The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School

21st March 2014

Headmasters Corner
Such is the level of success in Tockington Manor at the moment we were unable to put all of our achievements in last weeks six page Tracker. We start this week by congratulating all the children and staff (and parents!) involved with the Eisteddfod competition. I know that Ms Case has written more about this later in the newsletter but I wanted to highlight just how well the school is performing at the moment. To see so many Merits, Distinctions, 3rd Place, 2nd Place and 1st Places being awarded is almost beyond all superlatives. We very much look forward to hearing them all again in next Tuesdays assembly and I extend an invitation to you all to come in and join us. You will recall that I announced in last weeks Tracker that Mrs Leonora Martin will be moving on at the end of this term. I would like to thank her for all that she has done for both the school and the Art Department in the last few years. I am delighted to announce that Mrs Mockridge has been appointed as her replacement with effect from April 2014 and we wish her every success in the terms and years to come. Mrs Mockridge studied Art at Oxford Brookes University and is looking forward to starting her new role. I look forward to seeing you all at the school production of The Wizard of Oz next Monday and Tuesday.

Year 2 Workshop
Year 2 experienced an 'electrifying' Science workshop on Tuesday from Freshwater Theatre Company. They learned about circuits, static electricity, voltage and much more. They even managed to defeat Morris the Monster with their electricity knowledge.

Summer Uniform
Boys in Years 3-8 may wear short, grey school trousers next term if they wish (N.B. no combat-style shorts are allowed).

Ballet & Judo Classes

There are no ballet or judo classes after school next week. These will commence again in the Summer Term.

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MARCH MENU BREAKFAST MONDAY 24 Assorted Cereals, Toast, Yoghurt, Fruit Juice Lasagne Sweetcorn Mixed Salad Garlic Bread TUESDAY 25 Poached Egg on Toasted Muffin Grilled Butchers Sausages Creamed Potatoes Broccoli & Cauliflower Cheese Gravy Grated Cheese WEDNESDAY 26 Continental Pancakes & Lemon Homemade Quiche Lorraine Cornish Pasties New Potatoes Peas Grilled Tomatoes Home Cooked Ham

21st March 2014

THURSDAY 27 Grilled Back Bacon & Fried Egg Roast Chicken Yorkshire Pudding Roast Potatoes Fresh Cabbage Green Beans Sage & Onion Stuffing Gravy Cold Roast Chicken FRIDAY 28 Continental Porridge & Syrup Breaded Fish Breaded Fish Fingers Chicken Thighs Chips Baked Beans Salad

LUNCH

Boiled Eggs SALAD BAR Ginger & Rhubarb Pudding & Custard Fresh Fruit Cheese & Biscuits

PUDDING

Homemade Rice Pudding & Jam Fresh Fruit Cheese & Biscuits

Fruit Jelly & Cream Fresh Fruit Cheese & Biscuits Chocolate Krispie Cake

Easter Sponge Fresh Fruit Cheese & Biscuits Chocolate Biscuits

Peaches & Cream Fresh Fruit Cheese & Biscuits Term ends 4.00 pm

MINI-TEA Homemade Turkey Burger in Brown Bap Carrot & Cucumber Sticks, Cherry Tomatoes Fresh Fruit Homemade Pizza Jacket Wedges Coleslaw Salads Fresh Fruit Jacket Potatoes Various Fillings Salads Fresh Fruit Homemade Lentil, Thyme & Tomato Soup Filled Brown Baps Fresh Fruit

