No. 521 : 18 November 2011
Autumn Term 2011
Fall down 7 times, but get up 8 times!
FORWARD DATES
One of the most important life-skills we can teach our children
is the ability to be flexible and adaptive. The world is not fixed,
their lives are subject to change and their ability to move with
the change and adapt is a crucial skill. Secondary school heads
report the Highfield spirit as one where the girls can initiate
activities, put them into action and see them through to the end.
This has been demonstrated many times this week as we have
been juggling the various pupil-initiated competitions to raise
money for charity. Having the ability to manage the activity
and to change when required is often demonstrated here. The
extension to this is, how do we react when things are not going
so well?
November
Tues.22nd 1.30pm Hockey at
Braywick Y5/Y3.
5pm Reception Parents'
Evening
Wed.23rd 9.30-11.30am OPEN
MORNING. 2.30pm
U10 netball v Hall Grove
(home)
Thur.24th Swimming at Magnet Rec/
Y1/Y2/Y3/Y4. 3.45pm Y6
Netball League at Kidwells
5 pm Reception Parents' Eve
Fri.25th 9 am Y4 Assembly
1.30pm Hockey Braywick
Y4/Y6 3.45pm Sports Acro
Tues.29th 9 am Y5 visit to Reading
Museum. 1.30 pm hockey
at Braywick Y5/Y3
Wed.30th Zoolab visiting school.
1.30 hockey Braywick Y4/
Y6. 3.30 Y4/5/6 swimming at
The Marist.
December
Thur. 1st Swimming at Magnet Rec/
Y1/Y2/Y3/Y5&6
Fri. 2nd 9 am EYFS Christmas
Show. 3.45pm Sports Acro
Tues. 6th 12.30 Reception to Norden
Farm. 1.30 hockey
Braywick Y5/Y3.
4 pm Rock Choir concert
Wed. 7th 13.30 hockey Braywick
Y4/Y6. 6.30 pm Carol
Service (High St Methodist
Church)
Thur. 8th Swimming at Magnet Rec/
Y1/Y2/Y3/Y4. 12.00 Y5/Y6
Nicholson's Walk carols.
Fri. 9th 9 am Y1/Y2 Christmas Show.
1.30pm singing at WRVS
York Rd. 3.45pm Sports Acro
Mon. 12th 1.30 Christmas House parties
Tues.13th 10.00 Christmas pantomime.
Christmas lunch.
2 pm Y5/Y6 Festive netball.
Wed. 14th End of term 12pm
In assembly on Monday I introduced them to the concept of
resilience. Are they resilient learners? My prop was two sticks,
one that bent under pressure and one that snapped under
pressure. Being able to cope with difficulties, persevere and
pick yourself up after a set-back is so important. Fall down 7
times but get up 8 times! As parents we have to model these
skills so that our young people develop resilience, not just at
school but at home as well.
Annie Lee
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I am delighted to see that we have been ranked 46 in the Sunday
Times Top 100 Prep Schools in the country. This is a great
accolade for the teaching staff here and for the hard work that
your daughters are prepared to put in. We have continued to
raise our game over the
last few years and our
Rankings for Highfield
in the Past 4 Years
position is now firmly
established in the top 50.
2008
119
We have much to
2009
92
celebrate here. I have
2010
82
attached the full list to
this newsletter.
2011
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HIGHFIELD NEWS
Empty Your Money
Boxes!
On Monday we are holding a
fund-raising activity in our
houses. The girls have been
asked to bring in
silver and gold
coins
to
fill
Highfield
bird
shapes that will be
on the floor. The money raised
will go to our international
charity, the Manuelito Children’s
Home in Honduras. The children
in EYFS are doing this at 8.35am
so that parents can stay and help
them.
MATHS NEWS
This morning at assembly we presented the
first maths certificates of this academic year
to Lottie Heuser and Tegan Harris. Well
done to them. New puzzles are now on
display. Please encourage your daughter to
have a go and remember to submit any
solutions to the year 5 classroom by
Thursday next week.
