Windlesham School Newsletter...2016/06/24 · FOW Nearly New Uniform Sale for New Parents/Carers...
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24th June 2016 Issue 169 Summer
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Important Dates for
SUMMER TERM 2016
Wednesday, 29th June
Reception – Year 6 Sports Day
FOW BBQ
Friday, 1st July
Charity Day
Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd July
Speech & Drama Exams
Monday, 4th July
New Nursery and Reception children visit classes
2.00 p.m.
FOW Nearly New Uniform Sale for New Parents/Carers
Tuesday, 5th July
Year 6 End of Year Performance to Parents/Carers
6.00 p.m.
Thursday, 7th July
Years 3 - 6 End of Year Presentations - St Luke’s Church
1.30 p.m.
Friday, 8th July
End of the School Year
Lunchtime finish
Windlesham School
Newsletter
Dear Parents and Carers, There is currently much excitement in School as we all look forward to Sports Day, the FOW
evening BBQ, Charity Day and the Year 6 Production, to name just a few events. We hope to
see as many of you as possible at Sports Day and the BBQ and look forward to more seasonal
weather next Wednesday.
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The Prefects for this part of
the term are:
3F Sam Jackson
Jakob Luikenga
3M Daisy Boyle
Ted Wiskar
4B Tom Brooks
Jasmine Graham
4C Christian O'Callaghan
Rocco Loudoun
Nathanael Andrawos
5CM Maddy Horney
Rosa Flack
Maddy Pickering
Jayden Hobbs
5M Tia Elyas
Hannah Lind
Maria Veness
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Southern Counties Junior Bridge Camp
12th - 14thAugust 2016
Ardingly College Sussex
All levels catered for. Come and
enjoy a packed weekend of bridge
entertainment, tuition, coaching and play for all young people under the age
of 21.
For more information please contact:
Andy Ryder,
[email protected] or 01273 746138
Friday, 10th June - Cluedo Club goes Regal
The Year 4 and 5 children who attend Cluedo
Club enjoyed activities with a regal theme as
they celebrated Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday.
The children hunted for Corgis in a maze, learnt
how to draw the Queen's Guard and designed up
to date stamps to celebrate the special occasion.
The children used their literary skills to write
postcards following their 'visit to the Palace' as
well as poems about the Queen. As you can see
from the photograph, a very special visitor was
in attendance!
Reporter: Mrs Waite
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HER
MAJESTY THE QUEEN ON
HER 90th BIRTHDAY!
GENERAL NOTICES
Windlesham School News
Important Note
about Lunches:
Please
remember we
are a nut-free
school when
preparing
lunchboxes. It is
important to
check labels as
many products
may contain a
trace of nuts.
Thank you for
your help in this
matter. Please
do not include
any sweets in
your child’s
lunchbox. A
balanced,
healthy
lunchbox is
really important.
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Windlesham School News
Following the Transition meeting for Parents and Carers of children in Year 3, the children had the opportunity to
discuss transition with Year 4. Biba Sahi, Beck Taylor and Lily Gifford performed their speeches which they had
already delivered in the meeting. The Year 3 children asked Year 4
questions they had prepared. This was a
really worthwhile experience for the Year 3
children and we hope it has reassured them
that they are ready for their next challenge!
U10 Tennis Sussex Tennis Championships
Mrs Mack and I were lucky enough to take the U10 tennis team to the Sussex Championships held at
Bede's school in Hailsham. The team consisted of Jayden Hobbs, Alexander Riley, Noah Faulkner-Weale,
Mia Hobbs (Year 3), Alfie White, Harvey Underwood, Dani Chalmers and Caitlin Cheal. The tournament
was a round Robin singles and doubles event with the top two teams playing a second time to decide
first and second place. It was a lovely sunny day with hardly any wind, perfect Wimbledon conditions!
Bede's as always were a tough opposition but although Mia and Noah both lost their first singles matches they played
exceptionally well and beat the 3rd and 4th seeded players in the doubles 5-7. Jayden and Alex were a lethal combination
and played some fantastic tennis both in their singles matches and as a doubles pair. They communicated well and used
the space on the court to create winning opportunities. The B team really impressed us with their effort and determination.
Alfie and Harvey ran down every point and improved so much throughout the tournament. They never gave up and both
played very close matches against Bede's C team.
Caitlin and Dani also played exceptionally well and the improvement was noted from start to end. After some initial nerves,
they settled into a rhythm and both won their singles matches against Bede's C team as well as winning their doubles 7-6 in a
nail biting finish.
