WEEKLY UPDATE AND CALENDAR OF EVENTS NO.502

Monday 6 February – Sunday 12 February 2012

ISSUED Friday 3 2012

ALL

A reminder that Friday 10 February is an INSET day and the school will be closed. We are also closed the following week

(13 – 17 February) for the half term break.

Great Expectations screening: Years 5,6,7 & 8 and their families - David Lean's 1948 movie Great Expectations will be shown on Thursday 9th February at 4:45 after clubs. Students in these year groups are very welcome to bring their families along with them. Popcorn and juice will be served. The movie is 113 minutes in length. This film carries a PG rating the definition of which is :

Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturba child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.

Don't miss a great movie classic!

Henley Festival: Do you play an orchestral instrument? Would you like to be part of this year’s Henley Festival? Join other young musicians in ensembles and, for those of Grade 3 and above, play in the main orchestra, performing in a gala event celebrating the Olympics and the Queen’s Jubilee on 7 July. See the school notice board for details or contact Mandy Beard (Henley Festival) on 01491 843406 / http://www.henley-festival.co.uk/.

FunRaisers: The FunRaisers’ Comedy night on Friday, with performer Ginny Davis, proved to be a fun and very entertaining evening. A big thank you to all those who attended and for all the positive feedback. A fantastic profit of over £730 has been added to the new climbing frame fund.

Please remember next Thursday, 9 February, is Hot Lunch. (Years 3 & 6 hosting). Cake donations should be left in the hall on Thursday morning. Please let the Year 3 or 6 clippers know if you are able to help.

Future FunRaisers dates:

Tuesday 21 Feb - Next FunRaisers’ meeting

Friday 16 March - Disco

Friday 23 March - Hot Lunch

All details are also on the FunRaisers notice board by the school gate.

May we ask parents to observe the following termly reminder that we give you:

Will all parents please note that if for any reason you cannot collect your children on time, they must go to After School Care (Reception to Year 5) or Homework Club (Years 6 – 8).

All children have received a letter informing them about cricket coaching in the Easter holidays (25, 26, 27 April). If you are interested, please sign up at Reception as soon as possible. Those who did not receive a letter can also pick one up from Reception

Parent and Toddler Sessions: We are running more of our successful free parent and toddler sessions in Nursery this term. They will be held from 10.00am until 11.30am on Wednesday 8, 22 and 29 February. There will be music, games, toys and plenty of coffee for the parents! Do come along.

Please remember that your child will need a warm coat for outside play. Hats and gloves are important when the weather is especially cold.

Fleecy, warm, snug Dolphin Hats are for sale in the Reception or from Mrs. Hunt. They are £7 each. Please make sure these are named after you have bought them!

Cotswold Camping are offering a 10% discount on production of a Dolphin School compliment slip with the number D2043. If you would like one, please ask the school office.

The Wokingham Half Marathon Committee have notified us of road closures for this event on Sunday19 February. If you would like information about the roads that are affected, there is a leaflet in Meadow Reception.

The final day of term is Thursday 5 April. We will finish at normal time with the usual Thursday clubs and After School Care, although parents in Reception to Year 4 may wish to take their children straight home after the Junior Concert.

NURSERY

Parents’ workshop on Tuesday 7 February showing how Nursery combine the Montessori ethos and the wider curriculum.

On Wednesday 8 February Freshwater Drama Company are coming in to deliver a workshop on outer space with the children, 10.45 - 11.45 in the Hall. All Nursery children welcome. If Wednesday is not your child’s regular day please come to the Hall (not Nursery) at 10.40.

RECEPTION

Our planned visit to Waitrose on Thursday 9 February has had to be postponed until after half term.

YEAR 4

Ashmolean Museum visit on Tuesday 7 February, 8.30am – 3.30pm. The children will need a picnic lunch in a disposable carrier, a warm waterproof coat and sensible footwear.

YEAR 5

Tate Modern visit on Monday 6 February, 8.30 – 3.30pm. The children will need a picnic lunch in a disposable carrier, a drink and snack, a warm waterproof coat and sensible footwear. They may also like to bring along no more than £5 pocket money. Electronic games and cameras are permitted, but please note that the children are responsible for these.

YEARS 5-7

A letter about Dolphin Scholarships was given to the children on 3 February. If your child intends to apply for a Scholarship they should give Veronica Gibbs a formal letter to that effect by the end of this term.

YEAR 6

We will be visiting the Natural History Museum on Tuesday 21 February. We will be taking a bus and car to the museum and require the help of one parent to drive the car. We leave at 8.15am and will return by 3.30pm. Please let David Holt know if you can help.

YEAR 7

Snowdonia Trip: There was an error in the letter that went home last week. The correct dates are 14 – 18 June, not

14 – 18 May.

YEARS 7 & 8

Rehearsals for Sketches of Boz will finish at the slightly earlier time of 4:30pm on Thursday 9 February due to the screening of Great Expectations. Judy is hopeful that all members of the Dickens company will stay and watch the movie! Lines should be learnt over the half term break - please support your actor.

YEARS 7 & 8

Adventure Week, 1 – 5 September 2012: There are still spaces available if you would like to go.

Monday 6 February

VISIT Year 5 Tate Modern 8.30am – 3.30pm

Tuesday 7 February

VISIT Year 4 Ashmolean Museum 8.30am – 3.30pm

NURSERY WORKSHOP How Children Learn in Nursery Nursery 7.30 – 9.00pm

Wednesday 8 February

TODDLER SESSION Nursery 10.00 – 11.30am

NURSERY WORKSHOP Space Workshop 10.45am – 11.45pm in Hall

SPORT U11 & U12 Netball v Holme Grange (A) 1.30 – 4.30pm

1^st Rugby v Holme Grange (9-a-side) (H) 2.30 – 3.45pm

Colts Rugby v Holme Grange (9-a-side) (H) 2.30 – 3.45pm

U10 Rugby v Holme Grange (9-a-side) (A) 2.30 – 4.30pm

U13 Hockey v Bearwood College (H) 2.00 – 4.00pm

Thursday 9 February

SPORT U13 & U11 Boys & Girls Cross Country at Lambrook Haileybury 2.30 – 4.45pm

FILM SCREENING David Lean’s Great Expectations Hall 4.45 – 7.00pm

Friday 10 February

STAFF INSET DAY SCHOOL CLOSED

Saturday 11 February

Sunday 12 February