SUPPER

Swimming News
Congratulations to all our swimmers; we have had a 100% improvement across the school. Please note that to date, due to the Eisteddfod and play rehearsals, Year 6 have not been able to complete their stamina tests and the U11 competition may need to be completed after Easter. Year 5 are awaiting the results as they have completed their challenge and will receive their individual certificates. Special congratulations must go to the most improved swimmers in this terms stamina competition. U13 Harvey Jones, Luke Dutton, Otto Cullis, George Symonds and Roshan Patel U11 (so far) James Allen, Jonathan Baguley, Maddie Summers, Ben Orchard and Talia Curtis U9 Iona Campbell, Toby Gaulton, Jake Wakeling, Elizabeth Allan-Jones and Archie West. Lower School: Everyone in Reception, Hannah Williams, Amy Tucker, Cole OLeary and James Packham Nursery: Everyone There will be NO SWIM SQUAD ON 27th March as certificates and medals will be issued on that day. Water Polo Congratulations to all our swimmers from Years 3-8. You were amazing! The two hour battle included action packed goals, magnificent goalkeeping and superb sportsmanship. Alexander and Churchill reached the final after the battles that had gone before. Despite having the ace shot in their team (Charlie Sanzo), Alexander proved that teamwork is the key and they triumphed with a 3-1 victory. Thanks to all the Year 8 leaders who were great! Notable performances from Charlie Sanzo; Otto Cullis, Elliott Orchard, Carmen Rey-Jones, Jake Wakeling, Alex Gooch, Alex Grocott, Roshan Patel and Olivia Campbell meant that the afternoon was action packed! Mrs Hinchlifffe

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21st March 2014

Thornbury Eisteddfod
Speech and Drama On Saturday a large number our our children took part in the Speech and Drama Eisteddfod in Thornbury. They performed very well indeed and had a very positive experience in the hands of the adjudicator, Rebecca Thompson. The children all had great courage in a range of different classes including Poetry Recital, Duo Poetry, Reading Aloud, StoryTelling, Shakespeare Solo and Acting. There were many notable achievements and the children coped very well with the pressure which they must have been feeling. The adjudicator spelled out how important it was to be able to stand up in front of an audience you have not met before and perform publicly and described this as an essential life skill. We hope to have just as much enthusiasm for the Eisteddfod next year and congratulate all of the children for their determination, courage, application, reliability and good sportsmanship. Well done! Speech and Drama Results Hannah Williams: Poetry recital Merit Lily Edwards: Poetry recital 2nd place Distinction Henry Packham: Poetry recital Merit Elodie Preston: Poetry recital 1st place Distinction Georgina Loring: Poetry recital Joint 2nd place Commended Helena Brain: Poetry recital Merit Tabitha Huby: Poetry recital Commended Olivia Banks: Poetry recital Commended Poppy Carter: Poetry recital Commended Annabel Sheppard: Poetry recital 3rd place Commended Adassa Walker: Poetry recital 2nd place Distinction Aditi Mehendale: Poetry recital unknown result Henry Allan-Jones: Poetry recital unknown result Seren Clayton: Poetry recital 1st place Commended Oliver Shutt and Tom Edwards: Duo Poem Joint 3rd Alex Gooch and George Symonds: Duo Poem 2nd place Distinction Lucy Allan-Jones and Olivia Campbell: Duo poem 1st place Distinction Ella Howard-Robinson and Adassa Walker: Duo poem Commended Helena Brain and Olivia Banks: Duo poem Commended Aditi Mehendale: Reading Aloud Merit Lucy Allan-Jones : Reading Aloud Merit Angus Duncan: Reading Aloud Commended Tabitha Huby: Reading Aloud Commended Poppy Carter: Reading Aloud Commended Beth Pritchard: Story telling Commended Tom Edwards: Shakespeare Solo: 1st place Distinction TMS Players: Group Acting (Adassa, Talia, Olivia Banks, Beth, Ella, Amy): 1st place Tom Edwards: Outstanding Performer in the Eisteddfod Speech and Drama special award unanimously voted by the Committee

