School Bulletin: Lent Term 2012 - Week 11 - Claires Court

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Have a Very Happy Easter

School Commences on Wednesday 18 April.

After School Activities and Late Buses commence Monday 23 April.

Bank Holidays Monday 7 May, Monday 4 & Tuesday 5 June.

Inter House Music Competition 2012

This annual event took place on Tuesday 27 March during afternoon school. This year we were entertained to a variety of Music from mainly Years 7 and 8. Claires Court’s wonderful librarian Ms G Majoros (pictured with the boys) was the judge together with Mr Roach.

The results were as follows:

  • 1st Place James Tapner–Evans (Vocals) ‘Dark Island’ by MacLachlan
  • 2nd Place Sam MacGregor playing and singing ‘The A Teamrsquo; by Ed Sheeran
  • 3rd Place James Roach (Clarinet) ‘Lotus Talk’ by Colin Evans

The overall house positions were:

  • 1st Ridgeway,
  • 2nd Kelly/St.Lawrence
  • 4th Rowanhurst

Well done to all those who took part. Hope we can have more entries in next year.

Mr Roach

PTA Quiz Evening provided the answers!

16 teams of willing souls battled it out at the PTA Quiz Night, 130 enthusiasts in total. All enjoyed a tasty fish and chip supper, spent generously at the bar and fielded a wide range of questions. Sixth Formers kindly helped with the setting up as well as running the bar. The overall winner with the highest score of the night was LMS — the teachers' team of 8 led by Evelyn Lang from Ridgeway who also won Teachers' First Place. Parents' First place was won by the team ‘Tequila Mockingbird’ comprising Martin Harris, Andrew Riley, Scott Graham, Tracey Riley and David and Louise Johnson. No need to sharpen the wits there then!


Office News & Looking Ahead

Staff News

We are delighted to announce that Ronell Selzer (Director of Studies) and Pauline Carr (Director of Curriculum Management) have been appointed to the Senior Management Team at Claires Court. Both have been active in these roles as Assistant Heads since September and are proving invaluable to the Academic Direction of the school and will be continuing in these roles.

Saturday 28 April — Google Science Fair at Claires Court

The Office Open Hours During the Break

Open daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm. The Office will close at 5.00pm on Thursday 5 April and re–open at 9.00am on Wednesday 11 April.

Three for Three Charity Week

£4,130.96 so far... Please remember to bring your sponsorship money in.

Sport Relief Day — Total for this was £334.10.

Thank you.

Goyals in Maidenhead is our new uniform supplier

As reported last week, we have changed our official uniform supplier to Goyals Ltd. We are sure that they will provide the quality and service that we require as well as proving much more convenient for all our families. Goyals are located at 28 Bridge Street, Maidenhead, SL6 8BJ, telephone 01628 639725, www.goyals.co.uk.

A telephone call or online shop will suffice to order your uniform, and if you wish to visit the shop, parking is available slightly further down Forlease Road behind 26–28 Forlease Road, Maidenhead SL6 1RX. Of course, if you are shopping at Waitrose, Goyals is just a step across the road!

This change does not affect Hawkinsport who remain the Official School Outfitter for sportswear.

Open Morning (for Prospective pupils) at Claires Court Schools

Wednesday 2 May from 9.30am–12.00 noon (11.30am Nursery). At all three sites.

We are collecting...

We are collecting Sainsbury Vouchers Active Kids 2012.


Year 11 & Exam Update...

GCSE Music Coursework

Mr Roach has sent home by boy post, a letter regarding times in the Easter holidays when he is making himself available for Year 11 GCSE. The days are Thursday 5 April and Friday 13 April from 10.00am–4.00pm. For music students to complete their coursework. Bring a packed lunch.

GCSE Business Studies

Wednesday 11 April from 10.00am–3.00pm — Please bring a good packed lunch.

GCSE English Language Controlled Assessment (Year 11 : The writing task for The Spoken Voice, 5EN03)

Candidates will sit this task on Friday 20 and Monday 23 April. They must ensure they return fully prepared after the holidays.

  • Tuesday 17 April — Year 11 GCSE PE Practice Moderation
  • Tuesday 24 April — Year 11 GCSE PE Moderation
  • Thursday 26 April — Year 11 GCSE French Speaking

Trips

Bon Voyage to our travellers this Easter. Rowers will be participating in a week of intensive training at Hazewinkel in Belgium, whilst a party of 90 pupils and staff will be up in the mountains at Les Menuires on the 2012 Ski Trip. Daily reports will be available online at skitrip.clairescourt.net so take a look to enjoy news and photos.

Year 10 Drama Trip to Blood Brothers and The Woman in Black — Thursday 19 April

Our GCSE Drama students are required to compare two performances from different genre and in order for them to be able to do this, a trip has been arranged to these two performances. Letters have been distributed to the relevant boys and payments with consent slips are now overdue.


Diamond Ball Saturday 12 May

With the end of term looming, a final reminder to all table leaders to please make sure cheques are received into the School Office by 30 March.

Jersey Boys — West End Show — Friday 20 April

£50 which includes a great seat (usually £79.00) and round coach trip from The College departing at 6.00pm prompt, saves driving. Book via PTABookings@gmail.com Registration form on the PTA Website.

Easter Half–term Holiday Club and Community Activities

Monday 2 April to Friday 13 April (closed Fri 5 and Mon 9 April)

This Easter Holiday Club has an eggstravagant amount of activities including giant games, a hunt for the disappearing egg, seed planting and plenty of crafts. Our Community Activities this holiday include various Masterclasses. Visit the website's holiday club section for more details, for the Booking Forms and terms & conditions.

If you need any more information please email holidayclub@clairescourt.com or call us on 01628 687440.


"Life is like a box of chocolates….. You never know what you’re gonna get."

Forrest Gump

JMR 29/3/12

 
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