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Issue Number 1825 22 April 2016
Prep for the Week
In this weeks issue Headmaster's Blog and Commendations SATIPS
Exhibition opens this weekend! St George's Day Dragon Hunt
Kingfishers, Lower, Middle and Upper School news R360 Rugby Camps
Calendar and Notices
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Dear Parents
Immediately following on from the impetus offered by our staff
training last week, I am proud to say that our first training
session for Year 7 Peer Mentors took place this week. Designed to
offer skills to a group of children who have volunteered to
undertake this responsible role, I feel that, in time, this will be
another facet of our support for all children at The Prep. I am
grateful to Mrs Reid and Mrs Samuel who have driven this initiative
forward. Another excellent experience for Year 7 took place on
Thursday evening, when they acted as guides for our visitors to the
11+ Experience. This event is designed to help those in Year 4,
either at The Prep or at other schools, make considered decisions
about progressing through Cheltenham College. These young guides,
accompanied by ex-Prep students, were outstanding in the manner in
which they engaged with our visitors. Year 7 are now in the process
of deciding whether to apply for a Position of Responsibility,
which they will hold in Year 8. Gone are the days when these
positions were picked by the Headmaster and staff in a subjective
manner. Instead, the children submit applications which are
scrutinised and, in the case of those wishing to be Head Boy and
Head Girl, a gentle trial of public speaking is planned. The
Headmaster does have a role to play in the process though, deciding
on the balance between inclusion and the integrity of the existing
positions of responsibility.
Too many positions and a few are excluded and the positions
devalued. Too few and too much talent remains untapped. For those
who are not successful in their applications, I state sincerely
that they still have a role to play as leaders. To summarise this
weeks offering, I would like to emphasise the importance of Years 7
and 8 in all preparatory schools in beginning the process of
developing the young adult.
Further to my staffing update last week, I have additional news
to share. We offer our congratulations to Miss Olivia Sheldon, who
has been offered the post of Deputy Head at St Gregory's School in
Cheltenham. Mrs Terry Batty has also decided to leave us in order
to spend more time with her family and their dog! I'm sure you'll
join me in wishing the very best to both, who will be missed
enormously.
Mr Jon Whybrow
Headmaster's Blog
SATIPS Exhibition opens this weekend!
More than 50 prep schools nationally.
Over 400 pieces of work.
All age ranges from 2 to 13 years.
Come and see artwork from Cheltenham Prep pupils from Nursery
through to Year
8 in amongst this incredible display of creativity and
talent!
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SATIPS National Prep Art Exhibition 2016Friday 22 April, 16.00 -
18.00:
Prep Preview for pupils, staff and parents
Sunday 24 April, 10.00 - 16.00: Private View for artists and
families
Enjoy a fantastic display of creativity and talent from artists
across the country, from Nursery
through to Year 8!
Cheltenham College Preparatory Schoolwww.cheltenhamcollege.orgT:
01242 522697E: [email protected] Road,
Cheltenham, GL53 7AB
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Javier Berrow for an excellent Spanish presentation about
Madrid
Poppy Watkins for excellent DT project work
Oscar Mann for producing a detailed cricket information pack
which he shared with the class
Archie McNeill for his excellent independent project on
Catalonia
Victor Larsen for a superb holiday diary with interesting and
exciting vocabulary
Charles Hellens for a superb piece of independent project work
on the European Union
Ben Urbanovsky and Eddie Buttressfor excellent warmth and
hospitality shown to a Taster Day visitor
Oscar Mann for demonstrating fantastic commitment and effort in
producing a detailed cricket information pack in his own
time, which he shared with the class
Monty Graveney for being chosen from 123,400 entries to go
through to Round 2 of the Radio 2 500 Words Short Story
Competition 2016
Emily Morton, Kamila Aldongar and Faith Urbanovskyfor jointly
rewriting Joseph as Josie & The Amazing Technicolored
Dreamgoat
Headmaster's Commendations
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KingfishersThis week, Year 2 once again impressed Kingfishers
children and staff with their superb art skills, taking on the
cubist style of Pablo Picasso with aplomb. After researching a
range of Picasso's portraits and trying to decipher how the faces
were constructed, the children soon moved on to creating their own
artwork. The fear of actually starting was the biggest hurdle, but
after some encouragement the children began by drawing their
profiles before adding in the different features and a background.
Colours reflected the childrens personalities and moods, with oil
pastels and watercolours helping to highlight specific areas of the
piece. It was fantastic to see the children work with such
enthusiasm, trying not to be concerned with making mistakes but
taking some risks. Next week Modigliani combined with Florence
Nightingale! Watch this space.
