Heathfield Newsletter
Dear Parents,
The week before half term began with the Inter-Team Swimming Gala. There were some excellent personal performances – including a record-breaking butterfly by Hannah Speakman – and some great support demonstrated by all pupils for their respective teams. A huge thank-you is due to Mrs Bower for organising the event and also to all who came to watch, support, cheer and generally swelter.
Year 5 enjoyed a visit to Rishworth for a day in order to learn more about ceramics and to produce some work of their own. They were also able to take in the Art Examinations display at Rishworth and see the amazing standard reached by our Senior pupils.
In the Foundation Stage, children continued to enjoy the pirate boats, trains and other forms of transport created in their outdoor area. As well as the learning that takes place in the outdoor area, the construction and use of these different objects is really helping the children work and solve problems together.
Is it a train, or is it a pirate ship? It is certainly a lot of fun!
Where would you go to get a glimpse of the future? Heathfield School at the end of last half term would be a good starting place: we celebrated our Theme day by investigating what things might be like in the future. Children could dress up and there were plenty of rambling robots and amazing aliens – we had a visit from ‘The Men in Black’, a rocket landed in Foundation Stage and there were even future footballers reporting back on the success of the England World Cup hosting bid and a giant walking hot-dog! It was difficult to make a decision about who had the most striking costume on the day, but eventually, I decided on Natalka Korolczuk, who had certainly created a detailed alien! We also had a competition running to find the best pictorial representation of Heathfield 2099, depicting the School at the end of the century. Artists were invited to use any medium and there were some brilliant ideas. After another difficult process, Avani Grewal won with her wonderful imaginings – a School where children bounce in on personal trampolines and feast at restaurants before enjoying a relaxing roller-coaster ride.
There was more dressing up in the French Cafe last Wednesday: after a day of French activities, including a wonderful concert, bottle dancing, boules competition, Year 6 dancing the Can-Can and a visit from students at Rishworth to speak French with our younger students, we finished in the Dining Hall for a French meal. Pupils waited upon each other: Charlie Scholey and Ben Rooney were noted for their excellent waiting and command of French respectively, but all members of Years 5 and 6 did a terrific job of waiting (and being waited upon) – all in French, of course! Huge thanks are due to Mrs Kiy for organising the whole day and also to the PTA who were in the kitchens taking the waiters’ orders.
On Thursday our photographer returned to take photographs of our sporting teams and musical ensembles, to add to the class photographs taken earlier in the term.
As the School year approaches its end, I must comment on the fantastic work which our PTA undertake. The function of the PTA is to provide special items, treats, days out and other items for all the children – but many of the events organised are also great opportunities to meet other parents and to simply have a good time. We all very much hope that many more parents will volunteer themselves to get involved in the running of the PTA next year – like any organisation, ‘new blood’ is essential. Help is always appreciated and volunteering for one event does not entail volunteering for them all! If you would like to get involved, an ideal place to start would be to come along and find out more at the AGM – details below.
Finally, could I once again remind parents or carers that some parking space is available in the area by the swimming pool – the Heathfield car park and the Mill Lane can become very congested for certain periods, especially at the start of the School day, so any measures which can be taken to relieve this jam are very much appreciated. In any case, if parking a little further away encourages a short walk into School, children arrive energised and exercised. Fantastic!
Head’s Awards
Year 3KT Nicholas Sheard
Smartest Class Award 28.05.2010 Year 4H
11.06.2010 Too much dressing up to decide!!
Mr. A. M. Wilkins
FOOTBALL FEVER AND LITERACY!
You are all no doubt aware that the World Cup 2010 begins this weekend. Years 4, 5 and 6 have been ‘warming up’ for this international event by reading a live, ‘on-line’ story written by Tom Palmer.
Tom spent a day with us last year when he shared his passion for football and for writing, inspiring many of our pupils. His debut children’s novel, ‘Foul Play’ had just been launched by Puffin and was thoroughly enjoyed by our Year 5 and 6 pupils. He has since written a further two in the series featuring young football detective, Danny Harte: ‘Dead Ball’, set in Russia and ‘Off Side’ set in Africa.
