ST MICHAEL’S PREPARATORY SCHOOL

La Rue de la Houguette, Five Oaks, St Saviour, Jersey JE2 7UG

Telephone:  (01534) 856904    Fax:  (01534) 856620

E-mail:  office@stmichaels.je     Website:  www.stmichaelsschool.je

 

END OF TERM NEWSLETTER, LENT 2010

 

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Text Box: Haiti Appeal: St Michael’s ‘Circle of Gold’ raised £2,400. Well Done!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


This term has been a busy and productive one for everyone. On Friday 29th January we raised £2,400 for the Haiti Appeal and this term we have also handed cheques to Jersey Hospice, the Teenage Cancer Trust, Jersey Appeal and the Durrell Wildlife Preservation Trust, from monies raised at various school events.  Here are a few of the highlights of the term:

 

Ski Trip 2010: This years ski trip to Unterwasser was once again a great success, with plenty of sunshine and near perfect skiing conditions.

 

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Text Box: All the children enjoyed either skiing or snowboarding; having five hours of expert tuition each day. Apres ski included games, quizzes, and discos.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


   

 

Text Box: Ski 2011: Open to children who will be in Forms 1 to 6 inclusive. All those who have applied for a place on next years ski trip have a confirmed place. There are only a few places left, so if you would like your child to go on this thoroughly enjoyable trip, please let the office know as soon as possible.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 


World Book Day:

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Text Box: Children and staff in the Pre-Prep Department dressed up as a character from a book they enjoy and PPC, Forms 1 and 2 had a ‘book swap’.
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Text Box: On Thursday 4th March 2010 we celebrated ‘World Book Day’. There was a ‘Design a Bookmark’ competition, and story reading by Simon MacDonald.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Junior Department: ‘History come to life’

 

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Text Box: On Friday 26th February Form 2 took part in an ‘Anglo-Saxon Feast’. The children dressed in Anglo-Saxon costumes and whilst enjoying their feast were entertained by musicians and jugglers.
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Text Box: Form 1 had a ‘Greek Day’ on Wednesday 17th March. They dressed up in ‘traditional’ Greek costume and enjoyed a traditional Greek feast.
 

 

 

 

 

 


Music Department

 

The Music Department has provided a number of musical treats in the form of Informal Concerts and the term ended with our annual Spring Concert involving all the children in Forms 1 to 6 in a celebration entitled ‘Space Odyssey’.  

Text Box: Guernsey Music Eisteddfod: On Saturday 27th February the Chamber Choir travelled to Guernsey to take part in the Guernsey Music Eisteddfod, coming a respectable third in their class. Well done to all those involved. Text Box: Text Box: The Chamber Choir making chocolate during their trip to Guernsey
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Music in the Pre-Prep Department:

 

Text Box: The Pre-Prep Department held their Class Assemblies for parents, culminating last week with Pre-Prep A’s Easter Assembly. Next term it will be the turn of Pre-Prep C and the Junior Department to entertain their parents. Information will be sent out with the half-term mailing in May
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Text Box: The Spring Concert was enjoyed by all who attended; performers and audience alike. The various choirs and orchestras offered a variety of musical treats, culminating in a rousing finale of ‘Super Trouper’.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jersey Arts and Crafts Eisteddfod 2010

 

Text Box: Text Box: Children throughout the school have been very successful in the recent Jersey Art and Craft Eisteddfod, winning awards for their artwork and handwriting skills. St Michael’s School won the M. Munz-Jones Award for the ’Best Primary School Board’.
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Text Box: 2010 Winner ‘Best Primary School Board’
Text Box: Special mention should also go to Emily Warner, who for the third year running has won the Sue Chinn Trophy for ‘The Best Piece of Art in Year 7, 8 and 9’. Well done, Emily!
Text Box: St Michael’s had 44 entries in the Art section and won: 5 Platinums, 10 Golds, 15 Silvers and 14 Bronzes. Well done to everyone who took part.
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Sport at St Michael’s

 

Once again sport has been a major part of school life this term, including inter-school matches in netball, hockey, rugby and football, Inter-House Cross-Country and culminating in our Annual Festival of Sport.  Thank you to all those parents who supported the teams and a special thank you to those parents who were responsible for making hot drinks on Saturday mornings.  

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Text Box: Inter-House Cross-Country: Although it was a bitterly cold day, this did not subdue the good spirits of all those who took part in this year’s Cross-Country event, and was enjoyed by spectators and participants alike.
 


  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Text Box: The U11A netball team did well recently, winning both the League and Tournament. Well done girls!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

St Michael’s Festival of Sport:

 

Earlier this month St Michael’s hosted the 4-day Festival of Sport which was attended by some 500 children from the UK, Jersey and Guernsey who competed in Football, Hockey, Netball and Rugby Sevens Tournaments.  All the teams performed well in netball, hockey and rugby.

