The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School

17th January 2014

Headmasters Corner
I would like to thank the many parents who attended this weeks FOTM meeting and Senior School information evening. Starting with FOTM, we would like to thank Mrs Sarah Preston for all her hard work on the committee as she announced that she would be stepping down as Vice-Chair. She will be replaced by Mrs Leanne Edwards and Mrs Kelly Patel who will share the role. Mrs Camilla Allen has kindly stepped in to be Secretary whilst Mr Rob Preston is away overseas. I was delighted that the committee were unanimous in their backing to develop the new adventure playground and complete the work that has been undertaken in the school hall. The Senior School evening on Thursday was a resounding success and we look forward to arranging another for next term with two other schools. I know that Mr Holliday and Mrs Tobias thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

Milkshake Monday Morning

It was Year 6's turn to have their Milkshake in the library this week. They had delicious banana milkshakes complete with floating ice cream and biscuits while they listened to one very short and scary story followed by an extract from Cressida Cowell's "How to Train A Dragon". After these literary and culinary feasts, they were free to browse the library and share their thoughts on what good books they had read and what they wanted to read. The library has refreshed its stock again with books from the GLS and we will soon be getting a complete new stock of books for the children in Nursery, Years R, 1 and 2, who are regular visitors to the library. Many thanks again to the Kitchen Staff, Mrs Baglin and Mr Mildon who came to spend time with his tutor group in the library. Ms Case

Music News
We have had some fantastic music exam results from last term. Well done to all the children and special congratulations to Tom Edwards who got 100% in his Grade 5 Musical Theatre exam. The results were as follows: Olivia Campbell - Grade 4 Singing - Distinction Seren Clayton - Grade 5 Singing - Merit Isabel Browning - Grade 2 Piano - Pass Thomas Edwards - Grade3 Piano - Merit Annabel Sheppard - Grade 3 Singing- Distinction Roshan Patel - Grade 2 Singing - Pass Iona Campbell - Grade 1 Singing - Merit Thomas Edwards - Grade 5 Musical Theatre - Distinction These achievements reflect some really dedicated practice from all the children involved - Well done! Mrs Warn (and all the music staff)

Cross Country at Malvern College

On Sunday 2nd March we shall again be entering teams to take part in the National Prep Schools Cross Country Championships at Malvern College. Team members have yet to be named, but if your child is a regular team runner and would not be available on that Sunday, please let Mr Jones know as soon as possible.

Sainsburys Vouchers
We are again this year collecting Sainsburys Active Kids Vouchers. There is a collection box in the entry porch to the Nursery or you can hand vouchers into the office. We would be grateful if you would start saving these for us if you shop in Sainsburys.

Burns Night
For those of you coming to the Burns Night, dont forget to send in your wine order forms. Raffle tickets are on sale in the office and are on sale for anyone who wants to buy one..

Year 1 Assembly
Year 1 will be taking assembly on Friday 24th January at 8.45 in the school hall when they will be talking about belonging. All parents are welcome to attend.

2012 Tockington Manor School, Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY.

The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School

JANUARY MENU BREAKFAST Toad in the Hole Boiled Potatoes Broccoli Fresh Carrots Boiled Eggs SALAD BAR Blackcurrant Jelly & Cream Fresh Fruit Cheese & Biscuits MONDAY 20 Continental TUESDAY 21 Poached Egg on Toast Macaroni Cheese Bacon Peas Sweetcorn WEDNESDAY 22 Grilled Bacon & Potato Waffles Beef Hotpot Minced Beef Hotpot Fresh Cabbage Green Beans Roasted Vegetable Couscous Lemon Drizzle Cake & Custard Fresh Fruit Cheese & Biscuits THURSDAY 23 Continental

17th January 2014

FRIDAY 24 Grilled Sausage Fried Egg Porridge Breaded Cod Chicken Thighs Chipped Potato Baked Beans Salad Home Cooked Ham Arctic Roll with Peaches Fresh Fruit Cheese & Biscuits SATURDAY 25 SUNDAY 26

LUNCH Main Course: Hot

Home Cooked Ham, Peas Creamed Potatoes Cauliflower Cheese Tuna Mayonnaise Chocolate Chip Shortbread & Custard Fresh Fruit Cheese & Biscuits