The Kingfishers PSE lessons have focused on the theme of 'making
mistakes' and how we learn from them.
The children tried to decide whether a problem could be solved
by using their thinking brain or their emotional brain. Using their
favourite Meg and Mog book, the children were able to see how
rationalising a problem, rather than becoming upset, would help
them to design a solution.
In groups, the children discussed possible reactions to a
situation: Megs spell had gone wrong and accidentally turned her
friends into mice! The children wrote down what Meg might say if
she used her emotional brain, and also her thinking brain.The
emotional reactions included: 'Oh no, I will be thrown out of Magic
School or 'I will never be invited to spell parties anymore! Head
of Pre-Prep, Mrs Rachael Buttress, said how impressed she was to
hear the children design rational, thinking responses: 'Some of the
answers given included possible solutions to the problem, or
positive responses such as trying the spell again or feeding the
mice with cheese!'
The real challenge for the children will be to try and apply
this in their everyday lives at school. When things go wrong, its
easy to be upset, but with support and encouragement, the childrens
thinking brains will spring into action!
Kingfishers Year 1 and Year 2 Notice:
If you would like your child to attend Saturday morning clubs,
please sign up on your childs classroom door before
09.00 Friday.
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We're on a DRAGON HUNT
Boys and girls in Reception went on the hunt for a dragon, in
celebration of St George's Day.
After getting dressed up as knights and princesses, the children
enjoyed lessons in 'Knight School'. There they learned how to use
their hand-made and painted shields to protect themselves from the
fiery breath of the mighty dragon!
The knights and princesses then explore the school grounds,
looking for the long, red, scaly tail of the dragon... and they
found it! After chasing the (poor) dragon around the playing fields
a few times, everyone enjoyed a scone with jam and cream on
top.
"We love observing our national traditions whilst having lots of
fun exploring the generous grounds at The Prep," said Mrs Rachael
Buttress. "Not forgetting the squirty cream with jam and scones -
what a wonderful tradition to share!"
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Lower School
Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.Here in Lower School we
will be celebrating the great bards death on April 23 1616, this
Friday. We will be having a series of fun activities that could
range from quizs or crossword puzzles to story Bboards or even some
drama! Here's an example:
In the forest, amongst the trees, Oberon, King of the fairies,
and his wife, Queen Titania, are having a fierce row about who
should have the human child that the Queen has stolen. Oberon asks
his servant, Puck, to pick a magic flower which makes people fall
in love with the first thing they see.
Do you know the answers to some of these questions ?
1. When was Shakespeare born? 2. What was the name of the first
theatre he
bought ?3. As a young man what was his job ?4. What was the name
of his wife ?
Some of us may be quoting Shakespearian texts as though we too
were living in the times of Shylock and Portia or Prospero .
Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.In addition
to our literary heritage, Year 4 are also preparing for their trip
to Bristol to visit the SS Great Britain. They will be exploring
the dry dock, taking a tour of the museum and, culminating in a
tour of the great ship itself to see how this ship was designed by
our engineering hero, Mr Isambard Kingdom Brunel. How did he manage
to design a vessel to travel at speed, all the way to Australia?
"Can one desire too much of a good thing?"
The Year 8 scholars planned and taught a lesson to three Year 4
classes on 'States of Matter'. The children melted chocolate and
dipped strawberries whilst studying melting! They also made Ooblek,
a non-Newtonian fluid that acts like a liquid when pressed gently
and a solid when hit. The scholars did an amazing job.
Both the Year 8 and Year 4 pupils really enjoyed the lesson, in
spite of (or perhaps because of ) the mess created!
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Middle and Upper SchoolThe Drama Department is delighted to
announce that the following pupils have successfully passed their
Drama LAMDA exams:
Teddy Bennett and Toby Krauer - Acting Duo Grade 1 (Merit)Jasper
Norman and Jamie Reid - Acting Duo Grade 1 (Merit)Isaac Tagg and
Joseph Tagg - Acting Duo Grade 1 (Merit)Minette Tombleson and Annie
Carter - Acting Duo Grade 1 (Merit)Annaliese Goff and Isabella Reid
- Acting Duo Grade 1 (Merit)Isabella England - Acting Solo Grade 1
(Merit)Arabella Finch - Acting Solo Grade 5 (Distinction)
Year 7 are starting to think about their choices and preferences
for Positions of Responsibility and Prefects next year. The
positions available are:
Head Girl, Head Boy, Head of Boarding (boy and girl), Heads of
Houses, Captains of Sport, Leader of the Orchestra, Head Chorister
and Chapel Monitors.
