6 November 2015 - King`s House School

6 November 2015
KING’S HOUSE SCHOOL
Dear Parents
On the Friday before half-term I was fortunate to be part of the group of boys and staff
heading off on our first choir tour. We were based in the Belgian seaside town of
Blankenberge, and had a packed weekend of cultural, performance and fun activities. Our
two concerts were in churches in De Panne and Bruges, and I was hugely impressed by
the quality and confidence of the boys’ singing and playing. I am sure it is an experience
that they will treasure going forward. Please the attached Choral Tour Newsletter for
more details.
Continuing on the music theme, Year 4 were treated to a African Drumming workshop
earlier this week and they really seemed to enjoy this. On top of this, preparations are
now underway for the various music performances for Christmas – Carol Services and
Nativities – as we well as Year 7’s production of A Christmas Carol.
The football season continues with plenty of matches taking place. We had a good set of
results against the Harrodian on Tuesday for the senior boys (2 wins and a draw –
including a first win for our 3rd XI) – and a clean sweep of results against Ravenscourt Park
for Year 5. On Saturday morning we will be hosting Durston House for fixtures against
the Year 7 and 8s.
We are delighted to tell you as well that the King’s House Sports Ground has been chosen
as the venue for the draw for the Second Round of this season’s FA Cup. This is mainly
because our playing fields are also the home ground of the Civil Service Football Club,
which is one of the founder members of the FA. The draw takes place next Monday
evening and will be live on television, and we are very pleased that a number of Year 8
boys and staff will be attending – another exciting sporting opportunity.
Reminder that the Year 6 Exam results will be available on the parent portal at the end of
day, Monday 9 November.
Newsletter
Boys in Year 4 went to Richmond park and created
environmental art inspired by the work of
Andy Goldsworthy
Mark Turner
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Notes from the Nursery Department
Oranges and Lemons
The joy of Goo!!!
Building Igloos with sugar cubes
Dear Parents
Everyone has returned from the half-term break looking refreshed and ready for the last few weeks before Christmas! This half of term is always a very
special time in the Nursery; Christmas displays start going up and the Butterfly Class have already started learning their songs for the Nativity.
They have been exploring their senses in the Caterpillar Class in the most wonderfully imaginative ways. There have been trays of wobbly jelly, sand
mixed with shaving foam, oranges and lemons in the water tray, gooey corn flour and sponges soaked in tea. The children were sometimes a little wary
of the activities at first, but soon became totally immersed as they investigated different textures and scents; the adults had lots of fun as well!
In Butterfly Class the children have been finding out about animals that live in the Polar Regions. The children were set the challenge of building igloos
for our little penguins, using just sugar cubes and marshmallows. This is not as easy as it looks but a whole table of children were completely focused on
their task and produced some amazing structures. What was just as incredible was that the children were so engaged that none of the building materials
made their way into little mouths!
A couple of reminders for the diaries,
Caterpillar Parents Meetings – Wednesday 11th November
Butterfly Nativity- Wednesday 9th December 10.30am
I hope you all have a lovely weekend.
Jane O’Brien
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Notes from the Junior Department
Dear Parents
Welcome back following the half term break! The boys were eager to get through the door on
Monday morning and I was impressed by how smart they looked in their winter uniform. I
must say how proud I am of the Year 1 boys who are now being dropped off at the front door
and finding their way upstairs to class independently. This can be a big step for some, but they
are all doing extremely well. Also on Monday, following a talk from Miss Meyer and me about
the two nominated charities for the Christmas Fair, React and MeToo & Co, the boys voted for
the one they would like the school to support. MeToo and Co came out on top which means
money from the Christmas Fair and from the sale of the Christmas cards the boys have made
will go to them. I know that some King’s House families have strong links with MeToo and Co
so it is particularly special that we are able to get involved. The Friends Christmas Committee
and Class Reps had a successful coffee morning this week and planning for the Fair on 5th
December is well under way. Out on the playground this week it was a pleasure to watch the
boys in Year 2 and 3 enjoying the selection of chopped fresh fruit we have introduced as a mid-morning snack.
When I was on duty on Wednesday there was a lovely selection pineapple, water melon, apple and banana
pieces which the boys devoured. Mr Denyer-Green, Mr Follant and the boys have been enjoying the recently
decorated Music room and asked me to give a special mention to George who played a piece on the piano
from memory during singing assembly on Tuesday. Well done, George! We are all looking forward to the next
Tea concert which will be on 17th November.
