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News Bulletins for Summer 2008 Term:
| Date: |
4th July 2008, 15:01 |
| Enclosures: |
Olympics Day/Fun Day notice |
| News: |
Garden Fete – The Fete was a great success and we raised
£2,500. A big thank you to all parents who supported this
event by giving generously and helping out on the day.
Prize-Giving – You are warmly invited to attend the
ceremony which will take place in St. Helen’s Church on
Wednesday 9th July at 2.00 p.m. Car park space is limited
and we advise you to come early and park carefully.
Please try and make arrangements to collect your child
promptly at the end of the Prize-Giving ceremony as there
will be no after-school care.
Clubs - There will be no clubs on the last week of term
(except Tennis Club)
Second-hand uniform sale – Mrs. Williams, one of our
parents, would like to organise the sale of second-hand
uniform from her salon, TipTop Hair Salon in Staunton
Harold. Uniform for sale should be taken to Mrs.
Williams’ shop, not brought into school as we have no
space for it.
Lost Property – If your child has lost an item of uniform,
please look in the rack in the entrance hall as it will be
emptied before the start of the new academic year.
Prom photos are available on
www.share.ovi.com/channel/manorhouse.Prom08
Fun Day/Olympic Day – Tuesday 8th July
Car Park – We would be grateful if parents of children
leaving the school at the end of this term could return
their car park permits to the school office on or before
Wednesday 9th July. Thank you.
All the staff at Manor House School would like to thank
parents for their support throughout the year. We wish
everyone a relaxing summer holiday.
Website- All our press releases, recent news items,
including this bulletin, can be viewed on our website
www.manorhouseashby.co.uk
Next week’s dates:
Monday 7th July: Tennis Club (no other clubs)
Tuesday 8th July – Fun Day/Olympic Day
Wednesday 9th July – Prize-Giving and end of term
Next term’s dates
Term start Wednesday 10th September
Half-term Monday 20th October to Friday 24th
October
Term ends Wednesday 17th December
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| Date: |
27th June 2008, 13:48 |
| Enclosures: |
Notreallybooks letter |
| News: |
“Second-hand uniform sale” – Mrs. Williams, one of our
parents, would like to organise the sale of second-hand
uniform from her salon, TipTop Hair Salon in Staunton
Harold. She will distribute leaflets at the Garden Fete.
Uniform for sale should be taken to Mrs. Williams’ shop,
not brought into school as we have no space for it.
GARDEN FETE, GARDEN FETE, GARDEN FETE, GARDEN FETE, GARDEN
FETE, GARDEN FETE,- Saturday, noon- 4pm
Bring us some sunshine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Or at least some dry weather
Swimming- On Wednesday, 2nd July all M Form children not
going to PGL- boys and girls will be going to Hood Park
for a fun swimming afternoon!
Tennis Club – This club will run on Monday 7th July to
replace the session cancelled on Monday 2nd June.
Advance warning- There will be NO CLUBS (except Tennis)
the last week of school. Please try and make arrangements
to collect your child at the appropriate time.
A visitor- John Harris, ‘The Storyteller’, is coming on
Thursday, to spend the morning with the S Forms. He will
have books available for all ages at lunchtime which he
will be happy to sign.
Sporting dates
Tuesday, July 1st 2pm Pre-Prep Sports Day
Tuesday, July 8th Olympic Day
Website- All our press releases, recent news items,
including this bulletin, can be viewed on our website
www.manorhouseashby.co.uk
Dates for your diary:
Saturday 28th June- Garden Fete noon-4pm
Monday 30th June- 4th July PGL Trip and S4 Work Experience
Week
Tuesday 1st July- Pre-Prep Sports Day 2pm
Tuesday 8th July- All school Fun Day and Olympic
celebration
Wednesday 9th July- 2.00 p.m. PRIZE GIVING IN ST. HELEN’S
CHURCH - Car park space is limited at Manor House and we
advise you to come early and park carefully.
End of Term (after Prize-Giving ceremony – no after school
supervision in the Orangery)
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| Date: |
23rd June 2008, 8:45 |
| Enclosures: |
Maize Maze leaflet |
| News: |
STOP PRESS…STOP PRESS…STOP PRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This Wednesday is NON-UNIFORM DAY! The cost for wearing
mufty is a bottle of alcohol. No, we’re not going to use
it for a staff party, we will be using the bottles to
stock our bottle tombola. This is a great money spinner
for our fete, so come on kids, Wear your mufti with
pride! Please remember, there are to be no bare tums and
shoes should be sensible enough to be worn at break time
and for going up and down stairs safely!
Manor House M and S Forms Have Talent! The M and S Forms
will be performing in a concert on Tuesday, 24th June at
7pm. We will need all children to attend. They need to
wear school uniform- jumpers or cardigans are not needed.
The children will meet in the Orangery at 6.45 sharp!
Children not attending will need a note from their
parents. Please come and support us- it promises to be an
exciting and varied programme.
