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School Bulletin: Summer term 2010 - 12 - Ridgeway
We are privileged to have been able to enjoy two fantastic performances on Wednesday. The Pre-Prep production of "The Selfish Giant" was superb and this was followed in the afternoon by the Junior Prep performing "The Rocky Monster Show" – another great hit. It was wonderful to be able to witness the pleasure and fun of these singing and acting productions and we also celebrated academic, sporting, chess, art and musical achievements at the Prize-Giving. Boys throughout the school have had opportunities to take part in a vast array of activities over the year and it is lovely to be able to recognise particular successes, but of all the prizes the Citizenship Cup, this year awarded to Owen Agnew, is most coveted. Well done Owen, you have been a terrific "citizen" and example to others. GoodbyeAfter 12 years of Latin teaching at Claires Court Schools we are sad to say goodbye to Mrs Andrea Brown who is retiring this summer. Bona fortuna sit semper. On Monday boys took part in another highly successful end of term Chess Tournament and on Thursday we were sorry to say goodbye to Year 6 at their Leavers Assembly. But we did enjoy some musical "treats" from them before they left. Also on Thursday, the Pre-Prep's International Picnic was a terrific success. I know – I was invited. Yummy! The term has flown by with all manner of trips, visits, sport music and drama – not to mention work and exams! In truth, the year has flown by and in September your sons will move up a year. Also in September Claires Court Schools celebrates its 50th Birthday and a number of events to mark the occasion are planned. Look out for more information – but in the meantime we wish all our families a happy and enjoyable summer. JNR-PREP PRIZE-GIVING PERFORMANCE DVD – "THE ROCKY MONSTER SHOW"The deadline date for ordering these DVD's is today, Friday 16 July. Orders will be delivered to the School during the summer holidays and will be available for collection at the start of next term. THERESA MAY VISITLast Friday Claires Court were delighted to welcome the Home Secretary Theresa May to school. Mrs May was invited to come in and see the work that the Geography department have been doing with the boys, raising awareness for the Global Campaign for Education. SPORTS' DAY PHOTOGRAPHSPhotographs are still available to purchase on-line through DE Photography using the user name 'Ridgeway' and password 'Ross'. CHARITY SWEET SALE – 6 JULYOn 6 July, two of our sixth form students held a charity sweet sale. With the help of the boys, we are delighted to announce that £78.00 was raised in aid of Cystic Fibrosis. HOUSE NEWSThe boys have been very busy throughout the year earning points for their houses. This term's totals include not only those earned in the classrooms and around the school but also for chess, cricket house matches, exam results and Sports' Day. Many thanks to this year's House and Vice Captains for their hard work. The winners this term were CLIVEDEN. Over the year Cliveden and Dorney have vied for the lead. This year Dorney triumphed, ably lead by Tom Hudson and Charlie Monk. Congratulations to DORNEY. END OF TERM MAILINGThis Bulletin will travel with your end of term mailing, including the latest copy of Scribblings and Scribblets for pupils in Reception to Year 10. Please do check through all of the information now rather than the other end of the holidays, to ensure you are up to speed with coach bookings etc. Reports for Reception, Years 1, 2 and 6 are enclosed. LUNCH MENUA new menu for the Autumn Term has been included with this mailing. Please note that there is an increase in the main meal to £2.40 per day. Please also note that we will be continuing to encourage 'Healthy Eating' at Ridgeway and hope that any packed lunches brought into the school would also be very healthy! We also would ask that you send in healthy items for break. We would ask parents to ensure that packed lunches do not include any products containing nuts. BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE FEE INCREASEIt is never pleasant to share news of a fee increase but after keeping the price for before and after school care sessions the same since 2005 we are now in a situation where the increase is necessary. The increase will take effect from September 2010 with the new rates at £3 for an after school care session and £2 for a before school care session. A charge will be made for each session your child attends regardless of the amount of time they are in attendance. The charge will still include transport to and from Ridgeway if required. Information on this is included in your mailing. FRIDAY 16 AND SATURDAY 17 JULY – HARRODS VISIT