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8 February 2019
KING’S HOUSE SCHOOL
Newsletter
Dear Parents
It has been wonderful to enjoy the celebrations of the 10th Anniversary of our
Nursery this week. As I said last week, our Year 7 and Year 8 boys who were in the
first cohort have given assemblies where they shared their memories and on
Wednesday morning these boys went across to the Nursery to join the current
Butterflies for some activities. They did a singing session and then all enjoyed a
birthday tea. Later on in the evening we had an event with former and current
governors and staff, parents from the first ever cohort and some local supporters.
It was lovely at this event to reflect on the success of the Nursery over its ten years.
Last year’s Year 8, as you may remember, were extremely successful in gaining
awards in a range of disciplines so I am delighted to be able to let you know that
Miles has been awarded a Drama Scholarship by Brighton College. Those who have
seen Miles’s performances in plays will not be surprised – well done Miles.
On Wednesday afternoon, the SD Dining Hall was transformed into the Great Hall
at Hogwarts for our Harry Potter evening. The Year 4 and 5 boys who took part in
the event really got into it – and with help from some older boys too – completed
quizzes and activities. They were also on the hunt for an escaped wizard who bore
a striking resemblance to the Headmaster of King's House School! Many thanks to
Mrs Wilkins, our librarian, who organised this event.
Future Schools Evening – thank you to all who attended this on Monday evening.
There is a copy of the slides available if you missed it. Also, please do let us have
any feedback on the event.
A reminder that today is a Mufti Day and that there is no school next Friday 15
February – as it is a staff training day.
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By Alistair - 5S
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Notes from the Nursery Department
Dear Parents
We have had an incredibly busy week, not only celebrating our Happy New Year
10th Birthday but also Chinese New Year, along with some
special visitors, the Inspectors!
In both classes there was dragon dancing, noodles in tuff trays
and some colourful Chinese artwork. Henry brought in some
special gifts for all of his friends in Caterpillar Class, red
envelopes filled with chocolate coins. Thank you Henry!
We were thrilled to welcome back the current Year 7 and our 8
boys who attended Nursery for our 10th Birthday Party on
Wednesday. The boys joined our Butterfly Class for
a music and movement lesson with Mrs Murray and Birthday Teddies
it was lovely to see our youngest and oldest
children in the school, singing and dancing
together. Then they the all sat down for party food
and of course a slice of birthday cake. A huge thank
you to Mrs Smart for the incredible birthday cake,
which was almost too beautiful to cut! The children
then when home with party bags filled with a little
teddy, wearing a smock! The celebrations
continued into the evening with friends, parents
and governors who were there at the very
beginning. Where did those ten years go? Goodie Bag
Jane O’Brien
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Notes from the Junior Department
Dear Parents
It has been a super week with visiting speakers, school trips and a regulatory
compliance inspection thrown in for good measure! We started on Monday
with Mrs McCormick and Mrs Vasquez, who came in to talk to the boys about
the recent ‘Tough Guy’ challenge they completed. This was an eight mile
course through mud and over all sorts of ridiculously challenging obstacles.
Using the PLAN approach they taught the boys about the importance of
careful Preparation, Listening to advice, taking Action and Never giving up.
Our school inspection kicked off on Wednesday with an observation of
Mr Green’s singing assembly, which literally raised the roof! The boys threw
themselves into the songs, showing what enjoyment and pleasure they derive
from being part of the school community. Then Year 2 enjoyed a fantastic trip
to the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith. They participated in three different
workshops: drama, dance and crafts all based on their topic of Knights and
Castles. In the drama session they took on the role of Knights of
Hammersmith and Pimlico and used their best acting to convince the Queen
of their values and worth. In the dance session they were taught how to use
movement in a battle set up – there was climbing, diving, jousting and they
even created drawbridges through movement. Finally in the arts and crafts
session they made creative shields which had their own herald symbols to
represent the Knight’s different personalities. Chinese New Year has been
high on the agenda and the Reception boys were lucky enough to have
Dylan's mummy come in and share her traditional stories, Chinese writing,
popular foods and how to say ‘Happy New Year’ in Chinese! In Year 1, Ethan’s
daddy told them about the legend of Nian – a monster who was scared away
by loud noises and the colour red and why these are significant to how
Chinese New Year is celebrated today. Tim’s Mummy also came in to share
some pictures and gave out some beautiful lanterns. 1B performed an
amazing assembly about Apollo 11. They have been learning about space and
retold the story of Buzz Aldrin and Louis Armstrong's journey to the moon in
1969. The boys also reflected on how they would feel about going to the
moon. Well done 1B - a truly entertaining assembly! Simon Gower
House Points: 1st Nelson 251, 2nd Raleigh 246, 3rd Drake 236, 4th Churchill 231
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Music News
Senior Dept. Tea Concert
On Monday we had a fabulous Tea Concert for the Senior boys - many
congratulations to all who performed. Mrs M Murray
Music Dates – Spring 2019
Monday 11 February Tuba Workshop with Andrew Kershaw
Tuesday 5 March Junior Dept. Breakfast Concert
Monday 11 March Senior Dept. Tea Concert, 5:00pm
Friday 15 March ABSRM EXAMS
Wednesday 20 March Rock Band Night! 7:00pm
Monday 25 March Senior Dept. Ensembles Tea Concert, 5:00pm
Tuesday 26 March Junior Dept. Spring Concert
Tuesday 2 April Senior Dept. Spring Choral Concert, 7:00pm
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Sport News
Fixture Addition
U11ABCD will play Danes Hill on Tuesday 12 February at KHSG, kick off at 2.45pm
The U13A B and C teams all had a tough set of fixtures against Shrewsbury House on Monday. The boys
battled hard, especially the A and B teams who fought back from slow starts in their games to put in much
better performances in the second half. Yesterday then saw all the U13 teams play again against Rokeby.
