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Rydon Community College
Newsletter
Rock Road
Storrington
Phone: 01903 744138
West Sussex
E-mail: [email protected]
RH20 3AA
14th March, 2014
Dear Parent and Carer
Vikings galore on (Wednesday) Woden’s Day disguised as Year 5 pupils.
Fantastic year group,happy to participate fully and inspired by our visitin
historians ~candles, pots, medicine bags, chess pieces, soap carving, making
cake and dough, stones, costumes and jewellery – just to name but a few
activities, (please see photographs later in the Newsletter The awe and
wonder moments were when a young man said: ‘Thank you - can’t wait”. A
few young ladies came and shook my hand to introduce themselves. A
special moment, I will treasure. All this and an Inset day too. We were
exploring how we can use technology to enhance learning and developing the
new curriculum for September 2014. The latter involved Year 5 and 6
teachers together planning the ‘flow’ of the curriculum. Great working together and sharing the desire for creativity and curriculum development
The World Book Day frieze door compettion results were announced on
Monday. The results were as follows:
Year 6 winner 6J – How to Train Your Dragon
Special mention to 6Y- Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Year 7 winner 7W and the winner overall –
The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe
Special mention to 7C– The Cay
Year 8 winner 8H – Twilight
Special mention 8A– Hunger Games
The County Times have written a lovely article about our World Book Day
please have a look, it is on the page titled ‘School News’. Well done
everyone, a really enjoyable event to inspire reading for all.
Last week’s FAIRTRADE CAKE SALE – we raised £93.70, well done everyone,
(please see report later in the Newsletter)
Pi Day today. The 3rd month and 14th day – 3.14! Very American but an
excellent challenge to remember the number.
3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841971693993751058209749445923
07816406286
Next week 50 German pupils from our link college Theodore Huiss will be visiting and taking part in
lessons. Our cultural exchanges are part of our aim to widen our pupils’ global understanding, improve
their speaking ability in other languages and achieve the higher level International Skills having completed
the first two stages successfully. Bitteschon to our German visitors. Hopefully the first of many
I would like to award four Headteacher’s Awards this week, one to Amy Green 8E for her effort in Modern
Greek as an extra-curricular activity. Mrs. Lloyd has been teaching Amy since the beginning of the year,
she has amazed Mrs. Lloyd with how much progress she has made. She is very dedicated, keen to learn
and spends a lot of time practising, not sparing any effort, going the extra mile. Well done Amy! The
second Headteacher’s Award to Anna Hazlewood 6Y for her Sahara Project, Ms. Westrup has on her desk
Anna’s own creative interpretation of a 3D desert complete with Camels. Anna has researched plants and
animals and there are lots of lovely pieces of information attached to the desert. Well done Anna! The
third and fourth awards to Leo Ghorishi and Tilly Lock both from 8R for their architecture in D.T.
Parent ConsultationMonday 17th and Thursday 20th March from 3:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. online booking is
stil available. If your child is taught by the same teacher for a range of subjects please endeavour to
block the appointments together. Teachers will be based in either the Hall or Drama Studio and again
endeavour to keep appointments together in the same venue.
NUT Strike – 26th March
Possible school closure on this day due to Strike Action. I am giving prior warning that this may occur as
the Unions do not have to inform me until nearer the date. At this moment we intend to open but I am
alerting you to the possible closure on 2th March, so please consider arrangements for this day.
Continuing to work for you and your child
Mrs. A. Murphy
Headteacher
SPORT
YEAR 8 BOYS' RUGBY
Rydon 19 : 12 Chatsmore
Rydon 5 : 12 St Andrews
Rydon played their second and third games of the League campaign
on Thursday, hoping to continue where they left off last week
against Shoreham Academy. Rydon went into these games with only
14 men, due to injuries and boys not turning up to play at 3pm.
Both games were played in what can only be described as a swamp.
Chatsmore's pitch was covered in large puddles with the majority of
the playing area under water and very very soft.
With only 14 men and key players missing, Rydon found it tough
going against a spirited Chatsmore team who were full of running.
Rydon went behind early on but responded well and scored a try of
their own from stand in Captain Jamie Davis with Freddie Cripps
converting in front of the posts. Just before the break Rydon were
caught out when Chatsmore got a second try to lead 12 : 7 at half
time.
With a quick start in the second half, Rydon played all the Rugby
and a strong run from Jamie Davis saw Rydon take the lead for the
first time with Freddie Cripps converting again to take the score to
14 : 12. Chatsmore continued to test the Rydon defence who were
standing firm. After several scrums, Jamie Davis once again scored
a try to put the game beyond Chatsmore with the last play of the
match to leave the final score 19 : 12.
