The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School
30th November 2012
FOTM Christmas Market
Our Christmas Market was once again a tremendous hit for all who visited and its success has been further endorsed by several stall holders expressing an interest in attending next year. We raised in excess of 500 from selling refreshments and raffle tickets throughout the afternoon and I would like to take this opportunity to heartily thank all those who contributed in a huge variety of ways to making the afternoon the enjoyable festive event it was. I look forward to seeing you at our Spring Events next term the first of which is our Bake Sale. This will be held in the dining room on Friday 25 January from 2.30- 4.30 pm. More details will follow after Christmas. On Saturday 13th July the OT Society and the Friends are organising a Night with the Stars Ball. Please put the date in your diary. In the meantime, I wish you all the very best for the festive season. Anita Williamson Chair FOTM
Christmas Plays
The Wrens & Robins Christmas Play will take place in the school hall at 10.30 am on Tuesday 4th December followed by coffee at 11.00 am in the Common Room and Library. The Owls Christmas Play is on the same day and starts at 2.00 pm followed by tea in the Dining Room. Lower School Christmas Play Hey Ewe will take place in the hall at 2.00 pm on Thursday 6th December followed by tea in the Dining Room.
Theatre Trips
Years 3-5 will visit the Everyman Theatre on Thursday 6th December to see Dick Whittington. Years 6-8 are going to the Redgrave Theatre on Friday 7th December to see A Christmas Carol. Both these trips are in the afternoon and the children will be back in school for signing out by 5.45 pm.
Nearly New Shop
The nearly new shop will be open on Tuesday 4th December from 2.00 to 4. 00 pm.
Good Intention & Politeness Award
Congratulations to the following children for being nominated for the Good Intention & Politeness Award this quarter: Lauren Clark, Darren Banks, Oscar Watts, Otis Walker, Charlie Sanzo, Maddie Summers, Amy Tucker, Vivian Boudon, Olivia Dengel and Archie West. The worthy winner was Nkechi Ogbogbo for showing initiative and being helpful.
Informal Concert
There will be an informal concert in the hall at 1.30 on Monday 3rd December. All welcome.
Team Photographs
This terms team photographs will be taken at 1.20 on Tuesday 4th December..
Christmas Carols
It is a longstanding tradition at TMS to invite, parents, children and staff for Carols around the Christmas Tree. This will take place at 7.00 pm on Sunday 9th December in the front hall followed by mulled wine and mince pies. The whole family is welcome.
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The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School
30th November 2012
Poetry Success
Congratulations to Toby Gaulton in Year 2 who won a competition to write a Christmas poem with a green theme. As the winner, Toby will be helping Santa Claus to switch on the Enchanted Christmas Lights at Westonbirt Arboretum this evening. Well done, Toby! We look forward to seeing photographs of you with Santa Claus in the next Tracker.
Boarders Fun
On Saturday 24th November the boarders made delicious pizzas for tea at school with Miss Hales help. It was great fun! The next morning, we went shopping with Madame Vron and Mr Jones. We went to the Mall in Cribbs Causeway where we bought a lot of chocolate and Christmas presents for our friends and family. We also got baubles for our own tree and candy canes. Later in the afternoon, we did ceramic painting on Christmas decorations (snowmen statues, Santa mugs and plates). It was really good fun! We had a lovely weekend. Nketchi Ogbogbo & Ana Sanchez, Year 8.
Plastic Bottle Tops
The Art Department would appreciate clean, plastic bottle tops for a project the children will be undertaking next year. Please put these in the box provided in the back lobby.
Cross Country
Congratulations to Harry Huby, James Allen and Bennie Sanzo on their excellent performances in muddy conditions. A special well done to Jonathan Baguley who achieved a list time. He/we have been waiting 14 months for this - a great achievement running 3 minutes 18 seconds in the mud! November Medal (Years 3-4) - Latest Leader Board 1. Harry Huby 26 pts 2. James Allen 25 pt 3. Bennie Sanzo 24 pts 4. Jonathan Baguley 18 pts Performance of the week - Ijeoma Ogbogbo Leading November Cup Positions 1. Freya Belcher 21 pts 2. Helena Brain 18 pts 3. Imogen Rees 17 pts
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The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School
30th November 2012
Swimming News
Congratulations to all swimmers this term; they have been worked hard. All have completed their badge targets and will receive their certificates in the next few weeks. Personal Bests are finished and the results will be published in the lobby for the top ten in each age bracket. There will be a change to Progress Awards this term. Progress Certificates will be given to pupils who have reached a certain target or overcome a fear or hurdle. In addition, U13, U11 and U9 medals will be awarded. The medal winners are: Leonidas Lazarides (U9), Helena Brian & Alex Gooch (U11) and Lucy England (U13). Congratulations to all U9s but especially to Year 3 who have stormed onto the leader board in their first season of competitive swimming. These are a warm-up for March and Summer PBs which will earn points towards the House and Individual swim finals. (U9) (Crawl) 1st Jessie Sanzo, 2nd Poppy Carter, 3rd Peter Banks. (Backstroke) 1st Peter Banks, 2nd Leonidas Lazarides, 3rd Jessie Sanzo. (Breaststroke) 1st Peter Banks, 2nd Jessie Sanzo, 3rd Leonidas Lazarides. (50m) 1st= Peter Banks & Leonidas Lazarides, 3rd Jake Wakeling (U11) (Crawl) 1st Max Curtis, 2nd Olivia Campbell, 3rd Abi Blackwell. (Backstroke) 1st Olivia Campbell, 2nd Abi Blackwell, 3rd Helena Brain. (Breaststroke) 1st Olivia Campbell, 2nd Patricia Sanchez, 3rd= Tom Edwards & Alex Jacobi. (Butterfly) 1st Olivia Campbell, 2nd Olivia Banks, 3rd Abi Blackwell. (U13) (Crawl) 1st Seren Clayton, 2nd Imogen Rees, 3rd Ana Sanchez. (Backstroke) 1st Alex Blackwell, 2nd Seren Clayton, 3rd Ana Sanchez. (Breaststroke) 1st Darren Banks, 2nd Seren Clayton, 3rd Imogen Rees. (Butterfly) 1st Alex Blackwell, 2nd= Seren Clayton & Imogen Rees. The Lower School receive their certificates next week. A big well done to all of Reception who have made a superb start to swimming at TMS. They are all confident and 95% of them are swimming unaided. Well done! Year 2 will receive their badges in January as they have yet to complete some difficult tasks. Please note that there will be no Swimming Squad on Thursday 13th December due to awards being presented. The times and dates are in the lobby Wednesday 12th December - House Water Polo (2.00-4.00 pm) Please note that this is the House Water Polo finals and a special trophy will be awarded to the winning team. Years 3 and 4 will swim first (2.00-2.30 pm) and Years 5-8 (2.30-4.00 pm). The final will be for 12 minutes at the end of the session and will consist of swimmers from Years 5-8 in each house. Day children are free to leave after this. B Hinchliffe
Mr Jones returns to referee U9 Boys victorious against Beaudesert Park
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