Yarm Preparatory School Issue 573

Friday 8th June 2018

Head’s Message . . . It was such a joy to see our Year 3 pupils perform in their Informal Concert this week. They have enjoyed a full year of their musical carousel, receiving a five week block of tuition on a range of instruments. The concert therefore presented them with a chance to display their progress. I must say that the conviction and composure with which they all played was remarkable and a real tribute to their ‘can do’ attitudes. Being ‘up for it’ and willing to give things a go is a key attribute that we aim to develop in every Prep School pupil. I am always impressed with how eager our pupils are to embrace opportunities and how they take performances in their stride. It is a superb characteristic that I hope they carry forward beyond school as it can lead to the development of many skills, experiences and avenues to explore. Mrs Craven is due to start her maternity leave towards the end of this month. We wish her and the family well over the next few exciting months. Mr Richard Gooding will be covering Mrs Craven’s role at school for the duration of the Maternity Leave. Mr Gooding has much experience of leading a music department, both in the independent and maintained sector, and will no doubt ensure that all aspects of the music curriculum continue to flourish. Mr Gooding has been into school a number of times recently to meet Mrs Craven and is looking forward to joining the school a great deal. Should you wish to meet Mr Gooding about any matters please email Miss O’Hara who will be able to organise this on your behalf. Head’s Challenge: What three positive numbers give the same result when multiplied or added together?

Bill Sawyer @HeadPrepYarm

Visit the Prep School Pages:-

www.yarmschool.org

Wanted for Year 6 Play:

Old fashioned school eisel and blackboard

Small wooden barrel

Email jg@yarnschool.org for more details

Thank you.

Curiousity Emporium The Curiosity Emporium was all about the Olympics. We learnt about the five rings and the differences between the ancient and modern olympics. At the end, we got to do a fun dance! Edward L

It was lovely to welcome pupils from Layfield and Yarm Primary Schools to join in with our final Curiosity Emporium of the year. It was a really enjoyable hour and I'd like to thank Mr Davies and Mrs Speight for all the work that they put into it. It has been a really super year of Curiosity Emporiums and I am very excited about the ones that have been planned for next year. My thanks to all the staff who have put them on, and to Wendy and her team in the kitchen for the delicious buffet lunches, and to Mr Evans for setting up the hall for us.

Mrs Craven

Attendance at School Fixtures

A number of pupils have recently been unable to play in school fixtures

due to commitments outside of school. We expect all pupils to

prioritise representing the school and see it as a wonderful opportunity

of which they should be proud. However, if your child is unable to play

we expect at least 48 hours notice so that the place can be re-

allocated. Thank you for your co-operation.

Mr B Sawyer

Keepy Uppy Playing it, watching it, talking about it. He gets it from his mum – a footy fanatic! Joey can turn anywhere into a make believe pitch, from scoring goals in his breakfast cereal to imaginary match commentating on his way to school. His enthusiasm is shared equally by his Mum – the best teammate he could ever have. She stands on the sidelines cheering him on, giving him top training tips and teaching him new tricks. Life is busy for Joey and mum, but today nothing can get in their way as the big day has arrived; the high point of the season, the cup final and a chance for Joey to score a winning goal. They set off for the game, ready for ANYTHING.

Keepy Uppy is a play for the 2018 World Cup year, for football fans, non-football fans, children and families. Join us and celebrate the joy of the beautiful game with popping rhymes, fab footie moves, flicks and sidesteps underscored by toe tapping live music.

Speech and Drama at Yarm School

In the pre-prep I was a very shy girl but I wanted to grow my confidence so I joined

the Drama club. I enjoyed the activities so much that I asked for my own Speech and

Drama lessons.

Speech and Drama lessons are lots of fun; I get to roleplay different characters from

the stories I love and bring them to life in my own special way.

Our Speech and Drama teacher is amazing, she always introduces me to new poems

and books. During the lessons we practise expressing my voice through reading po-

ems and prose, I also get to share my achievements including what I have learnt in

Drama assemblies and festivals. I do my LAMDA exams at the end of each year. In May I did my grade 5 exam and

first Shakespeare qualification and I’m looking forward to getting my results.

Maya K, 6M

Year 3 have had a very busy year of music making. As part of their music curriculum, they spend 5 weeks on a rotation of learning brass, cello, flute. recorder and violin. On Wednesday, they gave an Informal Concert which demonstrated what they have done on one of these rotations. It also gave an opportunity for some of the children who have 1:1 lessons to perform for a large audience. For some of the children, it was the first time they have performed in a small group, or on their own, to an audience made up of adults. It's always nerve-wracking, and they rose to the challenge superbly. My thanks to Mr Hibbard, Mr Smith, Ms Brookes, Mrs Burniston and Mrs Robinson for leading our Wider Opportunities sessions so enthusiastically, the visiting music teachers who put hours into preparing the children for concerts, and to Miss Haigh for accompanying the concert.

