The Witton Warbler
31st March 2017
Thank you to the many local businesses who generously donated
prizes for our Easter Raffle, including a first prize of £100!
Easter
Raffle
Tickets cost just £1 each with the draw to be made on Friday 7th
April. If you would like more tickets to sell at home, or you would
like to buy a ticket, please contact the School Office.
All proceeds from the raffle will go into school fund to purchase
books, equipment and resources for the pupils this year.
Gold Goals
Rewards Week
Wednesday 5th Year 5 non-uniform day with lunch at 12.15pm
then Golden Time
Thursday 6th
Years 6 and 7 non-uniform day with lunch at
12.15pm then Golden Time
Thursday 6th
Easter Disco
Friday 7th
Afternoon Tea with Mrs Crossley
If your child has been excluded this term, they are not entitled to
attend the disco or wear non-uniform on the allocated date. Any
golds they have earned will count towards Golden Time.
Easter Disco
Year 7
Activities Week
Pyjama Day
Ties
Clubs Update
Our Easter Disco is on Thursday 6th April from 5.30pm – 7.30pm.
Tickets which include unlimited squash cost £2.00 and are on sale
in the library at morning break and lunch time.
During the evening children will be able to buy hot dogs for £1.50,
sweets, crisps and drinks from 20p - £1.00.
Please ensure all consent/medical forms for Kingswood, Staffordshire and
Upton Warren are returned to Mrs Cole by Thursday 6th April as the information
has to be shared with the venues before the end of this term.
Copies are available if they've been lost.
To reinforce the importance of sleep we are inviting pupils to
come to school wearing their pyjamas on Monday 3rd April, with
Mrs Crossley leading an assembly on this subject in the afternoon.
We have a large number of ties that have been loaned out to pupils and not
yet returned.
Please could you have a search at home and if you discover one, return it to
the school office. Thank you.
No netball or football next week.
Rugby back on as normal.
Head Lice
We have received a few reports of children with head lice in school. Please
could you check your child’s hair and treat them if necessary. Thank you for
your support with this.
Missing
A ‘Jack Wills’ pink and grey check purse belonging to Millie Shepherd. If you
know of its’ whereabouts, please contact the school office.
Bag 2 School
Collection
Thank you to everyone who made a donation to our Bag to
School collection. We raised £32 as a result of everyone’s
generosity.
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Dates for
your Diary
BBC Radio 2
500 Words
Competition
3rd April
6th April
6th April
7th April
7th April
16th April
24th April
25th April
26th April
1st May
8th – 11th May
9th May
19th May
22nd – 26th May
22nd May
22nd May
26th May
5th June
Pyjama Day- The Importance of Sleep
Easter Disco 5.30pm – 7.30pm – Golds required!
School Reports issued
Y7 India Day
School closes at 3.00pm for Easter Break
Parents/Carers notified of Middle School place offers
School closed- TED
School opens at 8.25am
Y6 Parents’ and Carers’ Assembly at 2.35pm
School closed- Bank Holiday
SATs tests
7JC Parents’ and Carers’ Assembly at 2.35pm
SATs Party Afternoon
Y7 Activities Week
Y6 School Photos
Y5 Parents’ and Carers’ Assembly at 2.35pm
School closes at 3.00pm for Half Term
School opens at 8.25am
Apologies and delayed congratulations to Isabella Abel, Aimee
Douglas and Milly Ince all 6LM for their 500 word stories
A huge congratulations to all the performers in Wednesday's musical showcase
playing an eclectic mix of genre and instruments. 'Top Gear' theme tune on
the Ukulele is a new one on me! The standard was very high this time, some
pupils performing with maturity beyond their years.
Informal
Musical
showcase
5DI Parents’ &
Carers’
Assembly
Congratulations
to…
The audience were impressed by all the performers and we are looking forward
to seeing how you progress ready for next term's show.
Well done to:
Thomas Hemmings, Catherine Sandell, Flynn Thomas, Uzile Mbatha, Saskia
McGee, Harry Stevens, Kieran Viljoen, Ollie Morgan, Jayden Dorans, Matty
Woodings, James Rudkin, James Bradburn, Joel Park, Harvey Edwards, Bethan
Hope, Jack Fletcher, Jodie Murray, Finella Field, Maddie Reed, Olivia Lewis,
Amber Pitcher, Mollie Ralphs, Lily-May Degenkolb, Harry Caffrey, Nell Paskins
Thank you to the parents and carers of pupils in 5DI who were able to attend
their class assembly on Thursday.