School Uniform – An updated list of uniform is available
from the office. Please note that tracksuits are no
longer stocked in the school office. Please contact Mrs.
C. Bill at Jilly Beans on 01530 560603, Mobile 07828
755656.
Raffle tickets- Please return any unsold tickets this
week. We will sell these at the fete. The raffle baskets
are looking good, but big is beautiful!
GARDEN FETE, GARDEN FETE, GARDEN FETE, GARDEN FETE, GARDEN
FETE, GARDEN FETE,
Jam Jars- There are still some empty jam jars. Please
fill these for our tombola! We need some filled jam jars!
My tummy is really rumbling!!
Have you a cupboard full of unloved toys? Well, we love
them! Bring them in!
Raffle Baskets- Have you brought in your contribution?
PGL MEETING- There will be a PGL meting for parents on
Monday 23rd June at 4pm. I will be going through the
activities and also discussing departure times. All group
leaders will be attending. The same meeting will also be
held on 25th June. Unfortunately at this meeting here
will only be Mrs. M-P. (This is for parents who cannot
make Monday’s meeting.)
Tomatoes! M3 have grown tomato plants for the Fete.
However, they’ve grown too well and need planting
now! If any pupil (or parent) would like one to grow
themselves, please see the science department. 50p
donation for Manor House School Summer Fete.
Art Exhibition- This year, Manor House School will be
holding its second GCSE Art Exhibition on Thursday, 26th
June, 7-9pm.
Last year’s exhibition was a resounding success. Held on
a warm summer evening, parents, governors and invited
guests enjoyed viewing art work of a very high standard
whilst listening to piano music provided by pupils and ex-
pupils of the school. Pupils received excellent
compliments about their work and enjoyed displaying their
work in a professional manner.
This year, S5 pupils will exhibit their work alongside
seven pupils from S4 who have produced their first GCSE
project. The evening promises to show new ideas created
using a diverse range of media. This evening will be by
invitation only. Parents of the exhibitors will receive
their official invitation with an accompanying letter
shortly. The other pupils in the school will have an
opportunity to visit the exhibition on Friday, 27th June
and on Saturday, 28th the exhibition will be open to all.
Tennis Club – This club will run on Monday 7th July to
replace the session cancelled on Monday 2nd June.
Advance warning- There will be NO CLUBS (except Tennis)
the last week of school. Please try and make arrangements
to collect your child at the appropriate time.
More Sport
Grosvenor Athletics
Monday, June 23rd 12.15-6.30pm All team members going to
Grosvenor need: girls- white t-shirt, white socks, skort,
MHS tracksuit; boys- white t-shirt, white shorts, white
socks and MHS tracksuit.
Sporting dates
Tuesday, July 1st 2pm Pre-Prep Sports Day
Tuesday, July 8th Olympic Day
Website- All our press releases, recent news items,
including this bulletin, can be viewed on our website
www.manorhouseashby.co.uk
Dates for your diary:
Tuesday 24th June- Pre-Prep and M3 Trip Sudbury Hall
Tuesday 24th June- M and S Form Concert
Wednesday 25th June- Non uniform day
Thursday 26th June- Art Exhibition
Saturday 28th June- Garden Fete
Monday 3oth June- 4th July PGL Trip and S4 Work Experience
Week
Tuesday 1st July- Pre-Prep Sports Day 2pm
Tuesday 8th July- All school Fun Day and Olympic
celebration
Wednesday 9th July- 2.00 p.m. PRIZE GIVING AND TERM
FINISHES
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| Date: |
13th June 2008, 11:45 |
| Enclosures: |
Fees for the academic year 2008/09 |
| News: |
School Uniform – An updated list of uniform is available
from the office. Please note that tracksuits are no
longer stocked in the school office. Please contact Mrs.
C. Bill at Jilly Beans on 01530 560603, Mobile 07828
755656).
Oscar Night –The catering is now well in hand- let S5
children know if you plan to attend.
Raffle tickets- Each family has received 5 books of raffle
tickets. Please, please, pretty please sell your little
bundle and more if at all possible. If you feel that you
cannot sell them, please return them to the school so that
we have them to sell on the day of the fete. Please don’t
forget the raffle baskets. (see the list below)
Manor House M and S Forms Have Talent! The M and S Forms
will be performing in a concert on Tuesday, 24th June at
7pm. We will need all children to attend. They’re so
talented, and we want them here to show them off! We
understand that having activities out of school helps to
make them rounded individuals, but on a very few occasions
we do need them here! Please come and support us- it
promises to be an exciting and varied programme.
GARDEN FETE, GARDEN FETE, GARDEN FETE, GARDEN FETE, GARDEN
FETE, GARDEN FETE,
Jam Jars- We need some filled jam jars! Grab one from the
entrance hall and fill it, or save a glass jar and fill it
with lots of exciting things!
Please feed me! Bring in lots of things for my stall.
