KINGSWOOD NEWS Kingswood House School, 56 West Hill, , , KT19 8LG School Office: 01372 723590  [email protected]  www.kingswoodhouse.org Sports Line: 01372 746590  Study Centre: 01372 746594

Spring 2015 / 15th January 2015/ Issue No 2

th th Open Mornings: Thursday 26 and Saturday 28 February 2015

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday 17th January 1000-1200 Saturday Sports Activity for Years 5-8 Sunday 18th January Drama Rehearsal at School – times as advised on schedule.

DUTY HOUSE: WELLINGTON

Monday 19th January 1030-1200 Years 1 and 2 Swimming at 1120-1220 Year 5 Bough Beech Workshop 1400 U7 Tag Rugby v Chinthurst (A)

Tuesday 20th January 1015-1200 Kingswood Kids

Wednesday 21st January 0845 4C Assembly Year 8 CE Project Morning 1000 Pre –Prep Hearing Tests in the Library 1000 Health and Safety Inspection 1430 1st XV v Aberdour (A) 1430 Colts A,B and C Triangular v Surbtion and Priory (A)

Thursday 22nd January 0900-1600 Year 5 to Bough Beech Reservoir 1000-1200 KHS Mini Marketing Conference

Saturday 24th January 1000-1200 Saturday Sports Activity for Years 5-8 1000-1600 IAPS Conference at Stowe School Sunday 25th January Senior Drama Rehearsal at school – times as advised on scheule

NEWS AND NOTICES

Website EWS & NOTICES We will be regularly adding photographs to the Gallery section of the Website rather than the Newsletter so please keep checking the website. The password was Parentmailed to you before Christmas, but do contact the office if you have forgotten it or check back on your Parentmail account for past emails.

Saturday Morning Sports Activities – Years 5-8 The Saturday Sports Activity Club for Years 5-8, run by Mr Laudy, will take place this Saturday 17th January. It will run from 10.00am-12.00pm. Please email Mr Laudy by midday on Friday at the latest, should you wish your son to take part. Mr Laudy’s email address is [email protected] note in order for the club to run there must be a minimum of eight children present.

Phil the Bag A big ‘Thank You’ from the KHA for all your contributions this morning for ‘Phil the Bag’, we made just over £200!! Thanks to Mrs Savage and Mrs Mostyn for organising.

Quiz Night Date for the diary – Thursday 29th January – watch this space for further details!

Choir and Kingswood Singers Due to the boys and Mrs Watkins being busy with final rehearsals for the Senior Production, Choir and Kingswood Singers will restart after Half Term.

Year 7 trip to Sky News

Year 7 had an exciting opportunity to tour the impressive headquarters of Sky News before making their very own news broadcast. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the experience, particularly appearing in front of a green screen which enabled the boys to appear as if they were speaking from Japan. A more detailed report and photographs can be found on the school website in Latest News.

The Adventures of Mr Toad

Our senior production of The Adventures of Mr Toad is almost ready! Performances take place on Thursday

5th February and Friday 6th February at

7.00pm in the Adrian Mann Theatre Dark Evenings Nescot. Tickets will go on sale on Monday 19th January. Look out for the letter and booking form on Parent Mail!

Safety Measures for After School Please can we remind you of the safety measures we have in place during the winter months. We suggest that the boys walking home have some form of high visibility, an arm band or such like. We also ask that when you pick your child up, whether it is at the end of school, after school clubs or prep, please do so from the school buildings, not from the car park, or down the road.

Congratulations to Ethan Frost

Very well done to Ethan Frost, who received a distinction in his recent Guitar Exam. His guitar teacher, Steve Bradfield, was very pleased with his effort.

New Private GP Service teacher Steve Bradford is delighted with A new private GP service has opened in the Clock House,his achievements. opposite Epsom Hospital. Hours are 8-8pm and they are open on a Saturday. See their website for more details [email protected] or collect a leaflet from the School Office.

Lost and Found Lost Rugby top – Arri–yaan Mofidi Named jumper- Faizahn Jawed Green and Black Sock – named Ben Ruggio Red carabena – George Marsh Named sock – Eddie Monk Found Lego toy/torch. A lap top was also found outside the School Gate.

SENIOR SCHOOL OPEN EVENTS

Box Hill School Saturday 31st January - 10.00am Castle Saturday 31st January - 10.00am-12.00pm Claremont Fan Court Saturday 7th February - 10.00 am – 12.30pm King Edward’s Witley Saturday 7th February, Thursday 12th March Reed’s School Saturday 7th March – 10.00am-12.00pm Epsom College Saturday 14th March