Friday 22nd June 2018 The Newsletter of King Henry VIII Preparatory School Academic Year 2017-2018 Issue 31 HEADS MESSAGE FORTHCOMING PREP SCHOOL EVENTS Yesterday, 21 st June, was the International Day of Yoga it s a real thing! The idea was first proposed by the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. He said: Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well being. When proposing 21st June as the date, Modi said that the date was the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere having special significance in many parts of the world and coinciding with the Summer Solstice Midsummer. As the end of our academic year approaches we are certainly glad that the summer sun is shining on us. Our stunning student productions are complete but I am sure parents will enjoy Henry s hospitality even more if the good weather continues to bless our Sports Days, Open Mornings, New Parents Evenings and Prize Giving events. At such a busy time, for staff and children, taking care of each other is crucial. Children may find changes to their normal routine tricky and may worry about new classes and transitions. Please remember that teachers will do their best to support you and the children so do let us know if we can help. Kind regards, June Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 25th Hales Sports afternoon 1.00pm 26th U9 Rounders Festival v Warwick Prep (H) 3.00pm New Parents' Evening Swallows, 7.00pm 27th New Parents' Evening Hales, 7.00pm Reserve Swallows Sports afternoon 28th Moving Up Day (Nursery - Year 5) Year 2 Parents' 'Afternoon Tea' Hales, 2.00pm Year 6 to Senior School, 2.00pm 29th Reports to parents Hales Reserve sports day Mrs G Bowser Headteacher THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose-it teaches you about life. Billie Jean King
NOTIFICATIONS LAST DAY OF TERM The school will be closing for the Summer holiday at 12pm on Friday 6th July. All children are to be collected by 12pm. There will be no aftercare or clubs. OPEN MORNING REMINDER We are having our Open Morning on Saturday 23rd June so tell your friends and neighbours about this opportunity to visit our super school! GAZEBO PLEA! If any parents can lend a pop up gazebo to use for Hales Sports Day on Monday 25th June, please contact Mrs Mellor (mellorh@khps.co.uk) who will advise regarding what time to drop it off or come to set up if you would prefer. Thank you! MOBILE PHONES IN SCHOOL Please note that Hales children should only have a mobile phone in school if they travel independently. On arrival at school phones must be handed into the office immediately. Phones can be collected at the end of the day, until 5.00pm. Pupils caught using phones in school or on the playground will have them confiscated and parents will be contacted. WATER BOTTLES We would like to remind parents that every child should be bringing a bottle of water to school each day. As the weather is getting hotter, children need to make sure that they are keeping hydrated at all times. HOLIDAY CLUB Holiday club forms are now available on the school website. Paper copies can also be found at Hales and Swallows receptions. WELL DONE ARIANNA! Arianna in Year 3 had a great half term, having competed in the US Kids Golf European championship at Longniddry Golf Club. There were over 600 junior golfers from various countries in various age categories and Arianna came in 16 th place. Arianna said she had fun playing and enjoyed meeting lots of new friends from around the world. SCHOOL BANK Here are the dates for the HSBC School Bank after Half Term. Please only bring money into school on days where the School Bank will take place. Friday 29th June WELL DONE KARAM! Karam in Year One has received his Blue Peter badge. He was so excited and extremely proud to have received this. He collected an amazing amount of batteries during the competition KHPS ran and wrote to Blue Peter telling them. They have awarded him a green Blue Peter badge for caring for the environment. Well doe Karam!
YEAR 6 PRODUCTION OF ALADDIN This week audiences were treated to a feast for the eyes and the ears with Year 6's musical extravaganza, Aladdin. With green screen technology, homemade and professional props and scenery, superb dances and rousing songs, this play had it all! Mrs Osman would like to say a special thank you to Mrs Avloniti for her wonderful direction, Miss Sainsbury for her musical genius and Mrs Patel for her fantastic production skills. A special mention should also go to Mrs Sutherland for her artistic input and Mrs Tucker for her sewing skills! Finally, our thanks go to the parents for their support with costumes and rehearsals and, of course, our amazing children! We are sure that pupils will remember this week for many years to come - a fitting end to their Prep school careers! Well done, Year 6! YEAR ONE AT THE COVENTRY INSPIRATION BOOK AWARDS On Wednesday five members of Mrs Parker s Story club were invited to the Ricoh Arena to take part in the Coventry Inspiration Book Awards. These Year 1 children have been involved in the voting for their favourite book since November and were very excited when Grumpy Frog by Ed Vere was declared the winner. They bravely shared their opinions about the story with the large audience at the event and presented the award to the author. Well done children!
CROSS COUNTRY Monday 18th June U11 Rounders tournament - 3rd in the group (won 2 lost 2 games). XC results: Mixed team: 6th place Girls team: 18th place Boys team: 1st place CRICKET FIXTURE RESULTS Friday 15 th June KHPS U9 A team v Bablake A KHPS 232 1 Bablake 244 3 KHPS lost by 12 runs.
WEEK BEGINNING 25TH JUNE MAIN Beef Burritos with Wedges VEGGIE Roasted Vegetable and Hummus with Wedges VEG/SIDES Salsa Peas MENU FOR CHILDREN AT HALES We have included next week s menu at Hales so that parents are aware of what will be on offer. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Southern BBQ Chicken with Rice Beef Lasagne Roast Chicken with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Macaroni Cheese Vegetable Hot Pot Veggie Slice with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Sweetcorn Coleslaw Green Beans Italian Salad Carrots Seasonal Cabbage Breaded Fish and Chips Red Lentil Dahl with Chips Peas Baked Beans JACKET POTATO With Various Fillings With Various Fillings With Various Fillings With Various Fillings With Various Fillings LITE BITE Toad in the Hole Spicy Chicken Nachos Chicken Fried Rice BBQ Pulled Chicken Sub Tandoori Fish Pitta with Mint Yoghurt PASTA BAR Variety of Pasta and DESSERT Lime and Coconut Drizzle Variety of Pasta and Variety of Pasta and Variety of Pasta and Victoria Sponge Shortbread Finger Fruit Crumble with Custard Variety of Pasta and Chocolate Brownie with Chocolate Sauce
MENU FOR CHILDREN AT SWALLOWS NURSERY, RECEPTION, YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2 Parents of children in NURSERY AND RECEPTION ONLY should complete the menu slip below and send back to Swallows with their children on Monday 25th June Full Name........ Class..(Nursery and Reception only) Menu for week beginning Monday 2nd July 2018. WEEK BEGINNING 2ND JULY MAIN Cheese and Tomato Pizza with Diced Potatoes VEGGIE Veggie Sausages with Diced Potatoes JACKET POTATO Jacket Potato with Baked Beans, Cheese or Tuna Mayo VEG Peas Coleslaw DESSERT MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY TERM ENDS AT 12PM Lemon Loaf Lamb Bolognaise with Pasta Roast Pork with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Warm Chicken Wrap with Rice Tomato Pasta Cheese and Potato Pie Spring Vegetable Rice Jacket Potato with Baked Beans, Cheese or Tuna Mayo Broccoli Sweetcorn Fruit Crumble with Custard Jacket Potato with Baked Beans, Cheese or Tuna Mayo Carrots Cauliflower Jacket Potato with Baked Beans, Cheese or Tuna Mayo Green Beans Peas Fruit Cheesecake Tropical Fruit Salad and Ice Cream Fresh seasonal salad and fresh bread available daily. Fresh fruit or yoghurt available daily as an alternative to the dessert of the day, fresh drinking water available daily.