Stewart Ross Noye's Fludde

SG MESSENGER: 14 February 2020, No. 19 www.springgroveschool.co.uk

NOYE’S FLUDDE STEWART ROSS

The heavy rain and floods are a timely reminder to We are very excited to have local author Stewart everyone that we shall be beginning our preparations for Ross visiting the school on Tuesday 25 February to the community opera performances of Benjamin work with the children. Stewart is a prize-winning Britten’s ‘Noye’s Fludde’ which take place on Friday 24th author of fiction and nonfiction for readers of all and Saturday 25th April (the end of the first week of our ages, with over 300 published titles. Summer term). I do hope that all families have inked these dates into their diaries. The event will be truly You can find out more about him on: memorable combining the efforts and talents of our children with adults and professional musicians. https://www.stewartross.com/

Stewart will be selling a selection of his books at the end of the day.

Poster Design Competition for Noye’s Fludde All children are invited to submit a poster design for our performances of ‘Noye’s Fludde’.

Simple instructions as follows:

A4 landscape picture of Mrs and Mrs Noah, the ark and the animals - colour or black and white

Deadline is Friday, 28th February. Please hand in designs to the School Office OPEN MORNING

SATURDAY 29 FEBRUARY

A message will go out shortly to ask for volunteers from Year 1-Prep 6 to come in on Open Day—Saturday 29 February. Please arrive in school for 9.15am—pick-up is at 12 noon.

If you know anyone who might be interested in looking round Spring Grove please encourage them to call us on 01233 812337 or email [email protected].

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SEPT 2020

Scholarship information has gone out to parents of children in Years 2, 3 and 4. Scholarship application forms are available in the School Office or to download off the school website. Forms must be returned by Monday 2 March. The scholarship assessment day is Tuesday 10 March.

BOOKS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

At Spring Grove stories are often used in PSHE lessons to explore emotions and sensitive issues. They are a good starting point for discussion and allow the children to identify with the characters and start to explore their own experiences and feelings.

Examples include:  Badger’s Parting Gifts by Susan Varley - Bereavement  And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell - Different types of family  Mum and Dad Glue by Kes Gray - Family breakup  The Colour of Happy by Laura Baker and Angie Rozelaar - Exploring emotions  The Huge Bag of Worries by Virginia Ironside - Anxiety  Silly Billy by Anthony Browne - Worries  Ravi’s Roar by Tom Percival - Anger  Angry Arthur by Hiawyn Oram - Anger  Mummy Laid an Egg by Babbette Cole- SRE: Human reproduction

Mrs Saxby

Headmaster’s Scholars of the Week Mary B and Sophie B-S—for excellent descriptive writing in French

Congratulations!

QUIZ NIGHT PAYMENT

Quiz Night—please sign up in the School Office! You don’t have to make up a complete team of 8—we will put people together into teams as necessary. Payment by cash (£10pp) or you can pay by BACS into the PTA account—please ensure your name is on the payment reference: Spring Grove School PTA 60-04-27 90857739

PLAYING THE TROMBONE!

Mr Jones visited Teddies on Friday with his trombone. The children loved the noises he could make and sang along to ’Twinkle Twinkle’ and ’The Wheels on the Bus’. They also had a go at blowing raspberries down whatever tubing came to hand! Sadly one reason for Mr Jones’ visit was to say goodbye to Mrs Hussell... Goodbye and good luck Mrs Hussell—we shall miss you!

ACKER—DIARY OF A SCHOOL DOG RECEPTION

AGE 6 AND A BIT After a recent visit to Brambles, Reception class came

back with gifts of hyacinth bulbs from their friends at Hello everyone - in my diary this week I’d like to tell the care home. These are how our bulbs grew. We you about how I help in the School Office when we hope the ones in Brambles were as successful! have poorly children. It’s amazing how I can distract from bumps and bruises, tummy aches and wheezes!

Have a great half term everyone and bye for now!

INSTAGRAM

CREDITS TESCO—KEEP VOTING!