House Points: 1st Drake 1547, 2nd Churchill 1407, 3rd Raleigh 1355, 4th Nelson 1349
Simon Gower
11th November
12th November
13th November
16th to 20th November
17th November
18th November
19th November
Yr1 trip to Winchester Science Centre
Class 2M assembly to parents – 8.50am
U8A tournament Cumnor House - tbc
Anti-bullying week
Junior Department Tea Concert – 4.00pm
Yr1 Polar Day
Class 3CM assembly to parents – 8.50am
20th November
23rd November
24th November
26th November
26th November
27th November
Yr3 Sir Teachalot – All Day
Yr1 mini football tournament during Games – KO 9.45am
Yr2 mini football tournament during Games – KO 9.45am
U8A vs Rokeby School away - tbc
Class 1T assembly to parents – 8.50am
Mufti Day (no uniform) Bottle donations for Christmas Fair
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Sports News
U8A at the KCS Football Tournament
The U8A team must be congratulated for their efforts on what proved to be
both an exciting and disappointing afternoon of football. Having
narrowly lost the first game to the hosts, the boys played extremely well for
the rest of the afternoon, drawing one and winning the three
remaining fixtures in their group. Having ended the group with the same
number of points as Cranmore, it went down to goals scored to decide who
would progress to the knock out stages. After a tense wait we found out
that they had scored one goal more than we did!
Well done to all the boys who took part and I look forward to the next
tournament!
Matt McKinnon
Reminder
Rugby trials for the upcoming season will take place on the following dates. Please could you make sure your son
has an appropriate mouth guard and any protective equipment they normally wear.
Year 7 & 8:Thursday 12 November.
Year 6: Wednesday 11 & Wednesday 18 November.
Year 5: Wednesday 11 & Monday 16 November.
A letter explaining how the Year 4 trials will be run will be sent home next week.
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Music Notes
Belgium Choral Tour 2015
A BIG thank you to all the boys who took part in this tour. You certainly did yourself and King’s House proud with two fantastic
performances. I have posted the recording of the De Panne concert on Soundcloud, click this link to access it:https://soundcloud.com/khschool/de-panne-concert-17-nov-2015/s-lmCUW
I also have video recordings of both the concerts. If you would like to have a copy of the concerts could you please provide your son
with a flash drive to bring into school and I will load the videos and recordings onto it.
External Music Storage Shed
I am really pleased that the Music Storage shed outside the music block is being used as it has freed up the Music Block corridor.
Just a reminder, especially with the colder weather, that no instrument should not be left overnight. While Brass and metal
do not suffer with the colder weather wooden Woodwind and Stringed instruments do. Storage of all instruments during the day
should not be a problem but do contact me if you have any concerns.
Carol Service Adult Choir
Thank you to parents who have offered their services. We are looking for parents to participate in the SD Carol Service at St Mary
Magdalene church on the Tuesday 8 December. Boys from Year 4 to 8 will be participating in the Carol Service and ALL parents are
invited to sing in the choir (JD and SD). I know it seems a long way off but this is a fantastic way to start your Christmas
celebrations. If you have previously taken part in the Adult Choir could you please let me know if you are available again this year.
Rehearsals are on the following dates:Monday 23 November
7.30 – 9pm
King’s House School
Monday 30 November
7.30 – 9pm
King’s House School
Monday 7 December
6.30 – 9pm
St Mary Magdalene Church, Richmond
Carol Service—Tuesday 8 December, St Mary Magdalene Church at 7pm (meet from 6.40pm)
Should you need further information please do contact me at school
[email protected]
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SENIOR DEPARTMENT CAROL CONCERT
Tuesday 8 December at 7pm
St Mary Magdalene Church, Paradise Road, TW9 1SN
We look forward to seeing you there
Independent Schools Show London 2015
Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ
Saturday 14 November 10am — 5pm
Sunday 15 November 11am — 4.30pm
www.schoolsshow.com
St Matthias Church
Christmas Fayre
Saturday 14 November
10am - 4pm (free entry)
SD Photography Competition
The entries for the photo competition have
been extended until Monday the 9 November all
entries to your Head of House, mounted and named.
Thank you. Miss Keylock
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YEAR 7 DRAMA COMPETITION
Who can design the best programme
cover for the production of
‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’?!
The winner will get
a distinction and small prize
ENTRIES BY FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER
We plan to give the boys the opportunity to
vote for the charity they would like to support.
The vote will be for three London-based
charities:
React, Me Too & Co and Great Ormond Street
Uniform Sale
The sale will be held next
Monday 9 November in
the Senior Department at 2.30pm
Cakes can be delivered from
Tuesday 17 November
Thank you
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Year 7 Present
Year 7 Present
A Christmas Carol at 7pm
A Christmas Carol
Thursday 3 December at 7pm
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Quiz
QUIZ
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This week’s quiz questions—What’s the connection?
1. Which letter is represented in Morse Code by -- ?
2. Tin Man Roast is an anagram of which car manufacturer?
3. Apart from Z, in Scrabble, which other letter is worth 10 points?
4. Who wrote the book “Birds of the West Indies” published in 1936?
5. What connects the first four answers?
Email your answers to [email protected]
ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS QUIZ
1. Saint Andrew. 2. Ecosse or Vieille Alliance. 3. Holyrood or Balmoral.
4. Loch Ness. 5. 1314
Well done and a merit to those who answered the last newsletter quiz correctly:Jack and Ruari.
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