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Newsletter
29 January 2016
J3 pupils discovered for themselves what
life was like, not as a British soldier, but
as a Roman soldier. This was a fantastic
hands on session which allowed them to
try on clothes and handle weapons.
Ms Brooks arranged a visit for the
J1 and J2 pupils to the West Yorkshire
Playhouse, to watch the musical
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; the school felt
very quiet without them.
Pipe Major Cameron Edgar, our new
bagpipe teacher, gave us a taste in
assembly of what it is like to play the
pipes – quite apt in the week of Burns’
Night. I’m sure there will be many
parents who will be thrilled at the
thought of your children coming home
wanting to learn the chanter and the
bagpipes!
The Boat Club Annual Dinner
tomorrow evening, will be attended by
many St Olave’s parents. Unfortunately,
the Merchant Adventurer’s Hall is still
recovering from the floods, therefore
we are hosting the dinner and disco here
at school. It promises to be a fabulous
evening.
Next Thursday the RAF Big Band will be performing for all three schools. My
thanks to Dr Harrison for arranging such
an amazing opportunity to hear them at
close quarters.
Several of our J5 pupils have been
successful in the St Peter’s 13+
scholarships.
Congratulations to:
Ben Dunsmore, Music Scholarship
Iris Greaney, Instrumental Award
Jodie Leon, Instrumental Award
Annabel Millman, Academic Scholarship
Matthew Ng, Instrumental Award
Annabelle Stanford, Music Scholarship
Thomas Storey, Academic Scholarship
Our Junior swimmers were competing in
the HMC North East of England
championships and were overall boys
and girls winners – a tremendous
achievement against some tough
opposition. The U9 boys and the U11
girls also won their year group
competitions.
There was a fascinating presentation
from Captain Ibrar Ali, a former soldier
who lost an arm as the result of a
roadside bomb. Incredibly, one of our
parents was first on the scene after the
explosion, helping to secure the scene
and rescue Captain Ali. He also talked
about his work with Walking with the
Wounded, including expeditions to the
South Pole and the Marathon des Sables.
Habits of Learning
Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity,
Embracing Challenge, Empathy, Flexible Thinking,
Initiative, Perseverance.
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Seven Key Values: Friendship, Trust, Wisdom, Compassion, Endurance, Humility, Hope
Mr Sewill is working with the Eco Club on a project to save energy by switching off lights. During assembly today pupils gave
a small presentation. They introduced a competition to produce signs, which can be placed next to a light switch to remind
the children to switch off the lights.
Mr Sewill asked pupils to make a sign. The Eco club will choose the best signs to be laminated and placed around the school.
There are approximately one hundred light switches around the school so Mr Sewill is hoping to select many of signs.
St Olave's Ski Trip 2017
Calling all J4!
To: Folgarida and Marilleva
Date: 1 April – 8 April 2017
Cost: £1100
Please see the information at the end of this newsletter. You have been sent an email
with the full description and application form for the trip.
Please find below a letter from Mr Sewill with
information about this trip.
We have extended the deadline to
Monday 1 February. Anyone interested must have
the reply slip back in school on Monday morning please.
J4 Sailing Trip with the Ocean Youth Trust — July 2016
The Royal Shakespeare Company is performing their interpretation of Midsummer Night’s Dream from 12 –16 April.
The closest venue to us is Bradford, which is not too far and should be well worth the visit.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer this as a school trip due to other commitments in school that week (we come back on
13 April). It would be great for your children to see a live version of the play, especially one they have just finished
studying. Highly recommended. Julia Jones
Deadline
Monday
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We are looking forward to our joint concert with Clifton and St Peter’s on
Thursday 11 February which will involve our String Orchestra, Jazz Band and Chapel
Choir. Parents will have received an email from Mrs Appleby, Music Secretary at St Peter’s,
regarding ticket allocation for this event. Owing to the large number of pupils involved,
tickets are initially restricted to two per family. All general queries concerning this event
should be directed to [email protected].
It is important that the reply slip, attached to our email about tea arrangements, is returned
as soon as possible to St Olave’s for the attention of Mrs Herd [email protected].
It is hoped that with the later start time, as many pupils as possible will go home for tea and
return to St Peter’s at 6.30 pm for a 7.00pm start.
Informal Concert
We enjoyed a lovely concert on Wednesday 20 January and were treated to a real variety
of performances across a wide range of instruments. Our next informal concert is on
Wednesday 2 March.
Yorkshire Youth Choir
Yorkshire Youth Choir is currently auditioning for new members. Please read the information below.
After baking and selling cakes, helping with chores at home and saving
pocket money, Ainsty House pupils raised a total of £150 towards the
Toilet Twinning Charity Appeal. Pupils have yet to choose the location of
their “twins”.
Thank you to everyone who supported this.