AT THE COLLEGEHarrods will be at The College today, Friday 16 from 3.00pm until 6.30pm and tomorrow, Saturday 17 July from 11.00am until 5.00pm. They will be stocking a full range of Ridgeway, Claires Court and The College uniforms. SKI TRIP APRIL 2011A place has become available for this fun and entertaining trip. If your son/daughter is interested, please contact Mrs Barker on 01628 687435 rab@clairescourt.com CLAIRES COURT ART & PHOTOGRAPHY HITS THE HIGH STREETWe are delighted to announce that we have been able to utilise a shop unit in Nicholson's Centre in Maidenhead to mount displays of our art and photography. We anticipate that the exhibition will open on Thursday 29 July until Saturday 4 September. Watch the website for full details, and do please pay a visit! CLAIRES COURT – 50 YEARS ON – MAIDENHEAD HERITAGE CENTRE: 14 September to 10 OctoberAn exhibition displaying the progress of Claires Court from its founding in 1960, will take place at Maidenhead Heritage Centre. Half a century in the town is a substantial period of time and we would encourage you to take this opportunity to see how Claires Court has developed over this period of time. PRE-SEASON RUGBY - YEAR 4, YEAR 5 AND YEAR 6 (SEPTEMBER 2010)There will be pre-season rugby practices for the U9, U10 and U11 boys. These sessions will be run by Bucks Sports Academy, and there has been a letter sent home detailing timings and costs for this. These sessions will run from 9:30am – 4:00pm on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 September. Boys involved will need to remember gumshields and a packed lunch! There will be a further practice for invited boys only on the afternoon of Wednesday 8 September. Further details have been issued to the boys involved. Our last week's bulletin omitted to mention which grades our woodwind players achieved their excellent exam results in:
MUSIC TUITIONOn the first Friday of next term, a sheet highlighting music tuition vacancies will be sent home with each boy. If any parents wish their son to take up individual brass, woodwind, string, guitar or keyboard tuition, would they please complete this form and return it to school for the attention of Mr Rowan at the start of the Autumn Term.
Would parents please note that if they wish their son to stop instrumental tuition, half a term's notice is required in writing in lieu of fees. Library NewsWorld Cup Reading ChallengeCongratulations to all the boys, staff and parents who took part in our World Cup Reading Challenge. Our target was to read 250 books in the World Cup month and I am thrilled to say that all the stickers have been added up and we read as a school, a staggering 598 books!! (A special thanks to the Rimmer family who sent weekly updates of their reading on a spreadsheet!) This is a remarkable achievement and the whole month of reading events and activities has been a great success and I am very proud of everyone! Extreme Reading-Summer AdventuresDon't forget "Extreme Reading-Summer Adventures" – have your photos taken reading in an unusual location or doing a daring activity and bring in your photos at the start of term so we can make a brilliant display in the library. Reading challenge - "SPACE HOP"Please visit your local library this summer as the reading challenge is called "SPACE HOP" – more details are available from this www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk. The idea is to read 6 books over the holidays and receive stickers and a certificate. LIBRARY OPEN MORNINGDate for your diary - LIBRARY OPEN MORNING Thursday 16 September – 8.00am until 8.50am, come and have a look at the new books bought with the proceeds of the Travelling Book Fair in June and the Token schemes. Also enjoy our Extreme Reading photos to see who has been reading what, where and how!! Look forward to meeting you then. Have a great summer - Happy Reading, Helen Davies (Ridgeway Librarian) AUTUMN TERM 2010This commences on Thursday 9 September Boys in Years 1 - 6The first day of term starts at 8.50am. Boys in Years 2 – 6 should assemble in the playground where members of staff will be on duty. Pupils in Year 1 should go straight to their new classrooms. Please note that RECEPTION boys will start their first day of term at 10.00am going straight to their classroom. Parents of boys in Reception and Year 1 should note that the School day ends at 3.20pm. Travellers on the coach and boys with older brothers will be supervised until the remainder of Ridgeway finishes at 3.50pm. SCHOOL BUSESAll buses will leave Claires Court at the earlier time of 4.30pm for the first two days of the Autumn Term. Late coaches will start from Monday 13 September. UNIFORM
SPORTRugby lessons will take place on the first day of term for pupils in Years 2,3,4, and 6.