It has been fantastic to see so many children in Prep 5 and 6 A reminder to keep voting for our Forest collecting credits this term, and I am sure there will be School at the following Tesco stores: plenty of opportunities during the half term to collect even Ashford Crooksfoot TN24 0YE. Extra more. I will be holding an assembly during the first week Ashford Park Farm TN23 3LU Extra back to clarify activities which are ‘credit worthy’ and I will Mace Lane Ashford Exp TN24 8DN Express visit forms to ensure my records are up to date. Dymchurch Express TN29 0NG Express Mr Reed

YEAR 1 VISIT TO WYE

Year 1 visited Wye this week as part of their geography and RS work on ‘My Local Village’. The day included a wedding, a christening... and some time in the playground!

CORONAVIRUS HEAD’S COFFEE This update was sent to all parents this week: MORNING

Dear parents All parents with children Further to the Headmaster’s email last week regarding the new coronavirus (Covid- in Reception to Prep 6 19), please be advised that the FCO has identified a list of other countries from are invited to coffee where returning travellers are asked to self-isolate for fourteen days if they are with Mr Jones on displaying symptoms of the virus. These countries are: Tuesday 25 February. • Thailand

• Japan 8.30am in the SG Library • Republic of Korea • Hong Kong • Taiwan We look forward to • Singapore seeing you! • Malaysia • Macau

Should you be planning a visit to any of these countries, either over the February half-term holiday or at Easter, we would request that this self-isolation period be observed before your child returns to school.

The latest updates from the NHS and Gov.UK can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/wuhan-novel-coronavirus/ https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the- public VALENTINE’S DAY IN TEDDIES

Today the Teddies children have been making hearts for Valentine's Day. The children spoke about the special people in their lives and a few spoke about going out for dinners with their families later on tonight.

However, today has also been a sad day in Teddies as we have had to say goodbye to Mrs Hussell. Since starting in Teddies Mrs Hussell has made a huge impact on the children, parents and staff with her kindness and enthusiasm for the children in her care. We will miss her terribly, however we are also so pleased for her as she is able to pursue her passion for SEN children in her new role.

VALENTINE’S DAY ASSEMBLY

Well done to all of our Prep 4 children for a wonderful Valentine’s Day Assembly that included scenes from Romeo and Juliet and some very funny and interesting Valentine’s facts...

ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS Prep 6 have been investigating electrical circuits. William said he had a shocking time!!!

A TALE OF THREE TREES

Prep 3 and 4 are looking forward to their show ‘A Tale of Three Trees’ after half term. Performances are on Friday 6 March at 3pm and 6pm.

Well done to May C for this lovely show poster!

SPORT

U9 Rugby v Wellesley House Report by Freddie L On Wednesday 12 February the U9s played against Wellesley House at home. Mr Jones refereed the match and had great tips for us, fresh from Murrayfield. The game was fast and furious with lots of tries, and by half time there was nothing to choose between the two sides. In the second half we really found our mojo and twice defended briliiantly on their try line to stop them scoring. The final score was 15-13 to SG. A great vistory to end our rugby season. The man of the match was Harry. Thank you Mr Jones for refereeing the gam,e, Mr Smith for coaching us and to the kitchen staff for a lovely match tea. Well done SG!

U11 Netball v JKS Report by Georgie L On Wednesday 12 February the SG B team went to Junior King’s. We started the first quarter strong with one goal in. Then in the second half we got another goal. In the third quarter we played very well, although we didn’t always stick with our player ‘like glue’, and we got in another goal! In the final quarter we played—I won’t say very well because I have used it too many times, so how about AMAZING with great intercepting and passing. The final score was 5-0 to SG! The match tea was vegetable rice with no egg! How dare they! The player of the match was Sara but at the last minute Miss Spicer said I was her lady of the match. Thank you to Miss Spicer for coaching us and MRs Brigan-Jones for taking us there. Well done SG!

Report by Sophia B On Wednesday 12 February the U11 C team went to play netball with Junior King’s. In the first quarter Isla scored two goals, and in the second quarter Pia scored one goal. In the third quarter we struggled a bit and we didn’t score any goals. In the last quarter we made a comeback and scored one goal. The final score was 4-0 to us. The ladies of the match were Pia and Lily-Mai. Lily-Mai because she showed great leadership and encouragement. Thank you Miss Drury for coaching us. Mrs Brogan-Jones for bringing us and JKS for the match tea. Well done SG!