Miss Fell
Ainsty House Toilet Twinning Appeal
We have reminded the children this morning in assembly, about the need to keep safe when travelling to and from school.
This includes walking through the car parks and across roads – especially as it is still quite dark before and after school.
Pupils were also reminded that they should be travelling to and from school wearing the correct school uniform.
Pupils should only wear the official dark blue school coat (which is optional on the uniform list) or the sports jacket when
travelling to and from school. Only in exceptional circumstances, like for safety reasons when cycling in the dark, and where
permission has been given from the Deputy Head, should pupils be allowed to wear alternative coats.
Scarves, hats and gloves should also be plain navy.
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St Peter’s Half Marathon
St Olave’s School York YO30 7WA 01904 527416
Registered Charity
Number:1141329
In aid of the Chapel Charity: Mercy Ships
Sunday 28 February 2016
9.30am
The race will start at Scarborough Bridge and follows the Selby cycle track out and back, finishing at
St Peter’s School. Please meet in the St Peter’s foyer at 9.00am. The race is open to St Peter’s School
staff; friends; pupils and parents, but restricted to 17 year olds and over on race day.
All completed ‘tear-off’ slips (see below) plus payment, must be handed in to the School Office by no
later than Monday 22 February 2016. Places are limited, so please return entries as soon as
possible.
All further correspondence will be by email, so please include an email address that you check
regularly.
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St Peter's School, York: a company limited by guarantee
Registered in England: Company Number: 6927030 Registered Office: St Peter's School, Clifton, York, YO30 6AB
Registered Charity Number: 1141329
20th January 2015
Dear Parents
All the J4s were given an invigorating talk today by the Ocean Youth Trust (OYT), about a sailing voyage that
they will be running for us from 18-23 July aboard the training vessel ‘James Cook’. OYT have been running
sailing trips for St Olave’s for a number of years now. This year we will be setting sail from, and returning to
Whitehaven Marina in West Cumbria. The voyage is open to all J4 pupils but there are only twelve berths
available.
The voyage lasts for 6 days and will give pupils the opportunity to explore the Irish Sea. Depending on the
direction of the wind, the James Cook may sail to the Isle of Man, Ireland, Scotland or Wales. Pupils will be part
of the crew, and their tasks will include manning the galley, washing the decks, hoisting and lowering the sails,
navigating, and helming. No previous experience is required, just some enthusiasm, and sea legs. There will be
the opportunity to gain a RYA qualification if your child would like to, but there is no pressure to do so. Most
importantly we will have lots of fun and lasting memories of an amazing adventure on the waves.
The boat is skippered by a professional Skipper, Grace Metcalfe, accompanied by a qualified First Mate and
Bosun. There will be six adult sea staff in total, who have all had plenty of experience helping young children
enjoy sailing. If you would like to find out more, please visit the website www.sailjamescook.com, and have a
look at the photos of last year’s trip on the notice board next to the Sports fixture board.
The cost of the trip is £650, which includes all specialist clothing such as waterproofs, life jackets, food, insurance
and all activities while away. The children will also be given a hoodie to wear on the trip and to take home to
remind them of their adventures. There will be no transport provided so parents will be responsible for
dropping off and collecting their children from the boat at midday. On previous voyages, parents have enjoyed
having this opportunity to see the boat and meet the staff. Once the crew list is finalised I will ensure that you
have a copy so that you can sort out car shares if required.
If your child would like a place on the crew, please fill in the form by Friday 29th January and return it to me.
If the trip is oversubscribed, places will be offered to the first twelve names drawn from a hat. Crew members
and their parents will be sent more details and invited to an information evening later on in the term, when staff
from the OYT will be available to answer questions. In the mean time, if I can help, please come and see me, or
email me at [email protected].
I am looking forward to accompanying the St Olave’s 2016 crew on this adventure of a lifetime.
Swithun Sewill
From: Mr S Sewill
Tel: 01904 527416
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.stolavesyork.org.uk
http://www.sailjamescook.com/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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St Peter's School, York: a company limited by guarantee
Registered in England: Company Number: 6927030 Registered Office: St Peter's School, Clifton, York, YO30 6AB
Registered Charity Number: 1141329
Ocean Youth Trust North is a charity specialising in the personal development of young people and adults
through ocean sailing. It is an activity that inspires self-confidence and the acceptance of personal responsibility,
promotes an acceptance of others, and develops a willingness to take controlled risks.
James Cook is a 21 metre (70 foot), 54 tonne steel-hulled ketch.
She was designed to be sailed by young people, many of whom
come from non-sailing backgrounds but can be fully involved in
sailing the boat. Sail training requires participants to confront many
demanding challenges, both physical and emotional.
