For the week ending: Friday 12th October, 2018

Dear Parents

This has been an incredibly busy week for our girls. Despite ongoing technical issues, we have carried on in true Seaton House style, sitting exams and attending our lessons as normal. We have enjoyed being outside in this unprecedented Autumn sunshine and having our minds boggled by the wonderful Maths Magicians who came in yesterday for Maths Enrichment Day. Our FVI girls enjoyed a visit to the superb Royal School of Needlework and are preparing for their Road Cycling Course next week. We have our onesies and popcorn ready and are looking forward to tonight’s Movie Night. Have a lovely, peaceful weekend.

Pupil Achievements

Martial Arts Beatrix Leeming, FVI - White Belt awarded

Running Congratulations to Gracie Brough, FV for completing 100 Junior Parkruns.

Mrs Morrison

Headmistress

A report by Dila Seshadri, FVI On Wednesday 10th October, Form VI went for the first time to the Royal School of Needlework Animals in Embroidery Exhibition at Hampton Court Palace. I personally

thought it was great, as it was fascinating to see all the amazing embroidered art with such detail at arm’s length. Even though we did not have time to look at the spectacular

pieces of art, we did have an amazing experience of making giant buttons of either a spider, a bee, a ladybird or a bat, stitching colourful threads into linen. It was a very

memorable experience as the people working there were very kind and loved being asked questions all the time. All together, I believe Seaton House should send more Forms as it

was a very educational trip and a lovely place to go.

On Thursday 11th October, the whole school enjoyed a very entertaining Maths Enrichment Day. A Mathsmagician came in and showed us some wonderful tricks which amazed us so much! This was followed by a professor all the way from Cambridge University, who challenged us to make seemingly impossible 3D shapes which left us baffled for hours! We were also put together with our House to solve very fun and puzzling maths problems and mysteries, followed by making our own mathematical board games. To end a spectacular day, we were given maths stickers and pencils to take home!

This was definitely the best Maths Enrichment day ever and I hope we do it again soon!

By Ramya Sachchi (Maths Prefect, FVI)

Girls — please remember to bring in your favourite family recipes for Mrs Hossenbux. They must be in by half term as they are going to be turned into a book of delicious Seaton House Recipes which will make excellent Christmas presents for friends and family. The money raised by the sale of the books will be used to buy desperately needed toys, games and equipment for an orphanage in Marrakech. Mrs Hossenbux and her family will be travelling to Marrakech next April to deliver the equipment and to help care for the children and babies who live in the orphanage. Let’s all do what we can to help — all recipes welcome!

Last week Mr and Mrs Simpson took delivery of this lovely little bundle of cuddles and happiness! Her name is Poppy and Mrs Simpson is delighted to report that she is settling in well and is already a much loved member of the family. ‘We love her’ said Mrs Simpson. ‘She’s adorable! We can’t remember what we talked about before she came!’

Girls, if you would like your pet to feature in our weekly Newsletter, please send a photo to Mrs Stubley at: marketing@seatonhouse.sutton.sch.uk.

Inspirational Quote of the Week by Dave, The Maths Magician

Orchestra. Girls, please remember to bring in your instruments on Thursday for Orchestra.

Sponsorship. Girls, please remember to find sponsors for the Olympic Athlete Visit and return your forms to school by half term.

Road Cycle Training. FVI girls, please remember to bring your bikes on Monday. The SH Library entrance will be open from 8.00 — 8.45am for you to wheel your bikes through.

“Girls, by doing nothing, you learn nothing.”

Diary Dates

Monday 15th October: WoW Week, all week. FVI Road Cycle Training. Little Musketeers FIV— FVI 12:40-1:10, Gym Squad Practice 3:30- 5:00pm

Tuesday 16th October: FVI Road Cycle Training. Musical Theatre 3:45 - 4:45 pm

Wednesday 17th October: School Photos — pupils and staff. Form VI Road Cycle Training. Little Musketeers FI—FIII 12:40-1:10, Dramabuds 3:45-4:45pm

Thursday 18th October: Reception Harvest Celebration Assembly in the school hall 9: 1 5 — 10:00am, parents welcome. FVI Road Cycle Training. Gym Club FI & FII 3:45-4:45pm

Friday 19th October: No Swimming. Olympic Athlete, JH & SH 9. 30 - 11.30am. FVI Road Cycle Training. Gym Club FIII — FVI 3:45 - 4:45pm, Learn to Ride 3:45 - 4:45,

Remembrance Sunday — 11th November, 2018

On Remembrance Sunday there will be a service at St John the Baptist Church, Belmont, to remember the fallen from the First World War. There will be a ceremony at the War Memorial to lay wreaths from 10.30am onwards. The ceremony will be followed by a service in the church at 11am. All are welcome.