Finella Field 6LM who played the piano in the Midland Sinfonia U18s Concert on
Sunday 19th March.
Grace Marshall 6LM and Bella Allen who danced in the finals of a national
competition at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.
Eleanor Tromans 5LC and Bethan Hope 5DI who both passed their ABSRM
Copper level on the Flute recently.
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Star of the
Week
House
Points
Adam McArdle and Bella Allen both 6JM
House points running total as at 30th March:
Corbett - 13734 Impney – 14270
Norbury – 13830 Salwarpe - 13197
The challenge is to read and pass the Accelerated Reader quiz for
50 books in a school year. For each ten books read a certificate is
awarded at the end of each half term. Congratulations to the
following pupils who have received a certificate in March:
Congratulations to the following pupils:
Witton Reading
Challenge
Rainbow (10 Books): Hope Evans, Maddison Jennings, Lancelot
Taylor, Harrison Thompson, George Wharton, Maggie Collins,
Annabelle Dashey, Bethan Hope, Eleanor Hyde, Erin Moss, Grace
Oakley, Grace Gould, Briony-Mai Newman, Kyran Newman, Skye
Shuker, Noah Whitteron, Tom Booth, Oliver Freeman, Hollie
Pheasant, Eleanor Tromans, Charlie Harris, Samuel Tranter, Tyler
Tyrell, Mason Whittington-Perry, Skye Kudadiwira, Samual Milligan,
Alice Ralphs, Sofie Berry- Morris, Chloe Boyce, Willow Cound, Mia
Harris, Dominic Harrison-Taylor, Rico Holloway, Kieran Jonas,
William McArdle, Lily Pugh, Jonathan Sullivan, Bethany Horton,
Milly Ince, Molly Ince, Amy Pullen, Sam Smith, Markus TownsendFord, Jayden Dorans, Rhys Anstey, Madeline Baskerville, Archie
Duerden, Charlie Williams, Hattie Cowlard, Olivia Nicholas, Sophie
Peart, Summer Shipway, Callum Patterson, Owen Perkins, Eddy
Webby-Halsall, Harvey Ash, Tamsin Baker, Tilly Hunt, Jazz Murray,
Jessica Welsh
Bronze (20 books): Isobel Sprague, George Dormer, James Evans,
Amanda Wamiridza, Erin Brodrick, Jack Mason, Reuben Sabel,
Lewis Clarke, Harry Price, Heidi Shipway, Agata Zolc, Freya Skipp,
Harry Waters, Lucy Davis, Emily-Grace Stanley, Willow Brookes,
Noah Dean, Jack Walker, Holly Jackson, Katie Bowman, Ben
Rosser
Silver (30 books): Isabelle Simpson, Zachary Jew, Madeline
Holyfield, Emily Sprague, Solomon Lingard
Gold (40 books): Tom Li
Platinum (50 books): Freddie McGough
Millionaires (read a million words): Willow Brookes, Hollie Pheasant,
Callum Patterson, Madeline Holyfield, Amy Pullen
Multi-Millionaires: Benjamin McGough, Emily Sprague
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Saturday 25th March - U11s Girls’ Football Regional Finals
The girls played exceptionally well in a difficult regional tournament. They
worked as a team and showed great effort and character by only being
beaten in one match. The team had a lovely day out in Nottingham and
enjoyed playing football in the sun. The girls were a credit to Witton Middle
School and we are very proud of you for being Worcestershire County
Champions. Well done girls!
Team: Sophia Stolt, Bethany Evans, Lucy Earl, Grace Osborne, Grace Farrell,
Sofie Berry-Morris, Abbie Morris, Emma Sabel, Hattie Cowlard
Saturday 25th March - Regional Cross Country Final
Archie Duerden represented both Witton Middle School and North
Worcestershire in the Midlands Regional Cross Country Final in Leicester. Archie
showed great skill, determination and character to get to this stage of the
competition by qualifying at both District and County level. This was a whole
new experience for Archie who had to meet with a team he had never
previously worked with. Archie performed to a really high standard, finishing
153rd out of 248 very strong competitors. Well done Archie. You have made us
proud!