In collaboration with The Literacy Trust, Tom is writing a special ‘live’ story. It began on 7th June and is published every weekday morning at 8.00 am until 12 July. The story is being followed by the children as a daily five minute classroom reading slot and will respond to real events and results of the World Cup Tournament as it progresses.
The unfolding story can be accessed at www.literacytrust.org.uk/worldcup.
It is a very exciting venture that we hope will really engage our older readers!
Come on England!!
Ruth Wilby
Coordinator of Literacy
Please note there will be no Rounders Practice after Sports Day on Wednesday 16th June. Thank you.
Sports Reports
Swimming Gala
On Friday 21st May Heathfield competed in a swimming gala against The Mount School. The races started with Backstroke for Year 3, with Charlotte Taylor doing super and Alex Dransfield coming 2nd. Next was Year 4 backstroke with Freya Lightfoot and Greg Withers doing brilliant. Next was Year 5 with Alex Swift and Jacob Tansey also doing brilliantly. Then it was Year 6’s turn – Oliver Marshall and Rachel Costello did excellent swimming.
Then it was Breaststroke again starting with Year 3. Ewan Bennett did really well and Hannah Speakman came a superb 2nd. Next was Year 4 with Emerald Hellewell-Weir and Archie Whitworth swimming super. Then it was Year 5 with Emma Bower doing well and Edward Walton coming an exciting 1st. Last it was Year 6 with Abby Lucas giving it her all and Jacob Bower coming 1st.
Next it was Butterfly starting with Year 5 with Emma and Charlie doing really well, then year 6 with Oliver Mills-Nanyn doing excellent and myself coming 1st.
Then it was Front Crawl starting with Year 3 with Alex McDade and Avani coming a super 2nd. Then it was Year 4 with Alice Sismanovic (from Year 3) and Harry Stobart doing excellent. Then was Year 5 with Maddie Dransfield and Kallan Jamieson doing really well. Next Year 6 with George Radcliffe doing superb and myself coming 1st.
Next was the Medley Relay with Year 3’s 1st team with Avani, Hannah, Alex McDade and Alex Dransfield coming an excellent 2nd and the 2nd team with Ewan, Clara, Charlotte and Nicholas.
Then it was Year 4’s 1st team of Freya, Archie, Harry and Emerald swimming very well and the 2nd team with Greg, Alice (from Year 3), Caitlin and Ewan doing brilliant and coming 2nd. Next was Year 5’s 1st team with Alex Swift, Emma Bower, Edward and Charlie coming a super 2nd and 2nd team was Tia, Kallan, Jacob Tansey and Maddie doing very well.
Now it was Year 6, the 1st team of me, Abby, George and Oliver Mills-Nanyn coming an excellent 1st and 2nd team of Josef, Rachel, Jacob Bower and Alice Beevor.
Last but not least was the Freestyle Relay starting with Year 3. The 1st team was Avani, Alex Dransfield, Alex McDade and Hannah coming an exciting 1st and the 2nd team of Nicholas, Charlotte, Clara and Ewan doing superb. Then it was Year 4. The 1st team with Harry, Archie, Freya and Emerald coming a brill 2nd and then the 2nd team with Caitlin, Greg, Alex McDade, and Alice (both from Year 3) doing very well. Then on to Year 5 – 1st team with Emma, Alex Swift, Charlie and Edward coming an exciting 2nd and the 2nd team with Maddie, Tia, Kallan and Jacob Tansey doing very well. Next was Year 6 – 1st team with Abby, George Jacob Bower and me coming a superb 1st and the 2nd team with Alice Beevor, Josef and Oliver Mills-Nanyn doing a superb finish.
The overall score was Heathfield 129 and The Mount School 171.
I would like to thank the swimmers for trying their hardest, Mrs. Bower for arranging the Gala and for the parents for coming and supporting us.
Lucy Hirst, Captain
PTA
French Cafe
The children had a fantastic afternoon at their annual French Cafe, hosted by the PTA. Thanks to Rose and the kitchen ladies for their assistance, also to Janine Singleton, Kay Baxter, Catherine Costello, Carolyn Roberts and Maxine May for their valuable roles in serving the children and clearing away. The PTA are delighted to again be able to support Mrs Kiy and the staff in this enjoyable event for all Heathfield children.
