Yarm Preparatory School
Head’s Message . . .
Issue 520
Friday 2nd December 2016
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As always the warmth of our school community has ensured that the cold
hasn’t been felt too harshly this week! This feeling of warmth is generated
by a combination of many factors; good relationships, a sense of purpose and identity, an ethos of progress and
development and the celebration of achievement across the school. I see much daily evidence of all of these
factors but particularly in recent weeks the celebration of progress and achievement has been most apparent. I
have been inundated with certificates, medals and awards and have thoroughly enjoyed presenting them in
assembly. Public appreciation of what has been achieved is very important to us as it rewards the culmination of
the hard work and determination required to excel. Our pupils apply themselves earnestly and strive for success.
They are inspired to do so by their teachers, peers and parents. It is an exciting culture to be a part of!
Each day is action packed for our pupils but at this present time in the term it is even busier as we prepare for our
Christmas celebrations. Credit must go to the staff and pupils who are working exceptionally hard to ensure that we
finish the term in fine style. I hope that many of you are able to join us for the services and performances that are
scheduled to take place in the coming weeks. I urge you all to stay abreast of the final weeks’ events in Mr Stone’s
page in the rear of the newsletter, as well as referring to the ‘Everything you need to know about Christmas’ letter
sent out last week.
Head’s Challenge:
Take the given words, and by moving a single letter from one word to the other, make a pair of synonyms, or near
synonyms. For example, given: Boast - Hip, move the 's' from 'Boast' to 'Hip' creating two synonyms: Boat - Ship. 1.
Pain – Nil 2. War – Zoned 3. Routing – Tip
4. Shot – Teaming 5. Right - Blight
Bill Sawyer
@HeadPrepYarm
Congratulations to
Samantha Botterill in 6G for
achieving her black belt in
Karate after 4 and a half
years of training at Yarm
Martial Arts Academy. A
great achievement!
I go to a drama class called PQA and last
week we all went to the Arc dressed in ball
gowns. I won a prize
for the best one liner.
My line was “I was
chased by lions’. I
had a wonderful time.
Sophia C, 5P
We were so proud to hear that Morven
H, 6L has been accepted into the
Soprano Section of the National Youth
Girls Choir; an absolutely incredible
achievement. We look forward to
hearing all about it as she experiences
loads of amazing opportunities through
the year.
Well done to everybody for monies
raised for the NSPCC through our
sponsored events. We have raised a
grand total of £4764.57 which will
allow the NSPCC to help even more
children.
Lost Property
Grace McKie is missing a
named games hoodie and
Danielle Devlin is missing
a blazer. Please can we
all check bags and
lockers.
Next Week:
WEEK 13
Telford House Duty
Christmas Postbox opens at Prep and Pre-Prep
MON 5
Y4/6 Good Work assembly
Last football and gymnastics sessions of the term
TUE
6
WED
7
THU
8
FRI
9
1315-1445
U8 House Rugby
Last judo clubs of the term
1500-1545
Last Wednesday activities sessions of the term
1800-1845
Pre-Prep Nativitiy performance to parents
Auditorium
1050-1155
Year 3 Christmas play to Years 4-6
Prep Hall
1400-1545
U10/11 Hockey and Rugby v GSAL
School/Green Lane
1545-1700
Year 3 children to stay behind for tea and play preparation
1700-1800
Year 3 Christmas play to parents
WEEK 14
Prep Hall
Arkwright House Duty
Last chess sessions with Sean Marsh of the term
MON 12
Morning
Flu vaccine jabs for Years 1-3
1345-1545
Choristers perform at Care Home, Stockton
0900-0930
EYFS Christmas Assembly
Studio Hall
Prep Carol Service rehearsals
Auditorium
Lost Property assembly
Prep Hall
TUE 13
All kit bags, school bags, to go home today
1600-1700
Carols by Candlelight
Prep Hall
After School Care as usual
WED 14
THU
Pre-Prep Christmas lunch
Dining Hall
Prep Christmas Lunch
Dining Hall
1430-1500
Nursery Nativity
Studio Hall
1800-1900
Prep Carol Service
Auditorium
15
Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day
0900-0930
1545
Prep Christmas Church Service
Yarm Parish
KS1 Christmas Assembly
Studio Hall
Term finishes; No after school care
Prep Celebration Assembly
3A
3H
3N
4J
4P
4S
5B
5J
5P
6G
6L
6M
Endeavour— Yaya A.
Endeavour— Boaz V.
Endeavour— James G.
Endeavour— Alastair M.
Endeavour— Paras C.
Endeavour— Samuel C.
Endeavour— Diego G.
Endeavour— Natasha C.
Endeavour— Annabel P.
Endeavour— Kayla R.
Endeavour— Matthew M.
Endeavour— Kitty B.
Values— Lily C.
Values— Tanveer T.
Values— Isobel M.
Values— Ria G.
Values— Freya T.
Values— Jake L.
Values— Annabel L.
Values— Phoebe N.
Values— Ben D.
Values— Nathan M.
Values— Eesha P.
Values— Piya N.
Head’s Award (see image above)
Eva L., Jasman S., Sofia A., Isaac A., Boaz V. (Y3); Paddy W. (Y4); Kyra H., Eva S., Natasha C. (Y5); Keya S.,
Kitty B., Abbi M., Sophia K., Miles H., Izzy B. (Y6).