Mrs H Craven

Donations For the Summer Fair

We will be taking collection of items two weeks before the fair

Filled Jars, Sweets Small toys, Hair bobbles

Any unwanted new or good quality second-hand toys

Any unwanted new or good quality second-hand books or DVDs

Please Deliver baked goods to reception

Friday 15th of June

NEW FOR THIS YEARWe will be having a second-hand stall for good quality designer sunglasses, bags or shoes

It was lovely to welcome Ava Brule-Walker back to the Prep School to come and talk to the children about the National Children's Orchestra. Ava was in the Prep School and is currently in the Second Year at the Senior School. She is also a hugely talented and accomplished musician, who got into the NCO when she was in Year 6.

The audition process is open to anyone who plays an orchestral instrument and the required standards are as follows:

Training Orchestra (strings only):

Violin - Grade 3-7, Viola - Grade 2-6, Cello - Grade 2-6, Double Bass - Grade 2-5

Under 10 Orchestra (under 10 on 01/09/18):

Violin - Grade 4-8, Viola - Grade 2-6, Cello - Grade 3-8, Double Bass - 3-5, Flute - Grade 4-6, Oboe - Grade 3-5, Clarinet - Grade 2-4, French Horn - Grade 2-5, Trumpet -Grade 3-5, Trombone - Grade 3-6, Harp - Grade 3-4

Under 11 orchestra (under 11 on 1st Sept 2018):

Violin - Grade 5-8, Viola - Grade 3-7, Cello - Grade 4-8, Double Bass - 3-5, Flute - Grade 5-8, Oboe - Grade 4-6, Clarinet - Grade 4-6, French Horn - Grade 4-7, Trumpet -Grade 6-8, Trombone - Grade 5-6, Harp - Grade 3-4

If your child is interested in auditioning for this incredible experience, more information can be found at www.nco.org.uk or please email me! Mrs Craven

Coming Up: Sat 9 June Teesside Individual Chess Championships (Prep Hall; 10am-2.30pm)

Mon 11 June Lindisfarne Plate Athletics (1.30pm start, 5.30pm return)

Dance show rehearsals (3-5pm)

Telford House Duty

Year 4 Vindolanda residential—Meeting for parents (3P; 3.15pm)

ABRSM examinations week

Tue 12 June Pre-Prep Sports Morning (Prep Astro)

Wed 13 June Dance show rehearsals (3-5pm)

IAPS Rounders—National Quarter-Final v Witham Hall (tbc) (NEW EVENT)

Thu 14 June Year 3 Whitby residential departs (9am)

Dance Showcase rehearsals (PAA; all morning)

Last Table Tennis session of the term (PLEASE NOTE)

Fri 15 June Year 3 Whitby trip returns (4pm)

Dance Showcase (6.30pm; PAA)

Bring Your Fathers’ To School Day (Pre-Prep)

HMC Rounders at Pocklington (8am depart, 11am start, 5.30pm return)

HMC Cricket at Woodhouse Grove (8am depart, 11am start, 6pm return)

U11 B/C Cricket v Ashville (Green Lane; 2.15pm start)

U10 A/C Rounders v Barnard Castle (Green Lane; 2.30pm start)

Sat 16 June Summer Fair (10am-1pm)

Theory Examinations (Senior School; 10am-12noon)

Mon 18 June Arkwright House Duty

Reports released to parents

French Day

Tue 19 June U8 Rounders v St Olaves (away; 12.30pm depart, 2pm start, 5pm return)

Wed 20 June Prep Induction Day

EYFS Induction Morning

Thu 21 June Y2/3 Transition Event (3.45-5pm)

Last Digital Leaders of the term

Fri 22 June LCM examinations

Nursery Sports Afternoon

U10/11 A/B Cricket v St Olaves (Green Lane; 2.15pm start)

Saltburn Festival

Mon 25 June Brunel House Duty

Prep Sports Day (Middlesbrough Sports Village; 10am-12noon)

Tue 26 June Open Afternoon (2-6pm)

Wed 27 June Year 4 residential to Vindolanda departs

Thu 28 June Year 6 play to parents (Prep Hall; 5.45pm)

Fri 29 June Year 6 play to parents (Prep Hall; 5.45pm)

Clubs and activities finish for the academic year

Yarm U11 Rounders and Cricket Festival (11.30am-3pm)

Year 4 residential returns (5pm)

Sat 30 June Pre-Prep Prize Giving (10am; PAA)

Tempest

Due to a problem with the processing with the whole school photograph, we are waiting to find out

from Tempest if this could be done again. Sport and music photo proofs should be with you. The

deadline for these to be handed in has been extended until Thursday 14th June.