Its’ A Date lottery
This month’s winner was Declan Wadcock – congratulations!
If you would like to join our monthly lottery, please send your details in to Mrs Swallow’s office.
Family Treasure Hunt – Sunday 27th June, 11 am to 1pm
Bring all the family along with a picnic for a fun filled afternoon, incorporating a Treasure Hunt and the annual Heathfield Duck Race with prizes for winners and losers!
A bar will be available and in the event of bad weather, shelter and facilities will be provided in the dining room!
Information flyers and duck race ticket requests will be coming home shortly so don’t forget to check book bags.
Sports Day – 16th June
The PTA will again be hosting refreshment stalls for adults at this year’s Sports Day.
Donations of home baked scones will be gratefully received!
Please bring them in to Mrs Swallow’s office either the day before or on the day.
Thank you.
AGM
This year’s AGM will be held on Tuesday 15th June at 3.30pm in the Dining Room.
The positions of Secretary and Vice Chair are still available and nominations are particularly encouraged from parents in the foundation years.
Please feel free to come along informally and find out more about what the PTA does and how it benefits YOUR children.
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 15th June 3.30pm AGM in the Dining Room
Wednesday 16th June PTA refreshment stall at Sports Day
Sunday 27th June Family Treasure Hunt & Duck Race
The last PTA meeting of this school year (incorporating the AGM) will be on Tuesday 15th June at 3.30 pm in the dining room.
If you would like to contribute ideas or have any questions and can’t make the meetings, please email simone@smwassociates.co.uk or leave a note in the PTA tray in Mrs Swallow’s office.
Simone Wadcock
Chair
Last call for TESCO vouchers
We have arranged collection of our big bundle of Tesco Vouchers (over 8,000 at the last count) for 16th June, so we need to have them all bundled up ready for 9.00 am that morning. Please have a last look round for any stray tokens and drop them into the PTA ‘bin’ outside Mrs Swallow’s office.
We have a bit longer to collect in the remaining Sainsbury’s tokens, but please make an extra effort to remember to bring those into School too.
Many thanks to all who have collected tokens for us, they are much appreciated.
Sue Roberts
Diary Dates
12th June 10.00 am – 11.30 am Rishworth New Parents Morning
14th June 10.00 am Year 4 visit to Shibden Hall
11.00 am Year 6 Spanish Taster Session
15th June Year 5 to Rishworth for Science and Maths Day
Year 3 Viking Lunch and Viking visit
3.15 pm Rounders vs Huddersfield Grammar School (away)
3.30 pm PTA Meeting and AGM in Dining Room
16th June 10.30 am Key Stage 1 Sports Day
1.00 pm Key Stage 2 Sports Day
2.30 pm Foundation Stage Sports Day
17th June 9.15 am Elland Fire Service visiting Year 5
18th June Reports to Parents
9.30 am Sowerby Bridge Inter Schools Rounders Tournament at Ryburn
19th June 1.00 pm Ripponden Children’s Day
21st June AJIS Athletics Tournament at Stanley Park, Blackpool
22nd June Inter-Schools Athletics Tournament at Spring Hall, Halifax
4.00 pm Parents’ Evening
23rd June Trinity College Music Exams
24th June Trinity College Music Exams
4.00 pm Parents’ Evening
25th June Trinity College Music Exams
Year 5 to Rishworth for DT and Food Technology
3.30 pm Swimming vs Coram House (home)
27th June PTA Family Fun Day and Duck Race
28th June 1.15 pm Induction Afternoon
7.00 pm New Parents’ Evening
29th June 9.30 am Year 5 and 6 Dress Rehearsal
1.30 pm Athletics at Beech House
30th June Inter-Schools Swimming Tournament at Sowerby Bridge Pool
1st July 7.00 pm Year 5 / 6 Pantomime
2nd July Foundation Stage Beach Day
7.00 pm Year 5 / 6 Pantomime
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