All of the children need to be commended for their good sportsmanship and for representing Windlesham School so well.
The B team won the sportsmanship award and were awarded with prizes at the end of the tournament. The A team went on
to play in the final and came second to Bede's A team
and came home with Silver medals.
Reporter: Mrs Sloan
WINDLESHAM SCHOOL SPORTS NEWS
GENERAL NOTICES
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WINDLESHAM SCHOOL SPORTS NEWS
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SWIMMING GALA AT SHOREHAM COLLEGE
It was a special day for me as I was chosen to represent the school in a
swimming gala. The team went by minibus to Shoreham College to
swim in their outdoor pool. We didn't have a warm up but we didn't
need it as we went into an early lead, winning most of the backstroke
races. Shoreham had a slight advantage in the breaststroke races, but
Windlesham were stronger in the freestyle races. The relays were very
competitive and finished even. Windlesham won the gala by 10 points. My favourite
swimmers were Mia Lawden Yr 6, Harry Tidey Yr 5, Max Slater Yr 4 and Eli Wolfe-Naughton Yr 3. Reporter: Jayden Hobbs Yr 5.
Congratulations to the school swimming team who beat Shoreham College in a very
competitive and exciting Swimming Gala this week.
Team: Eli Wolfe-Naughton, Zach Hootman, Ra Healy, Max Slater, Biba Sahi, Evie Flack, Ollie
Jackson, Elizabeth Rimmer-Leeming, Truly Wellock, Hannah Lind, Sasha Hewitt, Caitlin Cheal,
Rosa Flack, Bella Daiches, Alexander Riley, Harry Tidey, Jayden Hobbs, Luke Healy, Mia
Lawden, Fleur Connolly, Jai Sahi and Scarlett O'Callaghan.
Reporter: Mr Lambert
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Year 3 & 4 Cricket vs Shoreham College
The Year 3 and 4 cricket team played at Shoreham College for the
second time this term, and it was extremely clear for everyone to see the
progress the team have made in such a short time. Our bowling was much
more accurate, running between the wickets was much more decisive,
fielding was more consistent and our batting much stronger. Akim Ntwari,
Christian O'Callaghan and Michael Munday (who took a brilliant catch),
made their debuts for the team and did extremely well. Thady White struck a magnificent 6
and Eli Wolfe-Naughton clean bowled Shoreham’s star batsman. Will Gardner bowled with
exceptional speed for his age, Ted Wiskar showed he is an all rounder who can bat, bowl and
field with equal skill, Samuel Rowney has an excellent batting technique for his age, Ra Healy
struck the ball with eloquent timing and Harry Underwood bowled his leg breakers with skill
beyond his years.
An excellent effort from everyone which augurs well for the future.
Reporter: Mr Lambert
Pa
Windlesham School dedicated Wednesday, 15th June to Maths Day. This year’s theme was
Angles and the day commenced with a customary Fancy Dress Parade in the morning. We would like to thank
all the children for dressing up in costume which linked wonderfully to the theme. The
teachers embraced a number of ways in which to follow the theme too, for example Mrs Freeman and
Mrs Mack seen below! Well done to everyone for their fantastic effort.
MATHS DAY
Windlesham School News
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Author Visit from Avril McDonald
Windlesham School News
After suffering her first panic attack at 8 years old (when
little was known about anxiety disorders), Avril felt very
alone and scared. It was only years later when her sister
(who was training to be a nurse) came home with some
academic material, which explained everything she'd
felt. She was so relieved to find that there were real
'names' for what she suffered from and ways to help
manage it.
This gave her an insatiable curiosity about the mind-
body connection so she learnt a lot of strategies such as
'Neuro Linguistic Programming' and 'Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy' to manage her anxiety disorders.
When her daughter had a nightmare, managing it
came very easily to her through the strategies she had
learnt managing her own anxiety. This was the 'Eureka'
moment when Avril decided that she wanted to help
other children manage tough emotions and reach their
potential through the magic of poetry and
storytelling. She founded www.feelbrave.com and wrote the Feel Brave Series of books (Little stories about big
feelings). She also set up the charitable arm www.friendsoffeelbrave.com with the vision to give all children access to these
tools.
