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Ursuline Preparatory School
a caring school that strives for excellence...
The Ursuline Preparatory School is a Charitable Trust.
Latest News
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PFA Fun Day 2010....
ISI Inspection Report 2010
Wimbledon Trip 2010.....
District Athletic Champions.....
Regional ISA Athletics......
District Rounders........
Latest Rounders scores......
District Cricket Report
Isle of Wight 2010......
Charity News....Easter Raffle
Rounders Results....
Easter Egg Hunt 2010...
Easter Assembly 2010......
Easter Hat Parade....
District Cross Country........
District Swimming.........
Brentwood School Year 5 Netball Rally........
Brentwood School Year 5 Football Rally......
Mothers Day Assembly 2010.....
Football Results...
Year 5 Netball ....Winners...
Book Week 2010.......
Maths Workshop.....
Events Calendar......
Exam results......
Pancake Day 2010.....
Inter House Cross Country Results.....
ISA Cross Country 2010
Hats for Haiti 2010
Our School
Welcome from Headmistress
It is with pleasure that through this website I introduce to you the values and life of the Ursuline Preparatory School.
It offers an insight into the life of our community, outlining our aims, standards and ethos. We believe that school and parents should work collaboratively for the good of the children.
However, this website is no substitute for a personal visit and I would welcome the opportunity to meet parents and their children and show them the school at work.
Above all, we are a happy and caring community that strives for excellence in all areas of school life.
I look forward to meeting you.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs P. Wilson (MSc)
HEADTEACHER
History of the School
Founded in the early 1930s, the school relocated in 1994 to a large Georgian house on the outskirts of Brentwood. In 1994, the role changed and the school became an independent co-educational Catholic School for boys and girls aged 3-11 years.
The Preparatory School became independent from the Ursuline High School in 1994, although the Ursuline ethos and high traditional standards are still maintained.
School Objectives
Our principal aim is to provide the children with a sound Catholic, moral, social and academic education in a disciplined environment. We realise that the children learn most effectively when they are happy and well-motivated.
In order to achieve this, the school creates a happy and caring atmosphere founded on traditional values and fair discipline. We seek to establish the conditions that will allow pupils to achieve their full potential in all areas of school life. The children are also prepared, where appropriate, for scholarship examinations, Common Entrance Examinations and entry to other schools.
The school gives children the necessary competence and self-confidence to broaden and develop their individual skills and interests, both inside and outside the school environment. It also seeks to instil in pupils a sense of pride in self, school and community, to encourage concern for others, especially with the older pupils demonstrating care for the younger children. High standards in dress, speech, work and behaviour are actively promoted.
The progress of each pupil, both academic and personal, is monitored very closely. This assessment of a child’s strengths and developmental needs is made formally and informally on a regular basis. This allows the child’s teacher to develop a clear picture of the areas in which he/she is meeting with success and those in which there are still issues to be addressed. The reading age of each child is tested termly and a summary of progress in the different areas of the curriculum is produced. Parents’ Evenings are held regularly to provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss the contents of these reports and the general development and welfare of the pupil.
Above all, the Ursuline Preparatory School strives for excellence in all aspects of school life.
Charity
The School supports numerous charities throughout the year. These include CAFOD, Great Ormond St. Hospital for Sick Children, The Havens Hospice, The Children’s Society, Barnardo’s and the local Women’s Refuge.
The School also sponsers a poor child in Palestine and also supports fifteen children affected by the tsunami in 2005. Money for all these ventures is raised in a number of fun ways including sponsored events, a 20p coin trail and the Christmas and Easter Raffles.
Each Christmas the staff, pupils and friends of the school fill more than 180 shoe boxes with gifts for needy children in Eastern Europe. These boxes are in turn delivered by the charitable organisation Samaritan’s Purse.
Easter Raffle 2010
We are delighted to announce that a magnificent £900 was raised from the Easter Raffle. A cheque for this amount was given to Great Ormond Street Hospital and we received a lovely letter in return expressing their gratitude and explaining what a difference charitable donations such as these make. Thank you all for your generous support.
Hats for HAITI
Following the terrible disaster that struck Haiti recently, the school held this event where everybody wore a hat of their choice. A tremendous £1000 was raised which has been sent directly to Sister Mary who runs an orphange in Haiti. Thank you all for your very generous support.
Christmas Raffle 2009
A fantastic total of £1,069.10 was raised for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children. Thank you to Mrs Welcome and Miss Welcome for donating the lovely prizes. The Junior class who raised the most amount of money was Lower Two, and in the Infant and Pre-Prep Department it was Pre-Reception. Well done to them, and thank you to everyone who bought tickets to support this worthwhile cause.
Strictly Come Dancing Upper Two Style
On Thursday 22nd October Upper Two took to the stage in a whirl of sequins and bow ties for Strictly Come Upper Two 2009! All the boys and girls paired off to choreograph their versions of a waltz, and rehearsed for weeks leading up to the event. They performed in three groups, with the winners of each group dancing once more in the final before the champions were crowned. The rest of the school paid to watch the show, and all money raised went to the school tsunami fund. It was a brilliant effort by all concerned, and all credit should go to Upper Two for creating such an exciting competition.
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Coin Trail 2009
The 20p coin trial took place on Manday 12th October to raise money for CAFOD. A magnificent total of £921.80 was raised, which will provide meals for over 4,500 starving children. Well done to all the children, and especially to St Patrick's house for collecting the most money.
Inspection Reports 
The School is a member of the ISA. Please click on the links below for the latest Inspection Reports.
ISI Inspection Report 2010- ISA Inspection Report 2004
- 2007 Times Top 200
- Early Years Provision Ofsted
- 2008 Times Top 200
Religious Ethos
Our principal aim is to provide the children with a sound Catholic, moral, social and academic education in a disciplined environment.
As part of the celebrations on the Feast of St. Angela (the Founder of the Ursuline Order) and St. Ursula (its Patron), we have a whole-school celebration. As a Catholic School we celebrate Masses and other services throughout the year.
These include Harvest mass when the children bring in tinned food and toiletries for those less fortunate than ourselves, St. Ursula’s day when we celebrate the foundation of our school, Mother’s day assembly when the infants put on a display for their mothers, Ash Wednesday, Reconciliation services, the Rosary in May and October, individual class prayer times and the Christingle Service of Light at the Brentwood Cathedral in which the infant classes perform the Nativity play.
As a school we are proud to maintain our links with the Cathedral throughout the year.
At Christmas we go to the Marillac to share carols and readings with the residents and staff.
The school accepts pupils of all religious denominations who support the Catholic ethos of the school.
Easter Assembly 2010
Upper Two celebrated the occasion of Easter by re-enacting the Easter Story. The play started with a scene from the Last Supper. The final scenes of the Crucificion and the Ressurrection movingly retold the events as portrayed in the bible. This performance was enjoyed by parents, staff and pupils of the school.
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Remembrance Day Assembly 2009
On 11th November 2009, Lower Two gave a very moving and thought-provoking Remembrance Day assembly in which they told the Juniors about the importance of Remembrance Day and the poppies people wear. They also placed particular emphasis on the current war in Afghanistan. Poppies were sold around the school in the preceding weeks.
Harvest Mass 2009
On Monday 28th September the school celebrated its annual Harvest Festival Mass. Father Emmanuel, from the Franciscan Friars in Canning Town, came to lead our mass, and was very grateful for the many donations of food that the children and parents had made. The Mass was a very special one, with all children from Kindergarten upwards participating with both reverence and enthusiasm.
School Uniform
Suppliers address and telephone number.
Ernest Newson
99 High Street
Colchester
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CO1 1TH
Tel: 01206 575776
Please click the below links for more information on the following School Uniforms:
- Pre Prep Uniform click here
- Infant Uniform click here
- Junior Uniform click here
House System
There exists within the school a long-standing and very successful House System. Every teacher and pupil is allocated to one of the four Houses which are named after the Patron Saints of the British Isles. As well as celebrating the feasts of these Saints the children are awarded House points for good behaviour, hard work and courtesy. Each week the House Cup is presented on behalf of all members to the Captain of the House which has gained the most points.
Various inter-house events take place throughout the year to encourage a competitive spirit, a sense of team work and good sportsmanship. These include events of various kinds, such as Sports Day in the Summer Term, Junior Quiz Night and also the annual Pancake Race! Parents are often invited on these occasions when their presence and support are much appreciated. Each House has a House Captain and Vice Captain who have responsibility for various aspects within the school.
Every teacher in the Ursuline Preparatory School is firmly committed to the idea that positive reinforcement motivates a child to give of his/her best. Consequently, much use is made of praise. House points are awarded for hard work, effort, good behaviour and kindness. Merit Awards are presented to each class in assembly every week. There is a reward system set up for excellent work. In the top Junior Class, children are appointed school officers.
Inter House Netball and Football 2010
As the end of the Netball and Football season approaches, this week has seen the Inter-House competition take place for these sports. All children in the Junior School are invited to take part and represent their house.
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Pancake Day 2010
As Shrove Tuesday was during the half-term holiday, Pancake Race Day was delayed until Thursday the 25th February. It was an event that was enjoyed by the youngest members of the school, Pre Reception, up to the top of the school, Upper Two. St. Davids was the winning house overall.
Inter House Cross Country 2010
All children from the Junior School competed in this event on behalf of their House. The results were as follows:
1st St. Davids
2nd St Patricks
3rd St Andrews
4th St Georges
The first 10 children home were:-
Nick Cowen
Robery Acheson
Toby Blackmore
Tom Green
Elliot Cordery
Oliver Wright
Lucy Pryor
Georgia Knight
Finlay Hardy
Mason Wright
School Council
The school have successfully introduced a School Council comprising two representatives from each junior class. Regular meetings are held within the school and annually the School Council attends a meeting of Brentwood Council. The School Council was founded in 2006. It is led by Mrs Coffey. Members are re-elected each year.
