Tockington Tracker 15-06-12

The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School
15th June 2012
School Appointments
Congratulations to Jessica Portch on being appointed Head of School for the rest of term and to Nathan Adams on being appointed Head Boy. Daisy Williamson continues as Head Girl. Good luck to all three.
FOTM
Sapphire Ball With little more than one month to go the Friends are now finalising arrangements for our summer ball. Many thanks to those of you who have generously donated prizes for our auction and raffle and a further thank you to those who have been busy selling tickets to OT's, friends, family and staff as well as the parents of the tiniest TMS Nursery children right through to our Year 8 leavers parents. This event aims to provide a wonderful social occasion for the parents of every TMS child and of course, as a special leavers treat, our Year 8 too. If you still wish to attend but have not yet purchased a ticket please don't hesitate to contact me on 07968 508941 or alternatively hand in your ticket request form to the school office. This wonderful year end event promises to be the perfect way in which to see out the last few hours of the academic year and I look forward to seeing you there on Saturday 14th July for a fun packed evening Anita Williamson, FOTM Chairman
Youth Speaks
We have just had the school heats of the Youth Speaks competition run by the Rotary Club. The whole of Year 6 wrote presentation speeches on a subject of their choice and delivered them to their class and two teachers in the first round of the competition. These were judged by their peers and the teachers against a range of criteria including : subject knowledge, clarity, audibility, structure, holding the audiences attention and confidence. All of the children performed very well and we enjoyed their talks. Six children, who scored more than 85 each in the first round, took part in the heat judged by two Rotarians and Mrs Baglin. These children were : Loveday Kossmann, Jack Brain, Charlie Sanzo, Lucy England, Seren Clayton and Ben Horler. The judges had a tough time choosing a winner, but they eventually chose Seren Clayton to go forward to the Final which is on 2nd July at Olveston Village Hall. There Seren will compete against children from other schools in the area who have undergone a similar selection process. Serens speech was on My Vision of the Future and it was a lively, imaginative presentation which amused us all. Good luck, Seren, for the next round! Ms Case Head of English
School Exams
Good luck to all the children in Years 4-8 who start their internal school exams on Monday.
Match Tea
There will be match tea for everyone on Saturday 23rd June after the boys house cricket and the girls cricket tournament. Both of these start at 1.30 pm. Parents tea will be at 3.45 pm in the Common Room/Library with childrens tea in the Dining Room.
Lower School News

Parents Evening Appointments for Year 2 parents and open classrooms for Year 1 and Reception parents will take place on Tuesday 19th June between 4.00 and 6.30 pm. Workshops On Thursday 21st June Year 1 will take part in a Seaside Journeys in the Past workshop and Year 2 will be learning about the Great Fire of London.
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2012 Tockington Manor School, Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY.
The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School
15th June 2012
Nursery News
There will be appointments for Owls parents to meet staff on Wednesday 20th June from 7.00 to 9.00 pm.
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Upper School Trips

Musical On Thursday 21st June children in Years 6to 8 will travel to Haberdashers Monmouth School to see a production of a French musical Romeo & Juliette. Leavers Walk Year 8 leavers will be going on a walk with Mr Cann on Friday 22nd June. Activity week Outing Can we remind parents that children in Years 3,4 and 5 will be on an outing on Tuesday 26th June and will not be back in school until at least 5.30 pm.
Camps
Would parents of children in Years 6, 7 and 8 please remember to collect the necessary kit and clothing from school for your childs trip the week after next. Day children in Years 6, 7 and 8 should take home their sports equipment, e.g. tennis racquets, cricket bats, etc so that they are not left unattended in the changing rooms while the children are at camp. Boarders equipment will be locked away at school. Would parents please note that children going on Year 6 and Year 8 camps are not allowed to take any mobile phones or electrical goods with them.
Friday 13th July

Would parents please note that school will finish for all day children at 3.30 pm on Friday 13th July so that preparations for the Leavers Supper and Speech Day can take place.
UK Junior Maths Challenge

Over 240,000 pupils across the UK entered the Junior Maths Challenge. The top 6% receive gold, the next 13% receive silver and the next 21% receive bronze. Marks were gold 86, silver 71 and bronze 59. These are difficult papers designed to challenge students. Well done to all involved and particularly to the following pupils for their achievements. Jason Ingamells and Eleanor Clark (bronze). Simon Sheppard and Rebecca Moss (silver). Nathan Adams (gold and Best in Year). Alex Blackwell (gold, Best in Year and Best in School). Well done! Mrs Wakeling
Long Exeat
Long Exeat begins at 2.00 pm on Friday 29th June for children in the Upper School at the end of their camp and activity week (no evening activities). However, school will remain open because of our overseas boarders. Year 7 are expected to arrive back from France at approximately 4.00 pm.
Boarding in Activity Week

During Activity Week (25-29 June) we invite the younger children to come and join us in the boarding house for an evening of activities and a taster night in the boarding house with their friends. If you would like your child to board, please let Mrs Dengel know, or sign up at the back lobby desk. Year 3 Monday night Year 5 Tuesday night Year 4 Wednesday night.
2012 Tockington Manor School, Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY.

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The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School

15th June 2012

Lower School News

The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School

15th June 2012

Summer Totally Tennis Programme 2012 Coombe Dingle

Upper School Trips

Friday 13th July

UK Junior Maths Challenge

Boarding in Activity Week

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