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Phoenix Flier 606 24th May 2019
The Phoenix Flier The Yarm Preparatory School Newsletter
Issue 606 Thursday 23rd May 2019
The fine weather this week has allowed us to enjoy the outdoors in many ways. Fixtures, woodland sessions, activities and outdoor learning of all kinds have had a real summer feel. Embracing the environment around us has very much been on the agenda and, as always, this has led to engaging and impactful learning for all. I have been pleased to see that Year 6 have also been blessed with good weather in the Lake District. I look forward to hearing about their adventures soon.
After half term we have our Summer Fair, on Friday, 21st of June, details of which have been shared with you in previous newsletters. As part of proceedings the YPSSC are running a hamper competition across the school. Last year it proved to be great success and the hampers were well stocked with delectable treats and a wide array of goodies. This year each class is asked to develop a hamper which reflects the seaside resort that they have chosen. We would therefore be most grateful if you could source a few items to go into your child’s class hamper as listed below. Items can be left with your child’s Form Teacher. All hampers will be ‘up for grabs’ in a raffle drawn on the day. Tickets will be on sale soon.
Hampers—class by class:
3D - Goa, India; 3P - Normandy, France; 4A - Marbella, Spain; 4J - Sicily, Italy; 4P - Gold Coast, Australia; 5L - Viareggio - Italy; 5N - Cape Town, South Africa; 5P - Phuket, Thailand; 6B - St Tropez, France; 6G - Penang, Malaysia; 6H - St Ives, Cornwall; 6R - Brighton, England.
Bill Sawyer
W: yarmschool.org T: 01642 781447
Photo of the Week: Friends, Romans, Year 4! A wonderful few days on the Northumbria coast for the children who went to Vindolanda.
@HeadPrepYarm, @MrStoneYarm, @YarmPrepGames
Head’s Message
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My favourite part was the bush craft day because I liked the edible flowers and lighting a fire . At first it was hard but when I
got used to it was easy. One of the flowers was spicy!
Erin J.
My favourite part of the trip was the boat ride because of the puffins, seals and the amazing rapid waves. Honestly, I felt like
I was in a swarm. There were about 1000 puffins on the islands.
Aradhya D.
My favourite part of Vindolanda was the boat trip because the boat kept swinging up and down. We saw puffins and seals.
The Farne Islands there were millions of puffins. Puffins only stand on a rock until their feet hurt for being on too long.
Laurie E.
The best thing that happened at Vindolanda was the boat ride to the Farne Islands because the waves were really high! I also
Year 4 Vindolanda Residential
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liked learning about puffins and seals because I want to be a
zoologist in later life.
Sam L.
My highlight of the Vindolanda trip was the bush craft day. Why the
bush craft day? Because we made a fort out of wooden poles and a
tarp and we got wet because it fell on top of us!
George W.
My favourite part of Vindolanda was the fort and the Roman
Museum because we went to the ruins that were amazing. I loved
that we got to see a 3D movie and we saw how Hadrian's Wall
looked before. I absolutely loved it.
Jose B-S.
We’re in Vindolanda, making some dens,
We’re picking some flowers and shooting some arrows,
We’re finding materials to help us survive,
We’re on the coach, driving through the countryside
We’re in the Youth Hostel, chatting over tea
We’re in our rooms, excitedly preparing for an adventure,
Now we’ve seen Hadrian’s Wall,
Once majestic and tall,
We’re now walking and talking on our way back home.
Goodbye Vindolanda
Sanjana V. and Janvi C.
What I learnt about puffins is that males have a lifespan of 20-25
years, but females have a long life span of 30-35 years.
Jake W.
Did you know that the nickname of a puffin is “sea parrot” or “sea
clown” ? Puffins flap their wings up to 400 times a minute!
Sarah A.
When we were in the Farne islands we saw seals sunbathing on the
rocks. The sea is so cold that the seals need to have a rest and
warm up when they can!
Seren A.
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Centuries ago the Romans ruled our lands,
The fought with swords and axes and even their hands,
The made straight roads to get to the battles faster,
If a legionnaire dropped the standard it was a disaster,
The Romans won wars by working as a team,
After the battles they liked relaxing in the stream,
The Emperor Julius Caesar ventured to Egypt where he met
Cleopatra,
He was head over heels in love but sadly died soon after.
Oscar L.
At the Roman Amy Museum I learnt that the footwear soldiers
wore on duty was made from leather but the footwear they used
in the bathhouse were wooden clogs.
Sanju V.
I learnt in the Roman Army Museum that when soldiers were on
guard duty at Hadrian’s Wall it was very hard work, bitterly cold
and difficult to stay awake through the night.
Ellie W.
When we went to Vindolanda I had the experience of a lifetime
because I got to touch a Roman gaming counter the archaeologists
uncovered from the ground in front of our eyes! I also learnt that
they put holes in cow skulls whilst practising spear throwing
Amelie S.