Currently Elected: 2009
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Personnel
School Staff [back to top]
Staff List
| Mrs. P. Wilson | Headmistress |
| Miss C. Welcome | Deputy Headmistress |
| Mrs. J. Coffey | Head of Junior School |
| Miss I. Parker-Litjens | Head of Infants/Pre-Prep. Dept. |
| Miss G. Jackson | Head of P.E. |
| Mrs. H. Jennings | Special Needs Teacher |
| Mrs. S. Larrett | Teacher in charge of Students |
| Mrs. V. McNulty | Class Teacher |
| Mr. N. Moody | Class Teacher |
| Miss K. Sharp | Class Teacher |
| Mrs. L. Wilson | Class Teacher |
| Mrs. T. Woodgate | Class Teacher |
| Mrs. M. Irwin-Parker | Music Teacher |
| Mrs. M. Newton | Head of Special Needs |
| Mr. G. Penn | P.E. Teacher |
| Mrs. C. Ryan | I.C.T. Co-Ordinator |
| Mrs. J. Aronowicz | Classroom Assistant |
| Mrs. R. Barlow | Classroom Assistant |
| Mrs. S. Bethell | S.E.N. Assistant |
| Mrs. J. Cairns | Classroom Assistant |
| Mrs. S. Coleman | Classroom Assistant |
| Mrs. H. Gash | Classroom Assistant |
| Mrs. T. Geggus | Classroom Assistant |
| Mrs. P. Hardy | Classroom Assistant |
| Mrs. A. Plummer | Classroom Assistant |
| Mrs. L. Speller | Classroom Assistant |
| Mrs. M. Steward | Classroom and S.E.N. Assistant |
| Mrs. J. West | Classroom and S.E.N. Assistant |
Non-Teaching Staff
| Ms. E. Baker | Bursar |
| Mrs. J. Brooks | Housekeeper |
| Mrs. D. Cutbill | School Secretary |
| Mrs. R. Downes | Head's P.A./Snr. School Secretary |
| Mr. B. Peters | Gardener/Handyman |
| Mrs. D. Seal | Housekeeper |
| Mrs. S. White | Cleaner/Midday Assistant |
Specialist Staff [back to top]
| Mrs. J. Austin-Brenes | Music Teacher |
| Mrs. G. Cook | Flute/Violin/Saxophone Teacher |
| Mrs. L. Crutchett | Speech and Drama Teacher |
| Mrs. J. Gardner | French Teacher |
| Mrs. C. Melvin | Swimming Coach |
| Mrs. J. Morris | Speech and Drama Teacher |
| Mr. D. Parker | Guitar Teacher |
| Mrs. F. Truscott-Manby | Tennis Coach |
| Mr. M. Wotherspoon | Drum Teacher |
Governing Body [back to top]
| Mrs. L. Margiotta | Governor |
| Mr. D.M. Baker | Trustee |
| Mr. J. Brook | Trustee |
| Mr. G. Moule | Trustee |
| Mr. J.L. Stevens | Trustee |
| Mrs. F. Deery | Trustee/Chairperson |
| Mrs. P. Wilson | Headmistress |
| Mr. N. Moody | Teacher Representative |
| Mr. G. Penn | Co-opted Member |
| Mr. N. Fox | Parent Governor |
| Mrs. C. O'Brien | Parent Governor |
| Mrs. A. Gupta | Chairperson (PFA) |
| Mrs. R. Downes | Clerk |
Classes
Curriculum
The curriculum develops lively, enquiring minds so that each child can realise his/her full potential and learn with interest and enthusiasm. We aim to set high standards through a gentle but firm introduction to school life. The curriculum is varied and wide, and is planned to ensure that children are prepared well for the next stage of their education.
Whilst the school places great emphasis on literacy and numeracy, it also includes I.C.T.,R.E., Music, Science, Physical Education, History, Geography, Art, Computer Studies, Elocution, P.S.H.E., French and Technology in the curriculum.
All the children are offered the opportunity of studying at least two languages, and one or more musical instruments.
Your child’s progress is monitored very carefully throughout the year. If individual help is required to overcome any problems or extend any particular talent or gift this is provided by internal and external specialist staff.
The Curriculum is enhanced by educational workshops.
Book Week 2010
As part of book week Anthony Lishask, who is a proffessional author, visited the shcool and read some of his books to classes within the school. He told the children that many of his books are inspired by personal experience. The Pre-Prep children read and enacted 'Clickety Clack'.
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As part of Book Week the children dressed up as a character from the book that they were reading. There were some fabulous costumes! Below are just a few of the many photographs that were taken on the day.
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Maths Theatre Group
In February a Maths Theatre Group visited the School and taught Maths in a very different way! The Wild West Theme covered all different areas of Maths, including Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication and Place value. They encouraged audience participation by singing songs, dancing and Quiz Questions.
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Pre Preparatory
The Pre Preparatory and Infant department is led by Mrs I. Parker-Litjens.
Pre-Reception, Reception and Kindergarten make up the Pre-Preparatory Department. They focus on the 6 areas of learning in the Foundation Stage: Personal social and emotional development, Communication, Language and Literacy, Mathematical developments, Knowledge and Understanding of the World, Creative development and physical development.
Intermediate and Transition work towards the Key Stage 1 SATS which Transition sit in May.
Classes
- Pre-Reception
- Reception
- Kindergarten
- Intermediate - Year 1
- Transition - Year 2
Preparatory
The Junior School is led by Mrs J. Coffey.
We broadly follow the National Curriculum leading to Key Stage Two tests at the end of Year 6. We provide a wide variety of opportunities in both academic and non-academic areas of school life.
Classes
- Lower One – Year 3
- Upper One – Year 4
- Lower Two – Year 5
- Upper Two – Year 6
ICT
The school recognises the importance of IT in our rapidly changing modern world. In order to prepare our pupils, the school is equipped with an up-to-date computer suite. The children are introduced to this facility at a young age, supporting their learning in a variety of subjects. They benefit from specialist instruction on a weekly basis and are taught how to use the Internet and e-mail facilities safely and wisely.
The younger children use a variety of computer programs and the resourceful ‘My World’ educational series, which enhances their learning and helps them to become confident able computer users. In the Junior School they are taught how to use the ‘Office’ group of programs, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, which is an invaluable resource for them to begin their secondary education.
In addition, from Kindergarten upwards the classes benefit from Interactive Whiteboards. In the PrePrep School there are also computers in each classroom for the children to use.
ICT Work Examples
Year 2 My Animal Alphabet
Year 3 Victorian Sampler
Year 4 Representing Data
Year 4 The Seasons
Year 5 Oceans of the World (PowerPoint)
Year 6 Newspaper Report
Clubs & Trips
Clubs Offered
The school recognises that extra-curricular activities enable pupils to develop their own interests, physically, personally and socially.
The school is in the fortunate position of having very experienced staff with a wide variety of expertise. We are, therefore, able to offer a detailed and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular for all abilities. This programme is not charged for.
The programme presently consists of:-
- Art
- Choir
- Computer
- Country Dancing
- German Club
- Nature Club
- Theatre Club
- Chess
- Athletics
- Cross Country
- Cricket
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Netball
- Rounders
- Tennis
In addition, outside specialists also offer Speech & Drama, Flute, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano and Violin at an extra charge.
Club Timetable
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German All Juniors |
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Speech and Drama L1 & U2 |
Computer Intermediate |
Speech and Drama U1 |
Netball L2 & U2 |
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Chess Transition
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Speech and Drama L1 & U2 |
Gym L1, U1, L2 & U2 |
Speech and Drama U1 |
Netball L2 & U2 |
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Football L2 & U2 |
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Theatre Club L2 & U2 |
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Netball L2 & U2 |
Chess U1, L2 & U2 |
Art L1 & U1 |
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Football L1 & U1 |
After School Care
The school appreciates that a parent’s working day is often longer than the school day. We have therefore introduced an after school care facility to accommodate those that require this extra time.
The after-school care:
- Runs from 10 minutes after the normal school dismissal time or after school clubs.
- All children not collected after that time will be put into after school care, and will be charged accordingly.
- The system will be supervised by qualified teaching staff – 3.15 to 5.15 p.m.
- It is be only open to children from Intermediate upwards.
- Once the children go into after-school care they will be given a snack and a drink.
Then they will be allowed to do their homework, watch a DVD or play board games. However, this session will not be a teaching session.
Parents must book a place in advance and only through Mrs. Downes or Ms. Hammond. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis; there are approximately 20 places available. They can be booked half-termly in advance.
Parents will be charged per hour or part of an hour up to a maximum of 2 hours. The cost will be £5 per hour. This will be added to your termly bill.
If parents book a place in advance they must cancel within 24 hours notice or they will be charged for the care.
Parents may request that children join the after-school care after they have finished a club, and will be charged accordingly.
Trips
The school curriculum is enhanced by providing children with numerous learning activities outside the classroom. This includes visits to places of interest which are seen by the school as an integral, augmentative part of the curriculum and play an important role in the study programme of each class. In general one or two visits are made termly by every class to a wide variety of venues, both local and further afield.
As part of the celebrations on the Feast of St. Angela (the Founder of the Ursuline Order) and St. Ursula (its Patron), we have a whole-school celebration. Residential trips to the Isle of Wight and France are made by pupils in the top two Junior classes. In addition to trips made by the pupils, presentations are given in the school by visiting speakers representing a broad range of topics and concerns.
Wimbledon 2010
The School was very fortunate to be allocated 10 Wimbledon tickets this year. They were very lucky that these tickets were for the 30th June - Men's QF day! They had two tickets for Centre Court and eight for Court two, by careful rotation all of the group got to see Federer or Murray play. They also saw the Williams sisters in action on Court 2. Both staff and children thoroughly enjoyed this very exciting day.
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Isle of Wight 2010
A selection of the many photographs taken on this residential trip which was thoroughly enjoyed by both pupils and staff.
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St Ursula's Day Celebrations 2009
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| The Juniors went to Thorpe Park | Intermediate and Transition had a fun day at South Weald |
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| Kindergarten enjoyed the visit from a Magician . . . | As did Reception and Pre-Reception! |
Sport
Sports Day
Sports Day is an Annual event which generally takes place in July. It is a time for all the children in the school to take part in a sporting event. Parents and friends are invited to join the pupils of the school. We are fortunate to have a superb sports field adjacent to the school where this event takes place.
Football
As part of the junior school curriculum the children have regular football lessons.
There is also Football Club which is offered to all children in the Junior classes.
The school competes in numerous Tournaments including local league and cup competition, also regional and national tournaments.
Netball
As part of the school curriculum the junior children have one netball lesson per week.
There is also Netball Club which is offered to all junior classes.
The school competes in numerous Tournaments including Independent School Competitions, both regional and national. In addition we attend various invitation rallies. We had won many trophies including the Brentwood League and District Rally. In 2007 we won the first National Independent School Competitions and became National Champions.
Cross Country
A Cross Country Club which is offered to all junior school children.
The school competes in numerous including district, regional and national competitions.
We have won district trophies and some children, past and present, have competed in the ISA National event, running for East Anglia.
Swimming
As part of the school curriculum the children have weekly lessons from Kindergarten upwards.
The school competes in numerous events including the district swimming gala and the ISA Competition, both regionally and nationally.
We have had several children who have competed for East Anglia in the National Competition in Coventry.
Athletics
As part of the school curriculum the children follow various activities within the Athletics scheme of work.
There is also Athletics Club which is offered to all Junior children.
The school competes in numerous Tournaments including the district and ISA regionally and nationally.
During the national competition held annually in Birmingham we have had tremendous success with many children finishing in first, second and third position.
Cricket
As part of the Junior school curriculum the children have regular cricket lessons in the Summer Term.
There is also Cricket Club which is offered to pupils in Year 5 and 6.
The school competes in local Tournaments and some friendly matches.
Players regularly represent local cricket clubs.
Tennis
As part of the school curriculum the children have weekly lessons in the summer term starting in Transition (Year 2).
There is also Tennis Club which is offered to all selected team members.
The school competes in the Essex Tournament in various age groups, the youngest being the Under 8 category.
Sports Reports
District Athletics 2010
The Ursuline won this very competative competition and are now District Athletic Champions! Full report to follow.
