Headmaster’s Update
It’s been a busy and productive final week of the half term and so wonderful to finish in a blaze of sunshine. The Prep school has certainly been a little quieter than usual, given that the children have undertaken a host of end of year assessments, a key aspect of the teaching and learning cycle. Well done to all the children for their endeavours, working hard to prepare and revise with the well-earned break next week surely rich reward.
Looking back to last weekend, I had the pleasure of supporting our team entered in the IAPS National Triathlon Championships near Bath at Monkton Prep School on Sunday, with competitors from across the country taking part. For TPS, we had 5 children on the start line: Isaac, Sami, Eleanor, Ethan and Tom. All showed huge determination and skill to complete the task of swimming, cycling and running, when tackling a very challenging course. In the U10 boys’ category, Ethan managed a very creditable 6th place and in the U13 boys’ race Tom finished in 5th place. I am also delighted to report that Eleanor finished 3rd overall in the U10 girls’ category, receiving a very special trophy in recognition of her national success. Well done everyone!
You’ll be aware of our ongoing focus on the environment in recent weeks and Pre-Prep have continued in earnest by celebrating World Bee Day. The children shared lots of ideas about bee conservation and learnt about promoting healthy populations and the wonder of these amazing insects. The children found out about the importance of planting purple and blue flowers in the garden; putting stones in a birdbath so bees can rest and access the water and how to choose bee-friendly pollinator plants. Perhaps a chance to do some planting over half term?
Of course, the younger children further demonstrated their environmental credentials in our wonderful Summer Music Concert, ‘Our Wonderful World’, yesterday afternoon which was a joy to behold. Each year group performed songs and poems, from Reception’s ‘Use it Again’, urging us to re-cycle to Year 1’s ‘The Walking Song’, filled with messages about environmentally friendly travel and, finally, Year 2’s poems, ‘Care for Our World’ and ‘One Earth One Change’, which spoke powerfully of our need to protect our planet. It was a fantastic celebration which Sir David Attenborough would have been very proud to witness!
Wishing everyone a very enjoyable and sunny half term break.
Oliver Barrett, Headmaster
Key Dates
June
| Day: | Date: | Event: |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 01 | Years 5-8 Swimming Gala |
| Tue | 02 | Pupil Council Meeting |
| Tue | 02 | Glazing Pottery Workshop (6L,8H,3EJ during art lessons) |
| Wed | 03 | Class RC Assembly |
| Wed | 03 | Glazing Pottery Workshop (6C during art lessons) |
| Thu | 04 | Year 6 visit to Imperial War Museum |
| Thu | 04 | Year 7 RSE with Nel Holland |
| Fri | 05 | Glazing Pottery Workshop (3M during art lessons) |
All up to date events information can be found on MSP
Sports Fixtures
June
| Day: | Date: | Sport Event: | Location: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 03 | Year 5 Boys vs St George’s Windsor | Location TBC |
| Wed | 03 | Year 7&8 Boys vs St George’s Windsor | Location TBC |
| Wed | 03 | Year 6 Boys vs St George’s Windsor | Location TBC |
| Wed | 03 | Year 5 B and Year 6 B Girls Cricket vs Bishopsgate | Kempton CC |
| Fri | 05 | Year 4 Boys vs St George’s Windsor | Location TBC |
| Fri | 05 | Year 3 Boys vs St George’s Windsor | Location TBC |
| Fri | 05 | U11 Girls IAPS Softball Cricket Tournament (invite only) | Donhead Sports Ground |
All up to date events information can be found on MSP
Summer Outdoor Active Kids Camp at TPS
TPS Book Drive – Supporting Fair Start Charity
Mrs Fox and Mrs Lindsay’s Half-Term Art Club at TPS
Summer Holiday Touch Typing Course at TPS
Learn how to touch type 40+ words per minute with 95% accuracy. Using correct fingers and posture, touch typing is far more productive for schoolwork and exams.
Beginners, improvers and advanced typists are warmly welcome. We mix formal technique with the latest app games to make learning to type fast, fun and effective.
Flip flying skateboards, zap aliens and collect superhero rewards while learning an amazing skill. Typing proficiency will significantly boost your child’s academic attainment.
Prior to setting up Typing’s Cool, Sarah Holt worked as a teacher at Weston Green School and Nick Holt was a secondary school Head of English.
Cost: £176.00 per place
OFSTED registered – childcare vouchers accepted
10% discount for siblings/ bring a friend/ Duke of Edinburgh Award
Apply at www.typingscool.co.uk or contact sarah.holt@typingscool.co.uk
CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF BOOKINGS: Sports Plus – May Half-Term Multi-Sports Holiday Camp at TPS
My School Portal
My School Portal is a great school-to-parent communication system.
Here you will find the latest events, which can be synced with your electronic calendar, weekly menus and copies of all letters sent home.
Below are important notices from two key departments which are updated weekly:
Pre-Prep — messages from Mrs Barnes including club collection
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Safeguarding & Wellbeing messages from our Designated Safeguarding Team
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School Meals week commencing: 1st June Menu Week 3