Have you a cupboard full of unloved toys? Bring them in
and we’ll stock our toy stall with them!
Raffle Baskets- NEED FILLING! Please check with your
child for the theme for his/her class basket.
PGL MEETING- There will be a PGL meting for parents on
Monday 23rd June at 4pm. I will be going through the
activities and also discussing departure times. All group
leaders will be attending. The same meeting will also be
held on 25th June. Unfortunately at this meeting here
will only be Mrs. M-P. (This is for parents who cannot
make Monday’s meeting.)
Tomatoes! M3 have grown tomato plants for the Fete.
However, they’ve grown too well and need planting
now! If any pupil (or parent) would like one to grow
themselves, please see the science department. 50p
donation for Manor House School Summer Fete.
Drama Club-There will be a 2 hour session on 17th June,
not 1st July as previously indicated. This will make up
for the missed session before half-term. It is rumoured
that they’ll be making masks!
Art Exhibition- This year, Manor House School will be
holding its second GCSE Art Exhibition on Thursday, 26th
June, 7-9pm.
Last year’s exhibition was a resounding success. Held on
a warm summer evening, parents, governors and invited
guests enjoyed viewing art work of a very high standard
whilst listening to piano music provided by pupils and ex-
pupils of the school. Pupils received excellent
compliments about their work and enjoyed displaying their
work in a professional manner.
This year, S5 pupils will exhibit their work alongside
seven pupils from S4 who have produced their first GCSE
project. The evening promises to show new ideas created
using a diverse range of media. This evening will be by
invitation only. Parents of the exhibitors will receive
their official invitation with an accompanying letter
shortly. The other pupils in the school will have an
opportunity to visit the exhibition on Friday, 27th June
and on Saturday, 28th the exhibition will be open to all.
Rotary Musical Afternoon and Picnic- Sunday, 22nd June
2008. Tickets are available from the school office.
Advance warning- There will be NO CLUBS the last week of
school. Please try and make arrangements to collect your
child at the appropriate time.
More Sport
Grosvenor Athletics
Monday, June 23rd 12.15-6.30pm The team has now been
selected - training takes place during normal time-table
and after school on Wednesdays. All team members going
to Grosvenor need: girls- white t-shirt, white socks,
skort, MHS tracksuit; boys- white t-shirt, white shorts,
white socks and MHS tracksuit.
Sporting dates
Monday, June 23rd 1.30 to 6.30pm - Grosvenor Athletics
Match
Tuesday, July 1st 2pm Pre-Prep Sports Day
Tuesday, July 8th Olympic Day
Website- All our press releases, recent news items,
including this bulletin, can be viewed on our website
www.manorhouseashby.co.uk
Dates for your diary:
Wed-Friday 18th-20th June- M2-S4 Exams
Friday 20th June- Oscars Night S1-S5
Tuesday 24th June- Pre-Prep and M3 Trip Sudbury Hall
Tuesday 24th June- M and S Form Concert
Wednesday 25th June- Non uniform day
Thursday 26th June- Art Exhibition
Saturday 28th June- Garden Fete
Monday 3oth June- 4th July PGL Trip and S4 Work Experience
Week
Tuesday 1st July- Pre-Prep Sports Day 2pm
Tuesday 8th July- All school Fun Day and Olympic
celebration
Wednesday 9th July- PRIZE GIVING AND TERM FINISHES
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| Date: |
6th June 2008, 10:53 |
| Enclosures: |
Manor House School Garden Fete letter and form |
| News: |
Oscar Night –Remember to buy your tickets soon! We need
to plan our delicious menu! Don’t be disappointed.
Swimming Gala- Tuesday, 10th June 9-12am. All
participating pupils will need their swimming kit- (girls
one piece costumes only) and towels. Lack of space
precludes us from having spectators. No goggles should be
worn, unless for a medical or vision problem. Please
bring a note.
Raffle tickets- Each family has received 5 books of raffle
tickets. Please, please, pretty please sell your little
bundle and more if at all possible. If you feel that you
cannot sell them, please return them to the school so that
we have them to sell on the day of the fete. Please don’t
forget the raffle baskets. (see the list below)
Manor House M and S Forms Have Talent! The M and S Forms
will be performing in a concert on Tuesday, 24th June at
7pm. We will need all children to attend. They’re so
talented, and we want them here to show them off! We
understand that having activities out of school helps to
make them rounded individuals, but on a very few occasions
we do need them here! Please come and support us- it
promises to be an exciting and varied programme.
GARDEN FETE, GARDEN FETE, GARDEN
FEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
· Jam jars- Mrs. Mills, our jam jar tombola
organiser, would like
contributions of jam jars, empty and full.
in the box in the entrance hall. Grab a jam j
fill it with treats for any age, toys, candles, anything
exciting! Be creative!
· The white elephants are ravenous! Clean out the
cupboards, drawers, shed, garage. Bring these treasures
in for our white elephant stall.
