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NEWS & NOTICES

Spring 2018

January 18th 2018

The introduction of our ELSA support initiative has been widely welcomed across the school, you may be interested to read more:

Emotional Literacy – A brief introduction

A child who is emotionally literate………. Is aware of and can usually name or explain the feelings they are experiencing

Can usually understand what causes the feeling

Knows the best way to behave to deal with the feeling

Can take other people’s feelings into account in any situation

Why is emotional literacy so important?

Anyone who has tried to think clearly when they are really angry will understand the power emotions can have over us. Emotions are an unavoidable part of being human and they need not be a problem if we have tools to allow them to leave nearly as easily as they arrive. Healthy emotions “flow” backwards and forwards and don’t get stuck. Emotions are very real and it’s unhealthy to pretend they don’t exist or affect our children. It’s how children learn to manage these inevitable feelings that have a huge impact on their lives.

The full document and our Emotional Literacy leaflet can be read by clicking here:

Emotional Literacy information

Parents Information leaflet

Mrs Johns

We have many prospective parents who visit the school and are pleased to share with

you some wonderful feedback we received this week:

‘Please pass on my thanks to everyone involved in yesterday's school tour. My lasting

impression is of a wonderful warm friendly environment in which the children are

nurtured and supported. I was also very impressed by your SENCO division and

enjoyed meeting with and talking to Mr Murphy.’

Mrs Michelle Johns ELSA

It’s all about the money!

We are coming to the end of our class read 'The Switch' and to

the most exciting part of the story.

There has been a kidnapping!

A ransom note was left and 6M have had a lot of fun bringing

the ransom note to life!

They worked brilliantly in pairs and thought carefully about

what their notes would say. They used old newspapers to cut

out each letter and pieced them together, which I think looks

really effective!

Miss McSweeney

In-Class Cookery

The boys in Reception and Year 1 have been making cheese straws.

They took turns to write down one ingredient they remembered from the

recipe. They worked very well together as a team and helped each other

to remember the ingredients.

Mrs Marskell

Year 3's English lessons this term have been based around the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale, The Snow Queen. Last Friday the boys had the opportunity to have the story brought to life as a play at the Polka Theatre. Miss McSweeney Jack W 3M and Rueben T 3D each wrote a review of the show:

You should go and see this show because it is funny and exciting. Four children in an attic tell the story of the Snow Queen. They act out the evil Snow Queen taking Kai and then how his kind friend Gerda tries to rescue him. I liked it when the Snow Queen arrived and there was a surprise for the audience. Don't miss out. Book tickets today! Jack W

You should go to see the Snow Queen because it is funny and is an incredibly dramatic show!!!

In a dark, scary attic, four friends act out the Snow Queen and have lots of fun.

Kai is captured by the evil Snow Queen and taken to her icy Snow Palace. For years, Gerda tries to find and rescue

Kai. Will Kai stay there and freeze to death?

The best bits are the effects of the show. They have sounds, holograms, bubbles and even snow! The funny bits are

really good too. There is also a 15 minute break to enjoy tasty treats and talk about the first half!

So you should really come and see the show. Book tickets today!

Rueben T

During the Christmas break , the Study centre was furnished with new computers. The boys are enjoying using technology to support their learning. Mrs Picken

The French GCSE group are hard at work and utilising

the Pearson Active Teach programme.

We are a small but tight-knit group and the boys are

enjoying the higher level of challenge.

Madame Taylor

The boys in 4C have been finding out all about electricity. They have built circuits with batteries, bulbs, motors and switches,

investigated electrical conductors and insulators as well as learning about safety in the home. They have also learnt how to

wire a plug. Their final investigation task was to design a clown face with an electrical circuit that enabled the eyes to light

up and a bow tie to spin round. They all worked brilliantly in their teams and produced great working models.

Mrs Carpenter

In Occupational Therapy the boys have been working really hard on their core strength and postural stability, as well as their balance and hand eye coordination. Here Oliver is showing just how much stronger he is and how well he can now balance. Having a strong core is really important for everyday activities such as sitting up and writing as well as sports. Mrs Blore

Sports Report:

We played our first rugby fixtures last week, and, after the weeks of training,

the boys were raring to go.