At the stern is the cockpit. There is lots of room for crew to sit
together, either on look out, or simply taking in the amazing views
and fresh sea air. The steering wheel is also in the cockpit – all
crew members take turns to steer the boat. Below deck is the
saloon and sleeping quarters. The saloon has plenty of seating and a
table big enough for everyone. Time spent below deck can be as
much fun as the sailing experience. It’s where the whole team can
have briefings together, chat about plans for the voyage, cook and
eat together. On James Cook we ensure that everyone feels like a
valued member of the team and above all have fun! Crew sleep
below deck in an area at the front of the boat which contains 12
bunks. Our sea staff have cabins in the middle and the rear of the
boat.
We believe that the ‘Challenge of the Sea’ can help people to learn teamwork and mutual trust. We make them
take responsibility for their own actions and decisions, and encourage them to develop a sense of equality and
fairness, with an understanding of the different needs and backgrounds of others. The young people will learn a
range of seamanship skills and acquire an awareness of the environment. Most of all they will have had fun. This
is our mission.
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St Peter's School, York: a company limited by guarantee
Registered in England: Company Number: 6927030 Registered Office: St Peter's School, Clifton, York, YO30 6AB
Registered Charity Number: 1141329
To: Mr S Sewill, St Olave’s School, York YO30 6AB
OCEAN YOUTH TRUST SAILING TRIP – JULY 2016
Name of pupil: ………………………………………………….. Form: ……………….
I would like my child to be considered for a place on the crew of ‘James Cook’ from 18th -23rd July 2016.
I understand that if the trip is oversubscribed, places will be offered to the first twelve names drawn from a hat.
Signed……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Name (please print) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
PLEASE RETURN BY FRIDAY 29TH JANUARY
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ST OLAVE’S SCHOOL
Folgarida, Italy 2017
Resort: Folgarida-Marilleva
Region: Italian Trenta Dolomites
Dates: Depart Saturday 1 April 2017
Return Saturday 8 April 2017
Cost: Approx. £1100 for children and adults Adult single room supplement £150
Activity: 6 days skiing (4 hours per day)
Accommodation: Hotel Derby – Children
Hotel Luna - Parents
Travel: Coach travel to and from London
Flights to USA
Coach to resort
Apres Ski
Disco
Karaoke
Cinema room in the hotel
Quizzes and Pictionary
Bowling nearby
Local shopping
Pool Jacuzzi etc. in Hotel Luna
Passport: Own full passport
Party Leader: Mr N Savage
Telephone School 01904 527379
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NOEL Room 128, E Mill Dean Clough, Halifax HX3 5AX Registered Charity No 1059321 Tel: (01422) 330533 / 07984 255730 / 07854 022954 Registered Office, Dean Clough, Halifax HX3 5AX E-mail:[email protected] Web site:www.northernorchestralenterprises.co.uk
The Yorkshire Youth Choir
The Yorkshire Youth Choir was formed in 2002 with the help of a substantial grant from Youth Music.
The choir experiences a varied programme of singing tuition from Artistic Directors John and Alison Pryce-Jones, and guest experts in differing genres. The YYC has a junior choir as well as the senior choir. The YYC performs as the full choir in the concerts and as senior or junior choir, upper voices, senior girls and male voice. Successful auditionees are placed in the most appropriate section.
The choir has over 130 members, aged 10-21 years, who meet twice a year at residential courses within the region, often at Queen Ethelburga’s School between York and Harrogate, and occasionally for a singing workshop or concert during the year. YYC members are expected to attend at least one residential course per year although we would prefer you to attend both. The cost of a residential course is £306 which includes all accommodation, meals, tutorials and workshops. A limited number of part bursaries are available subject to circumstances and an application form can be obtained from the NOEL office. In addition a 10% discount is applied for siblings.
Each course concludes with a concert. Past venues include York Minster, Selby Abbey, Beverley Minster, Halifax Minster, Huddersfield Town Hall and the Jack Lyons Concert Hall in York.
Auditions are held twice a year in February and May and are open to any singers living or studying in Yorkshire aged 10-21 years; we look for singers with potential and enthusiasm as much as experience! Anyone who applies for the YYC will have paid a small fee of £25 towards their audition; if successful, this fee covers your first year’s subscription to the choir. Following their first year with the choir, YYC membership costs £10 per member per year.
Choir members not only develop music skills, but also develop socially and many make potentially life-long
friendships throughout Yorkshire based around music.
For further details about the choir, auditions and downloadable forms visit our website: www.northernorchestralenterprises.co.uk
Or read the blog set up by current and former members: http://yorkshireyouthchoir.blogspot.co.uk/
2016 YYC Residential Courses
Spring Course 2016 25th – 30
th March Queen Ethelburga’s, York
Summer Course 2016 22
nd – 27
th August Queen Ethelburga’s, York
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THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY – 7pm
ST PETER’S SCHOOL
Featuring choirs, orchestras and bands from Clifton and St Olave’s Schools, plus St Peter’s Chapel Choir, String Orchestra, Barbershop,
Barbieshop and Swing Band
CONCERT
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