· Stalls- Start thinking about a stall. Please see
the form this week.
· Raffle Baskets- NEED FILLING!
Kg- Children’s Baking
J1/J2 – Gold
M1- Chocoholics (what else?)
M2 – Arty Kids
M3 Summer Holidays
M4 Spirit of the Orient
S1- Gardening
S2- Cocktail Party
S3- Pamper Hamper
S4/S5- Coffee Morning
Let’s build the best baskets ever!
Drama Club-There will be a 2 hour session on 17th June,
not 1st July as previously indicated. This will make up
for the missed session before half-term. It is rumoured
that they’ll be making masks!
Art Exhibition- This year, Manor House School will be
holding its second GCSE Art Exhibition on Thursday, 26th
June, 7-9pm.
Last year’s exhibition was a resounding success. Held on
a warm summer evening, parents, governors and invited
guests enjoyed viewing art work of a very high standard
whilst listening to piano music provided by pupils and ex-
pupils of the school. Pupils received excellent
compliments about their work and enjoyed displaying their
work in a professional manner.
This year, S5 pupils will exhibit their work alongside
seven pupils from S4 who have produced their first GCSE
project. The evening promises to show new ideas created
using a diverse range of media. This evening will be by
invitation only. Parents of the exhibitors will receive
their official invitation with an accompanying letter
shortly. The other pupils in the school will have an
opportunity to visit the exhibition on Friday, 27th June
and on Saturday, 28th the exhibition will be open to all.
Rotary Musical Afternoon and Picnic- Sunday, 22nd June
2008. Tickets are available from the school office.
Breakfast- Rumbly tumbly? Eat breakfast!
Craft items- Miss Russell has some lovely ideas for some
art projects. She is currently collecting wooden cotton
reels, crochet hooks, broken or unwanted jewellery, beads,
sequins, etc.
Advance warning- There will be NO CLUBS the last week of
school. Please try and make arrangements to collect your
child at the appropriate time.
More Sport
M & S Sports Day
Friday, 13th June 1-4pm Please note late finish. Pupils
may be collected from Range Road or school- please let the
class teacher know. All pupils require a house T-shirt-
new stock should be here next week. A warm welcome is
extended to parents and relations to cheer their child
on. Tea and coffee will be available to sustain you
through the rigours of the afternoon. A fold-up chair may
also prove a bonus!
Grosvenor Athletics
Monday, June 23rd 12.15-6.30pm The team has now been
selected - training takes place during normal time-table
and after school on Wednesdays. All team members going
to Grosvenor need: girls- white t-shirt, white socks,
skort, MHS tracksuit; boys- white t-shirt, white shorts,
white socks and MHS tracksuit.
Sporting dates
Tuesday, June 10th- 9 to 12am- Swimming Gala at Ashby
Grammar School (M1-S4)
Friday, June 13th 1-4pm- Sports Day at Ashby Grammar
School (M1-S4)
Monday, June 23rd 1.30 to 6.30pm - Grosvenor Athletics
Match
Tuesday, July 1st 2pm Pre-Prep Sports Day
Tuesday, July 8th Olympic Day
School Uniform – Please note that tracksuits can now be
ordered from Jilly Beans (Contact Mrs. Claire Bill on
01530 560603, Mobile 07828 755656). Mrs. Bill can also
supply sun hats/baseball caps and a waterproof sport
jacket, which can be worn over the tracksuit on a wet day.
Website- All our press releases, recent news items,
including this bulletin, can be viewed on our website
www.manorhouseashby.co.uk
Dates for your diary:
Tuesday, 10th June- Swimming Gala 9-12
Friday, 13th June- M form and Sr. Sports Day
Friday, 13th June- Class Photos
Wed-Friday 18th-20th June- M2-S4 Exams
Friday 20th June- Oscars Night S1-S5
Tuesday 24th June- Pre-Prep and M3 Trip Sudbury Hall
Tuesday 24th June- M and S Form Concert
Wednesday 25th June- Non uniform day
Thursday 26th June- Art Exhibition
Saturday 28th June- Garden Fete
Monday 3oth June- 4th July PGL Trip and S4 Work Experience
Week
Tuesday 1st July- Pre-Prep Sports Day 2pm
Tuesday 8th July- All school Fun Day and Olympic
celebration
Wednesday 9th July- PRIZE GIVING AND TERM FINISHES
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| Date: |
23rd May 2008, 10:24 |
| Enclosures: |
Picnic in the Park |
| News: |
Oscar Night – When are you going to buy your tickets?
It’s planned and ready to go!
Fireworks, tasty food and good music- a great time!
Tickets are £5. Purchase
your ticket early from Mrs. Turland. Don’t be
disappointed!
Skipathon- The Pre-Prep children had an exhausting morning
skipping their little hearts out for the British Heart
Foundation. The children were all sponsored by family and
friends to raise money for this worthy cause.
