FROM THE HEADMASTER
Oliver!
What a show! Enormous congratulations to the cast and crew for this year’s major production. It was an absolute triumph, thoroughly enjoyed by all who were lucky enough to attend. There were so many outstanding performances with truly wonderful singing but I must particularly congratulate the leads who I thought were absolutely brilliant, delivering performances well beyond their years.
Huge thanks and much credit goes to Mrs King, Miss Govier and Mr Williams for their direction and their many months of hard work towards the show. How this will be topped next year, I really don’t know!
75th Diamond Anniversary Ball
With just 7 weeks to go, preparations for the Diamond Ball are in full swing and I am very pleased to report that demand for the Ball is high, so if you don’t want to miss out on what promises to be a fantastic evening, please do act fast to secure your table.
SHSPA have lots of exciting plans to share in the build up to the event and the committee will be showcasing the generous sponsors and supporters and giving you a sneak peak of the auction lots – so please do follow SHSPA’s new Diamond Ball Instagram page (@shdiamondball) for updates: SHSPA Diamond Ball.
Please note that ticket sales close on 11th April (during the holidays) and tickets purchased between 27th March and 5th April will be processed on 6th April. If you would like help organising a table, would like to donate a prize for the auction/raffle or wish to sponsor the event, please contact the SHSPA team on Shspa@sprattonhall.com.
Year 8 Ski Trip
Year 8 will be very excited ahead of their ski trip tomorrow to Pila in Italy. The snow conditions look promising and I am sure they will have a wonderful time both on and off the slopes.
On this subject, I am sad to report that this will be Mrs Williams’ final time of running the Spratton ski trip, which she has done for many, many years. She has led and organised every trip meticulously and brilliantly and so, on behalf of all of this year’s group and all the previous pupils who have attended, thank you so much to Mrs Williams. She will be handing over the reins to Mr White, who will be attending this year’s trip, and who is very much looking forward to taking over.
End of Term
It only remains for me to say a big well done to the children for all they have achieved this term in what has been, as always, a very busy term. I wish you all a very happy Easter and, for those travelling, I wish you safe journeys. I look forward to seeing the children return on Tuesday 21st April.
Thank you.
Simon Clarke
Headmaster
PRE-PREP
A flurry of Easter magic has rippled through the Pre-Prep classrooms this week, as the children have joyfully immersed themselves in an array of creative arts and crafts. Splodges of cheerful, chick-yellow paint have found their way onto hands, sleeves, tables— just about every surface in sight. With many cute bunny pictures taking shape too, it has really felt like Spring has sprung, both inside and out!
Toys Galore in the Reception Children’s Assembly!
On Thursday afternoon, Reception entertained a delighted audience with a wonderful toy themed assembly. Mustering their biggest voices and brightest smiles, the children delighted everyone with demonstrations of spinning tops, marble runs and remote control cars, all very skilfully operated.
The children also showcased their growing musical skills with a lively re-telling of The Three Little Pigs. Using percussion instruments, the children confidently demonstrated their understanding of how they could change sounds through the use of dynamics and timbre. We loved the gripping suspense that built when the Big Bad Wolf came along!
Year 1 Get Measuring
Over the last couple of weeks, Year 1 have been busy developing their understanding of weight, capacity and volume. The children were challenged to measure and compare the amount of liquid in a range of containers, exploring how different shapes and sizes could hold varying volumes. For the children in 1W, reading scales accurately and exploring volumes in millimetres, added further to their repertoire of measuring skills, as it followed on from their biscuit baking activity last week, where they weighed all their ingredients in grams. The result? A growing understanding of measures and some delicious Spring Shortbread biscuits to munch on too!
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Finally, I would like to wish everyone a relaxing and fun-filled Easter break. Additional reading books have been popped into book bags and ten minute weekly challenges have been set on Numbots, Phonics and Spelling Shed, to help keep the children’s number and spelling skills gently ticking over.
We look forward to hearing all about the children’s holiday adventures when they return, rested and full of enthusiasm, ready for an exciting and busy final term.
Pupil Achievements
Congratulations to Reuben Lofts, Emma Hassell and Freddie Matts who all received end of tournament medals for their effort and participation in Rugby.
Reuben must also be congratulated for achieving his Level 3 swimming award, alongside Bea Higgs who achieved her Level 5 award.
Very well done to Bea, who was also awarded ‘Player of the Week’ in her hockey club.
A well done also goes to Beau Thomson-Forbes for gaining his blue belt in Karate.
Congratulations to the following children for their super results in recent LAMDA examinations: Otto Jones – Stage 3, Merit, and Zianah Somani-Pham – Distinction.
Very well done to Micah Leung who was awarded, ‘Star of the Week’ at his theatre school.
A final well done goes to Poppy Wiseman, who gained a trophy for her cantering skills at a recent equestrian event.
Fiona Sanchez
Head of Pre-Prep
DRAMA
Years 7&8 Production – ‘Oliver!’
Well done to all those involved in the Years 7&8 ‘Oliver!’ production this week. It takes a lot of work and dedication to put on such a fantastic performance so thank you to pupils, staff and parents for making it such a success. A larger selection of photographs can be seen on the website Gallery link below.
MUSIC
Exam Results
Congratulations to Jemima Paul for gaining at distinction for her Grade 2 saxophone exam and also to Arlo Crifo-Garton for achieving a distinction in his Grade 1 piano exam.
Musical Instruments
A reminder that all musical instruments need to be taken home for the Easter holiday.
ART
Artist of the Week
The following pupils have been awarded Artist of the Week for their neatly presented Picasso style self portraits:-
James Bradnam 5W, Apsara Uppal 5W, Tallie Orr 5W, Bethany Lofts 5L and William Deane 5L
Well done.
Mrs Moreton
HOUSE COMPETITIONS
Year 8 Gaming
1st Drake, 2nd Raleigh, 3rd Grenville, 4th Frobisher
Years 7&8 Hockey & Netball
Hockey – 1st Grenville, 2nd Drake, 3rd Frobisher, 4th Raleigh
Netball – 1st Grenville, 2nd Frobisher, 3rd Drake, 4th Raleigh
PUPIL ACHIEVEMENTS
Well done to Sophia Hodgkins who competed in her Gymnastics Club competition last weekend and was awarded three golds for Floor, Vault and Trampette.
Well done to Grace Balneaves who recently took part in the Northampton County Cricket media day to represent the U11s. She got the opportunity to meet the ladies team and see the new season kit.
