Weekly BULLETIN - Hillcrest School · HILLCREST BULLETIN weekly Year 2 visited The Giraffe Centre where they fed these amazing creatures. The visit linked well with their creative

HILLCREST PREPARATORY SCHOOL

EARLY YEARS

5th May 2017

B U L L ET I NWeekly

Issue No. 3

PREPARATORY

Mrs. Gabrielle MainaHead Teacher0735 888 [email protected]

Ms. Thelma MohamedDeputy Head0702 909 [email protected]

EARLY YEARSMrs. Jenna RawlingsHead Teacher 0733 255 [email protected]

School Contacts020 8067783/4020 807 08270724 256 1730736 256 173

Dear Parents,We have a very short but busy week, with our runners doing exceptionally well at Kenton College Cross Country Warm up. Congratulations to Imran who came first in his division plus there were lots of other strong results as per below. Today, our children amazed us with their entries for our annual Invention Convention, with the external judges commending all the interesting entries.

Tomorrow morning we have the Common Entrance revision sessions at Hillcrest Secondary from 08:30 to 12:35 - we are looking at putting on extra sessions for those Year 8s unable to attend next Saturday’s session due to competing at Turi. Please do not forget that we have school photos the whole of next week. The children need to be dressed smartly the whole week with their full school uniform.

On Thursday we will be taking part in the Brookhouse choir festival and on Friday, our team of selected runners will be leaving for the IAPS cross country event at St Andrew’s Turi. We are in the exiting final stages of finalising our plans for the outdoor classrooms and a new Prep playground, which will be ready for next year. I will share plans once they are complete. Have a lovely weekend and see you all on Monday.

Best regards,Mrs Gabrielle MainaHead Teacher, Preparatory School

Headteacher’s message

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Dear Parents,

This week the children continued to develop their learning within their current projects. Play Group had a wonderful ‘Wild Animals’ themed week, during which they visited Mamba Village to see some real crocodiles! Nursery 1 have been learning all about where eggs come from and about the different birds you will find on a farm. Nursery 2 have been thinking abou pulleys in relation to the nursery rhyme Jack and Jill. Reception class were learning about bees and how honey is made whilst Year 1 were focusing on the leopard.

Reminders for next week: Monday 8th May - Reception trip to the Kenya Bee AssociationTuesday 9th May - HEY photographs (please wear proper uniform)Thursday 11th May - Nursery 2 trip to Que Pasa for pizza making Friday 12th May - Year 1 friendly football match at Nairobi Academy Next week we will be talking to the Year 1 children about the transition into Hillcrest Prep and beginning to roll out activities to help them feel confident about the move. A letter outlining these activities will be sent home to Year 1 parents on Monday and will also contain details of the upcoming HEY into Prep Transition Meeting.

We are excited about our next Super Saturday on 20th May which will be story themed. We will be joined by Zippy Okoth, a contemporary Kenyan storyteller who, together with her team, will be performing a story for children and parents, followed by a parent workshop on how to make storytimes more creative and interactive. We look forward to seeing you and your friends there!

Please remember to send weather appropriate clothing so that the rain doesn’t ruin our fun!Jenna Rawlings Head Teacher Early Years

Hillcrest Early Years Head Teacher’s Message

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Year 2 visited The Giraffe Centre where they fed these amazing creatures. The visit linked well with their creative writing (settings) and also allowed an opportunity for story sequencing.

Ms Jan Grimmer Year 2 English

Junior School News

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A lot has happened in Junior School this week. Most children participated in this year’s Invention Convention and it was great to see all the ideas that came forth from this. Congratulations to the winners, well done to all the children and thank you parents for supporting them in this.

The morning athletics training is paying off. This Wednesday some Junior School children participated in the Kenton Cross Country where they came fifth in the Under 9 category. Great job to all our athletes! Next Friday some of them will participate in the St. Andrews, Turi Cross Country. We wish them all the best.

This coming week we will have school photos being taken by professional schools photographer Mr Jonathan Cooke. All children must come to school smartly dressed in their full school uniform every day. Those who have morning training or games lessons should pack their uniform in their bags.Enjoy the weekend.