Garden Fete- IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR
AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
· Jam jars- Mrs. Mills, our jam jar tombola
organiser, would like
contributions of jam jars, empty and full.
in the box in the entrance hall. Grab a jam j
fill it with treats for any age, toys, candles, anything
exciting! Be creative!
· Half term sorting out- What should you do with
your children at half term? Make them clean out those
toys and books and bring them into school for our toy and
book stall?
· Books- Are you an avid reader? Is your house full
of books? Bring them in for our bookstall.
· The elephants are hungry, especially the white
one! Clean out the cupboards, drawers, shed, garage.
Bring these treasures in for our white elephant stall.
· Stalls- Start thinking about a stall. There will
be a form sent out the first week of June.
· Raffle Baskets- Each form tutor has selected a
theme to fill a basket for our raffle.
Kg- Children’s Baking
J1/J2 – Gold
M1- Chocoholics (what else?)
M2 – Arty Kids
M3 Summer Holidays
M4 Spirit of the Orient
S1- Gardening
S2- Cocktail Party
S3- Pamper Hamper
S4/S5- Coffee Morning
Let’s build the best baskets ever!
Drama Club-There will be a 2 hour session on the 1st
July. This will make up for the missed session this
week. It is rumoured that they’ll be making masks!
S1 girls- Senior girls in S1 can wear Summer dresses with
white socks if they wish.
French student - A 15 year old French boy is looking for a
host family to look after him for a period of time in July
2008. If you are able to assist please contact the office.
German Student – An 18 year old German girl would like to
work as an au pair for an Ashby based family for 2-3 weeks
in August. For further enquiries please contact Amanda
Hards on 01530 413749 or mobile 0798 1882759.
Baby it’s hot! The sun has got his hat on - have you got
yours? Mrs. Bill at Jilly Beans has hats for sale for sun
protection, this includes a baseball cap for all M&S Form
children. No other cap will be accepted. Sun cream may
be brought in marked clearly with your child’s name,
however, it would be better if you purchased sun cream
that can be applied once a day as part of the getting
ready for school routine.
Tesco- Start searching! Tesco has finished issuing
these. Where have you hidden those sneaky little piles?
Sainsbury’s- SSSSSSSSSSSSStill collecting!
Breakfast- We’ve just ordered lots of books for our
libraries. Keep eating cereal!
Craft items- Miss Russell has some lovely ideas for some
art projects. She is currently collecting wooden cotton
reel, crochet hooks, broken or unwanted jewellery, beads,
sequins, etc.
House t-shirts- All pupils need a House t-shirt. These t-
shirts are worn throughout the school for House Matches-
netball, rounders, cricket, football, cross-country and
also for Sports Day. Pupils will be given
t-shirts to ‘grow into’. Please could you send £4 in a
named envelope to Mrs. Whitaker stating your child’s
House. The T-shirts will be distributed before Sports Day.
More sport
David Hunt Challenge Cup
On Friday the U11 Football Team played in the above
tournament. As last season’s winners, they had very high
hopes of bringing the magnificent trophy back to MHS.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be. Although they were by far
the better team and had most of the play, the goals didn’t
come. Very well played, boys.
Swimming Gala
Tuesday, 10th June 9-12am All participating pupils will
need their swimming kit- (girls one piece costumes only)
and towels. Lack of space precludes us from having
spectators.
M & S Sports Day
Friday, 13th June 1-4pm Please note late finish. Pupils
may be collected from Range Road or school- please let the
class teacher know. All pupils require a house T-shirt-
new stock should be here next week. A warm welcome is
extended to parents and relations to cheer their child
on. Tea and coffee will be available to sustain you
through the rigours of the afternoon. A fold-up chair may
also prove a bonus!
Grosvenor Athletics
Monday, June 23rd 12.15-6.30pm The team has now been
selected - training takes place during normal time-table
and after school on Wednesdays. We will require the whole
of the Tug of War team to train together on Wednesday next
half term. All team members going to Grosvenor need:
girls- white t-shirt, white socks, skort, MHS tracksuit;
boys- white t-shirt, white shorts, white socks and MHS
tracksuit.
Sporting dates
Tuesday, June 10th- 9 to 12am- Swimming Gala at Ashby
Grammar School (M1-S4)
Friday, June 13th 1-4pm- Sports Day at Ashby Grammar
School (M1-S4)
Monday, June 23rd 1.30 to 6.30pm - Grosvenor Athletics
Match
Tuesday, July 1st 2pm Pre-Prep Sports Day
Tuesday, July 8th Olympic Day
School Uniform – Please note that tracksuits can now be
ordered from Jilly Beans (Contact Mrs. Claire Bill on
01530 560603, Mobile 07828 755656). Mrs. Bill can also
supply sun hats/baseball caps and a waterproof sport
jacket, which can be worn over the tracksuit on a wet day.