The 1st team travelled to Duke of Kent for their first fixture of the term. We

defended brilliantly, but struggled to put any width onto our attack. The

game was won 20-0, however the score line could have been a lot larger. The

teams defence was fantastic, led by the captain Eddie Monk and Jack

Hutcheson, which ended up winning us the game. Any game of rugby that

ends with the other team not scoring any points shows a great defensive

effort. Well done boys!

The 2nd team also travelled to Duke of Kent. Again, the defence shown by

the KHS boys was fantastic, and we continue to make our tackles throughout

the game. However, we struggled to put any form of attack into play and

therefore scoring points was difficult. The highlight of the game was Joe

Offen’s 40m try, running around and through tackles to finally dot the ball

down in the corner. The final score ended up being 20-10 to Duke of Kent,

but it was a fantastic game to watch.

The U11’s played at home against a strong Banstead Prep side. Both teams

continued to fight till the end of the match, but both struggled in defence

against some strong teams. Ted Hartley played particularly well in the A

team, and Oliver Hewitt in the B’s, both earning themselves the Man of the

Match award.

The U10’s enjoyed a very successful afternoon away to Banstead Prep. The

A team, winning 30-10, played a great game of rugby. Stuart Coleman being

the main difference between the two teams, with his big tackles and even

bigger runs. It was fantastic to see the team play so well together, and their

defence was commented on by both coaches.

The B team had probably the game of the week. The score finishing 40-40.

Both teams played great attacking rugby, whilst probably forgetting to

defend! Archie Spick was awarded the Man of the Match award, after being

described as the KHS version of Courtney Lawes.

In the U8s and U9s, all teams played against Chinthurst. Both U9 teams

travelled to a wet and cold Chessington & Hook, where they played well. In

the A team, after finishing the first half 25-20, struggled to get in the game in

the second half and eventually lost 40-20. This was not a fair reflection of the

boy’s performance, as they battled to break the Chinthurst line in the second

half. The B team, also enjoyed a really tight game and played magnificently

well. With many boys absent through illness, all boys in Year 4 got their

chance to take part in a full contact rugby match. Well done Year 4.

The U8s travelled to Chinthurst and enjoyed a good afternoon of Tag Rugby.

Man of the Match awards went to Alex Wang (A team), Ben Schumacher (B

team) and Izyan Siddiqui (C team). For their first matches at KHS in rugby, it

was a great afternoon for all involved, and the boys took a great deal away

from every game.

Mr Cowie

Man of the Matches:

1st Team – Eddie Monk

2nd Team – Joe Offen

U11A – Ted Hartley

U11B – Oliver Hewitt

U10A – Stuart Coleman

U10B – Archie Spick

U9A – Michael Sargious

U9 B – Jasper Wong

U8 A – Alex Wang

U8 B – Ben Schumacher

U8 C – Izyan Siddiqui

Upcoming Fixtures:

1st Team 7s Training @ KHS

2nd v. Parkside (A)

U11 A & B v. Tower House (H)

U10 A & B v. Ripley Court (A)

Arad R was praised for his singing performances at the Christmas show for British School of Rock in Guildford, which was Arad's 5th performance with them.

A photo report from Joseph H 4L

Whilst supporting the U8 and U9 teams playing away against Chinthurst Joseph took some great action shots:

COMMENDATIONS

Mete Tuncer Joshua Johns Peter Lewis Marcus Glen

Ali Al-Rubaie x2 Ted Reece Thomas Adams Ross Mackinnon

James Wang Noah Seager Otis Edwards Archie Blyth

Kobi Wood x2 Emir Ozderici

LOST ITEMS

Angelo Cooper - Green tracksuit bottoms - clearly named; Green fleece - name clearly marked

DIARY DATES January 2018

Tues. 23 1500

1610

U14 and U15 VII v The Hall School (A)

Staff Meeting

Wed. 24 0800

0845

1400

1430

1430

1430

Phil the Bag

5C Assembly

1st VII Training

U11 A and B v Tower House (H)

