A Letter from the Headmaster

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A letter from the Headmaster

Snapshots

Notices

The Week Ahead

KEY DATE

Prize Giving at Harrow Speech

Room

11:00, Friday 11th July 2014

Dear Parents,

Schools need children…which is rather an obvious

statement but I have found this week rather discon-

certing 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 ad-

venture and excitement. All those returning will need to sleep and reacquaint them-

selves with their families. I know that on a personal level, Libby has missed her broth-

ers 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!

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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 consid-

erable commitment to leading and or-

ganising 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 oppor-

tunity 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 email

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. Increasing-

ly, this is becoming something of a chal-

lenge considering the administration

time that is being dedicated to replying

to daily emails. This is an essential point

for the future and I look forward to work-

ing with parents to come up with a suita-

ble way forward...

Tim Calvey

Pre-Prep News

I enjoyed listening to the excited buzz of par-

ents 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.

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 improve-

ments across all areas.

I look forward to seeing you all next Thurs-

day 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.

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Pre-Prep News (cont...)

Reports

Your child’s report will be in their book

bags on Monday. Please send in the ac-

knowledgment slip to the class teacher by

Wednesday 9th 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

email 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 Septem-

ber.

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 10th July

Year 1/2 – 10:30am, Thursday 10th July

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 produc-

tion. There will be no late class on Thurs-

day.

Reception children with siblings in Year One

or Two will be cared for until the end of the

production.

Wednesday 3rd 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

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General News

Medical

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.

Nurses

The official photographs of ‘Bugsy’ are now online: 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

Lost and Found

Harriet Lewis’ (5H) blazer has been lost, some-time 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.

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

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