For the week ending: Friday 16th November, 2018

Dear Parents

All the girls in FI-VI have been busy with their assessments this week and I do hope that this has proved to be manageable in terms of pressure and stress. Some pupils thrive on the challenge but others find it extremely difficult. Whatever type of child you have, the tests are a means to an end and help the children to familiarize with the process from an early age. For teachers and parents, we find out where learning gaps are and the patterns of behaviour and performance for exam situations. Today being Children in Need and mufti day, is a lovely way to end the week! I would like to wish a belated Happy Diwali to all our Hindu families! Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Morrison

Headmistress

Pupil Achievements

Swimming

Sevvie Pande, FV - Swim England, 600m

Anya Vyas, FIV - Swim England, 600m

Sophia Bull, FI - Aquatots, 500m unaided

Oriental Fine Arts Academy London

Shivaani Shivakumaran, FIV - Vocal Grade 3, Distinction

Gymnastics

Matylda Wright, FIV - British Gymnastics Proficiency Awards, level 5

Tennis

Nicole Kravtsov, FVI - British Festivals Team Challenge

A report by Sequoia and Maja D

On Tuesday 6th November, the Gladman Tournament took place at Seaton House. There were seven schools: Seaton House, Ewell Castle, St David’s, Oakwood, Aberdour, Royal Russell and Collingwood. Everyone played very well. We won three matches and in the end lost three very close games. We gave a good fight and had fun whilst doing it. Our first match was against St David’s. Thanks to Maya T, we scored the first goal, leading us to win the first match of the tournament. Our second match against Royal Russell was a close game and we tried our hardest but in the end we lost. All in all, it was a great experience and thanks to our fantastic team: Nicole, Maya T, Sequoia, Shriya, Lucie, Maja D and Tabytha. We all tried our hardest and as a result came fourth.

Congratulations FVI for playing so well. The atmosphere was electric as you all played your very best during each match. Well done to Form VI for being such wonderful hosts to our visitors and thank you to Forms I - V for being such encouraging supporters! Thank you to Mrs White, Miss

Perker and Mrs Hossenbux for organising such a nail-biting, exciting event and to all staff, pupils and parents who came to support our girls.

Sports News!

On Tuesday 20th November, there is a Netball Match for all Form IV girls against Aberdour. The match will be played at Seaton House School.

Start Time: 3.15pm

Collection from Seaton House: 4.30pm

On Wednesday 21st November, there is a Netball Match for all Form V and Form VI against Aberdour. The match will be played at Seaton House School.

Start Time: 2.15pm

Collection from Seaton House: 3.30pm

If your daughter is unable to take part, please inform Mrs White or Miss Parker. Thank you

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Match Report by Gracie B, FV Seaton House V Chinthurst (away)

On 14th November, 2018, Forms V and VI played a netball match against Chin-thurst School. We took to the court after the Form VI match, full of ex-citement. We dominated the mid-field, moving the ball forwards, where the ball was passed to Gracie S and she scored. Our confidence soared in the second half with some excellent passing from Sydney and fantastic defending from Kaiya. Luck was on my side as I scored three goals in the second half and we won overall with an amazing score of 4—0! We would like to thank Mrs White for her fabulous coaching. She has been with us every step of the way and she helped us to play well as a team.

Very well done girls — what an incredible achievement and well done to Gracie B for scoring a hat-trick! Amazing!

Well done and thank you to Form VI for a number of things:

The Gladman Tournament: our FVI team played exceptionally well, showing great sportsmanship when faced with victories and losses. The rest of Form VI ensured that the event was a huge success - they made everyone feel so welcome and their politeness and exemplary manners whilst escorting guests from other schools to the courts and handing out teas and biscuits to all our visitors created such a wonderful atmosphere throughout the whole event. Open Morning - Form VI proved once again that they are wonderful ambassadors for our school as they gave prospective parents guided tours around our school. This Open Morning was particularly well attended, resulting in many registrations. New parents were so impressed—every single one of them commented on how polite and well mannered our girls are. Poppy sales - FVI girls volunteered their break times over the course of last week and showed us what amazing role models they are. They all took great care as they helped the younger pupils to manage their money and made sure that every customer got what they wanted.

We are very proud of Form VI. Well done girls!

Well done to all the pupils in Form VI who took part in the Primary Maths Challenge this week! Certificates were awarded to the following girls:

Gold: Ramya Silver: Lucie, Nicole and Shriya

Bronze - Beatrix, Kami, Dila, Maya T and Chahna

Quotes of the Week by Anonymous, FVI

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Form FIV Residential Trip to Bowles. Girls, please remember to wheel your cases up to the LRC entrance by 8.30am on Wednesday. Thank you.

Form VI were discussing the forthcoming Pupils vs Staff netball match amongst themselves:-

“It’s all right guys, we’ve got this. The teachers are so unfit, we’ll win!”

Diary Dates Monday 19th November - Little Musketeers IV - VI 12:40-1:10, 1:15-3:15 - Young Shakespeare Company performance of The Twelfth Night FIII-FVI, Gym Squad Practice 3:30-5:00, week of Reception Parents’ meetings

Tuesday 20th November - Netball Match - U9 Match vs Aberdour (home match) 3pm start, Musical Theatre 3:45 - 4:45

Wednesday 21st November - FIV Residential Trip to Bowles, Little Musketeers I-III 12:40-

1:10, Netball Match - U11&U10 A&B vs Aberdour (home match) 2:15 start, Dramabuds 3:45-4:45

Thursday 22nd November - FIV Residential Trip to Bowles, Gym club (FI&II) 3:45-4:45

Friday 23rd November - FIV Residential Trip to Bowles, Swimming III & V, Gym club III-

VI 3:45-4:45

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X X X Times Tables Badges X X X

Well done to the following girls who gained their times tables badge this week:.

Form IV - Gabriella and Olivia Form III - Srikala

Poppy wearing her poppy.

Bag2School Please remember to bring your filled collection bags to the LRC (entrance via the Senior House driveway) on Monday morning by 9am.

The POSH Jingle & Mingle party is shaping up to be a fabulous start to the festive season. Confirmed stall holders include: The Body Shop, Usborne Books, Jewellery and Gifts. We also have Secret Santa, Father Christmas and the Disco. Look out for notifications about our fabulous

raffle prizes which include family days out, hair and beauty gifts and a subscription to the Beano magazine to name a few. The programme and ticket request form were sent out this week. Please check your child’s bag for a print out of the ticket request form and a book of raffle tickets. Please be sure to purchase your tickets early to secure the Early Bird Discount If you don’t intend to purchase all of your raffle tickets please can you return them to the school so that they can be sold on as demand is already high.

Your child’s Christmas drawing is available to view and order online at www.art-bank.co.uk

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Diary Dates Mon 19th Nov Bag2School collection. Please bring filled bags to the LRC Fri 30th Nov 6-8.30pm Jingle & Mingle Christmas Party Fri 7th Dec Junior House Nativity – Forms 1 & 2 to provide refreshments

Nearly New Uniform Store

Delivery dates for Autumn term are as follows:-

Wednesday 5th December

Please place orders by midnight on the previous Sunday

Alleycatz have asked for any returns to be sent within 28 days of delivery

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