In the Upper School Assembly on Tuesday, Head of Upper School,
Mrs Sarah Reid, talked about the qualities needed to be a Prefect
or hold a Position of Responsibility, and what sort of things
pupils might want to include in their letter of application. These
letters are a key part of the whole process of prefect appointment,
and parents are encouraged to discuss at home how your son or
daughter is approaching writing their letter. The last two years
have seen some really excellent letters, and they have been written
with passion and dedication. The letter-writing process itself is
important, too, as we have asked boys and girls to submit a
handwritten letter, rather than an email.
In addition, all staff get input in nominating boys and girls
and after Half Term, all Year 7 get the opportunity to be a prefect
for the day. Its vital as well that pupils new to The Prep
understand that we have an equal playing field everyone is
considered on merit. Nor is perfection a prerequisite!
We are very much looking forward to this terms process of
supporting our boys and girls and reading their letters.
Peer Mentoring"When I signed up for Peer Mentoring I was really
exited about learning something new. On Tuesday afternoon we had
our first session. We did two activities and they were both based
on reading other people's feelings. First we got into groups of
five and three of those were handed a slip of paper. On the paper
were instructions to act in a particular manner so the remaining
two could read the emotions they were showing. I found this task
very entertaining. Im really looking forward to more sessions,
where I hope to learn more about dealing with feelings and how to
help other people."
By Rory Jenkins, Year 7
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Tracey Corderoy visits Kingfishers!
'It wasnt amazing, it was really, really amazing!' - Sophia,
Reception
'I liked it when she showed us the book with the lonely dog and
the mouse, who became friends.' - Chloe, Reception
'She told us all about stories and she was really nice!' -
Oscar, Year 1
'I liked making a spider and bouncing it around!' - Star, Year
1
'I liked counting the 15 puppies, it was fun!' - Lola, Year
1
'My favourite bit was when Sam and Shifty played a funny game.'
- Dameli, Year 1
Local childrens author, Tracey Corderoy, brought her famous
stories to life when visiting children at Kingfishers this
week.
The author, who appeared at the Cheltenham Literature Festival
in 2015, spent an afternoon introducing her stories to children
aged 3-7, who listened to lively readings and answered questions
about Traceys quirky characters. Traceys work includes picture
books for first readers, as well as young fiction stories,
including the hugely successful Hubble Bubble and Grunt Grouch
series.
Ive had a thoroughly wonderful afternoon at Cheltenham Prep,
Tracey Corderoy said whilst she signed copies of her book, Shifty
McGrifty and Slippery Sam, a picture adventure about two
robber-dogs. The children have been engaged and lots of fun, and
really open to all the magic of the stories thats what makes my job
totally worthwhile!
Traceys visit was part of a variety of activities and visits
that The Prep hosts throughout the year, designed to spark
creativity and inspire an interest in reading and writing in early
years pupils. Hearing from Tracey today has really sparked the
imagination of our youngest authors and illustrators, who are
really chuffed to take away signed copies of their favourite
stories, said Mrs Rachael Buttress, Head of Kingfishers Pre-Prep.
Im sure there are some future Tracey Corderoys in the class
today!
'Meeting the author was so cool I almost fell off my
chair!' Theo, Year 1
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Girls' Sports
Girls' Rounders TEAM OPPOSITION DATE SCORE RESULTU13 St Hughs 20
April 2.5 17 LOSTU11 A St Edwards 20 April 18.5 11 WONU11 B St
Edwards 20 April 17 10.5 WONU10 A St Edwards 20 April 18.5 10.5
WONU10 B Prior Park A 20 April 10 14 LOSTU9 A St Edwards 20 April
10.5 10 WONU9 B St Edwards 20 April 4.5 10 LOST
Team of the Week U11A Rounders
A solid win to start the season! With some good fielding on
display from our team, The Prep team had a good understanding of
the rules which helped us make good decisions and resulted in
getting quite a few of our opposition out at first and second post.
There is some work to do with our batting; we must develop more
power and consistency as we did not score many full rounders, but
an encouraging start.
Girls' Tennis TEAM OPPOSITION DATE SCORE RESULT1sts 4 Pairs St
Hughs 20 April 4 11 (1 draw) LOST2nds 3 Pairs St Hughs 20 April 2 6
(1 draw) LOST3rds 4 Pairs St Hughs 20 April 2 9 (5 draws) LOST4ths
4 Pairs St Hughs 20 April 8 8 DREWMix 3 Pairs Prior Park 20 April 2
7 LOST
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Boys' Sports
For news, fixtures and updates, follow us on Twitter!