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21st March 2014

Thornbury Eisteddfod
Music We had some fantastic results in the Music section of the recent Thornbury Eisteddfod. A few of the highlights are listed below. Peter Banks: Under 11 Piano 3rd Place Aditi Mehendale: Under 14 Piano 1st Place Aditi Mehendale, Olivia Campbell & Lucy Allan-Jones: Piano Trio 1st Place Olivia Campbell: Under 14 Woodwind 3rd Place Lower School Choir: 2nd Place Distinction Junior Choir: 1st Place Distinction Performance Choir: 1st Place Distinction Alys Wakeling: Under 8 Singing 3rd Place Annabel Sheppard: Under 11 Singing: 1st/1st/2nd Place Tom Edwards: Under 14 Show Songs 3rd Place Seren Clayton: Under 14 Show Songs 2nd Place Olivia Campbell: Traditional Class 3rd Place Aditi Mehendale: Traditional Class 2nd Place

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21st March 2014

Cross Country
Record Breaker Congratulations to Alex Grocott who lowered his own record by another seven seconds to an impressive 7 minutes 0 seconds on our hilly 2155 metre course. He has now broken the record six times over the past 18 months. There have been many excellent performances over the last two runs with the pupils hitting their peak fitness and the underfoot conditions being ideal for Personal Bests. Junior Course Alex Jacobi and Dalis Jones lowered their bests to 7 minutes 30 seconds and 8 minutes 10 seconds respectively, securing their positions at No. 2 on the Boys and Girls all-time limit. Jessie Sanzo ran a fast race, coming home in 8 minutes 13 seconds, placing her equal third on the list. Mini Course Years 3 and 4 have had a fabulous term. All the pupils have put in an admirable effort over the last two terms. Otis Walker now leads the way and has lowered his best down to 2 minutes 48 seconds (2nd on all-time list). Jake Wakeling and Freddie Cooper continue to limb up the rankings with 2 minutes 53 seconds and 2 minutes 56 seconds respectively. Archie Carter and Rohan Howard-Robinson achieved a long awaited and deserved list time with their excellent efforts. Iona Campbell continues to lead the girls around the course and has lowered her best. Harry Mather (Year 3) achieved the rare feat of running a sub three minute time (2 minutes 59 seconds). Harry is currently our fastest Year 3 athlete. Senior Course There were fabulous runs from Tom Edwards, Oliver Shutt and Alejandro Araujo and excellent runs from the rapidly improving Henry Allan-Jones and Otto Cullis. Lucy Allan-Jones and Olivia Campbell achieved list times, running determinedly. They have worked hard to achieve this. Antonia Hopcraft-Guest ran a super Personal Best, lowering her time to an impressive 14 minutes 38 seconds. Goose Egg Gallop The winners of the Goose Egg Gallop were Alex Grocott, Alex Jacobi, Olivia Campbell, Oliver Shutt, Harry Mather and Jake Wakeling. This is a busy, exciting time for cross country. We are looking forward to the Hatherop Castle Relays in the Cotswolds next Wednesday. Mr Jones

Have A Go At Target Shooting

As part of their 100th Anniversary celebrations 1st Olveston Scouts is hosting a day of target shooting. Experience is not essential and the day is open to adults and children alike (minimum ages of 8). The event is being held in the kitchen garden on Sunday 6th April from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Please bring a packed lunch, waterproofs (just in case) and your signed entry form. For more information and booking forms please call John Rastrick on 01454 270426 or Sam Payne on 07515 282129.

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21st March 2014

News from Year 1

Church Visit Year 1 took baby doll Lizzy Rose down to Olveston Church last week where Reverend Rowe talked to them all aboutBaptism. A big well done goes to the parents Emily and Thibault and Godparents Georgia, Gemma and Toby! Baby Lizzy was very well behaved and didn't cry once!

Blaise Castle Year 1 had a super day out at Blaise Castle where they took part in a Victorian Toy Workshop. They dressed as Victorian children and explored all the old toys. They even remembered not to smile for the camera! Our day was rounded off with fun on the adventure playground. Now it's back to the classroom to design our own pieces of playground equipment. A great day was had by all

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