The second game saw Rydon play St Andrews, a team that we had
beaten in a pre-season friendly 25 : 10. With one man short and
tired legs from the first game, this was going to be a difficult task for
Rydon against a strong running St Andrews team playing their first
game.
Both teams tested each other in the first half but neither could get a
score on the board leaving the half-time score 0 : 0.
St Andrews started to stretch Rydon in the second half and was
using their man advantage to great effect. They scored two quick
tries after they moved the ball wide to where they had an extra man.
Jamie Davis did score a late try but sadly St Andrews held out to win
12 : 5.
Next up for the Year 8 team are Steyning and Angmering.
YEAR 8 BOYS' RUGBY
WINDLESHAM 7'S 2014
On Wednesday the Year 8 Boys' Rugby team took part in the annual
Windlesham Rugby 7's Tournament. The competition includes 20
teams, 17 of which are private schools. Rydon have always competed
well in previous years and won the competition back in 2008.
Rydon were drawn in group C alongside Belmont, Brighton College,
Lingfield ND and the hosts Windlesham.
Rydon got off to a flying start with a 20 points to nil victory over
Lingfield. Harry Hartigan opened the scoring after some good
handling from the backs. Toby Baker showed his power and
strength and grabbed 3 tries to put the game beyond Lingfield.
Next up were the hosts Windlesham who always produce well
drilled sides. Windlesham's greater experience playing 7's Rugby
was the difference in this game when they ran out 19:12 winners.
Rydon were twice caught following the ball and not the man
allowing Windlesham to score twice in the first half. Rydon however
wasted two 3 man over laps which would have levelled the game up.
In the second half Rydon hit back with tries from Harry Hartigan
and Jamie Davis with Oli Vigar kicking one conversion.
Windlesham won the game with the last play when they were
awarded a harsh penalty and scored in the corner to win the game.
Rydon's third opponents were Belmont. This was an easy game for
Rydon who controlled it from start to finish. Rydon ran in four tries
coming from Toby Baker, Harry Larkin, Harry Hartigan and Max
Lowdell. Oli Vigar kicked one conversion to leave the final score
22:5.
Before the last game, Windlesham had drawn their last game to top
the group, so our game against Brighton College would see the
winner claim second place and go through to the quarter finals.
From the kick off, Luke Tolson fed the ball to Toby Baker who ran
clear to score within 10 seconds of the start. This lead was quickly
doubled when Max Lowdell went over for the second try of the
game. Into the second half Rydon continued to dominate with
Jamie Davis and Toby Baker having taken a rest to save their legs
for the quarter final. Rydon added two late tries through Oli Vigar
and Max Lowdell claiming his second. Brighton did get a try with
the last play leaving the final score 22:7 to Rydon.
The quarter final paired Rydon up with St Andrews Prep of
Eastbourne. St Andrews have won the competition many times in
the past and went into the knock out stages without conceding a
point.
This proved a tough game for Rydon. St Andrews showed their class
and experience at 7's Rugby winning the game 22:0.
This was a fantastic performance from the Rydon boys who were
knocked out by the eventual winners of the tournament. St
Andrews went on to beat Holmewood House in the final.
YEAR 7 BOYS' RUGBY
Year 7 Boys victorious in the mud
RYDON 25 : 10 SRW
On Monday the Rydon Year 7 Boys’ Rugby team played their second
game of the Season at home to Sir Robert Woodard. The pitch was
very wet and muddy in places.
In the early exchanges, both teams were committing themselves to
the tackle and working hard at the breakdown. The SRW team has
many big runners who were causing Rydon problems in defence. As
the first third wore on, Rydon started to show their class and it was
George Lock who opened the scoring when he powered through
several tackles to open the scoring.
SRW responded well and levelled the game just before the first third
ended.
Into the second third, both teams were still testing each other out.
Rydon were dominating the scrum with both teams winning their
own lineouts. It was a piece of individual brilliance that gave Rydon
their second try. Toby Taylor collected the ball from the ruck and
threw an excellent dummy to deceive 3 players to score in the
corner. SRW showed they were still in the game and levelled it up
just before the break. They could have taken the lead for the first
time only for Rydon to hold the ball up over the try line.
With the game hanging in the balance, the team that scored first in
the final third would probably go on and win. Captain Sam Hall
showed his class by scoring off the back of the scrum with a clever
run.
Cameron Reynolds put the game beyond the reach of SRW with a
strong run from one side of the pitch to the other. Sam Hall then
had the final say with another great run off the back of the scrum,
beating several tackles to score his second try.
This was a hard fought victory over a strong SRW team. An excellent
team performance with many players getting stronger and stronger
with every game.