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Text Box: In hockey St Michael’s boys came third in their tournament. In the Allen Plate Hockey tournament, St Michael’s girls came second. Our Rugby 7’s team came second. And finally our netball team won the Travtel Netball Tournament. Well done to all those who took part.
 

 

 

 


IAPS Small Schools Rugby Sevens Tournament:

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Text Box: The St Michael’s Sevens team once again travelled to the IAPS Small Schools Rugby Sevens Tournament at Oundle School, and did incredibly well reaching the semi-finals before they were knocked out.
 

 

 

 

 

 


English Department:

 

Holiday Reading:  Children in Forms 3 to 6 should read a minimum of two books during the holidays.  The English Department would like children in Forms 3, 4 and 5 to write a review on one of the books to be handed in at the start of next term.  This will be a good opportunity for the children to practise their typing skills on the computer.

 

Staff Changes:

 

This term we say farewell to our Matron, Veronica Rothwell, who is off to pastures new. We wish her well for the future.  At the start of Trinity Term we will welcome Mrs Lynne Cook to St Michael’s.  Lynne, a nurse with over 30 years experience, who until recently has been managing the main operating theatres at the General Hospital, will be taking up the position of full-time Matron.   

 

General Notes:

 

Reports:  Thank you for supporting our Parents’ Evenings.  There are written reports for children in Forms 3 and 6 only, enclosed with this mailing.

 

Moving a vehicle on school premises:  If for any reason you are in school and need to move your car when the children are outside playing, please can you inform the member of staff on duty before you start your vehicle.  I would also like to remind you to take special care whilst driving around the access roads to St Michael’s.

 

Use of the school playground after-school: Please note that after-school use of the school playground is only for those parents of Pre-Prep children waiting to collect older siblings from the Junior department or from after-school clubs and I would not expect it to be used after 3.40 pm.  Once you have collected your child/ren please do not delay your departure from school as the senior children are still working.  Your co-operation would be most appreciated.

 

Advanced Notices for Trinity Term:

 

Morning Minibus Service: This will start on the second day of term, Friday 23rd April 2010.

 

Examinations:  Common Entrance and School Examinations for Forms 3-6 will take place during the week commencing Monday 7th June.   Key Stage 1 testing for Pre-Prep C and tests for Forms 1 and 2 will be held during May.

 

School Fees: A reminder that next term the Governors will be reviewing the school fees for the 2010/2011 Academic Year and you will be notified of changes in the next newsletter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Activities’ Week: Next term the senior school will again be involved in Activities’ Week:-

Form 6       Rockley Watersports, Biscarosse, near Arcachon.               19th – 25th June.

Form 5       St Jacut de la Mer, Brittany.                                              21st  - 25th June.

Form 4       Overnight trips to Herm and France and 1 day in Jersey.    21st – 25th June.   

Form 3       Jersey based Multi-Activity week.                                     21st – 25th June.

Please note: Forms 4, 5 and 6 children will need their own passports to travel on these activities.

Please also note there will be a charge for these activities, which will be added to your next school account. 

 

Important Dates for your Diary:

 

Pre-Prep Sports Day: Tuesday 15h June

Nursery Summer Celebration: Friday 18th June

Pre-Prep C Concert: Wednesday 23rd June

Form 1 Summer Concert:  Thursday 24th June

Form 2 Summer Concert: Friday 25th June

Junior Sports Day (Forms 1 and 2): Tuesday 29th June

Senior Athletics Finals (Forms 3 – 6 inc): Friday 2nd July

Forms 5 and 6 Performance of ‘Cinderella’:  Thursday and Friday 8th and 9th July, 6.00 pm.

Open Day and Prize-Giving: Monday 12th July, at which our guest speaker will be Mr Anthony Wallersteiner, Headmaster, Stowe School.

 

Advanced Notice: Summer Holiday Courses

 

Summer Sports Activity School:  Mr and Mrs McAviney will be running their Summer Sports School during the weeks of 19th and 26th July.   The activity will be open to all children currently in Pre-Prep A to Form 5.

Football Coaching: Mr Wheeldon will be running a three-day, Pre-Term Football Coaching Course in early September.   The course will be open to children currently in PPC and Forms 1 to 5 inclusive.  Dates and times will be confirmed in due course.

Please note: These are provisional dates and details will be sent out next term.

 

The school telephone will be answered during the Easter holidays between 9 am and 11 am each day.   The uniform shop will be open by appointment only.  To make an appointment please telephone Mrs Paula Shales on 07797 841 829 between 9 am and 12 noon only. 

 

I should like to thank you for the support you have shown by attending so many events this term.   I should also like to thank your children for the enthusiasm and commitment they have shown in all areas of school life.

 

 

RICHARD DE FIGUEIREDO                                                               March 2010