Avril visited Windlesham School on Thursday,16th June and shared the stories and 'Feel Brave exercises' with staff and
children. This really was a very special morning. We are delighted that Avril and her father were able to join in with our
annual Reading celebration. Mrs England, one of our School Governors, also enjoyed meeting Avril and being part of this
event. Avril managed to present these very important themes in a child-friendly way to the Lower School children and took
time to speak with parents.
Waterstones supported the event and the Feel Brave Books can be found in the children's section in most stores. We are
always grateful for the advice and book recommendations given to us by Waterstones. This makes it possible for us to
provide a range of reading materials for our children. Meeting and working with Avril has been such a treat for our school.
She has a real gift.
Reporter: Ms Thompsett
Library Coordinator
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Read Write Inc Celebration
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The children in Reception and Year 1 had a very successful Read Write Inc Celebration on Thursday,16th June.
Parents and Carers joined us in the hall to hear about the importance of reading and to have the chance to peruse a
wide selection of books from both Waterstones bookshop and our visiting author, Avril McDonald.
Avril introduced the themes of her books from the ‘Feel Brave’ series, where children can explore their emotions
through the stories of Winston wolf and his friends.
All the children received certificates and were thrilled to share their work with their parents during the workshops show-
casing their achievements.
Later in the morning, the Lower School children were excited to listen to Avril reading her books and exploring the
emotions such as feeling left out, others being unkind and having worries . They experimented with ways to manage
their feelings and thought of ways to make themselves feel better.
It was an action packed, but exciting morning and we were thrilled to have such a brilliant celebration of reading.
Reporter: Mrs Older
RWInc Manager.
This Wednesday is Sports Day and the FOW
SUMMER BBQ!
We hope that many of you will be able to join
us at our annual Summer BBQ!
There will be a live band, Pimms bar, BBQ, ice
cream truck, bottle tombola, face painting,
glitter tattoos, and crafts!
Admission is
free, but
please bring
your money for
all the stalls.
You should
have all
received a
pack by now
with raffle
tickets and a
volunteer slip.
Please return
these to the
school office,
indicating whether you are able to help, and if
you are able to bring a salad or some baked
goods for our BBQ.
If you haven't already brought in a bottle for
the bottle tombola please do so as soon as
possible. We need more bottles to be able to
have a tombola!
Don't forget to buy your raffle tickets - we have
some very exciting prizes for the raffle - top
prize is an iPod! The draw will take place at the
end of the BBQ.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Diary Dates:
Summer BBQ – Wednesday, 29th June.
Nearly New Uniform Sale – Monday, 4th July.
GENERAL NOTICES
TERM DATES FOW NEWS
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Best Wishes
Aoife Bennett-Odlum
Headteacher
www.windleshamschool.co.uk
Newsletter Editor: Mrs T Pedro
Merit Badges: The following children are to be congratulated for
tremendous effort or positive attitude this month (as at 24th June
2016): Upper School: Michael Munday, Hermione Chappell
Sonny Hudson, George Lazanakis, Harry Short, Tia Lazanakis, Maddy Pickering, Harry James, Amy Hepburne-Scott, Astrid Berman, Truly
Wellock, Clementine Hastings, Sasha Hewitt, Alexander Riley, Blythe
King and Sophie Vera. Lower School: Sienna King, Nicolas Gonzalez
Garcia, Michael Ojo, Marina Abadi, Summer Dymott-Gamblin,
Raphael Colquhoun, Morgan Beedham, Kai Anderson, Yasin Khan,
Ivan Pineda Vera, Amelia Fox, Jesse Ince, Florence Cooper-Seel,
Claudia Carr, Rhodes Hamilton and Maria Coego.
Owls Awards: The following children have been congratulated for
good work this month (as at 24th June 2016): Ilyse Lawrence,
Ellie Fadeeva, Summer Dymott-Gamblin, Elise Fradley, Sebastian
Batten, Rosa White, Kai Anderson, Ruby Mothersill, Matilda Hedley,
Diego Gonzalez Garcia, Lola Sahi, Oliver Double, Scarlett Toff,
Hermione Chappell, Mia Hobbs, Ben Kimberley, Sophie Vera,
Luke Walsh, Jasmine Graham, Clementina Hastings, Harry Short,
Nathanael Andrawos, Sonny Hudson, Truly Wellock, Alanya
Cachia, , Noah Faulkner-Weale, Harvey Underwood, Aryan
Hajisabagh, Poppy Hawkes, Maddy Pickering, Blythe King,
Bilal Manzoor, Allegra Westwood-Dunkley, Fleur Connolly and
Jai Graham.
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