YEAR 8 BOYS' RUGBY
Rydon 35 : 0 Shoreham
Rydon Boys smash up
Shoreham Academy
Rydon kicked off their Season with an away trip to Shoreham
Academy. On a heavy pitch, both teams were going to have to keep
the ball in hand and be patient to go through the phases.
With a few last minute changes, Rydon fielded a strong team led by
Captain Toby Baker. Rydon received the kick off and with their first
move of the game, Ashley Nimmo was put clear to run through and
score with ease under the posts. Oli Vigar converted.
Within several minutes Rydon scored their second try. Another
good break through the forwards and the ball was worked wide
where Max Lowdell handed off several tackles to score under the
posts. Oli Vigar converted once again.
Shoreham were struggling to cope with the power and size of
Rydon, with Jamie Davis at the centre of many attacks. Rydon
rounded off the half with another converted try, this time Toby
Baker went over, under the posts.
Into the second half, it was business as usual for the Rydon pack
that were dominating the breakdown and causing lots of problems
with ball in hand. Toby Baker grabbed his second of the game with
Vigar converting.
Harry Hartigan rounded off the game with the fifth try of the day.
This was a good performance from the boys who never had to work
too hard throughout the game.
Next up is Chatsmore and St Andrews.
YEAR 8 RUGBY
RESULTS
RYDON 24 : 10 Steyning
Tries : Toby Baker
Jamie Davis ( x3 )
Conversions : Freddie Cripps ( x2 )
RYDON 5 : 12 Angmering
Try : Jamie Davis
A fantastic effort from the boys yesterday.
Reports to follow next week.
BOYS’ PE CLUBS AND FIXTURES
WEEK BEGINNING THE 17th MARCH
MONDAY - Yr 7 Rugby Vs Shoreham Acad AWAY
Return to Rydon @ 5pm
TUESDAY - Year 6 Boys' Football 3-4pm
Yr 7 & 8 Boys rugby Practice 3-4pm
( Practice for the 7's teams only )
WEDNESDAY - Rydon 7's Rugby Tournament
12 - 3.30pm
THURSDAY - Year 7 & 8 Boys' Football 3-4pm
Yr 8 Boys' Rugby Vs Durrington
@ HOME- kick off at 3.30pm
FRIDAY - No clubs
ALL GIRLS
GIRLS' PE CLUBS & FIXTURES week beginning MON 17th MARCH
MON - No clubs
TUES - Table Tennis - Challenge anyone to come and play!
Girls’ football with Mrs Whelan
WED - Rydon 7's No clubs
THURS - Year 7 Netball League @ Durrington
(Any lift offers this week please?)
FRI - No clubs
Mrs Howarth
WEST CHILT CRICKET CLUB
Year 6-8 Colts Coaching (aka Under 12-14) will be on Friday
nights this year between 19:15 and 20:45.
Registration Evening is Friday 4th April from 17:30 at West
Chiltington CHURCH Hall (not the Village Hall)
For more details on the Club, please visit
www.wctcc.org.uk, e-mail [email protected]
or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
PULBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB
U12 TEAM
The U12 (Year 7) Boys’ Cricket Team at Pulborough are looking
for new players to complete their squad for this coming
Season.
They are running a taster session on the 19th March at 7.30 9pm at Storrington Leisure Centre.
For more information contact Mervyn Jones on
01798 368213
Dates for your diary
AND HOLIDAY DATES 2014/2015
Autumn
SPRING
TERM 2014
16 March
Year 6 Consultations- Online Booking closes at 7.00pm
Term Begins/Teachers:
Wednesday
3 September
17 March
3.15—7.00pm
Year 6 Parent
Consultations2014
(Online Booking)
18/19 March
German Penpals visit
Pupils:
Year 6 - Thursday
4 September
2014
19 March
Year 6 ConsultationsOnline Booking
closes at 7.00pm
20 March
3.15—7.00pm
6 Parent
Consultations
(Online2014
Booking)
All Year
Years
– Friday
5 September
24 March
Year 7 visit to Hampton Court
28 March
7.00—9.00pm Disco
Half Term:
3 April
Reward tripMonday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2014
4 April
End of Term
Term Ends:
SUMMER TERM 2014
5 – 21 April
22 April
Spring
24 April
30 April
Term Begins:
5 May
12 – 15 May
15/16
May
Half
Term:
16 May
16 May
Term Ends:
16 May
26-30 May
4 June
5 June
Summer
11/12
June
13-16 June
Term
20-23
JuneBegins:
24 June
Bank Holiday:
25 June
30 June
2 July
Half Term:
Friday 19 December 2014
Easter Holiday
Summer term begins
Cross Country
Interhouse Drama Productions (Time to be announced)
Monday 5 January 2015
Bank Holiday
KS2 Tests
Year 7 visit Monday
to Cuckmere
16 Haven
– Friday 20 February 2015
Year 6 Multicultural Day
Year 8 Science tests
Friday
7.00—9.00pm
Disco27 March 2015
Half term
Year 8 visit to Boulogne
INSET
Year 6 Locality visit
Year 6 Residential
Monday 13 April 2015
Year 7 Residential
Summer Fayre (time to be confirmed) NEW DATE ADDED
Monday
4 MayEvening
2015
Year 5 Parents’
Information
Year 6 printmaking
Induction Day:
Monday 25 – Friday 29 May 2015
Year 5 pupils visit Rydon
Year 8 pupils visit
SGS 22 July 2015
Term Ends:
Wednesday
11 July
7.00—9.00pm Disco
17 July
Sports Day
21 INSET
July
DAYS (5) ‘Back up’ Sports Day
22 3July
September 2014Rewards Trip
Year 8 Dinner Dance
23 July
End of Term
GJs Uke Club comes to Rydon
Fairtrade Fortnight Cake Sale: Rydon pupils support Foncho to make bananas fair!
