newsletter - Yewstock School

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YEWSTOCK SCHOOL
NEWS
YEWSTOCK
COLLEGE
May
2016
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Diary Dates
this term
Dear Parents/Carers
I cannot believe that half term is here already, Easter does not seem that
long ago or perhaps it’s just that so much has happened since then.
OPEN MORNING— May 4th
Once again the pupils excelled themselves. The enthusiasm and pride that
they showed both in their school and their
work shone through. “An inspirational
school. Truly uplifting!”, “The school and
college both gave a wonderful impression,
with enthusiastic teachers and delightful
pupils. We had excellent guides and really
appreciate the welcome we were given.
Thank you so much” are just a couple of
quotes received on the day.
We were very honoured to have the new
High Sheriff of Dorset—Sir Philip Williams
Bt, DL, visit with his wife Catherine.
JUNE
6th
6th-10th
8th
10th
11th
13th
16th
23rd
24th
24th
Students return
Post 16 to Freshwater
Primary visit to Longleat
Queen’s
Birthday
Afternoon Tea
Car Boot Sale
Class 5 to Moors Valley
Music for Autism Concert
3KV to Bovington Tank
Museum
Leavers
Assembly
6.30-9pm
Senior Prom
Olympic Parade
Sir Philip called Yewstock “an
28th
excellent and marvellous institution … with a manifestly motivated and
devoted staff” going on to say that “it is the people not the buildings or facilities on which the success and
happiness of a school depends… The pupils also gave a good account of themselves—polite, anxious to please
and clearly welcoming to a group of strangers invading their school.”
We are so proud of our pupils and it is wonderful to know that each and every one of them can be relied upon to
be ambassadors for our school.
AVON TYRELL RESIDENTIAL
What a week we had! The weather was kind, the pool was glorious—especially when it rained one day. We were
swimming in the warm water, mist rising from the pool, and rain falling, creating little splashes on the surface.
What could be better?
Jack learnt to swim with a float, Aiden conquered his fears and rowed our canoe, Tommy discovered his love of
biking and Michael became an expert, Jordan walked non-stop, Charbonnay smiled, Megan leapt gazelle-like up
the trees and climbing wall, Shannon and Mary were the terrific twins, Matthew
recognised the night jar song during our evening walks, Elliot the Eagle swooped on the
trapeze 20ft up in the canopy! Daniel ate every meal except one but had plenty of
money for tuck shop, Curtis was up for everything, Ethan capsized in his kayak and got
back in and carried on!
Roll on next year.—Mrs Knotwell
LEESON HOUSE RESIDENTIAL
Class Five also went on their annual residential visit to Leeson House. They had an absolutely marvellous time
visiting Brownsea Island. Ben said that “the ferry was fun but rocky and we saw the Condor”. Demus liked the
Visitor
Centre
because
it
had
nice
classrooms
there
and
pictures of red squirrels.
They took the chain ferry over to Studland and from there went to Leeson House. They
had a sandcastle competition that evening with everyone really enjoying themselves,
Violet and Tyler especially enjoyed this and eating pizza afterwards.
The next day they spent learning about smugglers from Pirate Ben who looked
remarkably like Jack Sparrow! It was a very tired Class 5 that arrived back on Friday afternoon.
Post 16 are now looking forward to their annual Residential at Freshwater.
E-SAFETY AT YEWSTOCK
Please take moment to look at the new e-safety tab on our school website. It has lots of
useful links and information which will help you and your children to stay safe online.
As the summer holidays are approaching you might be concerned about who you can contact
should there be an online issue with your child. The school webpage has contacts as well as a
link to CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) who are the official body for reporting incidents of online
abuse. This is for serious incidents only but if you are unsure please read the following from their website:
When should I report to CEOP?
We help children stay safe online. Has someone acted inappropriately towards you online, or to a child or young
person you know? It may be sexual chat, being asked to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable or
someone being insistent on meeting up. You can report it to us.
Yewstock has the CEOP button on the e-safety web page which takes you directly to the CEOP website. Mr Morris.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY ROYAL GARDEN PARTY
To celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday we are holding a Royal Garden Party on Friday June 10th at
1.30pm at the front of the school (weather permitting). It will be a non-uniform day with everyone
hopefully wearing red, white and blue. Parents and carers all welcome.
CAR BOOT SALE
We were hoping to hold a Car Boot Sale on Saturday June 11th from 10am until noon.
However we have not had any enquiries, so if you would like to book a pitch please call
the school office. Sellers from 9am—£5 per car and buyers from 10am—50p per adult and children
free.
Refreshments will be available.
SCHOOL PROM
This year’s prom will take place on Friday June 24th from 6.30—9.00pm. The prom is open to
all students from years 10-14. Tickets cost £6 per person any additional guests must be
aged over 14. Buffet and disco included. This year the prom will be held at the College.
Tickets available from the school office until Tuesday June 14th. Post 16 have chosen the
theme of ‘A Day at the Races.’
LEAVERS ASSEMBLY
The Leavers Assembly will take place on Friday June 24th at 9.30am. All parents and carers are
welcome to say goodbye to those moving onto to college.
All that remains is for me to wish you all a very happy half term and hopefully the weather will
improve.
KS3 & 4 Form Tutor
Awards
With best wishes Seán Kretz, Head Teacher
PUPIL ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to all these pupils gaining awards in end of April/May
Primary ‘Well Done’ Certificates
John P (Bronze)
Krissy T
Rafe J
Ruby W (Gold)
Matthew A
Clara S
Guy Y(Bronze)
Emila J
Mason D
Tyler D
Lewis H
Jae S-M (Bronze)
Ben T (Bronze)
Lilah L
Toby P
Luke M
Primary Star of
the Week
Katie M
Krissy T
Clara S
Amy M
Ruby W
Morgan R
Post 16 Award
Megan K
Kurt W
Cameron W Shannon B
Charlie C
Callum V
Jordan P
Tilly M
Kayleigh D Natasha F
Toby D
Nathan K
Emma S
Aiden B
Chloe R
Secondary Merit Certificates
Joseph I
Emma S
Simon T (Silver)
Daniel M (Gold)
Ben Caines (Silver)
Charlie C (Silver)
James O
Anna C (Bronze)