Website- All our press releases, recent news items,
including this bulletin, can be viewed on our website
www.manorhouseashby.co.uk
Dates for your diary:
Monday 26th May-Friday 30th May- Half-Term
Tuesday, 10th June- Swimming Gala 9-12
Friday, 13th June- M form and Sr. Sports Day
Friday, 13th June- Class Photos
Wed-Friday 18th-20th June- M2-S4 Exams
Friday 20th June- Oscars Night S1-S5
Tuesday 24th June- Pre-Prep and M3 Trip Sudbury Hall
Wednesday 25th June- Non uniform day
Thursday 26th June- Art Exhibition
Saturday 28th June- Garden Fete
Monday 3oth June- 4th July PGL Trip and S4 Work Experience
Week
Tuesday 1st July- Pre-Prep Sports Day 2pm
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| Date: |
16th May 2008, 10:56 |
| Enclosures: |
Life education mobile classroom |
| News: |
Oscar Night – The teachers are all poshed up and ready!
Are you?
Fireworks, tasty food and good music- a great time!
Tickets are £5. Purchase
your ticket early from Mrs. Turland. Don’t be
disappointed!
M1, M2, M3 Parents’ Evening- Monday 19th May and Wednesday
21st May. Please sign up on the sheets provided at your
child’s form room.
French student - A 15 year old French boy is looking for a
host family to look after him for a period of time in July
2008. If you are able to assist please contact the office.
German Student – An 18 year old German girl would like to
work as an au pair for an Ashby based family for 2-3 weeks
in August. For further enquiries please contact Amanda
Hards on 01530 413749 or mobile 0798 1882759.
Club forms - Every child in school should return a club
form whether they attend clubs or not.
Baby it’s hot! The sun has got his hat on- have you got
yours? Mrs. Bill at Jilly Beans has hats for sale for sun
protection, this includes a baseball cap for all M&S Form
children. No other cap will be accepted. Sun cream may
be brought in marked clearly with your child’s name,
however, it would be better if you purchased sun cream
that can be applied once a day as part of the getting
ready for school routine.
Water- All humans need to be properly hydrated to think
and we think a lot here! Send your child with a water
bottle.
Race Night- TOO few takers! Unfortunately, we have had to
cancel this fun night due to lack of support.
Tesco- Start searching! Tesco has finished issuing
these. Where have you hidden those sneaky little piles?
Sainsbury’s- SSSSSSSSSSSSStill collecting!
Breakfast- We’ve just ordered lots of books for our
libraries. Keep eating cereal!
Craft items- Miss Russell has some lovely ideas for some
art projects. She is currently collecting wooden cotton
reel, crochet hooks, broken or unwanted jewellery, beads,
sequins, etc..
House t-shirts- All pupils need a House t-shirt. These t-
shirts are worn throughout the school for House Matches-
netball, rounders, cricket, football, cross-country and
also for Sports Day. Pupils will be given
t-shirts to ‘grow into’. Please could you send £4 in a
named envelope to Mrs. Whitaker stating your child’s House.
Advance notice- Friday, 23rd June- S5 will be sitting
their German listening exam in the language rooms. There
will be no access into school through the top gate (near
the boarding house at Ashby Grammar School) between 8.15
and 9.30. Thank you
More Sport
Rounders- The girls made a valiant effort, but faced an
extremely talented team. It is never fun losing, but they
had a good tea and extremely noisy bus ride too. Great
try, girls!
Rugby- Congratulations to Megan Oxtoby in M4! She has
been voted Ashby Rugby Club’s Player of the Year. Megan
was presented with a silver trophy and has been
interviewed by the press.
Athletics- The new Turbo javelins have arrived and are
proving a great success. Sports Club- next week only- on
Tuesday, 20th May, 3.30-4.30pm. Training for long-jump,
shot, javelin and relay. Tug of war to start soon!
Swimming- M form girls, KG and J1 are having a wonderful
time during their swimming lessons. These sessions have
proved so popular that we have booked the pool again for
next year.
Sporting dates
Tuesday, June 10th- 9 to 12am- Swimming Gala at Ashby
Grammar School (M1-S4)
Friday, June 13th 1-4pm- Sports Day at Ashby Grammar
School (M1-S4)
Monday, June 23rd 1.30 to 6.30pm Grosvenor Athletics Match
Tuesday, July 1st 2pm Pre-Prep Sports Day
Tuesday, July 8th Olympic Day
School Uniform – Please note that tracksuits can now be
ordered from Jilly Beans (Contact Mrs. Claire Bill on
01530 560603, Mobile 07828 755656). Mrs. Bill can also
supply sun hats/baseball caps and a waterproof sport
jacket, which can be worn over the tracksuit on a wet day.
