Newsletter 11 December 2015
And a Happy New Year
St Leonards Spectacular Nativity
St Leonards School Hall played host to a galaxy of stars who entertained parents, staff and guests,
including children from local Nursery Schools. The children from Years 1-3 dazzled as they performed a
musical nativity play ‘The Bethlehem Star’.
All the pupils were stars during their two performances and they certainly got the festive season of to a
spectacular start. A very big well done to Years 1-3 and to Mrs Stewart for putting on such a wonderful
production.
Pantomime Time
The whole school ventured out to see Cinderella at the Byre on Wednesday, ‘Oh yes they did’! Even
though the day was as blustery as a Winnie the Pooh adventure, the pupils (and staff) all had a
wonderful time. Mrs Turnbull was mentioned so often during the show she expected to appear on the
billing.
All the fun of the Christmas Fair
There was a tombola, cake stalls, Guess the birthday of the animal stall, jewellery stall and raffles of
every hue!
As always the parents, pupils and staff of St Leonards Junior School came out in the most awful weather
to raise money for charity.
Thanks goes to the CAS students who organised the event, Mrs Pennycook who mentored them and to
the wonderful St Leonards PA who gave up their time to help set up St Katharines Hall and provide
delicious coffees, teas and treats.
Sporting News
St Leonards Swimmers Make a Splash
Several of our talented swimmers attend Step Rock ASC and have been recording some amazing times.
This week Rosemary Poe swam 975m (39 laps) in 30 minutes. Jack Gettinby-Anderson swam 875m (35
laps) in 35 minutes.
Davie de Wolff has had an excellent season achieving, for his butterfly stroke, 1250m (50 laps) in 41.97
minutes. Both Davie and Rosemary have been nominated as best in their age group.
Well done to all of you!
Christmas Assembly
Year 5 gave us a yuletide education by telling us some alphabetic facts about Christmas during their
assembly.
Dance Accolades
Every lunchtime St Katharines Hall rocks with all manner of Dance classes. This week there was a
celebration of dance performed for parents and awards for each category.
Junior Ballet:
Senior Jazz:
Gold: Shelagh Reid
Gold: Emma Millar
Special Mention Rosettes:
Silver: Rachel Hogg
Silver: Katy McAuley
Polly Morris and
Bronze: Alyssa Hosea
Bronze: Helena Flynn
Alyssa Hosea
Senior Ballet:
Junior Highland:
Hardest - Working:
Gold: Eva Smeddle
Gold: Cameron Duncan
Eva Smeddle
Silver: Melissa Alexander
Silver: Lucy Black
Bronze: Polly Morris
Bronze: Jennifer Niven
Most Improved:
Cameron Duncan
Junior Jazz:
Senior Highland:
Gold: Zachary Sewell
Gold: Corinne Dumbreck
Best Attitude:
Silver: Rachel Hogg
Silver: Eilidh Jarrett
Zachary Sewell
Bronze Hannah Alexander
Bronze: Anna Black
St Leonards Junior School Carol Service
The whole school attended Holy Trinity Church this morning for a Christmas Carol Service. Readings
were given by Paddy Pennycook, Katie MacAulay, Faye Thomson, Davy Whatmore, Finn MacCallum,
Tilly Braun and Dr Carslaw.
There was some breath-taking singing from the Year choirs, the Chamber Choir, and both the Girls’
Choir and the Boys’ Choir.
We would like to thank Reverend Nigel Robb who delivered the service, standing in at the very last
minute.
St Leonards Staff and pupils would like to wish you a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year
Diary Dates
05.01.2016 - Term Begins – Welcome Back
08.01.2016 – Second Hand Shop open 8.30-9.30am
14.01.2016 – Parents Coffee Morning & PA Meeting
15.01.2016 – ‘Fish, Chip and Film Night’ fundraiser for Paris Trip 2016
20.01.2016 – U11 Hockey v Clifton Hall (H)
20.01.2016 – U10 & U11 Boys Hockey v Ardveck (A) depart 12.20pm
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