Sports
Reports
Monday 27th March - Worcestershire Schools Swimming Gala
A massive well done to Jasmine Kilmartin and Sophie Peart who represented
Droitwich Spa High School in the Worcestershire Schools Swimming Gala. Both
students performed exceptionally well and were held in high praise. Overall the
High School were just pipped to top spot and finished 2nd. Well done girls.
Monday 27th March - U11s National Trust South West Regional Finals
Witton represented Kidderminster Harriers in the South West Regional Finals with
the winners gaining a place in the national semi-finals at Wembley. The boys
performed to their usual high standards and showed their quality on the pitch
throughout. They comfortably won all of their games and ended the
tournament as champions. The boys can now look forward to finals at
Wembley and Stamford Bridge. This is an outstanding achievement from the
team. Well done boys!
Team: Sam Woolley, Callum Perry, Nathan Wood, Archie Duerden, Joe
Hurdman, Charlie Williams, Callum Cowan-Jones, Noah Read, George Duggan
Wednesday 29th March - Year 5 Witton v Westacre
In the teams first ever 9 v 9 match for Witton, it was pleasing to see such a
mature and well rounded performance from the team. The boys worked hard
throughout and showed the quality to gain a 3-1 win over our local school. The
performance from the boys shows that they have great potential to achieve
during their time at Witton. Well done Year 5s.
Goals scored by: Freddie Fletcher (2) and Sam Tranter
Team: Mylo Thomlinson, Harry Ford, Mark Hewlett, Flynn Hatfield-Evans, Noah
Whitteron, Finlay Wharton, Jacob Burton, Harrison Matthews, Sam Tranter, Harry
Price, Freddie Fletcher, Joe Hurdman, Lucas Colley
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Multi-Sports Easter Camp at
Droitwich Tennis Club
Monday 10th April-Friday 21st April 2017
Book a whole week and receive one of the days FREE!!!
Book ASAP so all dates can be confirmed. Whole day is 9am-3pm
Non-members are Welcome. Ages 6-14 years
Tennis/Football/Netball/Cricket/Volleyball/Table tennis/Rugby and more!!!
On all Weather/Prizes/fun/Competitions
Bring your own Lunch
£20 per day Monday-Friday; £12 half a day
Morning = 9am-12pm; Lunch = 12-1pm; Afternoon = 1-3pm
Coaches are DBS checked and First Aid Trained
If you are interested please contact Lee Cowan (asap) Mobile = 07969 740 702
Email = [email protected]
Community
News
Kidderminster Harriers Community Scheme are holding football courses for children aged 514 years during the Easter holidays. Each course will run 10am-3pm. Cost £10 per day, £19 for
two, £26 for three or £34 for four days. Younger children (5-7 years can attend for half a day
@ £5 per morning/afternoon. The Strikers & Goalkeeper days will focus on scoring and saving
goals including Goal of the Day and Save of the Day competitions plus our regular 6-a-side
tournament. The venues are:Kinver High School - 10th & 11th April
Bromsgrove, Catshill Middle School - 10th, 11th & 12th April
Tenbury High School - 10th & 11th April
Malvern, Dyson Perrins Academy - 12th & 13th April
Worcester, Bishop Perowne College - 12th & 13th April
Kidderminster , Baxter College - 18th, 19th, 20th & 21st April
Droitwich, Witton Middle School - 18th, 19th & 20th April
Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre - 19th, 20th & 21st April
To reserve a place please send their name, age, any medical conditions and an emergency
contact to [email protected] or Tel. 01562 863821
Easter Holiday Activities 11th to 13th and 17th to 20th April 2017
Various activities being held on the above dates with a special event on
Bank Holiday Monday 17th April- Museum Alive! 11am – 4pm.
Meet the Butler, Nanny, Land Army Girl, Maid, Blacksmith & School Ma'am who will be
bringing the museum to life! Dancing in the courtyard, trails and craft activities
Activities run 10.30am-4pm, unless stated otherwise.
Normal admission charges apply (£13 per family), plus £2 per child for the day's activities.
Each activity will close for a short lunch break but there will be at least one activity available
at all times.
Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Kidderminster, DY11 7XZ
Tel: 01299 250416 [email protected]
www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk
Activities may be subject to alteration. Activities are suitable for children from 5 years of age
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