Ms Mary Muchangi Head of Junior School

Seed Dispersal

Year 2 children enjoyed collecting seeds in the school compound after which they categorised them by how they are dispersed.Their observation skills and knowledge about different features of the seeds enabled them to discover that we are surrounded by various types of plants whose seeds are dispersed by water, wind, animals and explosion. The climax of the lesson was mounting the seeds on paper and then making models of them using plasticine. The children are looking forward to our next Science lesson about growing plants hydroponically.

Ms Polly Maina Year 2 Science

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Senior school has had a busy week with sport and STEM activities. In line with our vision and ethos this week inspired each child to achieve personal excellence as a valuable member of our global community. The children displayed their individual talents, as well as mutual respect and team spirit while the teachers stimulated their curiosity, and encouraged personal determination and perseverance to achieve both in the Kenton cross country and the Hillcrest Invention Convention. It was a pleasure to see the children showcase their critical thinking and problem solving skills. I am very proud of our young inventors and must acknowledge that the ideas were brilliant, well executed and nicely presented. Congratulations to all the winners. Next week we will have school photos taken by professional schools photographer Mr. Jonathan Cook. The children must come to school smartly dressed in their full school uniform every day. Those who have morning training or games lesson should pack their uniform in their bags.

Have a good weekend.Semper Prospice

Surbhi S. Vashisht Head of Senior School

Senior School News


Message from the School NurseLost PropertyParents please check through all your children’s clothes at home - we are missing a number of clearly marked pieces of uniform which may have been taken home by accident - please return everything to the Sick Bay. We have large numbers of unnamed fleeces, uniform, green PE shirts, water bottles, sport shoes and pencil cases which have not been claimed. Please come and check with me at the sick bay.

I would also like to remind you to label your child’s items for easy identification. We would like to have an update of your child’s medical information. I have noted a few changes on allergies when children return their trip consent forms, which we have no record of.

Kindly keep updating us on any medical information you feel we need to know. Attached with this bulletin is a medical form that you can print off, fill in then return to school.

Thank you.

Victoria Waithira Early Years & Prep Nurse [email protected]

SILVIA CASSINI – Class of 1986 “Born in Kenya and educated at Oxford University, artist and playwright Silvia Cassini attributes her recent success with her New York play “A man like ….” and interest in acting and directing to her inspiring English and Drama teachers at Hillcrest Secondary School. “These inspiring individuals not only introduced us to Shakespeare, Chaucer, Miller but taught us HOW to read them. This was a priceless gift, and I still return to the classical greats to draw inspiration from the sheer power of the language and the timeless relevance of the themes and characters.” Silvia’s most recent play ‘A Man Like You’ is currently touring Africa following a successful New York launch.

Jackie Guest Alumni Coordinator

Alumni News


Sports & Activities NewsSports NewsCROSS COUNTRYKenton Cross Country Results Under 13 Boys shared 1st position with Peponi Under 13 Girls: 2nd Position Under 11 Boys: 5th Position Under 11 Girls: 3rd Position Under 9 Boys: 5th Position Under 9 Girls: 5th Position

Congratulations to Imran for winning the U13 boys Kenton Cross country race and to James Gachago who had a podium finish at 3rd position overall.

MVR (Most valuable Runners)Under 13 Imran: 1st PositionSpecial recognition to: James Gachago: 3rd PositionRaul Vargas: 5th PositionGil Harel: 7th Position

Under 13 Girls Under Girls 11

Hannah: 4th Position. Saskia: 9th Position

Special recognition to: Shae McIntyre: 11th Position Maya Melesi: 12th Position Sara Torres: 14th Position

Special recognition to: Maya Shingles: 16th Position Maya Williams: 18th Position Talya Harel: 19th Position Arushey Dubey: 22nd Position Pamela Weber: 23rd Position


GolfCongratulations go to Youhan who participated in the Junior Golf Competition at Karen Country Club in the 6-9 Years category playing as a non handicap for 6 holes. He finished in the top 10 out of 70 participants. Very well done.

Quinten: 17th Position

Special mention to the Under 9s Girls - Yasmine, Yelen, Mueni, Natasha, Kika, Rita, Njoki, Grace Boys - Niko, Mutuma, Neo, Ethan, Kagucii, Marcus

Under 11 Boys


Football Shin Pads - These are compulsory at all levels and age groups.Morning training will begin on week 5 for all age-groups in the place of cross-country. Every Monday and Wednesday.