Primary Maths Challenge
It is the time of year for the Primary Maths
Challenge once again. This is a national
competition aimed at the top 60% of pupils
in Year 5 and 6. The challenge comes in the
form of a paper with 25 multiple-choice
worded problems. Results are submitted to
the Mathematics Association with the
highest scoring pupils in the country being
invited to take part in the PMC Finals early
next year. Last year over 84 000 pupils took
part throughout the country with 1000 going
through to the finals, one of whom was
Anna Barclay from Highfield.
This challenge is a great opportunity for our
able mathematicians to pit their wits against
not only their classmates, but also fellow
students across the nation! I have already
spoken to those girls who I would like to
take part in the event and they will have the
opportunity to practise some past papers in
school. However, I would encourage anyone
with an interest in what the challenge
involves to take a look online at m-a.org.uk.
There are plenty of examples of past papers.
Carol Hewson
Spread a little happiness…
That’s just what Highfield Choir
did on Thursday afternoon when
they sang to people at the
Salvation Army. The sharing of
our music with the community
was much appreciated!
SPORTS NEWS
On Wednesday, the U11s A
& B netball squad played
against Hallgrove School
away. Both teams were on
form and their superior
passing and defensive play
resulted in a
13-4 win for the As and a
12-2 win for the Bs.
Girl of the match was
Sophie Dargan and Amelia
Brown. Well done.
Highfield PA
Congratulations!
Sophie Cooper played her cornet
in the Grade 1 and 2 Brass Class
at Marlow Festival – and gained
distinction, first place and a gold
medal!
Support a local business and raise
money for the school. Buy your
Christmas Turkey from Copas
(www.Copas.co.uk) and put HPS11
in the order code box and Copas will
donate £5 to the school. Also don't
forget to get your Christmas Fayre
tickets and return your plastic pot.
Thanks. Sioned Jones
Well Done!
Well done to Year 6 who raised
£43.89 at their cake sale this week.
Congratulations to Annabelle, Lauren
and Georgia in Year 5 who raised
£4.30 from their Design a Super Hero
competition. All money raised will
go to Thames Valley Adventure
Playground.
THANK YOU
To everyone who ordered wrapping
paper/cards from Northbrook. We
have raised a fabulous £172.92 for the
Highfield School PA. If you haven’t
already done so, please collect your
order from the school office.
Many thanks. Bridget Armstrong
Congratulations to Stepanka
Vencalkova who passed her
Grade 1 piano with distinction.
BABY SITTER
Ex-Highfield pupil, Ciara Hazley,
aged 16, is available for baby-sitting.
If you are interested please contact
Leyla Hazley’s mother (Year 6).
Highfield School Trust Limited, West Road, Maidenhead SL6 1PD
Telephone : 01628 624918 : Fax 01628 635747
e-mail : [email protected]: website: http://www.highfieldprep.org
Company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in England No. 864531. Registered Charity No. 309103
Week 3
The Main
Event
Meat
Free
Zone
Daily
Specials
And To
Go With
Scrummy
Puds
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Gone Fishing
Golden Crumb Fish
Cakes with a sweet
Chilli Dressing
WEDNESDAY
Trads
GamGam-On!
Chickadee
Homemade Beef
Sliced
Tender Chicken in
Meatballs in a Rich Gammon Ham With
A Cream Sauce
Tomato Sauce
Parsley Sauce
Homemade chick
pea and fresh herb
burger
Spinach, Tomato and
Brie Wraps
Cheese
and Vegetable
Pastry Plait
New Potatoes
Olive, Tomato and
Cucumber Salad
Homemade
Strawberry
Cheesecake
Broccoli Trees
Cauliflower and
Apple
Crumble with
Custard Sauce
Penne Pasta
Sporting Jackets and Plenty Pasta
Fluffy Rice
Baton Carrots
Steamed Leeks
Homemade
Fruit Sponge
Nut Free Chocolate
and Orange Brownies
Braised Cabbage
Garden peas
Oven Baked Chips or
New Potatoes
Sweet red pepper
and brie tart
TUESDAY
Highfield School Lunch Menu
MONDAY
Meat Free Monday
Pasta Shapes
with a Choice
of Sauces
Tomato and
Vegetable
or Creamy Cheese
Garlick Bread
Sweetcorn
Italian Salad
Homemade
Iced Buns
Available Daily: Homemade Yoghurt with Fruity Toppings…..
Fresh Fruit Platter…...Chunky Bread…..100% Fresh Salad Selection and Crudités