2010 TRINITY HALF-TERM NEWSLETTER
I have pleasure in enclosing various invitations and information relevant to you. Please check the enclosures carefully as some require immediate attention. Please note also that some half-term information letters have been sent by email.
Common Entrance and School Examinations: Common Entrance examinations begin immediately after half–term on Monday 7th June. Examinations for Forms 3 to 5 will take place Tuesday 8th to Thursday 10th June (inclusive). The children have already received advice from staff and revision guidelines are contained in the student planners. I have also given an Assembly about revision techniques and learning styles and advice is enclosed for you. We wish all our Common Entrance candidates success in their examinations.
Uniform: Children should return to school after half-term wearing summer uniform. The shop is open each Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings between 8.15 am and 9.00 am during term time. Please note that the shop will be open during half term by appointment only. Please telephone Paula between 8.00 am and 12.00 pm only on 07797 841829.
Sun-hats and cream: During very sunny weather children will be encouraged to wear sun-hats. These can be purchased from the uniform shop. Children should also wear sun cream (minimum SPF20), which should be kept in their games bag. We suggest that Pre-Prep children have sunscreen applied before coming to school.
Help an African School Child: At the end of the Lent Term we held a charity cake sale and a total of £475 was raised for this very worthwhile charity. Many thanks go to Mrs Ruth Smith, her team of helpers and to all those parents and family who very kindly make cakes for this event. Your efforts are very much appreciated.
Medications: If your child needs medication during the school day, please ensure that you provide Matron with full written instructions including name of child, dosage and timing of medication and any other relevant information.
After school in the playground: Just a reminder that Pre-Prep children and toddlers playing on the playground after school are the responsibility of their parents. Form 1 and 2 children are not allowed to be on the playground or the grass circle after school and they know that after being released from the steps they must stay in their parents’ cars. These rules are made for the safety of your children. I would ask you to remember senior children are still in classes and therefore you should not delay your departure any longer than is absolutely necessary.
School lunch: If your child is currently on school lunches this will continue next year unless you inform us. Those children currently on packed lunch will continue. However, if you wish your child to go onto hot lunches then please complete the enclosed lunch form and return it to the school office as soon as possible. Matron will advise if you have been successful in gaining a place for your child.
Many of you will be aware that although the lunch menu is published, Paula does introduce new items and appropriate seasonal variations whenever she can and so this may vary from time to time.
Break-time Snacks: It has come to my attention that increasing numbers of children are coming to school without a mid-morning snack. It can be a very long time between breakfast and lunch and children need a nutritious snack during their morning break. This should be in the form of a sandwich, fruit or plain biscuit/cereal bar. Please note: Sweets and chocolate are not allowed. Milk and fresh water are provided; however, we are keen that children should drink plenty of water during the day and the class-based children (Pre-Prep and Juniors) are encouraged to bring small bottles of water into school. We are, however, concerned about the cleanliness of these bottles and suggest that new bottles are brought into school each week, or the existing bottles are taken home weekly for sterilisation.
Activities’ Week: The week of Monday 21st – Friday 25th June will be Activities’ Week for children in Forms 3 - 6. Various island-based activities have been organised for Form 3 during the week, including a visit by French penfriends. Form 4 will have overnight stays in Herm and France and a day in Jersey, whilst Forms 5 and 6 will be spending the week in France. Full details are included with this mailing.
The school has several events planned before the end of term and I look forward to you joining us at our sports days, music concerts, the Form 5 and 6 production of Oliver, and at Open Day when our guest speaker will be Dr Anthony Wallersteiner, Headmaster of Stowe School.
Please note that over half-term the school office will only be manned from Tuesday to Thursday, 9.00 – 12.00 noon. At all other times the answer phone will be on and messages can be left.
RICHARD DEFIGUEIREDO
Headmaster