Website- All our press releases, recent news items,
including this bulletin, can be viewed on our website
www.manorhouseashby.co.uk
Dates for your diary:
Monday, 19th May- Pre-Prep Concert 2pm
Monday, 19th May- M1,M2,M3 Parents’ Evening 3.45-7.15
Tuesday, 20th May- Open Morning 9.30 onwards
Wednesday, 21st May M1 Parents’ Evening 3-45-7.45
Thursday, 22nd May- Travelling Theatre Kg-M4
Friday, 23rd May- Pre-prep Skipathon
Monday 26th May-Friday 30th May- Half-Term
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| Date: |
9th May 2008, 14:00 |
| Enclosures: |
Oscar invitations S1-S5 |
| News: |
Oscar Night – Get out that posh frock, tie those ties and
dust off those dancing shoes. The
red carpet will be rolled out at 7pm for a 7.30 start.
Dinner, dancing, awards and fireworks are
on the menu. Don’t miss this ‘star-filled’ exciting
night! Tickets are £5. Invitations have been
sent. Have you had yours? In order to secure your seat
at this gala event, purchase
your ticket early from Mrs. Turland. Don’t be
disappointed!
M1, 2, 3 Parents’ Evening- Monday 19th May and Wednesday
21st May. Please sign up on the sheets provided at your
child’s form room.
French student - A 15 year old French boy is looking for a
host family to look after him for a period of time in July
2008. If you are able to assist please contact the office.
German Student – An 18 year old German girl would like to
work as an au pair for an Ashby based family for 2-3 weeks
in August. For further enquiries please contact Amanda
Hards on 01530 413749 or mobile 0798 1882759.
Club forms - Every child in school should return a club
form whether they attend clubs or not.
Baby it’s hot! The sun has got his hat on- have you got
yours? Mrs. Bill at Jilly Beans has hats for sale for sun
protection. Sun cream may be brought in marked clearly
with your child’s name, however, it would be better if you
purchased sun cream that can be applied once a day as part
of the getting ready for school routine.
Water- All humans need to be properly hydrated to think
and we think a lot here! Send your child with a water
bottle.
Race Night- Any takers? We will be having a family race
night on Friday, 16th May. Dig out a beautiful hat or at
least a fanciful one and join in the fun! We need
sponsors for our races, owners for 56 horses and lots of
people who would like a little flutter for fun! Come
along, bring the kids and some friends who enjoy a night
out! Space is limited, so let us know as soon as
possible.
Bulbs- Please pay for your bulbs- we need to pay the
money! We have one package of mini-gladioli worth £4.50.
Any takers?
Swimming Club- Swimming club commences on Monday, 12th May.
Tesco- Keep collecting!
Sainsbury’s- SSSSSSSSSSSSStill collecting!
Breakfast- We’re still collecting box tops from Nestle
Cereals.
House t-shirts- All pupils need a House t-shirt. These t-
shirts are worn throughout the school for House Matches-
netball, rounders, cricket, football, cross-country and
also for Sports Day. Pupils will be given
t-shirts to ‘grow into’. Please could you send £4 in a
named envelope to Mrs. Whitaker stating your child’s House.
School Uniform – Please note that tracksuits can now be
ordered from Jilly Beans (Contact Mrs. Claire Bill on
01530 560603, Mobile 07828 755656). Mrs. Bill can also
supply sun hats and a waterproof sport jacket, which can
be worn over the tracksuit on a wet day.
Website- All our press releases, recent news items,
including this bulletin, can be viewed on our website
www.manorhouseashby.co.uk
Dates for your diary:
Monday 12th May- Friday, 14th May- KS2 SATS
Friday, 16th May- Friends Race Night
Monday, 19th May- Pre-Prep Concert 2pm
Monday, 19th May- M1,2,3 Parents’ Evening 3.45-7.15
Tuesday, 20th May- Open Morning 9.30 onwards
Wednesday, 21st May M1 Parents’ Evening 3-45-7.45
Thursday, 22nd May- Travelling Theatre Kg-M4
Friday, 23rd May- Pre-prep Skipathon
Monday 26th May-Friday 30th May- Half-Term
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| Date: |
2nd May 2008, 11:26 |
| Enclosures: |
Enc. Family Race Night |
| News: |
“Goldilocks in the City” Goldilocks, 3 Bears, Fairy Bag
Lady, rats and some celebrities- were all there! We had a
great night. All of the children and adults who took part
really enjoyed themselves. Thank you for all of your
support. Apparently we’re off on a space adventure next
year! Everyone is invited along for the ride!
French student - A 15 year old French boy is looking for a
host family to look after him for a period of time in July
2008. If you are able to assist please contact the office.
German Student – An 18 year old German girl would like to
work as an au pair for an Ashby based family for 2-3 weeks
in August. For further enquiries please contact Amanda
Hards on 01530 413749 or mobile 0798 1882759.
Club forms - Every child in school should return a club
form whether they attend clubs or not.