Regional ISA Athletics 2010
On Monday 14th June the athletics team went to the ISA East Anglia Junior Athletics competition which was held at Garons Park, Southend. The day started with a Design and Technology lesson in order to build a Gazebo in which to shelter from the sun! The heats saw all the Relay Teams qualify for the finals. There were also some great achievements in both field and track events. In particular the following athletes came 1st in their events, Lydia Allen in Year 6 Ball Throw, Nick Cowen in Year 5 150m Sprint and Megan Fraser in Year 5 Long Jump. These children will go on to represent East Anglia at the National Athletics Finals. Georgia Knight came 2nd in both the Year 5 80m and 150m sprint; this meant that she has been selected to compete in the Relay Team representing East Anglia at the National ISA Athletics event on the 23rd of June. Nick Cowen has also been selected for the Year 5 Boys Relay Team at this National competition.
A selction of pictures from the event.
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District Rounders 2010
On Wednesday 16th June the school competed in the District Rounders Tournament, playing both an 'A' and a 'B' team. Both teams played very well amid some stiff competition. The 'B' team came third in their section. The 'A' team won their section, but then unfortunately lost by just half a rounder in the quarter final. Well done to all competitors.
District Cricket 2010
The Year 5 and 6 boys competed in this annual competition which took place at South Weald on the 7th June. The Ursuline came first in their pool and proceeded through to the semi-final where they met St. Mary's B team. It was a very close match and was decided on the final ball of the match from which one run was needed for a win! The boys then went on to the final where they played against St. Mary's A Team. Despite having beaten this team in the pool stages they lost by 20 runs in the final.
Rounders 2010
On Friday 18th June the Rounders teams played Woodlands School. The 'A' team won 7 - 2 and a half, and the 'B' Team won 18 - 3. Another excellent effort from the teams.
On Thursday 10th June the team played against St Helen's and won 21 - 2 and a half rounders - a very decisive victory!
Upper Two played their first friendly match on the season on Monday 10th May against Woodlands. The 'A' team won 13 1/2 - 2 and the 'B' Team drew 6 1/2 all. On the 14th May they played another match against Brentwood School which they also won 17 - 8 1/2. A great start to the season.
District Cross Country
On 19th March the Cross Country team competed in the District Cross Country race at South Weald. All runners did very well, the girls team coming 3rd overall and the boys team coming 4th. To see the individual placings, click on the links below:
District Swimming 2010
On 16th March the school swimming team swam in the District Swimming Gala. All swimmers performed very well, with some excellent individual and relay performances. Overall, the girls team came a very commendable 3rd place, while the boys team came 1st and won the gala. Well done to all swimmers.
Brentwood School Year 5 Netball Rally 2010
On 16th March 2010 the Lower 2 girls performed outstandingly at the Brentwood Scool Netball Rally. They were unbeaten all afternoon:
| Heathcote | won 9-0 |
| St Michaels | won 9-0 |
| St Marys | won 10-0 |
| St Johns | won 9-1 |
| Brentwood | won 9-0 |
| Gidea Park | won 13-0 |
| Herrington | won 11-0 |
| East Cote | won 13-0 |
The girls scored an amazing 83 goals in total, and only had one scored against them all afternoon! They played brilliantly as a team. Congratulations to them.
Brentwood School Year 5 Football Rally 2010
On 16th March the Year 5 Football Team played a rally at Brentwood School. They played some very close and exciting matches. They won all of the group games, but then lost 2-1 in the semi-finals. They came 4th overall out of 12 schools. Well done to all the boys, especially those from Upper One who played a year out of age group.
League Football 2010
The Year 5/6 Boys played their final League match of the season on Friday 12th March against West Horndon. It was a high scoring game which the Ursuline finally won 5 - 4.
New Hall Year 5 Netball Rally 2010
This event took place on the afternoon of 5th March. The girls played five matches in the Group Stage against Brentwood School, Herrington House, Heathcote, Elm Green and Alleyn Court. During this time they were undefeated beating other schools by as much as 12 goals in some matches! In the semi-final they played against Edwards House and won 9 - 2! Onto the final! In the final they played against Elm Green and remained undefeated winning that match 6 - 0. Congratulations to all the girls for winning their first tournament.
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National ISA Cross Country 2010
The Ursuline Prep School was respresented at this event by Nick Cowen in Year 5 and Lucy Pryor in Year 6. There were over 100 competitors in each race from all over the country. Nick finished in 20th place and Lucy came 51st. Well done to both athletes.
ISA Cross Country 2010
This annual event took place on Wednesday 3rd February in Norfolk. Children from the top three Junior classes took part. There were some excellent individual results and team efforts. Please click here to view final placings.
Football and Netball News February 2010
The Year 5/6 Football Team played against Kelvedon Hatch in a League match on Tuesday 2nd February. It was a hard fought match which was lost 4 -3. The Year 4 Girls played a friendly netball match against Brentwood Prep School. The score was 0 - 0 at half time. Final score 4 -0 to Brentwood.
ISA National Swimming Gala 2009
This event took place in Coventry on Saturday 14th November. Four swimmers from the Ursuline competed, representing East Anglia. Rohan Chopra and Ben Brennan competed in the Year 4 Backstroke and Freestyle race and both finished in 7th position. They also swam in the Freestyle relay event gaining valuable points for the team. Mason Wright swam in the Year 6 Freestyle and Medley relays; the team finished in 4th and 3rd position. Sheila Stein competed in the Year 4 Freestyle Relay achieving 4th position.
Jim Smith Essex Cup 2009
The Year 5/6 Football Team has been very busy playing matches in this competition over the last six weeks. Thet finished 1st in their group and now progress to the final 16. On Thursday 19th November they will play Benhurst School at home to see if the can progress further. Good luck boys!
New Hall Netball Rally 2009
Despite the terrible weather condiotions on Friday 13th November this tournament went ahead. The teams were divided into two groups. The Ursuline Team finished 2nd in their group behind New Hall. They progressed through to the semi-final where they had to play the winning team from last year, Widford Lodge. At the end of full-time the score was a draw. A winner had to be decided so it was 'Golden Goal' - the first to score wins. Despite not having the centre pass the team won! In the final they played New Hall. At half-time the girls were down 3-1, but they showed great determination. They conceded no goals in the second half and went on to win 5-3! This is the third tournament in a row that the Ursuline Team has won, a tremendous achievement.
Gresham Cross Country Meeting 2009
The Ursuline Cross Country team travelled to Gresham School on Friday 9th October to compete in this invitation event. The races were split into two groups; Year 3 and 4 competed together as did Year 5 and 6. There were up to 150 children competing in each race. The team placings were as follows:
Girls Year 3 and 4 Team come 2nd. Highest place runner was Elspeth Brennan who came 9th.
Girls Year 5 and 6 Team come 3rd. Highest place runner was Grace Walker who came 13th.
Boys Year 3 and 4 Team come 2nd. Highest place runner was Elliot Cordery who came 1st.
Boys Year 5 and 6 Team come 4th. Highest place runner was Nicholas Cowan who came 4th.
To see a complete list of placings for all runners, please click the link below.
ISA East Region Swimming Gala 2009
The ISA East Region Junior Swimming Gala took place at Crown Pools, Ipswich on Wednesday 7th October. 16 schools competed in this event from all over the region. The boys did extremely well, winning overall. Individual success was achieved by Ben Brennan - Year 4 Freestyle - and Rohan Chopra - Year 4 Backstroke. Both the Year 6 Relay Team and the Year 4 Relay Team won thier events. Many other boys achieved 2nd or 3rd place positions which contributed significantly to the final WINNERS result.
16 schools also competed in the girl's event. They achieved a very creditable 5th place overall. The Year 5 Freestyle Relay Team won their event. Sheila Stein won her Freestyle heat and went on to achieve 2nd place in the final. This allowed her to qualify for the National East Anglia Free Style Relay Team.
As a result of their performances Ben Brennan, Rohna Chopra, Sheila Stein and Mason Wright will represent East Anglia at the National ISA Gala which is to be held in Coventry on 14th November 2009.
Forest Netball Rally 2009
Success continued for our Year 5/6 Netball team at the Forest Netball Rally, in which 24 schools took part. In the first round, our girls played 5 other schools, winning all of thier matches, scoring a magnificent total of 21 goals and only conceding 2. Having won this round, our girls went on to play the winners of the other groups, playing Widford Lodge, Chigwell School and Park School. They won every match, scoring 12 goals in total and only conceding 4, making them overall winners.
Chigwell Netball Rally 2009
The Year 5 and 6 girls competed with 24 other teams in the Chigwell Netball Rally. There were four boxes of six teams and all teams played each other. The Ursuline girls were placed in the 1st place in their box, being undefeated. The top team in each box then went through to the the final 'Round Robin' competition. Here they played Woodford Prep, Brentwood Prep and Park School. They won all of these matches and were crowned winners of this prestigious Rally.
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Chigwell Football Tournament 2009
On Saturday 26th September the Year 5 and 6 boys competed in the Chigwell Football Tournament, featuring 24 teams from schools in the Essex area. The boys went through to the final 16 after coming 4th in their group. This match went to extra time but the score remained 0 - 0. The winner of this contest was decided following a very tense penalty shoot out which the Ursuliune lost 4 - 3.
ISA Athletics Championships
The children did really well at the ISA Athletics Championships in Birmingham on Wednesday 24th June.
The results were as follows:
ISA Athletics 2009
This competition took place in June 2009, and over 16 schools competed. Both the boys team and the girls team did very well.
Below are some of the results achieved by members of the athletics team:
Tim Ryan 1st Ball Throw (Year 6)
Luke McCarthy 2nd High Jump (Year 6)
Matthew Fox 3rd Ball Throw (Year 4)
Oliver Wright 3rd Ball Throw (Year 5)
Year 6 Relay 3rd
Megan Fraser 1st Long Jump (Year 4)
Lucy Pryor 1st High Jump (Year 4)
Alexandra Fox 2nd High Jump (Year 6)
All the winners will now represent
Year 4 girls came 3rd overall
Year 5 girls came 3rd overall
A fantastic achievement!
Music & Drama
Music
The School plays an active part in both local and national Music Festivals and competitions.
We have a school choir, music group and a newly formed school band. These groups regularly play at school assemblies and Mass.
School Band: Tuesday 8.30
Music Group: Tuesday 12.00
Choir: Thursday 8.30
Drama
We are very fortunate to be able to offer specialist Drama Tuition in addition to Theatre Club which is available to all Upper Junior pupils. The children follow the LAMDA Awards Scheme. Please click here to find out more information.
Music Lessons [back to top]
As part of the curriculum the pupils have weekly music lessons on Tuesdays with Mrs J. Austin, concentrating on creative music, notation, rhythm, styles, instruments and cultures.
On Friday all children have music with Mrs M. Irwin-Parker. From Transition upwards children learn to play the recorder. All children in the Junior School prepare for music examinations which take place three times a year.
Specialist Tuition
The school currently offers individual tuition in Flute, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano and Violin.