U10 A and B v Ripley Court (A)

2nd XV v Parkside (A)

Thurs. 25 1430

1830

U8 A and B at Aberdour Rugby Festival

Year 9 Options Evening for Parents and Boys

Fri. 26 1330-1730 Drama Production Rehearsal at NESCOT

Sun 28 All day Set Build at NESCOT

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Sausage in a bun with

onions

Apple Pie with

custard

Cottage Pie with

fresh broccoli

Fresh fruit and yoghurts

Bacon, tomato sauce

with penne pasta

Victoria Sponge

Chicken Curry with

brown/white rice

Fruit Jelly

Fish Fingers

with smiley faces, beans

and peas

Cookies and Fruit

LUNCH MENU w/c January 22nd 2018

Homemade Vegetable Soup is available daily. Varieties include Mushroom, Tomato, Parsnip and Cauliflower.

In addition to the menu items detailed below we always offer a vegetarian main meal option.

We have a daily choice of fillings for Jacket Potatoes and wholemeal or white baguettes, also including a vegetarian option. Ham,

Cheddar Cheese and baked beans are available every day with both Tuna Mayonnaise and Coronation Chicken offered on occasion.

Our Salad Bar has a wide selection of ingredients including green salad leaves, tomatoes, beetroot, sweetcorn and coleslaw.

Additionally there may be Italian Sun Dried Tomato and Mozzarella salad, a Greek Salad with Olives and other seasonal specialities.

Break time snacks of ham or cheese sandwiches, fruit or vegetables should only be brought in to school in named, reusable

containers. A reminder that no nuts or sesame seeds in any product, including bread, should be brought to school. No plastic

wrapped items please.

Looking to buy or sell a trumpet, drum

kit, violin, cello? www.schoolstrader.com - the #1

independent school community trading platform – is the

place to go. All are welcome to use the site to buy/sell/rent

anything from sports kit, uniform, bikes, musical

instruments and holiday homes, to cars, boats and even

houses. All free. Schoolstrader has been established for 10

years, has tens of thousands of users

and has featured in the Times,

Telegraph, Mail, BBC, ITV, Guardian

and Country Life – and as a Sunday

Times ‘Top 10’ website. Happy trading!

Opportunities for Wild Students!

The Education team at Nower Wood Education Centre, near Leatherhead, run a few events in the year aimed at young people who are interested in conservation and working outdoors. Our upcoming days are aimed at teenagers who enjoy being outdoors and might be interested in having some fun with hands on practical conservation. We fell trees, cut back vegetation, identify species, use professional tools and manage a fire in these fun, relaxed events. These Young Rangers events are on 11-2-18 and the 18-3-18 and can be found on our website at surreywildlifetrust.org/events. Get stuck in and maybe even discover a whole new career option, or maybe just have a fun day in the woods with your friends.

Happy and Careful Cycling

Although we are starting to see longer days please do ensure your son has lights on his bike when he rides to

school, and especially when he is riding home from school after late club or prep.

There have been reports that, even in our car park, there have been instances where the boys have not been

seen by drivers.

Thank you

PARENTS PLEASE NOTE:

Would parents please note that they

should always come to the office in the

first instance to sign in and should not

go into classrooms after 8.30am.

If you have a forgotten item of sports kit

or uniform to deliver please take it to

the office and we will ensure it is given

to your son.

Thank you

PHIL THE BAG

Wednesday 24th January 8-8.30am

The KHA will once again be

collecting any items of clothing,

shoes or handbags that you no

longer want.

Please place the items in a bin bag,

or something similar, and a member

of the KHA will be waiting at the

front of the school, on Wednesday

morning, to collect them from you.

The TV production company called Tuesday’s Child who made the first series of the popular Channel 4 series – Lego Masters have contacted us. Following the success of Series 1, they are again on the hunt to find Britain’s most talented Amateur Builders. They are looking for anyone over the age of 9 (on 31st March 2018) who loves to build! Either individuals or teams are welcome to apply.