Friday 10th November 2017 The Newsletter of King Henry VIII Preparatory School Academic Year 2017-2018 Issue 7 HEAD S MESSAGE Today s Head s message has been written by Mrs Price who would like to share her thoughts on how beautifully our children at Hales responded to our Remembrance assembly. Today we held a Remembrance Service at Hales and the musical performances and respectful behaviour of the children made it a very moving occasion. The Orchestra opened the Assembly with a fine rendition of Pomp and Circumstance and it was lovely to see children of all ages performing so well together. The whole school then sang I vow to thee my Country, before being invited to travel back a hundred years in time to think about what would have been happening in the world then and consider how many children would have known someone who was fighting or who had died in the war. We also learned about the symbolism of the poppy. Ralph Gawthorpe from the Senior School performed The Last Post faultlessly before we took part in two minutes silence. We finished assembly by singing The National Anthem. This week in assembly We introduced the PSHE theme for this half term Celebrating Difference Next week in assembly We will be marking anti-bullying week. The School Council will be leading our Monday assembly at Hales. Kind regards, Mrs G Bowser Headteacher FORTHCOMING PREP SCHOOL EVENTS NOVEMBER Fri 10 Sat 11 Mon 13 Tue 14 Wed 15 Fri 17 Sat 18 Mon 20 Tue 21 Fri 24 RIDDLE ME THIS Remembrance Service (Hales) Parents Association Uniform Sale, dining room Senior School 10.00am Anti-bullying week U10 A, B, C & D Rugby v Blue Coat (A) 2.45pm Instrumental music Consultation Week Year 5 visiting mountain walker Hales Book Fair week (more details to follow) U9 A, B, C & D Rugby v Blue Coat (A) 2.45pm U11 A, B, C & D Rugby v Blue Coat (H) 2.45pm Celebration Assembly U11, U10 & U9 Rugby v Old Coventrian RFC Michael Whetstone Shield (H) 10.30am Year 5 Shakespeare Week - including RSC trip Year 3 Egyptian Day U9 A, B & C Rugby v Eversfield (A) 3.00pm Parents Association Christmas Fair, Senior School Hall, 7.00-9.00pm U8 A & B Rugby v Bablake (A) 3.00pm U11 A & B Hockey v Solihull (H CSF astro pitches) 4.00pm Before half term our riddle was: There was a green house. Inside the green house there was a white house. Inside the white house there was a red house. Inside the red house there were lots of babies. What is it? SOLUTION: A watermelon! Our new riddle is: A man is trapped in a room. The room has only two possible exits: two doors. Through the first door there is a room constructed from magnifying glass. The blazing hot sun instantly fries anything or anyone that enters. Through the second door there is a firebreathing dragon. How does the man escape? THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Laurence Binyon from The Fallen
NOTIFICATIONS INSTRUMENTAL CONSULTATION WEEK: 13 TH -17 TH NOVEMBER A reminder that Instrumental Consultation Week will take place next week. If you do decide to take up the opportunity of sitting in on a lesson then we would ask that you come to the reception area at the agreed time where your child s instrumental teacher will meet you. PA SCHOOL UNIFORM SALE The next P.A. uniform sale is on Saturday 11th November 10-12 pm in the Hales dining hall. Please note that uniform will no longer be purchased from parents however donations of uniform will be greatly appreciated. We kindly ask that all items donated are clean and in a good condition. Surplus uniform and uniform not on the current list will be donated to a charity that distributes clothing to poverty stricken areas in the world. Extra volunteers to lend a hand during the uniform sale is always a real help. Setting up at 9.30am and closing down from 11.45am are times when extra help would be useful. If you have any spare time please come along. Thank you!! Any queries please contact the P.A. directly by e mail pa@khviii.net THE TRAVELLING BOOK FAIR IS NEARLY HERE!! Next week Hales Reception will be the venue for our Book Fair. The doors will be open from 4pm-5pm each day from Tuesday 14 th November until Friday 17 th November. We will have a wide selection of books for you to browse through, so come