Piano is taught by Mrs M Irwin-Parker throughout the week. On Fridays, Flute, Violin and Saxophone are taught by Mrs G. Cook.
Guitar is taught by Mr Parker. Children can learn Piano from Intermediate, Violin, Flute and Guitar from Transition and Saxophone in Lower Two and Upper Two. All children, in the Junior School, who learn instruments in school, perform at our annual music evening in July.
Drama Productions
The School enjoys a good reputation for its regular dramatic productions, some of which have taken place at The Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch and The Towngate Theatre in Basildon. Our shows are written by Miss I. Irwin-Parker. Drama club takes place on Thursdays after school.
All children from 3 - 11 take part in the Productions.
Robin Hood and his Merry Men
The most recent production performed by the school took place on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th 2009 at The Towngate Theatre in Basildon. The children all worked very hard and the play was greatly enjoyed by all.
Below are photographs of some of the characters.
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| Robin and his Merry Men | Maid Marion and the Villagers |
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| Sheriff of Nottingham and Sir Guy | Izadora and the Villagers |
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| Friar Tuck and friends | Mrs Potts and friends |
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| The Ladies in Waiting | King Richard and the Merry Men |
Choir
The Choir was first formed in 2006. Since its formation the Choir has taken part in Brentwood Schools 250th anniversary concert, entered the BBC Joseph Competition, sung at the Diosean Carol Festival and performed Christmas Carols at Leeds Castle, which was featured on BBC Kent.
*Please note, children can only be in the choir after auditions which take place in September.
Hall of Fame
Elected Officers 2009/10
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| Head Boy | Head Girl | Deputy Head Boy | Deputy Head Girl |
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| Boys Sports Captain |
Girls Sports Captain |
Deputy Boys Sports Captain | Deputy Girls Sports Captain |
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| Captain St Andrew | Captain St David | Captain St Patrick | Captain St George |
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| Vice Captain St Andrew |
Vice Captain St David |
Vice Captain St Patrick | Vice Captain St George |
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| Librarian | Librarian | Musician Prefect |
Academic
The Government set standards that children should achieve at certain stages of their education, they are as follows;
- AGE 7 LEVEL 2
- AGE 11 LEVEL 4
- AGE 14 LEVEL 5
Key Stage 1 Results [back to top]
Maths
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Reading
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Writing
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Science
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Key Stage 2 Results [back to top]
The National Curriculum examinations are externally set and marked. The aim is to achieve a level approximately every 2 years.
The Government set standards that children should achieve at certain stages of their education, they are as follows;
- AGE 7 LEVEL 2
- AGE 11 LEVEL 4
- AGE 14 LEVEL 5
Maths
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English
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Science
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Destination of Leavers
From the Ursuline Prep School pupils progress to many different secondary schools. Most children get their first choice school.
In the past children have been offered places at the following schools.
Private Sector:
- Bancroft
- Brentwood School
- Felsted
- Forest
- New Hall
- Stoke College
State Sector:
- Chelmsford County High School (CCHS)
- Colchester High School for Boys
- Colchester High School for Girls
- King Edward Grammar School (KEGS)
- Sacred Heart Upminster
- St. Martins Brentwood
- Westcliffe High School for Boys
- Westcliffe High School for Girls
- Ursuline High School Brentwood
In 2009 the following Schlorships were awarded:
- 12 Academic Scholarships
- 1 Academic Award
- 1 Music Scholarship
- 1 Drama Scholarship
- 2 Sports Scholarships
- 1 All Rounder Scholarship
In 2008 the following Scholarships were awarded:
- 10 Academic Scholarships
- 4 Music Scholarships
- 1 Sport Scholarship
Calendar
Term Dates [back to top]
School Year 2009 - 2010
Lent Term
| Staff Training Day | Monday 4th January |
| Children Return | Tuesday 5th January |
| Last Day Before Half Term | Thursday 11th February |
| Staff Training Day | Friday 12th February |
| Children Return | Monday 22nd February |
| Last Day of Term | Thurday 25th March |
Trinity Term
| Staff Training Day | Wednesday 14th April |
| Children Return | Thursday 15th April |
| May Day | Monday 3rd May |
| Last Day Before Half Term | Friday 21st May |
| Staff and Children Return | Monday 7th June |
| Staff Training Day for Prize Giving | Friday 2nd July |
| Last Day of Term | Friday 16th July |
School Year 2010 - 2011
Michaelmas Term
| Staff Training Day | Monday 6th September |
| Children Return | Tuesday 7th September |
| Last Day Before Half Term | Thursday 21st October |
| Staff Training Day | Friday 22nd October |
| Children Return | Monday 1st November |
| School Closed | Monday 29th November |
| Last Day of Term | Thursday 16th December |
Lent Term
| Staff Training Day | Tuesday 4th January |
| Children Return | Wednesday 5th January |
| Last Day Before Half Term | Thursday 17th February |
| Staff Training Day | Friday 18th February |
| Children Return | Monday 28th February |
| Last Day of Term | Friday 1st April |
Trinity Term
| Staff Training Day | Tuesday 26th April |
| Children Return | Wednesday 27th April |
| May Day | Monday 2nd May |
| Last Day Before Half Term | Friday 20th May |
| Staff and Children Return | Monday 6th June |
| Staff Training Day for Prize Giving | Friday 8th July |
| Last Day of Term | Friday 20th July |
School Day [back to top]
| 8.45 a.m. | START OF SCHOOL (Pre-Prep. Department) |
| 8.55 a.m. | START OF SCHOOL (Infants and Juniors) |
| 12.00 - 1.15 p.m. | LUNCH TIME |
| 3.00 p.m. | END OF DAY (Infants) |
| 3.15 p.m. | END OF DAY (Juniors) |
Events
March
| 1st |
Book week Secondary School Offers New-intake pm |
| 2nd | New-intake visit pm |
| 3rd | Book Fayre ends |
| 5th | U10 New Hall Netball Rally |
| 9th | Infants'Mothers Day Assembly |
| 11th | Pre-Pre Mothers Day Assembly |
| 15th | Governers' Meeting 8pm |
| 16th |
District Swimming Gala am Sports Tournament Netball/Football pm All new-intake visit |
| 19th | District Cross Country South Weald pm |
| 23rd | Junior Quiz Night |
| 24th |
ISA Junior Netball Tournament (Rugby) Easter Egg Hunt |
| 25th |
Res. Date District Cross Country Last Day of Term |
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| 14th | Staff Training Day |
| 15th | Chrildren return School |
| 19th | Swimming restarts |
| 21st | Foundation Day - Life of Christ |
| 22nd | New Parents Coffee Morning |
| 23rd | Zoolab Rec/Kind/Trans |
| 28th |
L1 Trip to Braintree Museum Meeting for L2&U2 Isle of Wight 9am Multi-cultural day PrePrep & Infants |
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| 3rd | Bank Holiday - School closed |
| 7th | Kindergarten visit Museum of Childhood |
| 10th |
SATS Key Stage 1 & 2 commence Rounder match v Woodlands Warley |
| 14th | PFA Dinner Dance |
| 15th | LAMDA Exams |
| 17th |
Isle of Wight Residential Trip departs U1 to Colchester Castle |
| 19th | Transition Chatham Dockyard |
| 21st | Residental Trip returns |
| 24th | Half Term commences |
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Children return School L1, U1 and L2 exam week |
| 8th | District Cricket South Weald |
| 16th |
Pre-Prep and Infants Fairytale Workshop Borough Rounders pm Tennis v Brentwood U9 Girls and Boys |
| 17th | Class and Sports Photographs |
| 18th |
New Hall Mass L2 Taster day at Brentwood School |
| 21st |
Upper One Sandford Mill |
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District Athletics at St. Martins School New intake visit |
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Mini-Tennis Tournament at UPS |
| 25th 26th |
Music Exams Music Exams |
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Street Dance Group for all Juniors pm Reserve date for District Athletics L2&U2 Cricket V Brentwood Prep |
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L1 and U1 Tennis Afternoon Brentwood Hard Court Club |
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| 2nd | Staff Training Day |
| 3rd | Prize Giving and Exhibition Day |
| 5th |
U2 Crucial Crew New Intake Visit 'Going up day' |
| 6th |
Sports Day pm Reports issued U2 Rec and Transition |
| 7th |
L2&U2 Tennis Afternoon\ |
| 8th | Reserve date Sports Day pm |
| 10th | PFA Fun Day |
| 12th |
L2 Traffic Survey Pre-prep and Infants Willow Farm visit Transition Celebration pm Meeting with Head of Juniors pm Reports issued for remainder of school |
| 13th |
U2 House of Commons, London Eye and Covent Garden |
| 14th | U2 Cycle Awareness Day |
| 16th |
Last Day of Term Leavers Mass Leavers' Assembley |
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| 6th | Staff Training Day |
| 7th | Children return to School |
Newsletters
Archived Newsletters
PFA & Parents
There is an active Parents and Friends Association (PFA) of which all parents are automatically members.
The aims of the PFA are:
- to foster the relationship between the staff, parents and others associated with the School;
- to engage in activities which support the School and advance the education of the pupils; and
- to enable members and their families to meet socially.
Over the past few years the PFA has funded the purchase of computers, computer software, science equipment, musical instruments, and many other items.
Committee
Current Members
| Ameeta Gupta | Chair of PFA |
| Lisa Carolan | Vice Chair of PFA |
| Natasha Bartell | Secretary |
| Helen Aung | Treasurer |
| Mrs P. Wilson | Headmistress / President |
| Miss K. Sharp | Teacher Rep |
Claire Acheson
Fiona Blackmore
Sharon Boyle
Sarita Chopra
Gergana Danby
Lisa Ford
Noel Fox
Karen Griffiths
Kalsoom Hameed
Caroline King
Claire O'Brien
Hema Patel
Sejel Patel
Laura Read
Mary Reeves
Kate Shepherd
Alan Smith
Jane Smith
Events [back to top]
Fun Day 2010
This annual event took place on Saturday 10th July. It is organised and funded by the PFA and is open to all families at UPS. Many families took the opportunity to enjoy a picnic in the School grounds and the children enjoyed the many activities available. Please find below a selection of photographs taken by the PFA.
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Easter Egg Hunt 2010
On the last day of the Easter Term the PFA kindly organised an Easter Egg Hunt for all of the children in the school. The Easter Bunnies and Chicks were there to assist the children, helping them to follow the clues to find some delicious Easter Eggs. Great fun was had by helpers and children. Many thanks to the PFA for all their efforts.
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Easter Hat Parade
The children all looked fantastic! It was very difficult to select the winners of each class. Many thanks to all parents and children for their tremendous efforts.
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Mothers Day Assembly for Pre-Prep and Infants
This annual event is always welcomed by pupils and parents and this year was no exception. The children presented their mothers with cards and flowers and performed and sang beautifully.
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The Role of Parents [back to top]
The continuing success of the School is due in no small part to the support given by parents to the School’s aims and traditions.
Parents are encouraged to participate in School life on many occasions including some assemblies and celebratory Masses both in school and at the Cathedral. This participation engenders a closer relationship between parents and teachers.
