FROM THE HEAD MASTER
Captains
I am delighted to announce the Captains of Cricket for this term:
Girls Captain – Imogen Turney; Vice-Captain – Cee-Cee Guest
Boys Captain – Eddie Greany; Vice-Captain – Milo Green
Good luck to them all for a successful and enjoyable season. Let’s hope the weather becomes rather more appropriate for cricket!
Art Scholarship Work
Those of you who have been into school recently may have seen in the Hunter Hall foyer and in the Drawing Room that some of the artwork our Art scholars produced is on display. There are several pieces by Archie Bateson, Hannah Marchant and Joshua Tomlins, all hugely impressive and I urge you to pop in and have a little look.
SHSPA Family Fun Day
It is only a few weeks until the Family Fun Day, organised by SHSPA, takes place on Sunday 19th May here at school from 12pm-4pm. Tickets are still available and I am very much hoping that many of you will be able to attend what will be a really special and fun ‘Spratton day’. Please see further details elsewhere in the newsletter.
Open Morning
Next Friday 3rd May is our Spring Open Morning starting at 10am. If you know of any friends or family who would like to attend, please do urge them to get in touch with Sarah Church on Registrar@sprattonhall.com to book a place. If any parents of Year 2 children would like to come along to reacquaint yourselves with the prep school before your children move into Year 3, you too would be most welcome.
Simon Clarke
Head Master
PRE-PREP
Here Comes Summer ~ New Topics Are Unfolding
With new topics unfolding in every year group, the colourful new classroom displays and role-play areas have helped to spark the children’s curiosity. From Australian themed backdrops, to ‘under the Ocean’ displays and ‘small world’ set ups in the shape of aquariums and seaside scenes, the children have been asking and answering plenty of questions to kick-start their learning.
Down on the Farm with ‘Pig’ and ‘Tractor’
Many of us have found time this week to ‘pop next door’ and visit Farmer Jenny, also known as Freddy and Milly’s mummy! Having immersed Year 2 in facts about Australia last week, this time Farmer Jenny tugged on her wellies and introduced the children to two gorgeous newborn lambs – Pig and Tractor! It was lovely to see the children and the lambs, both equally inquisitive of each other!
Time for a Pyjama Party!
Effort is forever celebrated and championed within the Pre-Prep. Clad in their cosy sleepwear, the children of 2W recently snuggled down onto cushions and blankets, when they chose to celebrate their collective hard work with a well-deserved … pyjama party! It was certainly a fun and memorable way to celebrate the wonderful determination that 2W had been applying to their learning.
Our Pre-Prep Readathon Grand Total
Throughout the Easter holidays, the children embarked on a sponsored Pre-Prep Readathon, immersing themselves in a wide and exciting range of reading materials, including comics, fact files, and stories. What made the challenge particularly fulfilling was the knowledge that all monies donated would go towards purchasing books and arranging storyteller visits for children in local hospitals. There were gasps of amazement as I revealed the grand total of funds raised in this week’s Celebration Assembly – a very impressive and generous £1714.45!
We cannot thank you enough for your support and, it is truly heart-warming to know that whilst enhancing their own reading skills, the children have also made a wonderful difference in the lives of others.
Ready, Steady, Bake (or buy!) – Pre-Prep Cake Sale, Tuesday 30th April
It’s mixing bowls at the ready this weekend, as we prepare for our highly anticipated Pre-Prep Cake Sale. Known for its icing laden cupcakes, sprinkles galore and Smartie studded cookies (all absolutely nut-free, of course) our cake sale always creates huge waves of excitement, thanks again to the generosity and support displayed from home. Donations of cakes can be brought into the Pre-Prep middle area on Tuesday morning, with all monies raised going to a charity very dear to our hearts, the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
PUPIL ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Evie Chudley for achieving her Bronze Gymnastics Award.
Very well done to Callum and Romilly Boyson who proudly shared with us their Skiing medals.
Congratulations to Edward Pett for gaining his orange belt in Karate.
An amazing well done to Myles Capelle who was awarded a trophy for his beautiful artwork.
Finally, very well done to Alber Coleman and Charlie Scott, who have both achieved their level 4 swimming certificates.
Fiona Sanchez
Head of Pre-Prep
OPEN MORNING – FRIDAY 3RD MAY
On Friday 3rd May we will be hosting one of our two annual Open Mornings (the other will be in October), it would be great if you could share the event with any friends or family who might be currently thinking about school choices.
It might be useful to know that current parents are always welcome to come to our Open Mornings, regardless of the age of your children. They are a great opportunity to take a tour of the school with the senior pupils, chat with senior staff, and of course there will be delicious teas and cakes!
Please email Sarah Chruch, registrar@sprattonhall.com to book your place.
SPORT
Spratton Years 3&4 Cross-Country Festival
Year 3 Girls A – 1st
Year 3 Girls B – 2nd
Year 4 Girls A – 1st
Year 3 Boys A – 3rd
Year 4 Boys A – 2nd
CAKE SALE
Pre-Prep will be running a Cake Sale on Tuesday 30th April in aid of the MND Association. Please bring in 50p to purchase a cake and help us to support this wonderful charity.
SCHOOL SHOP
Opening times for week commencing 29th April.
Monday 29th – 3.30 – 5.30pm
Tuesday 30th – 8.00 – 9.00am
Wednesday 1st – 3.30 – 5.30pm
Thursday 2nd – Closed
Friday 3rd – Closed
LOST PROPERTY
Found – prescription tortoiseshell glasses found in carpark