Trophy for Miss Weston

Last weekend Miss Weston won the final race of the Kent Cross Country League and as a result she was the Individual League Winner (Senior Women) for the season. She was awarded the Cliff Temple Memorial Trophy.

Congratulations Miss Weston—fantastic running!

SAVE THE DATE!! PTA NEWS

Click on the link for minutes of the SG PTA meeting on 22 Saturday 13 June 2020 January 2020. Click on the link for minutes of the SG PTA Summer Ball meeting on24 January 2020. SG Alumni Event and SG PTA

Date for your diary: Summer Ball QUIZ NIGHT Friday 13 March—7pm

This year’s committee and class reps are: SG ALUMNI EVENT ‘Time Capsule Revealed’ Committee: 3.30pm Chair - Suzie B ([email protected]) Secretary - Vicky D Treasurer - Vicky J ([email protected]) Calling all classes 1999- 2nd Hand Uniform - Carine B 2000 for the opening of the SG time capsule Class Reps: Guest of Honour: Niall Teddies - Alex C Nursery - Kerry D Washington-Jones Reception- Emma P Year 1 - Rachel P-S & Melanie S For more information email: Year 2 - Sophia M-J Prep 3 - Holly A & Nathalie B [email protected] Prep 4 - Alex C & Melanie S Prep 5 - Carine B & Janette M Prep 6 - Louise C-S

If you would like to place an advert in Autumn 2019 Messenger, please email [email protected] for costs and terms & conditions. £10 per term; £5 for part of a term.

BABYSITTING OFFERED

Milli Pacca, our new Gap student, would like to do some babysitting. If anyone is interested please call her on: 07340 698277

SUMMER TERM TRIPS

We are already looking forward to our Summer term residential trips to France for Prep 5, and Tewkesbury for Prep 6. The staff leading these trips are:

Prep 5 (France): Mr Smith, Mrs Stone and Mrs Desmet

Prep 6 (Tewkesbury): Mme Leavey, Mrs Saxby and Mr Reed DIARY CONGRATULATIONS Monday 24—Saturday 29 February Monday 24 Return to School Austen: Mariella C, Andrew D, Harry N, Harry P-S, Emilia Feb Forest School (Prep 3) N, Liberty W, Sophia B, James D, Oliver B, Teddy D, Evie D, Annabelle W Tuesday 25 Head’s Coffee Morning for Year 1 to Prep 6 Chaucer: Arthur A, Sophie O’G, Pranav B, William R, Feb Parents (8.30am - SG50 Library) Isabella W, Faith B, Dennis B, Issah KG, Chester L, Lily W, Author visit: Stewart Ross Forest School (Prep 5) Nico KG Conrad: Anya O, Belle D, Thomas M, Edward C-S, Wednesday U11A&B Netball v Lorenden (A) Eleanor J, Sam M 26 Feb U10/U11 Rugby v Northbourne Park (H) Dickens: Clemency A, Ophelia B, Elis F-P, Isabella S, Scarlett W-J, Georgina L, Emily P, William L, Isabella L, Ellen P Thursday 27 U9/U11 Boys’ Hockey Training (at BL) Citizenship Badges Feb Bronze: Arthur A, Mariella C, Andrew D, Anya O, Friday 28 Feb Year 1N & 1DG Assembly Harry P-S Forest School (Year 1) Gold: Edward C-S U10 Rugby 7s v Sutton Valence (A)

Amelia G—Julie Rose: Junior Athlete of the Week Edward C-S—Scout Badges: Poppy Appeal, Joining In, Saturday 29 OPEN MORNING Hike, Warhammer, GoFundMe February Drop-off 9.15am pick-up 12pm Evie L —Stardust Studios Drama Class: Stage 2 - Honours Award

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Frank W, Soumya A

Jelly the Giraffe

Winner 1. CHAUCER 917 2. Conrad 823 3. Dickens 813 4. Austen 785