. Well done to all on their great results.
Parents are reminded that this year's Pre-Prep Concert is on Thursday 26th May at 2-15p.m. and also that Friday 27th May is a staff training day and there will therefore be no school on that day.
Mrs. Green undertook her sponsored walk over the weekend in aid of Bristol Oncology Department. It was completed in 7.5 hours and 22,000 steps! If you would like to sponsor Mrs. Green you can still do so by going to www.blobbyswalk.com.
We wish all children who will have birthdays over the next week a happy birthday. Those who will be celebrating are: Alice Clarke, Joseph Lewis, Antonia Walker, Sophie Goodman and Max Reen.
Reception Newsletter
Summer Activity Camp
Half Term Holiday Club
Wednesday 4th May 2011
Parents are reminded that the fete is taking place tomorrow. This is one of the highlights of our year, with the children themselves running many of the stalls and a super family feel to the day. It will start at
3-00p.m., stalls being open from that point, with the maypole and country dancing at 3-30p.m. The Fete will feature a pig roast, plant sale, refreshments, bottle tombola, toys and books stall, second hand uniform sale, ice creams and some inflatable fun activities. There are pony rides and a Pimms tent too. Please could cake donations reach us by tomorrow morning. We look forward to welcoming all parents and grandparents to the Fete and hope that the weather remains good.
This year's LAMDA Exams will take place on Saturday 21st May as well as Sunday 22nd May. This is slightly different to the published calendar. The estimated times for the exams are on the Arts Notice Board.
Details of the 2011 Summer Activity Camps, along with a booking form, are now on the website. The weeks will run from Monday 1st August to Friday 19th August.
Our Kindergarten children will be visiting Walsgrove Farm on Monday 9th May. Hopefully the sun will shine on that day but, whatever the weather, the children are sure to have a fabulous day.
Our Year 6 children will be delivering their presentations after school each evening from Monday 9th May to Friday 13th May. Parents are welcome to attend the presentations. Details will be sent out to all Year 6 parents directly.
We will be taking class photographs next week on Monday 9th May and Tuesday 10th May. We take these every other year, with a whole school photograph planned for 2012.
Our Year 4 children will be travelling out to Pembrokeshire next week, from Tuesday 10th May to Friday 13th May, to take part in their Broad Haven camp. This is a superb location and the children will be taking part in some terrific activities on the beach and along the fantastic coastline while they are there.
Our Year 2 children will be walking to Claines Church on Tuesday 10th May. This visit forms part of the children's religious education studies.
Our Reception classes will be visiting Croome Park on Wednesday 11th May. They are bound to enjoy this terrific park with its remarkable landscaped gardens.
Our Year 2 children will be involved in the House Recorder Competition on Wednesday 11th May.
We have received some wonderful responses to our Family Creative Exhibition challenge, of which Ms Turk advised parents towards the end of last term. The entries will be on display on Thursday 12th May from 3-45p.m. in the Music Room. Following the Exhibition there will be an Informal Concert at 4-15p.m. Parents are welcome to attend both events.
It's certainly a busy time of the year, with our Year 2 children beginning their Old Chapel visits next week. On Friday 13th May and Saturday 14th May Mrs Bradley's class will be at the Old Chapel, enjoying the fabulous location, with the opportunity to walk those amazing hills and paddle in the stream.
Congratulations to the following who have achieved recent music awards; Charlotte Berlet and Georgina Cupper for Grade 2 Piano, Sophie Harrison for Grade 2 Piano with Merit, Peter Cotton for Grade 2 Bassoon with Merit and Ellie Hollis for Grade 2 Flute with Merit.
A reminder to parents that Flics Gymnastics club has been cancelled for this week due to the May Fete and a replacement session will take place on Thursday 23rd June at the usual time of 4.00pm.
Monday 9th May is Europe Day. We will be flying the flag of the European Union on this day to mark our membership.
We wish all children who will have birthdays over the next week a happy birthday. Those who will be celebrating are: Harvey Lindsay-Veal, Louis Hira, Naomi Marsden and James Brewer.
Posted on the website this week:
Half Term Football Camp Form
Yaer 6 Public Speaking Week Letter
Year 3 Trip to Compton Verney Letter
Summer Activity Camp