Race Night- Ascot in Ashby? You bet! We will be having a
family race night on Friday, 16th May. Dig out a
beautiful hat or at least a fanciful one and join in the
fun! We need sponsors for our races, owners for 56 horses
and lots of people who would like a little flutter for
fun! Come along, bring the kids and some friends who
enjoy a night out! Space is limited, so let us know as
soon as possible.
Bulbs- Please pay for your bulbs- we need to pay the
money! We have one package of mini-gladioli worth £4.50.
Any takers?
Swimming Club- Swimming club commences on Monday, 12th May.
Tesco- Keep collecting!
Sainsbury’s- SSSSSSSSSSSSStill collecting!
Breakfast- We’re still collecting box tops from Nestle
Cereals.
More Sport
The M form girls started their swimming lessons on
Wednesday. We arrived in a downpour and were soaked
before we started.
Please label all uniform before next Wednesday- one third
of M3/M4 uniform was unlabelled- causing much confusion
and much wasted time.
The M form boys retreated indoors for their cricket lesson
and covered batting and bowling.
Grosvenor Athletics Match
We have just received our invitation to the above event on
June 23rd. This year there is a different format with the
exciting inclusion of Turbo Javelin and Tug of War. Wow!
House t-shirts- All pupils need a House t-shirt. These t-
shirts are worn throughout the school for House Matches-
netball, rounders, cricket, football, cross-country and
also for Sports Day. Pupils will be given
t-shirts to ‘grow into’. Please could you send £4 in a
named envelope to Mrs. Whitaker stating your child’s House.
School Uniform – Please note that tracksuits can now be
ordered from Jilly Beans (Contact Mrs. Claire Bill on
01530 560603, Mobile 07828 755656). Mrs. Bill can also
supply sun hats and a waterproof sport jacket, which can
be worn over the tracksuit on a wet day.
Website- All our press releases, recent news items,
including this bulletin, can be viewed on our website
www.manorhouseashby.co.uk
Dates for your diary:
Tuesday 6th May – Friday, 9th May- KS3 SATS
Friday, 9th May- GCSE French speaking exam
Monday 12th May- Friday, 14th May- KS2 SATS
Friday, 16th May- Friends Race Night
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| Date: |
23rd April 2008, 10:02 |
| Enclosures: |
Clubs notice + return form |
| News: |
Rotary Concert- Saturday, 19th April 7pm Our school
choir will be performing at Ivanhoe School along with a
variety of area junior school choirs and the Uttoxeter
Town Band. Tickets are: adult £5 and School Children
£2.50. All proceeds in aid of Rotary Charities.
New Children- We’d like to welcome 12 new pupils into the
MHS Family. We wish them a happy and productive stay.
Drama Club dress rehearsal- There is a dress rehearsal on
Sunday, 20th April, 2-5pm for the full cast. The small
children will only be required 2-3pm. This is an
extremely important rehearsal! If you have any problems,
please ring Alison Hunt on 01332-756557.
“Goldilocks in the City” This is an original pantomime
written by Mrs. A. Hunt, our drama club teacher. It will
be performed on Tuesday, 29th April at 7.30pm in the
school hall by the children of the club. Tickets are £3
for adults, MHS pupils are free. Tickets are available in
the school office or from form teachers.
School Fees – Fees for the Summer Term are now due. A £25
charge will be made for late fees.
Will it ever get warm? Should the weather ever get
better, the children will still be required to enter and
leave school in their school uniforms including blazers
and ties.
Swimming Club- Because of scheduling problems, there will
be no swimming club for the next two Mondays. Swimming
club commences on Monday, 12th of May.
Car Park – This is a one-way system. Please enter via the
large wooden gates from South Street. When leaving, drive
straight through the car park on to the school drive and
turn right away from the school building. The exits are
marked.
Tesco- Keep collecting!
Sainsbury’s- SSSSSSSSSSSSStill collecting!
Breakfast- We’re still collecting box tops from Nestle
Cereals.
House t-shirts- All pupils need a House t-shirt. These t-
shirts are worn throughout the school for House Matches-
netball, rounders, cricket, football, cross-country and
also for Sports Day. Pupils will be given t-shirts
to ‘grow into’. Please could you send £4 in a named
envelope to Mrs. Whitaker stating your child’s House.
School Uniform – Please note that tracksuits can now be
ordered from Jilly Beans (Contact Mrs. Claire Bill on
01530 560603, Mobile 07828 755656). Mrs. Bill can also
supply sun hats and a waterproof sport jacket, which can
be worn over the tracksuit on a wet day.
Website- All our press releases, recent news items,
including this bulletin, can be viewed on our website
www.manorhouseashby.co.uk
Dates for your diary:
Saturday, 19th April- St. Georges Day Concert 7pm
Sunday, 20th April- Dress rehearsal for the Drama Club 2pm-
5pm
Monday, 21st April- M3 trip to Cropston Water Treatment
Plant
Thursday, 24th April- Pre- Prep Parents’ Evening – by
arrangement with form teachers
Thursday, 24th April- S1, S2, S4 Parents Evening
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