E-News:
There are a number of attachments this week which I have tried to label clearly so that
Parents know which are relevant to them. Importantly a Parents’ Evenings and report Writing
Schedule for the year is attached as well as the school calendar for the Autumn Term.
Attachments:
‘This Week’
Calendar for the Term.
Parents Evenings and Report Writing Schedule for the Year.
Audition Piece for school play.
Maths Puzzle.
Team Sheets.
Open Morning on Saturday October 1st. Letters have come home and it is hoped to have
as many pupils from years 5, 6, 9, 10 & 11 joining us on the day. Many of you will know
through first-hand experience how important these mornings can be.
Jeans for genes:
Thank for your support of jeans for Genes, just over £250 raised for a very good cause.
ISA Midlands Football:
Congratulations to Rory Woof, Alex Whitehead and Freddie howland, all three have been
selected for the Midlands U16 Football team to play against the North.
Dream:
The school’s version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare is to be
launched for September 2017
Drama club has now been up and running for two weeks so without further ado it’s time to
press on with the auditions. Letters went out two weeks ago and information has been on
the Drama Board (outside Mrs Rush’s classroom) since the start of term.
Those wishing to audition for a speaking role need to LEARN the following speech and
attend auditions on Wednesday lunch 12.40-13.10 or Thursday lunch 13.10-13.50 in the
main hall. Those taking part will need to be available for weekly rehearsals at these
times and Thursdays after school (some Saturdays will be required towards the
production date in February)
I advise you to consider the following when rehearsing your audition: clear pronunciation of
words (enunciation), pitch and volume of voice (projection), movement and physicality of the
role.
Act V, Scene I
Puck's Monologue:
PUCK
If we shadows have offended,
Think but this, and all is mended,
That you have but slumber'd here
While these visions did appear.
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend:
if you pardon, we will mend.
Good Luck everyone, 'break a leg' !
Maths Puzzle No 1 is attached from Miss Brookes: Open to all.
Mathematics Puzzle No 1 2016
Once again it’s the ‘Maths Puzzle of the week’. Open for everyone to try of all abilities and
all ages. Some weeks it may be a little more difficult than others, but the aim is to try to get
as many students as possible solving problems.
I am going to try and produce a puzzle about every 3 weeks and anyone can have a go.
A copy of the problem for you to print off is attached– otherwise a copy of the problem can
be found in my classroom on one of the notice boards which is in N4.
The closing date for this problem is Friday 30th September. A prize will be given to one lucky
winner for each problem. Good luck Miss Brookes
Parents committee Meeting this Monday - all welcome! Agenda attached...we would love
more parents to join us. No compulsion to attend every week...come along.
Music News:
SAS Choir:
Auditions have been held this week to join our ‘SAS Choir’ (Super Awesome
Singers…..Special And Selected)
With over 65 people from J3 to M9, Miss Buzzing would like to thank everyone for their
auditions.
The final choir list will be published on the music room door first thing Monday Morning. Miss
Buzzing
News from the art room:
I am pleased to launch our latest art competition. This term, the theme is simply Autumn.
Entries are invited from all year groups and the choice of media is yours.
paint, draw, stitch, photograph, collage, model make.......
what will you choose.
Entries are due in straight after the half term holiday but Mrs. Ridge would love to have any
harvest themed pictures in early to display at the harvest festival.
Some ideas to get you thinking...
pumpkin art, leaf pictures, spiders in their frosty webs, children playing in the leaves,
squirrels,harvest collection, printing with vegetables, an Autumn landscape, falling leaves,
colours of Autumn, Autumn berries.....the list is endless. Have fun!
Mrs. Mellor
Sports Results from the past week:
3 Pupils selected for the ISA Midland’s Team!
We received some excellent news this week. Off the back of their performances at the ISA
U16 football tournament last week in Nottingham, 3 of our players caught the eye of the
selectors and Freddie Howland and Alex Whitehead of year 10, as well as Rory Woof of year
11 will be joining the ISA Midland’s Select team this season to play the likes of
Wolverhampton Grammar and Repton School. Very well done and congratulations!
U11 Football V’s Heathfield – Lost 5-1:
A tough first game for the newly formed U11 team. We were mostly a team of year 5’s
against a majority year team 6 so it was always going to be a tough job, especially as we
were playing 11 a side in large goals on a large pitch. The boys worked extremely hard
throughout and there were some great individual performances. Charlie Battin was excellent
in goal and just as effective when he came out. Hugo Bamford made some great tackles in
defence and Jack Pickering did some of his trademark long runs. Our consolation goal
came from a deflection after and great shot from Flynn little. We have some work to do to
develop but there were some promising signs so well done to all of the boys.
U9 Football V’s Heathfield 4-4 Draw:
This was a very closely fought match. We did take the lead through a great strike from
Sebastian Bamford early on but Heathfield came back with two goals despite some excellent
goalkeeping from Daniel Curley. Not to be outdone, Bowbrook came out firing on all
cylinders for the second half and within 10 minutes, Tom Allart had scored a hat-trick to take
the score to 4-2! With a comfortable lead we let our guard down and Heathfield came back
with 2 goals in quick succession in the closing minutes of the game to bring things level. A
great performance from all involved. Well done.
U16 Football V’s Heathfield – 4-1 Win:
This was a great game to watch with some excellent football being played by both sides but
Bowbrook had the upper hand and, although they started slowly, they later began to take full
control and showed excellent composure and skill to take the victory. Great goals from Alex
Whitehead, Harry Mogg and Rory woof sealed the game but congratulations to all involved
who contributed much to the performance on the day.
ISA U14 Football Tournament – 6th Overall:
The U14 team travelled to Leicestershire for the ISA U14 tournament on Thursday. With a
mixture of years 7 to 9 we knew it would be a tough day but the boys played with exceptional
effort and determination and had some excellent results. 5 goals were scored in the day, 3
by captain Ollie Clear, and one each by Harry Atkinson and Seb Murray, however, the whole
team contributed to the final outcome through their tenacity. The 3 – 0 win against Maple
Hayes was definitely a highlight!
Next Weeks Fixtures:
Students should check the PE notice board to see if they are involved in fixtures.
Monday 26th September
U11 Hockey V’s Heathfield
Years: 5 and 6
Venue: Away
Start time: 2.15pm
Depart: 1.10pm
Pick up: 4.30pm
Tuesday 27th September
U16 ISA Netball Tournament
Years: 9-11
Venue: St Dominic’s
Depart: 9am
Pick up: 4.30pm
Additional information: Letters given to competitors
Wednesday 28th September
U16 Rugby V’s Bredon
Years: 10/11
Venue: Away
Start time: 2.30pm
Depart: 1.30pm
Pick up: 5.30pm
Additional information: Match Teas at Bredon
Thursday 29th September
U11 ISA High Fives Netball
Years: 5 and 6
Venue: Stafford Grammar School
Depart: 9am
Pick up: 4.30pm
Additional information: Students have letters
Thursday 29th September
U13 Hockey V’s Bredon
Years: 7 and 8
Venue: Home
Start time: 2.30pm
Pick up: 4pm