and join us! Your children will be bringing home a booklet today (Friday) detailing some of the books that will be available for purchasing. Payment for your purchases can be made by cheque (please don t forget to put your child s name and class on the rear!) or by card using your mobile phone (details about this process will be available at the Book Fair). Don t forget: If there is a book that you are desperate to buy which can t be found on the shelves or has sold out, I can order them for you at the point of purchase at the Book Fair. For each purchase made we will receive a commission which we will then use to spend on books for the school library. How wonderful is that?!! Looking forward to seeing you next week! Kind regards Mrs Emma Tucker (Head of English) LOCAL CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES I am looking to put together a leaflet detailing a range of local clubs and activities on offer to children and families in our community. If your child is already involved in an activity and you are happy to recommend them, please can you drop me an email with your suggestion. manshipe@khps.co.uk Many thanks Miss Manship CHILDREN IN NEED NON UNIFORM DAY PARKING AT THE SENIOR SCHOOL On Friday 17th November, children are invited to wear their pyjamas to school in exchange for 1 to be donated to Children In Need. Children can also bring some 20p s for activities that will be held on the playground. There will be a non uniform day on Friday 24th November in exchange for a bottle or sweets for the Tombola for the Christmas Fayre. Please make sure that any contributions are sealed and in date. A polite reminder to parents to please drop children off at the Crescent and not outside the Senior School Reception. This can cause congestion and other issues for the Senior School site. SCHOOL BANK The HSBC School Bank will be opening next week for deposits! If you wish for your child to make a deposit, please make sure that it is in a sealed envelope and that on the front is written clearly: Child s name Class Amount
WELL DONE! During October Half Term Alegria in Year 1 competed at the British National Sequence Championships in the world famous Winter Gardens, Blackpool. It was her first time in the very busy Under 10 category and aged just 5 there were to be no finals made this time but hopes are high for her next major championships in January. She also competed as part of the Euphoria Formation Team from Bedworth, placing 5th. Well done Alegria! SKATE SHOW INFORMATION KHPS are putting in a strong contingent this year! Below are Tamsyn, Victoria and Alayna are getting ready for the Skate show of Around the world in 80 days at Planet Ice. Mrs Agranovsky is organising a group booking for anyone interested in the evening performance. Booking details can be found on the flyer included in Sagitta.
REARRANGED FIXTURE The U10 A, B, C, D Rugby v Blue Coat school scheduled for Monday 13th November has been moved to Monday 4th December ADDITIONAL FIXTURES Tuesday 28th November - U9 A & B Hockey v The Crescent (A) 4pm Wednesday 15th November - U11 A & B Hockey v The Crescent (A) 3.15pm Saturday 16th December (am) - Boys' Cross country CANCELLED FIXTURE Saturday 18th November - U11, U10 & U9 Rugby. Old Coventrian's have had to cancel the fixture with us scheduled for Saturday 18th November. We are looking into a date to reschedule some or all of this fixture. CANCELLED CLUBS Boys' Hockey - Friday 17th November Girls' Hockey - Friday 24th November Year 5 & 6 Netball club - Weds 29th November, Weds 6th December, Weds 13th December (unfortunately due to a heavy fixture schedule in the last 3 weeks of term we cannot run netball club) CLUBS A number of spaces have become available for the following clubs for the rest of this term. If you would like to book your child onto a club please email the relevant staff. Also, if your child no longer wishes to attend a sports club could we ask that you notify the relevant member of staff so that they are aware and can take them off the register. Year 5/6 Basketball club - Tuesday lunchtime - Mrs Mellor Year 4 Netball - Weds lunchtime - Miss Manship Year 3 Netball - Weds lunchtime - Mrs Mellor Year 5 Netball club - Wednesday - 4-5pm - Miss Manship Year 5/6 boys' hockey club - Friday 4-6pm - Mrs Mellor ( 1 space available) Year 3/4/5/6 girls' hockey club - Friday 3.45-5.45pm - Mrs Mellor ( 3 spaces available) RUGBY FIXTURE RESULTS Monday 6th November KHPS A team v Bablake A 20-15 WIN KHPS B team v Bablake B 45-15 WIN KHPS C team v Bablake C 50-5 WIN KHPS D team v Bablake D 60-40 WIN SWIMMING GALA Year 5 & 6 Swimming fixture vs Eversfield Results: KHPS Girls Breakdown: Eversfield Girls KHPS Boys Eversfield Boys 24 Pts 35 pts 29 pts 30 pts 2 nd 1 st 2 nd 1 st GIRLS Year 5 Year 6 KHPS 12 pts 12 pts Eversfield 18 pts 17 pts BOYS Year 5 Year 6 KHPS 14 pts 15 pts Eversfield 16 pts 14 pts
CHRISTMAS FAIR FOR YEARS 5 AND 6 ONLY
WEEK BEGINNING 13TH NOVEMBER MAIN VEGGIE LITE BITE VEG PASTA BAR JACKET POTATO DELI BAR DESSERT 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 Pork Sausages with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Cauliflower and Broccoli Bake with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Sweet and Sour Pork with Rice Chicken Tikka Masala with Rice Oriental Vegetable Stir Fry with Noodles Broccoli and Carrots Sweetcorn and Green Beans Variety of Pasta and Sauces Variety of Pasta and Sauces Various Toppings Daily including: Baked Beans, Tuna Crunch, Coleslaw, Cheese and Homemade Sauces Assorted Sandwiches Baguettes and Rolls Assorted Salad Shaker Pots Flatbreads and Subs Lemon Drizzle Cake Cooler Dessert Pots Fresh Fruit Compilation Assorted Tray Bakes Chilli Con Carne with Rice Tomato Pasta Bake Chickpea and Spinach Tagine Various Toppings Daily including: Baked Beans, Tuna Crunch, Coleslaw, Cheese and Homemade Sauces Assorted Sandwiches Baguettes and Rolls Assorted Salad Shaker Pots Flatbreads and Subs Fruit Sundae Cooler Dessert Pots Fresh Fruit Compilation Assorted Tray Bakes Roast Chicken with Stuffing, Roast Potatoes and Gravy Vegetable Moussaka Vegetable Slice with Roast Potatoes and Gravy Veggie Samosa with Curry Sauce and Rice Breaded Fish and Chips Falafel and Hummus Flatbread with Chips Homemade Salmon Fishcake Carrots and Cabbage Peas and Cauliflower Peas and Baked Beans Variety of Pasta and Sauces Various Toppings Daily including: Baked Beans, Tuna Crunch, Coleslaw, Cheese and Homemade Sauces Assorted Sandwiches Baguettes and Rolls Assorted Salad Shaker Pots Flatbreads and Subs Oaty Apple Cookie Cooler Dessert Pots Fresh Fruit Compilation Assorted Tray Bakes Variety of Pasta and Sauces Various Toppings Daily including: Baked Beans, Tuna Crunch, Coleslaw, Cheese and Homemade Sauces Assorted Sandwiches Baguettes and Rolls Assorted Salad Shaker Pots Flatbreads and Subs Fruit crumble and Custard Cooler Dessert Pots Fresh Fruit Compilation Assorted Tray Bakes Variety of Pasta and Sauces Various Toppings Daily including: Baked Beans, Tuna Crunch, Coleslaw, Cheese and Homemade Sauces Assorted Sandwiches Baguettes and Rolls Assorted Salad Shaker Pots Flatbreads and Subs Chocolate Loaf Cooler Dessert Pots Fresh Fruit Compilation Assorted Tray Bakes
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 13th November. Full Name........ Class..(Nursery and Reception only) Menu for week beginning Monday 20th November 2017. WEEK BEGINNING 20TH NOVEMBER MAIN Pork Sausages with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy VEGGIE Vegetarian Sausages with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy JACKET POTATO Jacket Potato with Baked Beans, Cheese or Tuna Mayo MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Chicken Korma with Rice Roast Chicken with Stuffing, Roast Potatoes and Gravy Savoury Vegetable Rice Veggie Slice with Roast Potatoes and Gravy Jacket Potato with Baked Beans, Cheese or Tuna Mayo VEG Broccoli and Carrots Sweetcorn and Green Beans Jacket Potato with Baked Beans, Cheese or Tuna Mayo` Lamb Bolognaise with Pasta 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. Breaded Fish and Chips Tomato Pasta Bake Cheesy Vegetable Wrap with Chips Jacket Potato with Baked Beans, Cheese or Tuna Mayo Jacket Potato with Baked Beans, Cheese or Tuna Mayo Carrots and Cabbage Peas and Cauliflower Sweetcorn and Baked Beans DESSERT Lemon Drizzle Cake Fruit Jelly Oaty Apple Cookie Fruit Crumble with Custard Chocolate Loaf