Home Cooked Sliced Beef Olivias Favourite Irenes Icky Sticky Toffee Pudding & Cream Fresh Fruit Cheese & Biscuits Homemade Biscuits Chicken Curry Yellow Rice Naan Bread Melon Fresh Fruit

PUDDING

MINI-TEA

Homemade Cake Homemade Quiche Scotch Eggs New Potatoes Peas, Grilled Tomatoes Fresh Fruit

Homemade Chocolate Crispy Cake Jacket Potatoes Various Fillings Fresh Fruit

Kit Kat

SUPPER

Home Cooked Sausage Rolls Croquette Potatoes Sweetcorn Pineapple Wedges Fresh Fruit

Long Exeat Weekend

Swimming Gala
The next swimming gala will be at Wycliffe on Thursday 23rd January. Please note the start time is now 3.45 pm so we will need to leave a little earlier than planned. Wycliffe are keen to finish early if possible. We will therefore be leaving school at 2.50pm. Many thanks for all the offers of help. Mrs Hinchliffe

Exciting Boarding Events

On Sunday 9th February, the boarders are going climbing in Llangross. We will leave school at 11.00 am and return at approximately 5.00 pm. The cost for the day including transport and climbing, with an instructor, will be 25. Our big, exciting outing will take place on the weekend of 22nd and 23rd March when we will be going to Warner Bros Studios -The Making of Harry Potter. We will be able to visit authentic sets, discover the magic behind the Long Exeat Long Exeat begins at 5.00 pm on Friday 24th January. spellbinding effects, walk into Hogwarts Great Hall, Please note the later finish time. There will be no evening wander down Diagon Alley and even sample some butter beer! As we have to leave quite early on the Sunday activities that day. morning, anyone interested in joining us will need to board on the Saturday night. We plan to be back between 7.00 and South West Success 8.00 pm on the Sunday evening. The cost, which includes Congratulations to Alex Grocott who took part in the boarding on Saturday, transport, food and entrance fee, will England Athletics South West County Championships on be 50 per child. This is a fantastic opportunity for your Sunday 5th January. child to experience the magic of Harry Potter with their friends. Cross Country Spaces for both trips are limited so please contact Miss Fox Congratulations to Angus Duncan who won the mystery to book your childs space as soon as possible and by prize for his determined run in our second cross country of Thursday 30th January. 2014. Well done also to Tom Edwards who led the seniors home with a gutsy performance. What a mud fest!.

2012 Tockington Manor School, Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY.

The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School

17th January 2014

Year 2 Star
Well done to Kaya Priove in Year 2 who had 7 inches of her hair cut off to support the charity 'The Little Princess Trust' which provides real-hair wigs to boys and girls across the UK and Ireland that have sadly lost their own hair through cancer treatment. If you would like to support Kaya and her brave donation please use the link below. http://www.littleprincesses.org.uk/

Reception News
Reception had a fantastic outing this week. We went to the pet shop to collect the two newest additions to our class, Humphrey and Basil the Guinea Pigs. The names were chosen through a Lower School competition and, after lots of suggestions the lucky winner was Lily Edwards. I would like to thank the children in Reception for their enthusiasm and manners during this trip.

Photography Competition Winners

Well done to everyone who entered the Photography Competition last term. There were some super entries and we had a very difficult job judging! Our runner up was Iona Campbell with her beautiful picture of autumn leaves and the winner was Alex Gooch with his stunning photograph of the London Eye at night. Well done!

Look @ My Work Assembly

The first Look@My Work assembly of 2014 took place this week in the newly decorated hall. We were very lucky to welcome Mrs Clayton, who is a consultant children's nephrologist. She spoke to us about the work that she does at The Bristol Children's Hospital where she looks after children with kidney disorders. Her talk was interesting and very informative. The children were fascinated to discover that you can exchange your blood through transfusion and that your heart does not move its position in the body when a kidney is removed! They saw a Kidney Transplant Journey between a father and a son which generated many questions and helped us all to appreciate how skilled the work of a consultant is. Mrs Clayton was asked many questions and she fielded them beautifully. We thank her very much for coming into school to share her world with ours! Ms Case

2012 Tockington Manor School, Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY.