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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 E: [email protected] 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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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

E: [email protected]

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)