After walking to the Sycamore Gap we went to Vindolanda, the
Roman fort. There were some archaeologists digging. Me and my
friends watched them find a Roman games counter and some
shoes. We were even allowed to touch them. It was very exciting!
Ruby K.
At Vindolanda we learned that Roman coins were made from gold,
silver and bronze. Sometimes there were the heads of the
Emperor’s wives on the back and not the Emperors themselves.
Luke E.
During winter puffins beaks are a dull grey, but in spring their
beaks are bright orange to attract potential mates.
Freddie G.
I didn’t know that it was against the law to have too much gold
jewellery in Roman times. When I went to the Roman Army
Museum I learnt that the soldiers have to guard the wall for 24
hours, sometimes after marching all day.
Sarah A.
During our trip to the Farne Islands I found out when the tide goes
out the seals tend to spend time on the rocks. When the tide
comes in the water washes the seals back into the sea.
Janvi C.
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Arkwright Charity Day
The Prep School pupils celebrated the summer heat and radiant sunshine by dressing in all colours of the rainbow and raised
awareness of the butterfly and caterpillar. A super turnout of tasty and beautiful butterfly themed cup-cakes and an array of
small stalls run by the Year 6 'Arkwrightians' made for an amazing break time too. The total of £531.03 was raised during the
day. The money will be donated to a North East butterfly conservation charity to protect existing local butterfly habitats and
to train volunteers to establish new ones. Many thanks from the 'Green House'!
Mr Grundmann
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Please note the phone number for after school care: 01642
792584.
It would help us enormously, if you are running late after
5pm, that you could contact this number to let us know your
estimated time of arrival.
Please note that after school care finishes at 6pm.
Mr Stone
FRIDAY 24TH MAY - 4.30PM
SATURDAY 25TH MAY - 11AM & 2PM
SUNDAY 26TH MAY—11AM
TICKETS—£14
PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM
A DINO-MITE ADVENTURE DIRECT FROM THE WEST END!
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur
World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the
family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer
across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world
of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a
host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite
flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops,
Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special meet
and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the
chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Don’t miss this
entertaining and mind-expanding Jurassic adventure, live on
stage. Book now before tickets become extinct!
Age guidance: 3+. Running Time: 50 mins + 15 min post show
meet & greet with the Dinosaurs.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - LYNGO THEATRE
Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show, we’d love you to come!
WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY 2PM
TICKETS—ADULTS £7, CHILDREN/CONCESSIONS £5
This classic fairytale now gets the Lyngo treatment so expect
lots of surprises and beautiful images as Patrick Lynch (from
Coming Up at the PAA
Cbeebies) tells the gripping story of Jack who sells his cow for
5 magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds.
It’s a show for the over 3’s (and their giants) with something
for everyone – enormous shoes, tiny houses, showers of
silver and gold and a big, leafy explosion!
Age guidance 3+
All tickets available from the Box Office or from the PAA
website: www.thepaaonline.org.
Friday 21st June 2019—2-6pm
We can’t wait to welcome you to our seaside-themed
Summer Fair, this year taking place on a Friday! The day will
be non-uniform for all.
As always, Year 6 will be busy preparing a range of stalls and
activities for all of the Prep School children to participate in.
Our wonderful Social Committee are extremely busy too,
with the usual favourites such as the hampers, tombola,
plants and uniform sales all taking place too. There will also
be hot and cold treats on sale, a DJ and many other suprises.
The fair begins at 2pm for children in Years 3-6. They will be
allowed to bring in money for the event and we would love
for you to join them from 3.45pm onwards to come and see
what is going on until the event finishes at 6pm.
Pre-Prep parents are welcome to come along and can collect
their children from 2.30pm onwards to join in the fun.
Otherwise it is a normal day, finishing at 3.30pm.
There will be no fixtures or after school clubs and activities on
this date. Buses and after school care will run as normal.
Year 6 children will be remaining at school until 6pm as part
of their enterprise competition.
More details can be found in the letters that will be going out
in due course. If you do have any questions in the meantime,
please do get in touch.
Mr Stone
After School Care
Summer Fair —Save the Date!
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PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are selling fast! Please get in there
quick if you want to see this amazing show featuring all of
the Prep dancers!
There has been much in the media recently about
environmental damage and at school we have been
discussing with pupils small ways in which we can all
contribute to improvements. One issue which has been
raised regards idling car engines, sometimes for quite some
time. This can add a significant amount of pollutant into the
air. We politely request that the engines of all cars are turned
off when waiting at drop-off/pick-up time.
Mr Dunn
Under 11 Rounders
The U11 C rounders team played a wonderful game on the
17th of May. The girls from GSAL played nicely and the score
was 7-5 ½ to GSAL.
Sophie I.
On the 17th May we played an amazing rounders fixture
against GSAL. After one innings the score was 12 rounders to
Yarm and 4½ to GSAL. After two innings the final score was
19 rounders to Yarm and 11 rounders to GSAL.