When we return to school on 5th November, there will be lots of poppy–related items on sale during each breaktime, to raise money for the Royal British Legion. Suggested prices are as follows:-

Metal Poppy Pin Badges — £1.50 Limited Edition Thank You Poppy Badge — £2.00

Poppy Bracelets - £1.00 Poppy Wrist Bands — 50p

Limited Edition Lanyards — £2.50 Slap Rulers — £1.00

Pencil Sharpeners — £1.00 Rulers — 50p Pencils—50p

Reflective Poppies — 50p

As 2018 marks 100 years since the end of the First World War, we also have a few limited edition cards of 5 Metal Poppy Pin Badges — the suggested minimum contribution for this wonderful souvenir is £5.00. Please contact Mrs Stubley

via the School Office is you would like to buy one.

Date Classes Staff

Monday 15th Oct FV + FII Mrs Riddick

Wednesday 17th Oct FIV + FIII Mrs Wilson

Always wear gloves when working in the garden and wash your hands afterwards.

Please remember to bring wellingtons or old trainers or shoes to wear when gardening.

WoW Week - starts Monday 15th October Wow Week starts again next week. Please remember to park a little way away from school, so that girls can walk for 5 minutes at the beginning or end of each day. Girls, you will need to have completed at least 5 walks over the week to qualify for your badge.

We are very much looking forward to our first ever Movie Night this evening. Doors open at 5.45pm and the film will start at 6.15pm prompt to allow for a short interval and ensure that we finish at 8pm. Don’t forget to come comfy. Wear PJs/onesies and bring your slippers and a blanket or cushion to sit on. Sweetie cones, popcorn and drinks will be available to purchase at 50p each.

Planning a clear out over Half Term? With the weather on the turn, the coming weeks are the perfect time sort out any outgrown/

unwanted clothing, shoes and household textiles. PLEASE NO UNIFORM. In addition to raising funds for the school, the scheme provides an environmentally friendly way to recycle unwanted textiles and raises awareness among the children of the benefits of recycling and reuse. Collection bags will be distributed next week and should be returned on the morning of Monday 19th November.

Christmas is coming There, I’ve said it! But it will come as no surprise to the POSH elves who have been busy already planning our festive events. Back by popular demand is our Christmas card project. Over the past week children have been creating some beautiful festive artwork which will be available to order (after the half term) as printed cards, papers and gifts. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a Party. In place of the usual Christmas Bazaar we have decided this year to hold a Christmas party. There will be music & games as well as the ever-

popular raffle and secret Santa gift room and of course a special visitor will be making an appearance. We are hoping to combine this with a Shopping Event so that while the children party parents will have the opportunity to buy some fabulous gifts. So, put Fri 30th November in your diaries and keep an eye out for more info after half term

Diary Dates Tues 6th Nov Gladman Tournament Form 5 to provide refreshments

Mon 19th Nov Bag2School collection Bags to be distributed before half term

Fri 30th Nov Christmas Party/Shopping Event

Nearly New Uniform Store

We have arranged to donate all the old-style summer dresses and any other uniform that can no longer be worn to the wonderful local charity hope4malawi. The collection will be after half-term, so please check your wardrobes for any of these outdated dresses and any other uniform and pass it on to POSH. FLASH SALE. Our pinafore dresses (usually £13 each) are on sale next week only 2 for £20. Don’t forget we stock Hats and Scarves too Please send any enquiries for nearly new uniform to committee_POSH@outlook.com

POSH News

Delivery dates for Autumn term are as follows:-

Wednesday 14th November

Wednesday 5th December

Please place orders by midnight on the previous Sunday

Alleycatz have asked for any returns to be sent within 28 days of delivery

Form VI outside the Royal School of Needlework.