Happy New Year & Welcome Back
Despite the poor weather at the start of term we have got off to a flying start with New Year's resolutions in place and a fresh determination to make the most of everthing that the term promises.
The Year 8 Leadership Course on Wednesday evening was a fine example of this with the whole year group working together to plan ahead for their League chapel services, the forthcoming public speaking competitions, World Book Day (prepare for some exciting fairy tale costumes), some new eco initiatives and the writing of a changing room charter to ensure that our changing rooms are sensible and safe places. My congratulations to Year 8 on such a constructive evening and we look forward to your leadership in these areas.
I understand that quite a number of families did not access our Christmas Quiz in the newsletter and draw your attention to this again. Please can I encourage you to take evey opportunity to support the work we do in School with some fun learning at home. This would be a good starting point. Click here to view quiz
New GAP Students
Four new Gap students have arrived this term - Emma Davis, Brett France, Nick Grove and Katie Neill - we hope you will make them very welcome.
Government League Tables
You may have noticed in the press that Government GCSE and A Level League Tables were published this week. Unfortunately Felsted is not represented as it should be as IGCSE and International Baccalaureate results are not included. These syllabuses are world recognised challenging qualifications but do not register in the Government tables. We feel it is important for you to understand why Felsted does not appear as well as it should do despite getting very good results each year. A more detailed explanation can be found here.
Information from the Pre-Prep
- Parents'/Teachers' Meeting on Monday 18th & Tuesday 19 January - please sign up on Monday morning (17 January) when you sign you child in at the gate. Appointments will be in 10 minute slots.
- If the snow continues, please bring in wellington boots for your child with their name clearly marked.
- Hats and gloves are required each day - please make sure these are named.
Thank you.
Wear a hat for Haiti!
In response to the devastating disaster in Haiti we are asking the children to wear a 'Hat' on Monday and bring in a donation towards the disaster fund. The 'hat' can as colourful or outrageous as you wish Any donations should be handed to the form tutors.
Thank you.
Mrs C A Lee
Charity Coffee Morning
Winter Warmer Coffee Morning In Aid of Project Peru
Friday 22 January 2010 - Courtauld Centre Common Room from 8.00am - 10.00am (Coffee & Tea Available)
There will be a cake stall to raise money for the children of Casa Hogar in Lima. If you are unable to attend you can make donations at www.justgiving.com/Tristam-Tredgett.
Smythies Go Football Crazy!
Football is a fantastic way of bringing people together- why not Felsted Peru? In the shanty towns of Lima, where we (Project Peru) run a refuge for children, you only see ragged t-shirts and sandy shorts - no colourful strips. This is where you could make such a difference!
Would you donate your strip, whether Manchester United, Arsenal or West Ham ...it would brighten up the lives of the children in our refuge and in the community, not only at Christmas but all year long. They have nothing, but with your help they could ‘bend it like Beckham’.
Please bring your strip to school and give it to Cameron Tredgett - the Smythies League Charity Rep. We request that it is washed and in good condition…just as you would want to receive it! Your strip will be going to Lima in January!
For more information please contact Tristam Tredgett on 01371 821395, Project Peru; 01483 576093; http://www.projectperu.org.uk. Reg.charity number: 1049413
Chateau Trip
Chateau Trip Feb 2010 - Mrs Garcia invites the parents of all participants in the forthcoming Chateau Trip to an Information Evening on Tuesday 19 January at 6.15pm in the Courtauld Centre Common Room. Refreshments will be served.
Spring Courses for Adults & Children
You will shortly be receving a copy of the Spring Courses Booklet for Easter Holiday Camps and other interesting courses. For those who like to get ahead and plan please find a pdf copy here.