Congratulations and a big thank you to Year 7 & 8 pupils who organised a cake sale on Friday
7 March. Our pupils raised an amazing total of £93.70. This year, the proceeds will go to
supporting Foncho and his campaign to ‘make bananas fair‘ via The Fairtrade Foundation.
In Geography lessons, Year 7 pupils have
been finding out about where and how
bananas are grown, unpeeling the problem
of the unfair banana and looking at how
the Fairtrade mark supports growers and
their communities. This supports our
work as a Rights Respecting School.
The Geography Department would also like to thank all those parents
who supported in the baking and decorating of cakes.
Ms Westrup, Mr Blackmore & Mrs Mercer
GJs Uke Club comes to Rydon
Your Son/Daughter has expressed an interest in continuing/starting
Ukulele Club. The club takes place on Thursdays in the Music Room and
will run from 3pm, finishing in time for late busses. There will be two
groups – beginners and more advanced.
The cost is £30 per term. Payment must be made in advance and is nonrefundable in the event of absence. If a child wishes to stop the course we
require a terms notice! Cheques should be made payable to John Limpus.
Your child may wish to bring with them their own Ukulele or John will
have some for hire or purchase.
To book a place please contact John direct on 07786566231
or [email protected] and send the completed reply slip below with
payment to the first session.
___________________________________________________________
I confirm that my child ...................................... Class .......... wishes to
start Ukulele Club.
I enclose a cheque for the sum of £30 (made payable to John Limpus)
Name of parent..........................................
signature.....................................................
Email: .............................................phone....................................... ............
John Limpus
07786566231
[email protected]
www.gjsguitars.co.uk
www.gjsfunctionband.co.uk
JUNIORS
(OPEN TO ALL UNDER 18’S)
NATIONAL SKILLS CHALLENGE
WHEN:
SAT 5th APRIL & SAT 21ST JUNE 2014
TIME:
Starts 10.30am - Ends 1.30pm (approx.)
WHERE:
RUSTINGTON GOLF CENTRE
WHAT:
A series of activities which aim to improve junior golf and
make practising fun. The Skills Challenge covers 5 golfing disciplines:
Putting, Chipping, Pitching, Bunker & Full Shot challenges. Each discipline
has 2 Challenges, making 10 in total.
HOW TO ENTER:
Complete an entry form and post in designated box on Cranfield Golf Academy
Desk at Rustington Golf Centre or email Junior Organiser Kat Chaszczewski
([email protected]). Players do not have to participate in both events, however
those who complete both Official Challenge Events will have their scores inputted
on the national leaderboard and will be eligible to qualify for Regional and National
Finals.
VISIT www.getintogolf.org/skills for more information
FREE ENTRY
CONTACT: KAT CHASZCZEWSKI
[email protected] / 07939 252977
Activities4all
www.lodgehill.org.uk
LODGE HILL CENTRE, WATERSFIELD, RH20 1LZ
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TUNNELLING
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Ages 6—101!
For more information about the day & our activities, visit our web site
www.lodgehill.org.uk/activities
Set in the heart of the South Downs National Park, and on 32
acres, we can offer you a family day out with a difference.
Take the opportunity to experience exciting activities on your door
step in a unique location.
REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
Free parking
Sorry No Dogs [except assistance dogs]
LIMITED NUMBERS - PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL
CALL: COLLEEN 01798 831411
* Non refundable
** Aged 12 years & under