Although there are parents/teacher interviews when parents can monitor their child’s progress with the class teacher and/or Headteacher, we are happy to discuss a child’s progress at any time by appointment.
Contact Us
Please contact the school office to request a prospectus. Click here for online copy.
Ursuline Ursuline Preparatory School
Old Great Ropers
Great Ropers Lane
Warley
Brentwood
Essex
CM13 3HR
T: 01277 227152
F: 01277 202559
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We hope this website has provided you with an insight into the School. Please do come and visit if you think the School meets the requirements for your child.
If you would like your child to be registered at the Ursuline Preparatory School, please contact the School Office, either by the form on the Contact Us page or by telephone, for an Application Form. This form will need to be completed and returned to the School together with the Registration Fee.
We look forward to meeting you in the near future.
Fees and Conditions
There is a Registration Fee which is non-refundable.
A Bond Payment is payable on acceptance of a place at the School. This is a one-off payment per family which is refundable when the youngest child leaves the School.
Fees include tuition, the use of text and library books, stationery, materials, swimming, games and the extra-curricular activites as outlined previously.
Fees are payable at the commencement of each term. Fees not paid by the due date will be subject to a surchange of 1% per week.
Fees can be paid monthly by standing order subject to an administration charge. Fees for the second and subsequent children will attract a discount and the Bursar will be pleased to provide further information.
Fees cannot be refunded or any part term in which a pupil may be absent through illness, accident or any other cause. There is an Insurance Scheme available.
All pupils are automatically included in the School's Group Insurance Scheme, further details are available from the Bursar.
One full term notice of withdrawal of a pupil from the School is required in writing or the payment of one terms fees in lieu of notice (i.e. one full term following the term which notice is given.)
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April 2008
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Year 1
Year 2
Homework for week commencing 21st June 2010: Monday: Comprehension. Unit 20 'If I were'. Tuesday: Geography project Wednesday: English Homework book - Unit 25. Thursday: Geography project. Friday: Spellings and reading.
Homework for week commencing 14th June 2010:
Monday: Comprehension. Unit 19 'The carwash'.
Tuesday: Topic
Wednesday: English Homework book - Unit 24.
Thursday: Geography project.
Friday: Spellings and reading.
Homework for week commencing 7th June 2010:
Monday: Comprehension. Unit 17 'The slippers that talked'.
Tuesday: Geography - A day in the life of an African child.
Wednesday: English Homework book - Unit 23.
Thursday: Maths - symmetry.
Friday: Spellings and reading.
Homework for week commencing 17th May 2010:
Monday: Comprehension. Unit 15.
Tuesday: Geography - African homes
Wednesday: Chatham Dockyard trip - No homework.
Thursday: Science - Electricity poster. Plus French revision for test after holiday.
Friday: Home reading for the holiday. Relax and enjoy yourself!
Well done everybody - a super effort during the SAT's!!
Homework for week commencing 10th May 2010: (S.A.T.s Week)
Monday: Comprehension. Unit 14 'Harry's Hamster'.
Tuesday: Maths revision.
Wednesday: English writing task.
Thursday: Science revision
Friday: English writing task. No spellings this week!
Homework for week commencing 3rd May 2010:
Monday: (Completed as part of Bank Holiday Homework pack)
Comprehension. Unit 13 'Pocket Money'.
Tuesday: Topic work - Africa research.
Wednesday: English Homework book - Unit 22 and English writing task.
Thursday: Maths sheets.
Friday: Spellings and S.A.T.'s papers.
Homework for week commencing 26th April 2010:
Monday: Comprehension. Unit 12 'The sandcastle'.
Tuesday: Topic work.
Wednesday: English Homework book - Unit 21 and English writing task.
Thursday: Maths sheets.
Friday: Spellings and S.A.T.'s papers.
Welcome back! Thank you once again for all of your kind gifts and cards.
Homework for week commencing 19th April 2010:
Monday: Comprehension. Unit 11 'Special request'.
Tuesday: Topic work.
Wednesday: English Homework book - Unit 20 and English writing task.
Thursday: Maths sheets.
Friday: Spellings and S.A.T.'s papers.
I would like to thank everyone for their lovely Easter presents and cards. I really appreciate the kind words and comments. I hope you have a restful Easter. Mrs Wilson.
Homework for week commencing 15th March 2010:
Monday: Comprehension. Unit 9 'The boy and the lion'.
Tuesday: Science sheets.
Wednesday: Topic - Display work about 'History of Flight'.
Thursday: Maths sheets.
Friday: Spellings and cooking.
Homework for week commencing 8th March 2010:
Monday: Comprehension. Unit 8 'Mog the forgetful cat'.
Tuesday: Science sheets.
Wednesday: Trip to Duxford.
Thursday: Maths sheets.
Friday: Spellings and cooking.
Homework for week commencing 1st March 2010 (Book Week):
Monday: Comprehension. Unit 6 'One Dark Night'.
Tuesday: Science sheets.
Wednesday: 'Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch' work.
Thursday: Maths sheets.
Friday: Spellings and cooking.
Year 3
Homework
I would like to thank everyone for their lovely Easter presents and cards. I do treasure the comments on the gifts and cards that the children write. I hope you all have a restful Easter. Mrs Wilson
Friday 26th February 2010
Maths - To complete pages 9 - 14 in Shape and Measures textbook.
To learn times tables for a test on Thursday.
Art - To complete picture of 'weeping woman'.
English - To learn spellings for a test on Friday.
Monday 1st March
Maths: To complete 'Time' worksheet.
Tuesday 2nd March
Science: To complete Mr Penns homework.
Wednesday 3rd March
English: To complete activity 8a in Collins Homework Book 3.
Thursday 4th March
English: To write up the book review in neat on the plain A4 piece of paper using the A4 lined paper as guide lines. To draw and colour a picture.
Friday 5th March
English/Art: To draw a picture of a character from Matilda and describe that character using adjectives.
Monday 8th March
Maths: To complete Mr Penns maths worksheet.
Tuesday 9th March
R.E: To read pages 54/55 and answer question2a and 2b.
Wednesday 10th March
Maths: To complete pages 56 to 58 in shape, data and measures textbook.
Thursday 11th March
English: To complete activity 8b in Collins Homework Book 3.
Friday 12th March
History: To complete food worksheet. Cut, stick and colour sheet.
Science: To read page 18, copy and complete table on page 19. Copy tooth diagram on page 19.
Monday 15th March
Spellings: To write a sentence for each spelling.
To learn assembly script.
To learn times tables.
Tuesday 16th March
Science: To complete Mr Penns science homework.
Wednesday 17th March
Learn all assembly words (including hymn).
Thursday 18th March
Science: Copy and complete the table in 'Teeth and eating' textbook, page 21.
Friday 19th March
General Knowledge: To complete worksheet 'H'.
Monday 22nd March
Maths: To complete Mr Penns homework.
Tuesday 23rd March
R.E: To read pages 58 and 59 in CTS textbook. Answer questions 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 3a and 3b.
Wednesday 24th March
English: To write a letter to Roald Dahl.
Thursday 25th March
English: To learn spellings and write a sentence for each word. To complete worksheet.
Maths: To learn times tables and to complete worksheets.
Have a happy Easter holiday!!!!
Friday 26th March - Wednesday 14th April (Easter holidays)
Thursday 15th April
Geography: Complete Mrs Larretts homework.
Friday 16th April
History: Complete 'entertainment' worksheet.
Monday 19th April
Maths: To complete Mr Penns homework.
Tuesday 20th April
R.E: To complete questions in CTS textbook.
Wednesday 21st April
Maths: To complete pages 48 - 50 in Number 2 textbook.
English: To complete problem and resolution chart.
Thursday 22nd April
Geography: Complete worksheet on ways of travelling.
Friday 23rd April
History: Children can work with a partner or by themselves. Children need to research their 'Victorian Picture' and write up their research in neat on the plain A4 piece of paper (using the lined A4 piece of paper as guidelines).
Monday 26th April
English: To complete English paper 1.
Tuesday 27th April
Science: To complete Mr Penns homeword
Wednesday 28th April
English & Maths: To read, learn spellings and times tables.
Thursday 29th April
English: To list all the conjunctions in the text 'Jacqueline Hyde'.
Friday 30th April
Science: To complete chart in exercise book
Monday 3rd May
Bank Holiday
Tuesday 4th May
English: To complete English paper 3.
Wednesday 5th May
R.E: To complete questions 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d.
Thursday 6th May
Geography: To revise for a test.
Friday 7th May
History: To complete recount of Braintree Museum. Write work up in neat on A4 plain paper (using A4 lined paper as guidelines).
Opitional: To draw a picture (to accompany recount) and colour.
Monday 10th May
Maths: To complete Mr Penns homework.
Tuesday 11th May
To practice spellings and times tables for a test.
Wednesday 12th May
Science: To bring in a stick of celery and a bottle of food colouring for our science experiment tomorrow
Art: To bring in a small bag of dried pasta, a photo of yourself and a thick cardboard rectangular cut out (refer to template) next Wednesday.
R.E: To read pages 72 - 73 in CTS textbook.
Thursday 13th May
English: To complete questions on page 81 in collins pupils textbook. To copy and complete chart on page 82 in collins pupils textbook
Friday 14th May
General Knowledge: To complete 'I' worksheet.
Monday 17th May
History: To read through pages 22 - 23 in Victorian textbook. Draw, colour and label some victorian toys.
Tuesday 18th May
R.E: To answer questions 1a, 1b and 1c in CTS textbook.
Wednesday 19th May
Maths: To complete pages 21 -23 in Shape, Data and measures textbook.
Thursday 20th May
Geography: To complete worksheet 12.
Friday 21st May
Art: To work in your groups to design and make a miniature garden.
Have a nice relaxing holiday!!!!
I will see most of you on Wednesday 26th May at SS. Peter and Paul's church (in your summer uniform). Remember to arrive nice and promptly at 10am for a singing practice before the service. Make sure you have a big breakfast and bring a bottle of water with you.
Miss Jackson
Monday 7th June
English: To complete the current unit of work that you are working on, in your key comprehension textbooks.
Tuesday 8th June
Science: To draw, label, colour and explain the different parts of a plant on an A4 piece of paper.
Wednesday 9th June
Science: To complete science worksheet on magnets.
Thursday 10th June
English: To complete task 5 and 6 on pages 86/7 in collins pupil textbook.
Friday 11th June
Maths: To complete pages 51 - 56 in Number 2 textbook. To learn times tables
R.E: To complete questions 1 - 3 on page 77 in CTS textbook.
Poem: To learn poem for Prize Giving.
English: To learn spellings.
Monday 14th June
General Knowledge: To complete 'K' worksheet.
Tuesday 15th June
Maths: To revise for a test.
Wednesday 16th June
Science: To revise for a test.
Thursday 17th June
Science: To revise for a test.
Friday 18th June
Geography: To revise for a test.
