A Letter from the Headmaster

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1 ISSUE 34 (13/14) 4th July, 2014 A Letter from the Headmaster Dear Parents, Schools need children which is rather an obvious statement but I have found this week rather disconcerting with Years 4-8 out and about! It really does change the dynamics of the school and whilst Pre Prep and Year 3 have had the run of the school, I suspect that even they are missing some of the hubbub and energy. Year 3 have enjoyed a packed week; a trip to the Roald Dahl Museum, Greek day, Treasure Island day and a Science day with Professor Bubbleworks, to name a handful of the events. I want to thank all the staff for the past week both those who stayed and those who left London! This is an extraordinary week and quite the culmination of the Orley Farm Way. The children will be tired tonight but over the coming days they are sure to retell stories of great adventure and excitement. All those returning will need to sleep and reacquaint themselves with their families. I know that on a personal level, Libby has missed her brothers and her mum possibly on account of the fact that her father really can t do hair bunches but that is another story for another time! This Issue A letter from the Headmaster Snapshots Notices The Week Ahead KEY DATE Prize Giving at Harrow Speech Room 11:00, Friday 11th July 2014

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3 NOTICES Across the School I would like to thank those of you who managed to join the PA for their AGM. It was a really good evening in which we thanked Linda and Harj for their considerable commitment to leading and organising the many events so successfully this term. In addition we talked about the future of the Association and not making it exclusive to parents but rather looking to unite the school community with membership from both parents and staff. I know that a steering group emerged and more information will follow in due course. It was also a very good opportunity for me to update parents on the development of our very exciting website and intranet. I look forward to launching both shortly. And finally, we started the very important discussion about and contact with teachers. As ever, I am very keen that teachers are free to do what they went into the profession to do...work with your children. Increasingly, this is becoming something of a challenge considering the administration time that is being dedicated to replying to daily s. This is an essential point for the future and I look forward to working with parents to come up with a suitable way forward... Pre-Prep News Tim Calvey Hopefully the class reps will try to organise some social dates over the summer break. It was lovely to see so many Year 2 parents at our leavers assembly on Thursday. I had mixed emotions of excitement and sadness as your children and yourselves continue on your journey through the school. All of our classes have been rehearsing for the productions, especially Reception and Year 2. Year 1 have had a fun week doing group activities each day. A huge thank you to the Upper School staff who helped out in Reception this week. We all hope Miss Wiid had fun with Year 4 during Expeditions Week. Thank you children, teachers and parents! It has been another fantastic year in Pre- Prep. The children have made us proud and have all made such huge improvements across all areas. I look forward to seeing you all next Thursday where I know you will be delighted by our summer term productions. Thank you to Miss Toyn, Mrs Gascoigne and all of the Pre-Prep staff for working so hard with rehearsals, organising and costumes. I wish you all a restful and happy summer break. I enjoyed listening to the excited buzz of parents chatting at our Year 1 social on Tuesday afternoon. I hope you got to meet some of the parents of the new children in your child s class next year.

4 NOTICES Across the School Pre-Prep News (cont...) I would like to remind all parents that younger siblings (pre-school age) are not permitted to attend as our children can be very easily distracted. Pre-Prep term finishes after each production. There will be no late class on Thursday. Reception children with siblings in Year One or Two will be cared for until the end of the production. Reports Your child s report will be in their book bags on Monday. Please send in the acknowledgment slip to the class teacher by Wednesday 9 th July. Plastic bags Please send in a strong, named plastic bag for your child to take all of their work, art and DT home. Reminders If you are a new class rep or would like to volunteer, please contact me by next Wednesday. Thank you to those parents who have already let me know. If I know before the end of term, I can get all of the addresses out to the Reps which will enable parents to organise play dates over the summer break. This will be particularly beneficial for next year s, Year Two and all of the new children joining us in September. Calendar change In the calendar it is stated that there is a Pre-Prep final assembly. This is only for the children; it is not one for the parents to attend. Thank you. Productions Reception 9:30am, Thursday 10 th July Year 1/2 10:30am, Thursday 10 th July Wednesday 3 rd September 2014 (8:30am) Pre-Prep term starts for Year 1 and 2. 9:00 Reception (with siblings ay Orley Farm) 9:00am 9:30 Reception (without siblings) 9:30am There will be no early class on the first day of term. Miss S Mowle Head of Pre-Prep

5 NOTICES Across the School Medical General News Please be aware that there has been a case of Ringworm in Pre-Prep this week. Ringworm is a common and highly infectious fungal skin condition that causes a ring-like red rash on the skin. If you think your child may have Ringworm please seek medical advice and inform the school. Once treatment has started children can attend school with affected area covered. Please encourage your children to wash their hands thoroughly. Thank you. The official photographs of Bugsy are now online: Nurses Click this link to view photos: Schools\Orley Farm School\2014\Upper School Production - Bugsy Malone The event code for this event is: Event Code: toyn Summer Multi - Sports Camp at Orley Farm School Summer Camp is running for four weeks this summer; the dates are: Week 1 14th July - 18th July Week 2 21st July - 25th July Week 3 28th July - 1st August Week 4 4th August - 8th August Lost and Found Harriet Lewis (5H) blazer has been lost, sometime during the w/b 23rd June. Please check sports bags etc. carefully and return to the Main School Office if found. The blazer is clearly labelled. Many thanks.

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