Netball Matches are starting this week against Brookhouse. All players are encouraged to work hard during their free time and practise their passing and shooting skills. Nails are to be kept short at all times. Jewellery and watches are discouraged and if worn for religious reasons, should be taped during play for health and safety. Hair should be tied back at all times- as is our uniform policy.

Rugby Kindly make sure that your child carries a gum guard and suitable boots with good grip. Rugby Matches begin next week. All players are encouraged to be of good courage and to be focused and diligent in training.

Swimming Mornings (Tuesday and Thursday) and Evenings (Monday and Wednesday) trainings have also began. Kindly take advantage of these extra lessons and bring your child.

Hockey Fridays Morning sessions will begin in Week 5

ECA/Trips NewsAyman Fazal represented Hillcrest at The IAPS Chess Tournament held at Braeburn School last Saturday. He represented the school in the U9 Category where he won two out of the four matches he played. If you would like your child to be considered for future Chess tournaments, kindly sign them up for the new Chess Club where they will have to complete 10 sessions before being considered for any competition.

Paid activities are running into their second week. Kindly ensure that if your child has signed up for an activity, payment has been sent in through the Form Tutor or at Front Desk. Some of the new activities this term include Chess Club,Knitty Gritty (knitting, beadwork, crocheting, craft work and mat making), paper quilling (Quilling or paper filigree is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs.) and the Benjamin Akimba Rugby Academy.

There will be a fun family charity cycling event, organised by some of our South African parents, on the 13th of May at the Ng’ong Road Forest Sanctuary. It is called The Bollore SAWA Cycle, Pedal for a Child’s Education. All proceeds go to sponsor the feeding and education of children of ages 4 to 7 that live around the Mau Forest area through Yasha Ministries.

Registration will be done on the day from 7:00am with KES.200/- as the entry fee. Additional costs are as follows: • ● Advanced cyclists (36km) at KES.3000/- • ● Family Cycling/walking race (4Kms) at KES.1500/- for one adult and child.(KES.500/- • for each additional child). • ● Individual Cyclists/Walkers (4Kms) at KES.2000/- • ● Junior team at KES.4000/- (4 under 18s) • ● Students at KES. 500/-

The races start at 8:00am.

Barbara Simiyu/Jackie Mwangi ECA Co-ordinators


WEEK 5

Mon 15 May Year 4 Trip to Ol Pejeta Mental Maths Common Entrance Examinations

Tue 16 May French Common Entrance Listening Examinations U11A & B Netball (H) vs Peponi House 14:30 U11A Rugby (A) vs Peponi House 14:30

Wed 17 May Year 4 return from Ol Pejeta 1500Hrs U13 A,B,C Netball vs Peponi (H) 1430Hrs Hillcrest Rugby Festival U13 Year 5 Trip to Ol Pejeta

Thu 18 May U9 A&B Rugby (H) vs Peponi 1430Hrs U9 A&B Netball () vs Peponi 1430Hrs Year 7 Geography Pre Project Trip

Fri 19 May French Common Entrance Speaking Examinations Year 5 return from Ol Pejeta 1500Hrs U7 Football Tournament @ 09:00 U9/U11/U13 football vs St Christophers & Gems (H)

Sat 20 May HEY Super Saturday Series: Storytelling (Suitable for HEY & Junior School) Peponi House Chamber Music Festival

WEEK 4

School Photos all week

Mon 8 May U7 mixed Football A & B, C vs Brookhouse & BGR - 09:00 @ Brookhouse

Tue 9 May U11A & B Netball (H) vs Brookhouse 14:00 U11A Rugby (A) vs Brookhouse 14:30

Wed 10 May U13 Netball A&B (H) vs Brookhouse 14:00 U13 15 aside (A) 7aside B’s vs Brookhouse 14:30

Thur 11 May U9 Rugby (H) vs Brookhouse 14:30 U9 A&B Netball (A) vs Brookhouse 14:00 Brookhouse Choir Festival 08:45 - 12:00 Fri 12 May Cross Country team leaves for St Andrew’s Turi

Sat 13 May IAPS Cross Country, St Andrew’s Turi SAWA Charity Cycling event Ngong Forest Common Entrance Revision Morning at HSS 08:30 to 12:35

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Weekly BULLETIN - Hillcrest School · HILLCREST BULLETIN weekly Year 2 visited The Giraffe Centre where they fed these amazing creatures. The visit linked well with their creative