Monday 21st June
Maths: To complete Mr Penns homework
Tuesday 22nd June - Tuesday 29th June
Lower 1’s World Cup Project
YEAR 4
HOMEWORK
Friday 18th June: revise History for exam on Monday.
THURSDAY 15 th APRIL
MATHS : ABACUS RHINO PAGE 15 ONWARDS
MULTIPYING AND DIVIDING BY 10 AND 100.
FRIDAY 16 th APRIL
CORRECTING / COMPLETING WHITE SCIENCE BOOK AND MEASURING BOOK.
TASK SHEET 11
MONDAY 19TH APRIL
FINISH HANDWRITING AND R.E.
SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS SHEET 2
TUESDAY 20th APRIL
40 minutes V.R.
WEDNESDAY 21st APRIL
PAGES 24,25 AND 26 INCLUDING "E" ON PAGE 25 - FRACTIONS
THURSDAY 22 ND APRIL
SPELLINGS FROM THE OPPOSITES SHEET
PAGE 76 FOCUS ON LITERACY EXERCISES A AND B
FRIDAY 23RD APRIL
MATHS- GO OVER TIMES TABLES
MATHS SHEET- MULTIPLYING AND DIVIDING BY 10 AND 100.
MONDAY 26TH APRIL
LEARN 4 ANIMAL POEMS ON PAGE 17 COLLINS ENGLISH.
TUESDAY 27TH APRIL
R.E.- REVISE CHAPTER 4
WEDNESDAY 28TH APRIL
ENGLISH- ALL COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS ON " MUM'S NEW BOYFRIEND"
THURSDAY 29TH APRIL
BUTTERFLY AND INSECT BOOKLET.
FRIDAY 30th APRIL
FINISH BUTTERFLY SHEETS
GEOGRAPHY- CARING FOR TOWNS SHEETS 13 AND 14
TUESDAY 4TH MAY
ENGLISH- READING BOOK OF ARGUMENTS TEXT AND WRITE 2 SENTENCES ABOUT EACH OF THE PICTURES ON PAGE 69.
WEDNESDAY 5TH MAY AND THURSDAY 6th MAY
R.E. PAGE 63, ACTIVITIES 1 AND 2
"TAKE CARE OF MY SHEEP" SHEET.
ABACUS PAGE 50, PAGE 51 AND PAGE 52 SHAPE, DATA AND MEASURE.
PAGE 122 ABACUS SHEET.
THURSDAY 6TH MAY
AS FOR WEDNESDAY>
FRIDAY 7TH MAY
HOME V.R. FOR 40 MINUTES.
MONDAY 10TH MAY
ENGLISH- SIMILE SHEET.
SCIENCE - GRID MATHS 2.
TUESDAY 11th MAY
SCIENCE - REVISE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS.
WEDNESDAY 12th MAY
GEOGRAPHY- REVISE " CARING FOR TOWNS".
THURSDAY 13TH MAY
ABACUS FRACTION WORKSHEETS NUMBERS 65 & 68
FRIDAY 14TH MAY
HISTORY- COMPREHENSION ON ROMAN ARMY.
MONDAY 17TH MAY
COLCHESTER CASTLE TRIP- READING
TUESDAY 18TH MAY
THERE IS NO CHOIR PRACTICE BEFORE SCHOOL ON THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY 19TH MAY
READ CAREFULLY THE CHAPTER ON NORTHERN IRELAND
THURSDAY 20th MAY
THE DISCIPLES WAIT FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT. PAGE 69-ACTIVITIES 2 AND 3
FRIDAY, 21ST MAY
HAPPY HOLIDAY ONE AND ALL ! MISS WELCOME AND MRS WEST
MONDAY 7th JUNE
MATHS D7 SHEET ON DIVISION
REVISE HABITATS AND MOVING AND GROWING
TUESDAY 8th JUNE
ABACUS MATHS PAGE 66 AND 67- SUBTRACTING
WEDNESDAY 9th JUNE
YOUNG ROMANS COMPREHENSION
THURSDAY 10th JUNE
ROMANS IN BRITAIN REVISION
FRIDAY 11th JUNE
PAGE 62 OF ABACUS RHINO ( TOP HALF ) AND REVISE CIRCUITS AND CONDUCTORS.
MONDAY 14th JUNE
REVISION : SCIENCE AND HISTORY
LEARN POEM FOR PRIZE GIVING.
TUESDAY 15th JUNE
REVISE SEPARATING SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS
BOGEY MAN POEM
WEDNESDAY 16TH JUNE
GEOGRAPHY: FINISH FACT FINDER
ENGLISH RECITE POEM
THURSDAY 17th JUNE
SCIENCE: REVSE KEEPING WARM.
FRIDAY 18TH JUNE
HISTORY: REVISE FOR EXAM ON MONDAY
MONDAY 21st JUNE
MAKE NOTES ON OUR TRIP TO SANDFORD MILL.
TUESDAY 22nd JUNE
R.E.; REVISION OF UNIT 5 - MISSION OF THE CHURCH.
WEDNESDAY 23rd JUNE
JAMAICA PROJECT
FIND WHITE MATERIALS FOR COLLAGE
THURSDAY 24th JUNE
CLOZE EXERCISE ON FRICTION, READ GLOSSARY OF FRICION TEXT BOOK.
FRIDAY 25th JUNE
JAMAICA PROJECT
MONDAY 28th JUNE
TIMES TABLES REVISION
TUESDAY 29th JUNE
EXTRA READING
Year 5
Examples of Work
Friday 16th July:
Your child should bring home today:
1. Mrs Wilson's Maths test to be corrected with you at home
2. A newsletter
3. a number of text books are missing, the children have these in their Homework Diaries if they are
guilty!!
Thank you so much for the Lakeside vouchers and all the indivual gifts you have sent in for Mrs Geggus and myself. We really appreciate your kindness and will miss the children next year. It has been a very good year but they will need to keep focussed and work extremely hard next year.
Once again, thank you all for your support and kindness.
Mrs Larrett & Mrs Geggus
Wednesday 14th July
Homework: Revise Mrs Wilson's maths for test tomorrow. Some children still have VR skills work to finish for me.
Tuesday 13th July
Homework: revise Mrs Wilson's Maths for a test on Thursday: Decimals, Ratio and fractions. Look at the examples in CMP books.
Thank you all so much for all the lovely food you sent in; there was so much that there is no need to bring lunch in tomorrow, we'll have another picnic!!
Instruments MUST be brought in on Thursday for a Music Evening rehearsal.
Monday 12th July
Homework: Mental Maths workbooks 45 minutes
Your child should have brought their report home today.
Please fill in and return the letter re Scholarships.
Tomorrow looks cool but dry! Children, wear layers of clothing and sensible shoes!
Parents: 2nd entrance to the park as you drop down from Weald Village. If you reach the Visitors Centre it's the wrong carpark!! We're in the one before it! Don't forget your chairs and rugs! I'll probably be wrapped up in mine!!
Friday 9th July:
Homework: Mrs Wilson's Maths
Thursday 8th July
Homework: name all the countries in Africa- worksheet
Home clothes tomorrow £2- any colours from Madagascar flag- green, red or white
Thank you very much for signing up for the food for the picnic.
Wednesday 7th July
Homework: Mrs Wilson's maths
Tuesday 6th July
Homework: more VR skills!!
Monday 5th July:
I was so proud of the class on Saturday, they were a real credit to me and to you. They sat so patiently with superb self control throughout the ceremony. Well done!
Homework: VR skills- you have to complete Paper 8 by the end of term! So push on with this please.
All the children have got their Holiday Homework in their school bags today.
They have also got a letter and food list for the picnic in South Weald on Tuesday 13th July! Hope to see you there!
Sports Day tomorrow: come to school in your PE kit, mascots and ribbons for your house!!
Wednesday 30th June:
No homework tonight except for a few people finishing off Geography, History or Science work for the exhibition. BUT YOU MUST ALL READ!!!
MUCH BETTER GREECE ASSESSMENT RESULTS TODAY!
PLEASE CHECK THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SATURDAY IN THE NEWSLETTER: JUST A FEW REMINDERS!
BE ON THE PLAYGROUND NO LATER THAN 1.30PM.
INSTRUMENTS TO BE PUT IN THE MARQUEE BEFORE YOU GO ON TO THE PLAYGROUND.
IF YOU ARRIVE EARLIER THAN 1.15PM STAY WITH YOUR PARENTS UNTIL IT IS TIME TO GO ON THE PLAYGROUND AND THERE IS A TEACHER ON DUTY.
VERY SMART, CLEAN UNIFORM AND SHOES POLISHED PLEASE. GIRLS' LONG HAIR TIED BACK OR UP PLEASE; BOYS PLEASE BRUSH YOUR HAIR!!
Tuesday 29th June
Homework:learn Greece again! You wanted to do the test again!!
Mrs Wilson's VR and Maths to be handed in tomorrow.
All flutes and violins in school tomorrow please
Monday 28th June
Homework: finish VR paper
Revise Geog for test tomorrow-definitely!
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUST BE IN SCHOOL ON THURSDAY, POSSIBLY WEDNESDAY-I'LL CHECK THE LATTER TOMORROW
Friday 25th June
Homework: 1. complete RE topic to be handed in on Monday in a folder with contents page.
2. revise 'Greece' for assessment on Monday- you have the revision notes I wrote up for
you...no excuses!!
Have a good weekend.
Thursday 24th June
Homework: complete IOW draft for tomorrow; work on the R.E. topic due in on Monday
Wednesday 23rd June
I am concerned that some children do not have their school sun hats in school during this very hot weather. I am not allowing them to go out onto the playground until they have a hat in school. If they have lost thier hat then please write me a note and I will get them a new one from Mrs Baker and you will be billed for this. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD HAS A BOTTLE OF WATER WITH THEM FOR CLASS DURING THIS VERY HOT WEATHER.
I also had to keep a number of children in because their Maths homework was not completed correctly. Please could you make sure that homework is of the required standard every night because, although I am reluctant to deprive them of their break time, it is essential that they do their homework properly.
Homework: Isle of Wight write up finished for Friday.
Tuesday 22nd June
Homework: Maths worksheet on the Calendar 2010
Start your write up of the Isle of Wight. You know which 2 things you are doing. Do this on the computer, save on a memory stick and bring it into school on Friday finished so tha we can edit and add photographs.
Monday 21st June:
No homework: we have had a lovely day at New Hall School
Friday 18th June
Homework: R.E. project due in a week on Monday
Thursday 17th June
Homework: VR- worksheet on alphabetical order
Mrs Wilson's VR and Maths
Wednesday 16th June
Homework: English Paper 2
We have spent a long time in class going through this paper and I would like the children to do this BY THEMSELVES WITH NO HELP OR DICTIONARIES. 50 MINUTES WORK PLEASE.
Remember to bring in your swimming award money.
Your child should have brought home a letter re Brentwood School and New Hall School Taster Sessions today.
