Issue 6 Tower House School 13th Oct 2017 Tower House School Charitable Foundation Charity reg. no. 1068844, Company reg. no. 3345004 www.thsboys.org.uk Tel: 020 8876 3323 Founded by David Maidment 20 years ago, Railway Children is a charity fighting for children alone and at risk on the streets. During the last 20 years Railway Children has reached more than 275,000 children in India, the UK and East Africa. However they know there is still so much more to do. Millions of children still live alone on the streets where they suffer abuse and exploitation. In the UK, society often denies their existence, and in other countries the problem is so prevalent that it has become ‘normal’. Year 4 are proud to be supporting this cause this year and thank everyone for donating £2 whilst donning a wig today. Together we have managed to raise £165.30. H i r s u t e s y o u S i r ! £165.30 Raised!
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Issue 6 Tower House School 13th Oct 2017
Tower House School Charitable Foundation Charity reg. no. 1068844, Company reg. no. 3345004
www.thsboys.org.uk Tel: 020 8876 3323
Founded by David Maidment 20 years ago, Railway Children is a charity fighting for children alone and at risk on the streets. During the last 20 years Railway Children has reached more than 275,000 children in India, the UK and East Africa. However they know there is still so much more to do. Millions of children still live alone on the streets where they suffer abuse and exploitation. In the UK, society often denies their existence, and in other countries the problem is so prevalent that it has become ‘normal’. Year 4 are proud to be supporting this cause this year and thank everyone for donating £2 whilst donning a wig today. Together we have managed to raise £165.30.
Hirsutes you Sir!
£165.30Raised!
Tower House School Charitable Foundation Charity reg. no. 1068844, Company reg. no. 3345004
If anyone would like to start saxophone or clarinet lessons then please do get in contact with Miss Whittingham at [email protected]
In music lessons throughout the year boys are encouraged to perform a piece of music that they have been working on in their instrumental lessons in front of their classmates. From Year 1 up to Year 8 I have been enjoying a varied programme of music. This week Mathew Philips performed a rendition of Swan Lake and Enzo Manuel performed two technically difficult pieces on the recorder. Well done boys.
Saxophonists and clarinettists provided a cool soundtrack to our Friday morning. Parents and pupils enjoyed hearing a variety of styles from ballet to rumba.Proceedings were expertly orchestrated by Mr McGovern – the future of woodwind at THS is very bright indeed.
Friday Feeling
Mr Magil delivered two inspiring drumming workshops
to the Junior and Senior School this week. The boys learnt about the different
parts of the kit, the different sounds you can create and how to play a disco beat compared
to a rock beat. Some very lucky boys were selected to have a go on the drum kit including Jasper Sutton in reception who shouted ‘this is
amazing!’ If anyone else thinks that learning the drums would be an amazing idea then
please do contact Miss Whittinghamat [email protected]
Drumming Assembly
Solo Performances In Music Lessons from Miss Whittingham
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Visitors to the Junior School open afternoon today could not fail to be impressed with a stunning display of ceramics.Under the skilful and watchful tutelage of Mrs Griffiths and Mrs Rau, the Year 2 boys have produced some amazing clay leaves; which after firing in the school kiln have been glazed with beautiful autumnal colours.
On Tuesday 10th of October it was ‘World Mental Health Day’. In music lessons this week we discussed how important it is to be in the moment and take some time to relax. The boys listened to calming music while they closed their eyes and practised mediation breathing exercises. I was astonished at how mature the boys were and what a difference it made to the level of concentration of all the boys for the duration of the music lesson. One boy in Year 1 said ‘I like that I can hear myself think and how calm I feel’ another boy in Year 3 said ‘my lungs feel fuller and I feel lighter’. I learnt a lot from the boys this week and I think starting each lesson with different mindfulness activities is a good idea for all.
World Mental Health Day
Even though it’s still October we are now leading up to the Christmas season. This week in the Senior Choir rehearsal I had the very difficult task of choosing 20 boys to perform at The Bank of England Christmas Fair on the 8th November. Senior Choir now has 75 members and I really wish I could take every boy to sing their hearts out at the fair. Mr Orme was our guest judge and, together with Mr Wolf accompanying the boys on the piano, we managed to select 20 boys who stood out from the crowd. I will be sending a Clarion message, after half term, to the boys involved so that parents are made aware of timings. I want to stress that there will be many more opportunities for boys to perform as part of the choir, ensemble or as a soloist – keep working hard and keep singing!
Junior School Ceramics
Bank of England
Christmas Fair
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As Year 1 have been learning all about shops from the past to the present, the boys walked to Sheen High Street yesterday to have a look around. The boys had a look at all the different shops, from supermarkets to toy shops and looked carefully at their different windows too. The boys really enjoyed their little outing!
I have never had so many headlines to write at the midpoint of a term. What a football season it has been. 47 matches played across the school plus many, many more played by 8 teams entered in various tournaments, and with 34 wins or draws, the boys across the school can be very proud. The term began with our most successful tournament season on record and this success has continued with win after win from U8s (Year 3) to the 1st te nam.
Well done to all of the boys who have played so well this term for THS and to all the great results. I must just particularly name check the 1st team who have won all of their matches scoring 17 goals and are really having a brilliant season and playing some fantastic football. To then be unbeaten at both 2nd and 3rd team as well is a magnificent achievement. Brilliant effort from our senior boys. Plenty more fixtures after half term so fingers crossed for more great results after the mid-season break.
Year 1 Geography Fieldtrip
Football Report73% Win/Draw rate across the school
U13 Plate winnersU11 Cup winners & Plater winners
U10 Plate winners1st, 2nd & 3rd teams – Unbeaten!
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Forthcoming Events
Year 8 Practice mocks week - whole school packed lunch required Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Mon 30th - Year 6 Maths and Art trip to The British Museum 8.40am Year 6 boys will need a packed lunch
- Year 4 charity guest speaker in assembly 10.40am Railway Children - Helping children on the streets
Tue 31st - Year 8 Practice mocks - whole school packed lunch
Wed 1st - Year 8 Practice mocks - whole school packed lunch
Thur 2nd - Year 8 Practice mocks - whole school packed lunch
Fri 3rd - Year 8 Shakespeare workshop at school 8.40am
- Receptiontriptothefirestation 10.00-11.50amPLEASE NOTE - THERE WILL BE NO FOREST SCHOOL DUE TO FIRE STATION TRIP
Have a lovely half term holiday
Mr Gregory Evans, Headteacher
WANTEDEmpty, clean, egg boxesPlease bring in any donations after half term.
Mrs Griffiths
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Parents are invited to view the recently taken class photos. Via https://aristophotos.shootproof.com/gallery/ths/username: "your own email address" password: THSPICS
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