The A team played some exciting rugby to run in 7 tries, the B team again fought back well in the second
half of their game and the C team ran in 11 tries in their match!
The U12s also had fixtures against Shrewsbury House and Rokeby this week. On both days only 2 sides
played. Against Shrewsbury House the A and B teams put in their best performances of the season to run
in 12 tries between them. Yesterday’s Rokeby fixtures saw the A team run in 4 tries, whilst the C team
fought well to get themselves over the line a few times against Rokeby’s B team.
Finally, the U11s played a triangular fixture on Tuesday against Cranmore and KCJS. With 16 boys missing
from the year group for interviews, a makeshift set of teams took to the field and performed superbly. The
boys learnt with every half of rugby played and put in improved performances as the afternoon went on.
Rugby Tour Reminder
Please can those that have not got their business cards in do so by WEDNESDAY 13 February.
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Year 6 Trip to Hindu Neasden Temple
On Tuesday 5 February, Year 6 visited the Shri Swaminarayan
Temple in Neasden. We arrived at the temple around 10.30 and
were amazed at the external beauty of the intricately carved
building. Once inside, we met our hosts and were invited to
watch a short film about the origins of the temple.
We then visited the main prayer hall and walked around the
beautiful gilt statues and high, vaulted ceilings. Many of the
gods and rituals that we have learnt about in class were evident
and the temple was busy with worshippers.
Shortly afterwards, the boys were able to explore the origins of
the Hindu faith, in a fascinating exhibition on the ground floor
of the temple. The religion’s contribution to science, medicine
and meditation was exhibited through pictures, statues and
film.
Finally, the most exciting part of the visit was an invitation for
us to join the daily ceremony, conducted by the temple’s
priests. With music, chanting and prayer, we were transported
into the heart of the Hindu faith and it was a truly memorable
experience for the boys.
A huge thank you to the accompanying staff, who gave their
valuable time, during a very busy week at King’s House. Thank
you to: Mr Cheetham, Mr Brett, Miss McKoy and Miss Bell.
Miss K Walters.
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General News
Staff Training Day
School will be closed NEXT Friday 15 February
Senior Dept. Cross Country
Cross Country Club restarts after the half term
Year 7 & 8 Tuesday 24 February
Year 5 & 6 Monday 25 February
Places are booked via the parent portal
Uniform Sales Next Term IMPORTANT REMINDER
Thursday 7 March All snacks should be nut free.
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Year 5 Present…
Thursday 28 February
at 7pm
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House Art Competition
2019
You can choose to
make your artwork
from any materials you
like and it can be 2D or
3D. But it must be
made by YOU!
Hand in to Miss Patten or your Head Prizes will be awarded to a winner and Judges look for creativity in
of House with your name, form and winner and runner up in each year how you have interpreted the
house clearly labelled on the artwork group. Gold, Silver and Bronze prizes theme as well as aesthetic
by Monday 11 March for overall school winners! appeal and artistic skills
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Holiday Clubs
HOLIDAY CLUB INFORMATION
February Half Term
Excel Sports - Monday 18th to Friday 22nd February 2019
Spin into Tennis - Monday 18th to Friday 22nd February 2019
Easter Holidays
King’s House School Nursery Easter Holiday Club
Thursday 4th and Friday 5th April 2019
Excel Sports Wednesday 3rd April to Wednesday 24th April 2019
Mother Nature - Monday 8th to Thursday 18th April 2019
Kew Music - Monday 8th to Friday 12th April 2019
Further information can be found on the school website. Ms Natalie Wray
https://kingshouseschool.org/holiday-clubs/
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QUIZ – HARRY POTTER
1. The school year at Hogwarts beings on which day?
2. What is the name of the poltergeist who haunts Hogwarts?
3. How many staircases are there in Hogwarts Castle?
4. Which four wizards and witches founded Hogwarts?
5. What house was Moaning Myrtle sorted into?
Email your answers to quiz@kingshouseschool.org
ANSWERS TO THE LAST QUIZ
1. Black Panther. 2. Wormwood, 3. Rook. 4. Loki. 5. King Charles I.
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