CLASS AND SPORTS TEAMS PHOTOS ON THURSDAY:
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ALL LOOK VERY SMART. SPORTS TEAM MEMBERS KNOW WHAT TO WEAR...YOU HAVE YOUR ATHLETICS VESTS FROM MONDAY...CLEAN KIT AND WHITE SOCKS PLEASE. BOYS CRICKET TEAM NEED TO BRING IN THEIR CRICKET WHITES.
Tuesday 15th June
Well done to all the class members who took part in the athletics yesterday.
Homework: 2 worksheets on measuring angles using a protractor.
Swimming money!! Must be in to me by FRIDAY at the latest!
Monday 14th June:
Homework: continue with you RE topic.
Remember to bring in your swimming awards money.
Friday 11th June:
Homework: R.E. mini topic on a World Religion (not Christianity). They have a sheet explaining all this. It is due in on Monday 28th June.
Learn the poem they have been given for Prize Giving.
It has been a bit of an unusual week and some people have found it very hard to settle back in. So, please come in on Monday full of energy- no more late nights! - ready to focus properly on the work we still have to do.
Thursday 10th June:
Homework: English: worksheet on Nouns
Mrs Wilson's Maths and VR
Wednesday 9th June
Homework: last chance for Science revision for exam tomorrow- I am expecting some FANTASTIC scores as you have had so much time given to revision!!
Revise for French test tomorrow!
THE THREE BOYS WHO WERE AT CRICKET YESTERDAY NEED TO DO THE PARTS OF A FLOWER WORKSHEET TONIGHT.
Tuesday 8th June
Homework: Science worksheet on Parts of a flower- follow the instructions and stick it in your Science exercise books.
Monday 7th June
I apologise for the late post! I had difficulty accessing the site so did so at home!
Lovely to see you all back and hope you had a good half term.
Homework: Science- continue to revise for exam on Thursday
Thursday 13th May
Homework: English- Similes worksheet- use as a rough copy then copy all the completed sentences into your English exercise books.
Revise R.E. for test tomorrow
The children have brought home Mrs Wilson's Holiday Homework today
1 VR Paper- answer on the paper
1 Maths Paper- answer on the paper
2 VR Practice Type worksheets- answer these in your VR exercise books
Mrs Larrett's Holiday Homework: revision for Science End Of Year exam after Half Term
French Holiday Homework: revise everything in their books for exam when they return:
Days of the week
Months of the year
'aimer' diagram
I don't like - Je n'aime pas
He/she doesn't like - Il n'aime pas
Elle n'aime pas
Things and activities
Wednesday 12th May
Homework: R.E. Revise Life in the Risen Lord for test on Friday.
Pages 64/65/66
Page 70/71
Page 76
Page 78
Isle of Wight money MUST be in tomorrow please...Mr Penn is not in school on Friday
Tuesday 11th May:
Homework: finish off leaflet
Isle of Wight money to be given to Mr Penn on Thursday please. He is not in school tomorrow or Friday.
Monday 10th May
Homework: English: complete top copy of leaflet on Colchester Castle- handwritten but use the website for pictures and extra information. THIS WORK DUE IN WEDNESDAY MORNING!
Swimming tomorrow, same time, same place!
Your child has brought home a letter today re the Speech & Drama exams on Saturday.
Reminder: meeting with Mrs Wilson and myself this Wednesday 2.30pm regarding Secondary Schools.
Friday 7th May
Homework: History worksheet on Living in a Cottage in Tudor Times; stick in book and answer the questions in your exercise book- full sentences please.
Spellings:
Group 5: discontent
Group 6a: telescope
Group 6b: commit
Speech and Drama exams next Saturday: the children are to wear school uniform, no ties or jumpers.
The 4 girls who need a long skirt: these will be provided by the school.
Mrs Crutchett is still concerned that they do not know their cues and prompts, please make sure that they run through the whole script over the weekend. She is coming in to give them an extra session on Thursday.
Have a good weekend!
Thursday 6th May
Homework: English: worksheet on adjectives!
Mrs Wilson's Homework
VR sheets on Magic Numbers-do on the sheets and trim and stick into their books
Maths- up to number 20 and no more!
Wednesday 5th May
Homework: worksheets on negative number
3 sections of Mental Arithmetic workbook
Your child should have brought home a letter re the Isle of Wight today.
Tuesday 4th May
Hope you all had a good weekend.
Please make sure you have all your P.E. kit in school tomorrow for tennis including WHITE SOCKS!
Homework: History- write a full and accurate inventory of your bedroom in your History exercise books.
Friday 30th April
Homework: 2 worksheets on factors
Mrs Wilson's Maths homework
Mrs Wilson's VR homework- 40 minutes on this
Have a nice long weekend! Swimming as normal on Tuesday, same place, same time!
Make sure you have your PE kit in school on Tuesday please.
Thursday 29th April
Homework: English Page 54 activity 2 Exploring Vocabulary: write a descriptive advertisement using lots of the words and phrases in the book. Do this in your exercise books with a picture of your product.
Wednesday 28th April
We had a fantastic morning at Sandford Mill! Plenty of 'Hands on' activity.
Homework: Science: write a report on our visit to Sandford Mill. No more than 2 pages in your book. Concentrate on the activities and focus on one activity you particularly enjoyed.
Reading: 20 minutes please and make sure that your Reading Record is signed.
Make sure that all missing PE kit is found and is in school ready for next week please.
Also make sure that you have all the equipment you need in the classroom; a number of children forget basic things every day.
Tuesday 27th April
Homework: English/Art: design an advert selling something on special offer! Use the internet for pictures if you wish, hand draw the rest. Do this on a piece of A4 plain paper.
Sandford Mill tomorrow morning, you don't need anything extra! Lunch when we get back to school!
Monday 26th April
The Speech & Drama lesson was much better as some children had made a big effort to learn their words and cues over the weekend. They must continue to learn their words and especially their cues every night please until the exam. They will be marked as a group not as individuals so it is very important that they all pull together.
Homework:
English: worksheet on Speech Marks. Some children are reading in the Mass tomorrow so need to just read through their words.
Swimming tomorrow.
Friday 23rd April Happy St. George's Day!
MRS CRUTCHETT IS EXTREMELY WORRIED BECAUSE 9 OF THE CLASS DO NOT KNOW THEIR S & D SCRIPTS WELL ENOUGH. THE EXAM IS 3 WEEKS TOMORROW AND, AT PRESENT, SHE FEELS THAT THEY WILL PROBABLY FAIL. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT A HUGE EFFORT IS PUT IN THIS WEEKEND SO THAT THEY KNOW THEIR SCRIPTS BY MONDAY WHEN THEY WILL HAVE AN EXTRA SESSION. OTHERWISE, THEY WILL BE LETTING THEMSELVES AND THE REST OF THEIR GROUP DOWN.
Homework: Geography: Worksheet -Summer in Athens Page 52/53 in your book: trim & stick the question sheet in your book, answer the questions on the next page. Decorate.
Spellings: please make sure that there are no Homework Warnings given out!
We started Mental Maths Audio Tape tests today and some children found the time restriction very difficult. You can purchase similar tests on CD from Amazon and other publishers if you wish to improve the children's confidence and skills. Just make sure they are Year 5 or even start with Year 4 if you feel this would be helpful.
Your child should bring home a letter from Mrs Wilson today.
Thursday 22nd April
Homework: write a short story 'The Crash!'. Write on lined paper, 5 minutes planning, 25 minutes writing, 5 minutes to read through.
Wednesday 21st April
Homework: 2 worksheets on nouns. Please could you make sure that the chlidren are reading at home, 20 minutes please, some of which should be to an adult with aural questioning about the text they are reading. Please sign the Reading Records every night.
I was very concerned today when only 5 children could tell me what a 'noun' is. This then prompted me to investigate the meanings of verbs, adjectives and adverbs. The results were not encouraging. This work has been covered both in Lower and Upper 1, we have covered all this basic sentence work this year as well. It is vital that the children know this work as well as correct use of capital letters and basic punctuation marks. I would be grateful if you could make sure that this is re-inforced at home. There are plenty of free resources on the internet if you need them.
Tuesday 20th April
Homework: History: worksheets on a Tudor Merchant, rooms in his inventory. Helpful hint!! If you can, photocopy or make a rough copy of the plan first! Write in pencil LIGHTLY first, then go over in pen. The clues are all on the information page!
Sadly, the actor who was coming into school tomorrow has been delayed abroad due to the situation wiht the flights. This has been rescheduled for 5th May. However, we will still be remembering our Foundation Day tomorrow by wearing white flowers and hair accessories.
Tennis lesson tomorrow during school, you can bring in your racket if you wish, make sure that it is named. Tennis after school tomorrow is for Upper 2 only this week.
Monday 19th April
Homework: VR sheet
Some children have to retest their spellings tomorrow
SWIMMING! SAME PLACE, SAME TIME!
Foundation Day Wednesday: all children to wear a fresh white flower; girls to wear white ribbons or hairbands if they wish. We have a professional actor coming into school to work with the Junior classes which should be very good.
Friday 16th April
Homework: Geography: use the computer to create a fact file on Greece Page 50/51 in your books. 10 facts- don't forget a title, date and your name!
Spellings Group 5-loan Group 6a- treaty Group 6b- flavour
Make sure you know your Speech and Drama scripts off by heart as your exam is in 4 weeks.
Thursday 15th April
It was good to see you all again and I'm glad that you have had a good holiday.
Homework: English worksheet on punctuation, spelling and grammar (not Mrs West's group)
Mrs West's Group: homework due in tomorrow.
A few people need to return their permission forms for the French trip, try to remember them please.
Also, fill in and return your club request form by MONDAY at the latest please.
Wednesday 14th April
Just a quick 'Hello' to say don't forget your PE and Games kit for tomorrow! Also, Lower 2 are swimming this half term starting next Tuesday.
Clubs start next week!
See you all tomorrow!
Thursday 25th March
I would like to thank everyone for their lovely Easter presents and cards. I really appreciate the kind words and comments. I hope you all have a restful Easter. Mrs Wilson.
Holiday Homework: you have got a pack of 6 practice papers to work through, please ask Mum or Dad to go through these with you and help you with any skills you are struggling with. Keep the reading going! Make sure that your Times Tables are sound.
Mrs Geggus and I are so grateful for all the lovely gifts you gave us, thank you very much.
Wishing you all a lovely Easter! Enjoy the 3 week break!
Return to school on Wednesday 15th April in Summer Uniform. If it is cold then you can wear your Winter coat over your blazer. We will be swimming the first half of next term.
Wedneday 24th March
Homework: R.E. worksheet on The Lost Son
Anyone who has a Secondary School Selection form with them tonight MUST fill it in and bring it back for Mrs Wilson tomorrow.
Tuesday 23rd March:
Homework: Revise Reconciliation for test tomorrow Pages 48, 49, 50, 51,56 & 57
Your child should have brought home Maths Papers today to go through with you at home. Also a letter about France 2011.
SPEECH & DRAMA: IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THEY CHILDREN LEARN THEIR SCRIPTS AS THEY HAVE AN EXAM ON 15TH MAY. I EXPECT ALL CHILDREN TO BE WORD PERFECT WHEN THEY RETURN AFTER EASTER.