Olivia M.
On Friday 17th May, the Under 11 B team played a rounders
match against GSAL at Green Lane. It was a tight match
however, unfortunately GSAL won by 0.5 rounders. Thanks
to Miss Ni Chaoilte for umpiring our match.
Lucy M.
Under 11 Cricket
On a bright and sunny day, the U11A team made the short
drive to Green Lane, where we were due to play Highfield
from Harrogate. After having to bat first we scored well, with
Ashton Flynn and Harry Carter playing very good shots. Ayan
Thomas batted well by picking up quick singles and twos. At
the end of our innings, we had scored 72 runs. In our bowling
innings, we managed to get two early wickets. Then Highfield
got on the upper hand and began to build a partnership.
Just after halfway all of the team was thinking about taking
wickets, and as soon as we got a wicket we began bowling
better and taking more and more until we had got all the
overs through and got the game in the bag. At the end of the
game, Highfield presented us with a mini cricket bat with a
plaque as a ‘thank you’ for hosting them.
Dhruv W.
Under 10 Rounders
On Friday 17th May, the U10 girls went to GSAL to play
rounders. The U10 A did a great job of batting in the 2nd
innings. There was also some amazing bowling by Naila
Krishnamoorthy and fielding by Tilly Pallet-Home, Isobel
Mcgalde, Sofia Andrews and Gracie Rhodes Hildreth. Also
people on the posts and backstop were amazing as well.
On 1st post was Grace Baker, 2nd post was me, 3rd post was
Sienna Smith and on 4th post was Mara Morrison. We got
quite a lot of people out in both innings. The score was 12.5
to 11 so we won the match. Well done Tilly for getting player
of the match for the batting team.
Eva L.
Dance Showcase
PE and Games News
Clean Air Request
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Name: Amelia
Friends: Annabel, Sam C.,
Zeph, Paddy, Patrick, Nawaal,
Ria, Zaara, Ayan, Dhruv,
Pippa, Oliver, Harry S., Evie S.,
Zara, Chloe, Charlie and
Shehab.
Favourite lesson: Music (and
games)
Favourite cheese: Red
Leicester
Best thing about
school: Everything.
When I grow up… I want to represent Great Britain in the
Olympics at trampolining.
The most exciting thing that has happened in my life so far:
Getting my dog, a cocker spaniel called Scooby.
Amelia has taken a calm, sensitive and mature approach to
matters so far this term, something that has impressed a
number of teachers and peers.
Values Endeavour
3D Neev S. Ella F.
3P Elizabeth A. Archie A.
4A Not in school Not in school
4J Not in school Not in school
4P Not in school Not in school
5L Max S. Leah T.
5N Tilly P-H. Naila K.
5P Theo P. Noah V.
6B Sally M. Faye L.
6G Eleanor B. Annabel C.
6H Hassan R. Rishika C.
6R Olivia M. Ben WT.
Peer Mentor of the Week
Celebration Assembly Coming up
- - - JUNE - - -
Mon 3 Pupils return
Year 5 Tees walk (1.40-2.50pm)
Telford House Duty
Tue 4 U8 Cricket v Cundall Manor (home; 2.15pm start)
Year 1 trip to Souter Lighthouse
Wed 5 Reception trip to Saltholme
U10/11 Cricket v Cundall Manor (Green Lane; 3-
5pm)
U8 Rounders v Cundall Manor (away; 12.45pm
depart, 1.30pm start, 4.15pm return)
Thu 6 YPSSC AGM (Mrs Pawluk’s room; 4.05pm)
Y3 York Trip—meeting for parents (Prep Hall;
3.45pm)
U9 Girls’ Cricket with Cundall Manor (home;
2.30pm start)
U9 Boys’ Cricket v Cundall Manor (home; 2.30pm
start)
Year 6 Senior School Poetry Workshop (1.40-
2.50pm)
Fri 7 U11 HMC Athletics (Gateshead Stadium; 8.30am
depart, 5pm return)
U10/11 Girls’ Cricket v Red House (home; 2pm
start)
Mon 10 Arkwright House Duty
U8 Rounders and Cricket v Barnard Castle (away;
1pm depart, 2pm start, 4.30pm return)
Dance Showcase rehearsals (PAA; 3-5pm)
Wed 12 Year 3 Informal Concert (Prep Hall; 9am)
Curiosity Emporium (Mrs Pawluk’s room; 1pm)
Dance Showcase rehearsals (PAA; 3-5pm)
Nursery Sports Afternoon (Pre-Prep; 1.15-3pm)
Dance Showcase rehearsal (PAA; 2-6pm) Thu 13
Pre-Prep Sports Morning (Astro; 9.15am-12noon)
U9 Boys’ Cricket v Cundall Manor (away; 1.45pm
depart, 2.45pm start, 5pm return)
Fri 14 Dads to School Day (Pre-Prep)