BLACK SHOESMay we inform parents that the outdoor shoe must be a black shoe and NOT an ankle boot. In addition we do not expect thick soles! LABELLING OF EQUIPMENTAll clothing (including shoes and boots), equipment and possessions must be labelled clearly with the owner's name. Whilst indelible pen works, the most effective labels remain those that are printed or embroidered on a distinct label which is then sewn into the garment. Watches and other items not suitable for this kind of labelling should have their owner's initials engraved on them. NAMING OF SPORTS' KITPlease note that all sports' kit needs to have ½ inch name tapes sewn onto the front.
ALL POSSESSIONS, INCLUDING LUNCH BOXES, MUST BE CAREFULLY MARKED WITH THE OWNER'S NAME. SCHOOL COUNCIL STATIONERY SHOPRidgeway has been running a School Council Stationery Shop, which is managed by some of our boys. This will be open before school on the first day of the Autumn Term. It is open 3 times a week, usually Monday, Wednesday and Friday at morning break. Very useful if your son has run out of pencils, rubbers, sharpeners etc. Just remember to send him to School with an extra bit of money. HARRODS VISIT (NEXT TERM!)The Harrods representative will be in attendance at Ridgeway between 2.00pm and 4.30pm on Friday 10 September. AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIESThe Activity programme begins on Monday 20 September though study and some sporting activities will start from Monday 13 September. The Autumn term Activity sheet outlining all the activities for pupils in Yrs 2–6 will be available on the first day of term. YEAR 5 OUTDOOR PURSUITSThis will take place at Osmington Bay from Friday 24 September to Sunday 26 September. YEAR 6 FIELD STUDIES WEEK AT BARTON HALL IN DEVONThis will take place from Monday 11 October to Friday 15 October for all pupils in Year 6. Summer Holiday Club NewsSummer Intensive Swimming LessonsDuring the summer we will be offering intensive swimming lessons at Claires Court Holiday Club. Courses run for 4 or 5 half hour sessions over one week. Courses are open to children 3 to 10 years. You do not need to be a Claires Court pupil or attend Holiday Club to participate but if you attend Holiday Club the lessons are HALF PRICE! Claires Court Summer SchoolOur brand new Summer School provides a diverse mix of activities specifically for older children. The dynamic programme is physically and mentally challenging, designed for children who would like to learn new skills in a fun environment. Ideal for young teens who need activities that immerse them in an enriched social environment filled with high energy activities. Cycling, jewellery making and golf are just some of the activities on offer. SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB 2010 – MONDAY 19 JULY TO FRIDAY 3 SEPTEMBER - THE COLLEGE SITEOnce again our highly trained staff have been hunting high and low to seek out exciting fun-packed activities to keep your children entertained this summer! Holiday Club will be running at The College site, and is open to all children aged 3-12 years. As always, there will be a host of fun play activities, sports tuition, swimming and plenty of arts, crafts and team games. Not to mention workshops run by professional visitors, plus bouncy castles, drama sessions, dance lessons, and our weekly theme days. We really do have something for everyone! Visitors this year include Fred in the Shed, who will be teaching Kool Kidz the tricks of the trade in an astounding Magic Workshop, plus putting on a spectacular Magic Show for Minis; Inspire Works, who will donate 10% of their fee for their amazing drumming workshop to Street Action, a great charity that works with South African street children; and Berkshire Reptiles, who will be wowing us with the reptiles they've rescued. For lots more information about the programme, and to book a place please visit www.clairescourt.com/holidayclub or contact us with any questions on holidayclub@clairescourt.com or 01628 687440. Our brand new Summer School provides a diverse mix of activities specifically for older children. The dynamic programme is physically and mentally challenging and designed for children who would like to learn new skills in a fun environment. Ideal for young teens who need activities that immerse them in an enriched social environment filled with high energy activities. Cycling, jewellery making and golf are just some of the activities on offer. For more information on all our summer activities please go to www.clairescourt.com/holidayclub and to book email holidayclub@clairescourt.com or call 01628 687440 J.C.W. |
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