Please make sure your child has their school sun hat in school as I'm checking these. Thank you.
Monday 22nd March
Homework: Revise Henry VIII for test tomorrow
Monday and Tuesday: internet was down in school so no homework was posted. I apologise for this.
Wednesday 17th March:
History: Finish the worksheet on Henry VIII and decorate it.
Next group of spellings for Monday
REMEMBER! NO EXTENSION CLUB THIS FRIDAY 19TH MARCH. ARRANGE TO BE PICKED UP AT 3.15PM PLEASE.
Thursday 18th March
Butterfly Lion Chapter 13: complete and decorate
Mrs Wilson's Homework: VR- Practice Type 4
Maths:Exercise 5.14 & 5.15
Both of these to be handed in on Monday
No Extension Club tomorrow.
Year 6
Example of work:
Poetry..................... In My Mother's Handbag
Factual Account....... Fossil Fuels
Newspaper Arcticle.. The Brentwood Chronicle
Spy Story................ Catch the criminals
Adventure................ Charlie the Superhero
FRIDAY 9TH JULY
I WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE THE CLASS ON THEIR WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE LAST SATURDAY. I WAS EXTREMELY PROUD OF THEM.
DETAILS FOR THE HOUSE OF COMMONS TRIP ON TUESDAY.
LEAVE SCHOOL - 8.15 - TRAVEL BY COACH TO LONDON.
HOUSE OF COMMONS - 10.40
ARRIVE LONDON EYE - 1.00
BOARD LONDON EYE - 1.30
ARRIVE COVENT GARDEN 2.15
LEAVE 3.30 APPROX - IF I CAN GET THE CHILDREN OUT OF THE SHOPS.
BACK AT SCHOOL - 5P.M. APPROC.
I HOPE THEY WILL HAVE A LOVELY LAST TRIP AT U.P.S. STUDENTS
Wednesday 2rd June
Please ensure all Isle of Wight reports are completed and handed in tommorrow.
Music for end of term assembly please make sure the named pupils organise musio for tomorrow.
Thursday 24th /Friday 25th June
Please finsih R.E. work on sacraments. Work on Leavers Mass.
Thursday 17th June
Finish R.E. and the people that did not complete their speech, this must be completed tonight.
SOME OF THE SPEECHES THAT THE CHILDREN HAVE WRITTEN ARE SUPERB.
Thursday/Friday 10th/11th June
I have spent some time with all of the children working on their prize giving speeches.
The homework for both nights is to finish these speeches.
Monday 7th June
Randall Prize Entry: Travel Reports: Please ensure that only guidance help is given to pupils. Parents may discuss ideas but, in fairness, the writing is to be completed by the pupil only. The piece must be ready for posting on the 16th of June. Tonight pupils should consider their journey, the themes they wish to explore. Details can develop following discussion. Pupils may prepare by listening to Excess Baggage on Radio 4 Listen again for further ideas and support but no copying!
Art Still Life interested pupils may set up their own composition if they complete Travel Reports.
Friday 14th May
No set homework. The class have been given the structure of their speech for prizegiving.
Thursday 13th May
Exams are finished, no homework.
Wednesday 12th
Homework Maths: White revision book go over the pages and complete any not sure of. Please all pupils to do 52 -55. Go over Area.
Please remember to bring in £30 pocket money for I.O.W.
Tuesday 11th
Maths: paper B 2009
Monday 10th
SATs Week
Reading exam went well. Please ensure children go to bed early and have a good breakfast in the morning
Homework
Maths revise rotational symmetry and money conversions.
Look over the spelling list.
Thursday 6th May
Maths revision book page 35-46 to be completed in the book.
Wednesday 5th May
Travelling on exam paper
Tuesday 4th May
Maths: Write up Number Towers as far as possible. Prepare reports for Stansted debate.
EQUIPMENT CHECK ON MONDAY.
April 30th
Maths paper- no help please. Some children have a second paper as they were absent.
April 29th
Cloze Ex. with illustration in Ex. book to be handed in tomorrow.
April 26th, 27th and 28th
Homework
English: Advertisements: Pupils should research and produce an advert for a product of their choice. The advert should contain information centred around the 4Ps. Product describe its USP Unique selling Point, Price Luxury or Budget, Place where the product will be sold, and Promotion how the product will be marketed. Consider also:
Genre of the advert e.g Informative, Comedy, Adventure, Life story.
Language: TV, Radio, Internet interpret this into the 'Look'
Audience: Who is the advert aimed at
Representation: How do you use stereotypes
Finance who is paying for the ad and what are their motive.
Maths The T problem write up in best
Wednesday 28th
Practice paper You can do it.
April 19th
Dear Parents,
Thank you so much for the Easter gifts and 60th birthday gifts it was most generous of you , though I still can't really believe I am now a pensioner!
Welcome back to the final stretch
Homework:
Maths: Problem Solving please write up the 'Stamps Problem' showing your full working out, the rule and the testing of the rule.
Art: Kandinsky: experiment with geometric designs and colours using the rag papers provided (if you wet the paper then let it dry before using a pen or pencil to colour)
Results for the SATs papers are generally quite pleasing. I will send home English folders. Please scutinise each piece to gain an overview of strengths and weaknesses. However folders must be returned on Monday 26th April.
FRIDAY 16TH APRIL
MATHS PAPER WITH A CALULATOR. PLEASE DO NOT HELP.
Cloze EX. TO BE COMPLETED IN EX. BOOK AND ILLUSTRATED.
REVISION FOR WORD OF THE DAY TEST IN THE MORNING. ONLY MY WORDS FROM JAN.- EASTER.
hope you all enjoyed the Easter Play. Upper 2 were delighted with your attendance. I hope you all have a restful Easter.
Thank you for my lovely Easter presents they were all gratefully received. Also, thank you for the lovely cards and the comments from the children. I treasure all of these cards and gifts.
Thursday 26th March
All children have a homework pack with work from MrsMcNulty and myself. All pieces have to be handed in on the first day of term.
March 23rd
English: Extended essay on Traditional Tales: Pupils are to write their own origninal traditional tale. They may select one from:-
Fairy tales: must contain magic, have repetitive refrains, wicked character
Folk tales: share wisdom and experience of ordinary folk, ususally characters are animals
Fables: very brief, few characters, some fantastical and fabulou idea, very clear moral, characters either very very good or very very bad sometimes deceitful.
Myths: stories that explain the origins of natural events and supernatural events. e.g. Greek and Norse myths/ how the sun came into the world
Legends: famous people whose achievements have been embellised over time.
Remember to have the opening 'Once upon a time'.. themes of good/evil; rich\poor; wise/foolish; old and youngmean/genrous; justice/injustice; use threes or sevens; journeys; refrains; characters: tricksters; third child often punished but wins through because of good heart. Good King/Bad King; Monster/Mentor Kind animals/Cruel animals.
The structure should have a repeat pattern e.g. three sons, three wishes, three journeys, three tasks to complete. They can have accumulations (think 12 days Christmas)
Settings are fairly general like castles, cottages, forests, different countries to travel.
Have fun designing and writing the story. Please list the features you have deliberately chosen to include. Remember this is meant to be read out loud to an audience so keep it simple for them to remember each section perhaps even including them in the story telling by making appropriate soundsetc.
Exam paper SATs 2004 Fire Friend or Foe please collect and complete on Thursday.
MARCH 12TH
FINISH FIRST SET OF PROBLEM SHEETS. COMPLETE SECOND SET OF MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM SHEETS ON SHEET. COMPLETE WORK ON E.U.
MARCH 11TH
CLOZE EX 11 in Ex. book and illustrate the work. Learn words for the play.
RESULTS
I am sorry if the bulletin has misled or upset any of the children in U.2. I have a legal obligation to publish my examination results. To be as tactful as possible I only publish numbers. I realise some schools publish individual results whether they are positive or negative. However, I do not want to do this but as I now realise by not doing it this way it can lead to confusion. Due to the Data Protection Act, I am not allowed to know your personal choices. Hence, I just get a list of numerical results and then can ascertain if children have passed the Grammar School exam or not and then publish my results from that criteria.
March 5th
N.C. Paper B - 45 mins - no help
March 4th
N.C. Paper A - 45 mins - no help.
March 3rd
Homework: Geography pupils are to prepare a short piece on Climate Controlled Facilities. Each pupil has been assigned a venue e.g. Museum, Hotel Resort, Sporting facility etc. For their chosen venue they should explain how the climate is controlled; how people spend money and how other people earn their wages. Finally consider the costs and benefits to the local community.
25th February
Homework
K.S.2. Maths paper with a calculator.
Learn words of the day set by myself since Christmas, for a test next Friday.
K.S2 Maths Paper - 45 mins no help.
No spellings as we start the K.S.2 spellings tomorrow.
Please make sure that all reading records are in school tomorrow.
BEST OF LUCK TO LUCY FOR NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY TOMORROW.
23rd February
It seems last nights feedback on science has been lost
Tonights homework
Maths
Imperial to Metric CMP Book 2 exercise 6.11 Questions 9 -16
English WW11 Interviews to be in by Monday 28th please
HALF TERM
I am delighted that the website is working again and we will resume normal service after the holiday. I am sorry
for the inconvenience but it was out of my control and Mrs Ryan's.
Enjoy your half term.--Mrs Wilson
11th February 2010
Congratulations on splendid results so far. Very well done. Apologies for my illness this week hope everything will soon be back to normal.
Homework Half Term
English Literature
Essay: I am David: This is a challenging piece I do not expect a polished piece, a comprehensive first draft only by Monday 25th February. Pupils have been given a worsheet outlining the essay. Remember that it is crucial not to retell the story but to appraise and, compare and contrast the characters from their point of view. There is no right or wrong way, it is the pupils own reflections on the characters and themes of the book that is being examined. However they must include a consideration of older and younger characters. Pupils should start by selecting their three main characters. Use PDQ (Point Development Quote) to begin to shape their argument/point of view do this by making a list of single words that best sum up the character as he/she moves through the story (Point). Group some of the words together e.g. fearful, suspicious, anxious. and ask questions: why, what, where, when and how is the character like this? Use the worksheet to glean different ideas (Development). Select other characters to compare similarities, difference, to compare and contrast, select appropriate phrases to illustrate or back up the point of view. Work this for two more main characters each time exploring a different set of points, themes, or messages. Work out the introduction setting out who and what is to be discussed, try to pose questions about each of the chosen characters to be explained. Finally sketch out a Conclusion a personal view, insights and opinions.
This work is very important. There is a much greater emphasis on 'getting behind the text 'for Key Stage 2 exams and pupils will need to work hard to achieve the very high stadard that is level five. Here we aim for all but a few to achieve level 5 in the Reading test but only those who can apply what has been taught to their writing achieve level five in Writing - the standard is very high. Please monitor results through exam papers set next half term. A high level five Reading with a high level four Writing usually results in an overall Level 5. It is not easy but sets children up well for secondary school.
Maths: Scale Book 5 Exercise 2.6 Questions 1-15. Show full working out for every question as shown in the example.
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