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Issued 17 October

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WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS NO. 382

Monday 20 October– Sunday 9 November 2008

ISSUED Friday 17 October

ALL

Please be aware that the school will be shut for Half Term from Monday 20^th October and we look forward to welcoming you back on 3^rd November. Out best wishes go out to all the staff, children and parents who will be participating in our field trips to Boulogne, North Wales and Italy, as well as to all of you who will be enjoying a well earned break.

May we please remind parents that children will not be supervised in school until after 7.45am. On arrival, children in Years 3-8 should leave their belongings in their lockers before proceeding to the hall where they will be collected by their form teachers at 8 o’clock.

Could all girls with long hair that needs to be tied back for PE lessons, please make sure they have their own supply of hair bands and ties.

May we please remind all drivers entering the school car park that their speed should be limited to walking pace. All drivers should also be aware that children from a very young age (albeit under their parents’ responsibility) may be in the car park area.

The photographer will be in school to take individual photographs of the children on Tuesday 18^th November.

WALKING TRIPS ELIGIBILITY LIST

The list of pupils who are eligible for the walking trips (South Downs, Junior Lakes, Brecon Beacons and Senior Lakes) are now on the notice board by the daily timetable. Pupils wishing to go on these trips now have to write a letter to Adam Warner explaining why they would like to go. This letter must be signed by a parent or guardian and handed to Adam by 1^st December 2008. If you have any queries regarding any aspect of the walking trips please see Adam.

FUNRAISERS

FUNRAISERS HOT LUNCH - Friday 7th November

It's HOT LUNCH time again so leave the lunch box at home and enjoy all the usual favourites - hot pasta, baked potatoes, hotdogs, soup, delicious home-made cakes and FREE fruit.

Children will need £3-£5 in a named purse. This hot lunch is being organised by the parents of Years 1, 2 and 7 so if you would like to help out and experience the fun of a Hot Lunch at Dolphin please contact the Clippers for those years (see the FunRaisers section on the school website for Clipper details).

As ever, donations of home-made cakes and biscuits on the day are greatly appreciated!

INDULGENCE EVENING - WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM

Tickets are now on sale for what promises to be the most relaxing and indulgent FunRaisers event for parents so far. Free hair styling and beauty demonstrations plus colour consultant top tips. Stalls with hair and beauty products, beautiful greetings cards, clothes, jewellery, photography and more. Mini fashion show featuring Dolphin children. Also Champagne & Wine Bar, plus delicious Indian nibbles and a Chocolate Fountain.

TICKETS ONLY £5, includes a glass of bubbly & nibbles.

Other FunRaisers dates to put in your diary are:

Saturday MAY 16^th May Fair (replacing the two yearly Summer Fair)

Saturday JUNE 27^th DOLPHIN DINNER DANCE

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At this time of year the Sunday Times produces its ‘Parent Power’ league tables. You will find that we do not enter our details in line with IAPS policy, which is as follows:

IAPS is opposed to league tables of schools based on the narrow criteria of test results. It believes that one of the great virtues of its schools is the breadth of their educational provision, both curricular and non-curricular. Tests do not provide a true reflection of all that is on offer in prep schools.

Along with the majority of IAPS schools we no longer submit the key stage tests for external marking although we will still use the national curriculum levels as a bench mark for pupil progress, as you will see on the reports for our older children in the core subjects.

We believe that our specialist teaching and facilities, small teaching groups and breadth of curriculum result in high educational standards and provide the all-round excellence that is at the heart of IAPS schools.

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RECEPTION

The Orthoptist will be in school to test the children’s eyes in the morning on 5^th November.

YEAR 2

Trip to the Museum of Reading on Tuesday 4^th November 09.00-12.30. Children are to be dressed in Victorian costume and should bring a ‘Victorian snack’ with them, e.g. an apple, or a piece of bread, or a biscuit. The children will also need a warm coat.

YEARS 2 & 3

Apologies from Mrs. Thomas, but Stitchcraft Club is cancelled on Monday 3^rd November.

YEAR 5

BOULOGNE TRIP – NEW RETURN TIME. Eurotunnel have altered our return time. We will therefore not be returning to Dolphin until 7.30 p.m., one hour later than indicated before. Don’t forget your packed lunch should be in the day bag with a waterproof, empty wallet, and a small pencil case containing a pencil and a rubber.

YEAR 6

We need a driver ( doesn’t have to be a bus driver) for the Tate Britain trip on Thursday 13^th November, leaving at 08.00 and returning to school for 15.30. If you can help, please let Heloise Robinson know.

YEARS 6 & 7

Adventure Week – Information about the Adventure Week which happens in September has been sent home with the children. If you have not received one, please collect a leaflet from Reception. Those wishing to come on the trip need to fill in the form and return it to Reception. Pupils are selected on a first come first served basis on receipt of the deposit.

YEARS 7 & 8

Young Guns Rugby Academy is running a course from 30-31 October at Maidenhead Rugby Club. The Academy is open to girls and boys who are over the age of 11 on 1 September. Leaflets with further information are available on the reception desk. For more details telephone 01344 860861 or visit www.younggunsacademy.com.

ITALY TRIP – A reminder that the flight details for the return flight from Pisa on Monday 27 October have changed. The group will now be returning on Easyjet flight 5232 arriving at Gatwick (South) at 10.45am.

Monday 20 October

HALF TERM