@cheltprep_boys
Congratulations to six of the P7 boys who have been invited to
join Gloucestershire District and County teams for the summer, they
are: Gloucestershire U14sMonty Graveney
Gloucestershire U12sOllie Elliott (vice-captain) Districts Teams
U12sRoss Broughton-JohnsonEddie ButtressFinlay HurstSam Baines
Under 10 A v St Edwards: won by 69 runs
The boys enjoyed a second win in succession with a solid
performance in our first home match of the season. Having elected
to bat first, we got away to a brisk start, although the
understandably slow nature of the pitch always made scoring a
challenge. We lost wickets at regular intervals through poor
communication or shot selection but nevertheless managed to
maintain a scoring rate of over a run a ball. Almost all our
batsmen got in but no one individual went on to make the one big
score which would have taken us much further than our total of
123.
As might be expected this early in the season, our bowlers found
it hard to find the perfect line and length but nevertheless
managed to remove the oppositions top five batsmen for just 15
runs. It was excellent to see almost all the team having the
opportunity to bowl and the remaining wickets were spread around
the boys, despite a late flurry of runs.
Whilst stiffer challenges lie ahead, the team has quickly
settled into the winning habit and we look forward to our trip to
Llandaff Cathedral School on Saturday, where we will look to build
on the good progress we have made to date.
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Calendar
Sunday 24 April 2016 National Prep Schools Art Exhibition
(Assembly Hall)13:30 Boarders' Mountain Boarding Trip (Full and
Regular Flexi-Boarders Only)
Monday 25 April 2016, Week 3 25 April - 1 May12:00 Kingfishers
Parents' Lunch14:00 Year 2 Internal Swimming Gala16:30 Pupils'
Informal Concert (Lake House)
Tuesday 26 April 201608:30 Year 4 Trip to SS Great Britain09:00
Year 6 Geography Field Trip to Weston-super-Mare09:45 Year 1
Workshop: A Musical Journey (Kingfishers Hall) Parents welcome11:00
Year 2 Workshop: A Musical Journey (Kingfishers Hall). Parents
welcome12:00 Kingfishers Parents' Lunch16:15 County Cricket Round 2
v Pates (H): 1st XI.Pick up 18.30
Wednesday 27 April 201612:45 Departure for Cricket v Beaudesert
(A): 1st XI, 4th XI, U11A XI, Wanderers XI. Start 14:15. Pick up
18:3012:45 Departure for Cricket v Clifton (A): 3rd XI. Start
14:15. Pick up 18:3013:00 Departure for Tennis v Beaudesert (A):
U13 6 pairs. Start 14:30. Pick up 17:0013:00 Departure for Rounders
v Beaudesert (A): U9A, U9B. Start 14:30. Pick up 17:0014:15 Cricket
v Beaudesert (H): 2nd XI, U11B XI, U10A XI, U10B XI. Pick up
17:3014:15 Internal Cricket Match (H): 3rd XI, 5th XI. Pick up
17:0014:15 Cricket v Pinewood (H): 5th XI Pick up 17:3014:30 Tennis
v Beaudesert (H): U13 16 pairs. Pick up 16:1514:30 Rounders v
Beaudesert (H): U11A, U11B, U10A, U10B. Pick up 16:15
Thursday 28 April 201612:00 Kingfishers Parents' Lunch
Friday 29 April 2016 House Maths Challenge11:30 Music Scholars'
visit to CBSO Concert (Birmingham)12:00 Kingfishers Parents'
Lunch14:15 Chapel (parents welcome)15:30 Exeat begins for children
in Kingfishers: no after school care, activities or tea16:00 Exeat
begins for children in Lower School: no after school care,
activities or tea16:15 Exeat begins for children in Middle and
Upper School: no after school care, activities or tea16:15 French
Trip Meeting for Year 7 parents (Assembly Hall)
All changes and additions to the School Calendar appear in
pink.
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13:00 -17:00
INVITE YOU TO JOIN IN AN AFTERNOON OF FUN
SUNDAY JUNE
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HEADMASTER'S XI CRICKET MATCH
With a BBQ at 15:30 To take part in the Tennis, email Sally-Ann
Kent on [email protected]
If would like to participate in the Cricket, contact Tim
Buttress on [email protected]
If you are interested in playing Netball, call Amy Mills on
07507 847012
DOUBLES TENNIS TOURNAMENTNETBALL MINI-TOURNAMENT
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Zara Skilleter 4Michael Warr 7Hannah Davies 8Eme Hesketh 8Annie
Finan 12
Happy Birthday to the following pupils this
week!
NOTICESHappy St George's Day!