Friday 27th April 2018 The Newsletter of King Henry VIII Preparatory School Academic Year 2017-2018 Issue 24 HEADS MESSAGE FORTHCOMING PREP SCHOOL EVENTS Welcome to the World Louis Arthur Charles - from all of us at King Henry VIII Preparatory School. May Tue 1st U9 Rounders Festival v Solihull School (H) 3.00pm Reception Parents' Phonics Evening 5.00pm Parents' Association Meeting 7.00pm - 8.30pm Wed 2nd Art Exhibition Swallows 7.00pm ABRSM Exams 9.30am - 5.30pm Senior School Hall U11 A,B&C Rounders V Fairfield Prep (H) 2.45pm Thu 3rd Art Exhibition Swallows Years 3&4 Swimming Gala (H) 4.00pm Fri 4th Art Exhibition Swallows Primary School's Choral and Orchestral Day Parking and Traffic Around School May we politely request that parents collecting or dropping children off near to both campuses do so with care and consideration for our own children, site visitors and our neighbours. Please do not park in restricted areas, in front of driveways or for long periods of time with your engine running whilst you wait for your children. Thank you. Parents evening and reports Thank you for the overwhelmingly positive feedback we received this week with regard to the publication of the long reports at the end of the Spring term. We are so pleased you found this as useful as we hoped in terms of identifying key development areas for the rest of the academic year for your children. Mon 7th BANK HOLIDAY Tue 8th Year 6 Black Hole Planetarium visit Hales Hall all day Wed 9th U11 A,B&C Cricket v Bablake (A) 2.45pm U11 A&B Rounders v Eversfield (H) 3.15pm Fri 11th Celebration Assembly Year 3 Art scholarship portfolio submission deadline Hales Teatime Soloist Concert 5.00pm This week in assembly We learnt about the story of St George and the Dragon and considered what our own metaphorical swords and shields could be. Next week in assembly We will be thinking about the importance of listening to other people s opinions. Kind regards, THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. Harriet Tubman Mrs G Bowser Headteacher
NOTIFICATIONS CANCELLED CLUB Please note that Swimming Squads will be cancelled next week (Thursday 3rd May) due to a swimming gala. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. PA RACE NIGHT SATURDAY 12TH MAY Tickets are still available to purchase for the PA Race Night happening on Saturday 12th May. More information can be found in Sagitta. TACKLING HUNGER ST GEORGES DAY Swallows have raised 147.60 and Hales have raised 196.82, giving KHPS a grand total of 344.42 for Tackling Hunger! Thank you to everyone who had donated! PA UNIFORM SALE Unfortunately the PA uniform sale scheduled for Saturday 5th May has been cancelled. The next sale is still scheduled for Saturday 16th June. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. SPORTS CENTRE HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR HALES Your child will have come home with a Holiday Activities booklet this week. We have included it in Sagitta also. If your child has not received an enrolment form, please see Sagitta, The Sports Centre direct or online at www.khsc.co.uk. Parents who wish to enrol their child onto single days, day enrolment forms can be collected from the Sports Centre or downloaded from the website. SCHOOL BANK Here are the dates for the School Bank next Term: Friday 4th May Friday 18th May WATER BOTTLES We should like to remind parents that all children should have a water bottle with them in School, to be able to drink water throughout the day.
KHPS MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS QUESTIONNAIRE This survey was given out at the Hales Spring Concert on Wed 28 th March. If you did not have a chance to complete it then, or were not present at the event, we d like to invite you to complete it now. Please return via email to sainsburyj@khps.co.uk or, for paper copies, via your child s form teacher I have a child/children in the following Year Group(s): My child plays a musical instrument: Yes / No I am aware of /have attended the following music and events that my child participates in during the year: Aware of Have attended * Year Group Production (date depends on Year Group): Yes / No Yes / No * Informal Tea Time concerts at Hales/Swallows: Yes / No Yes / No * Spring Concert (Hales): Yes / No Yes / No * Instrumental music consultation week: Yes / No Yes / No * Stars in their Eyes singing competition: Yes / No Yes / No * Christmas Cathedral Service: Yes / No Yes / No * Parents assemblies (Swallows): Yes / No Yes / No Aspects of the events that I have attended that I have enjoyed: Aspects of the events that I have attended that I think could be improved upon: If the school were to put on more events in external venues, which might mean us having to charge for entry, how would you feel about this? In your opinion, what are the best things about Music and Performing Arts at KHPS? In your opinion, what things could we do better in Music and Performing Arts at KHPS? If you have any further queries about this survey then please email Miss Sainsbury on sainsburyj@khps.co.uk
CROSS COUNTRY The annual Boys Cross Country event was held before half term, we had a great turn out from Years 3-6 with 29 boys attending. There were 151 runners in the A race and 168 runners in the B race. Our 6 boys in the A team ran fantastically finishing 5th overall, with our top finisher coming in 5th. The B team also performed exceptionally with our top 3 runners coming in 2nd, 3rd and 7th, leading to us winning the B race beating over 40 other schools. HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY At the end of the Spring Term all the children in Year 1 & 2 took part in a House Cross Country event. This is the first time we have held this event and were absolutely delighted with the effort and enthusiasm from the children. This will now become an annual event for the children. Results from the event are below: Girls Cross Country Boys Cross Country Year 1 Year 2 Windsor Greenwich Greenwich Windsor Year 1 Year 2 Windsor Hampton Hampton Greenwich Richmond Richmond Hampton Hampton Greenwich Richmond Richmond Windsor CONGRATULATIONS ARIANNA! Arianna in Year 3 participated in the WLCGA Girls Stableford 9 holes competition last Sunday, 22 nd April 2018 in Sutton Coldfield and was awarded the Sylvia Evans Salver award as she played brilliantly in her handicap category. Her handicap has since gone down which means she will now be playing in the ladies red tees for some of the future tours/tournaments. During the Easter break, Arianna also ran the 5km Glow in the Park run in aid of Birmingham Children s hospital together with a friend of hers. Well done Arianna!
WEEK BEGINNING 30TH ARPIL MAIN Sweet and Sour Pork with Noodles VEGGIE Quiche with New Potatoes 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 Beef Nachos with Rice Chicken Balti with Rice Roast Turkey with Roast Potatoes and Gravy Chick Pea and Potato Curry with Rice VEG/SIDES Mixed Vegetables Peas Sweetcorn Vegetable Lasagne Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese with Roast Potatoes and Gravy Green Beans Sweetcorn Carrots Broccoli Breaded Fish and Chips Spring Roll with Sweet Chilli Sauce and Chips Peas Baked Beans JACKET POTATO With Various Fillings With Various Fillings With Various Fillings With Various Fillings With Various Fillings LITE BITE Chicken Pasta Bake Jerk Chicken with Sweet Potato Wedges PASTA BAR Variety of Pasta and Sauces Variety of Pasta and Sauces Oriental Noodles Filled Naan Salmon Paella Pot Variety of Pasta and Sauces Variety of Pasta and Sauces DESSERT Apricot Oat Bar Strawberry Mousse Iced Carrot Cake Fruit Crumble and Ice Cream Variety of Pasta and Sauces Chocolate Cracknel
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 30th April Full Name........ Class..(Nursery and Reception only) Menu for week beginning Tuesday 8th May 2018. WEEK BEGINNING 8TH MAY MAIN VEGGIE JACKET POTATO VEG BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Spring Ham and Vegetable Pie with New Potatoes Roast Chicken with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Veggie Wrap with Rice Soring Vegetable Hot Pot Jacket Potato with Baked Beans, Cheese or Tuna Mayo Sweetcorn Broccoli Jacket Potato with Baked Beans, Cheese or Tuna Mayo Carrots Seasonal Cabbage Lamb Lasagne Breaded Fish and Chips Cheesy Pasta Veggie Burger with Chips Jacket Potato with Baked Beans, Cheese or Tuna Mayo Green Beans Peas DESSERT Fruit Jelly Shortbread Finger Fruit Crumble with 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. Jacket Potato with Baked Beans, Cheese or Tuna Mayo Sweetcorn Baked Beans Chocolate Brownie with Chocolate Sauce