The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School
18th January 2013
Oxbridge Successes
We were delighted to learn that four Old Tockingtonians have been offered places at either Oxford or Cambridge. Holly Hill is going to Cambridge to read Human, Social & Political Sciences. Jacob Warn, William Christofi and Ashley Clark are going to Oxford. Jacob and William will be reading Classics and Ashley Natural Sciences. Congratulations to them all.
FOTM
Bake Sale Dont forget the FOTM Bake Sale next Friday at 2.30 in the Dining Hall! Come and have a cuppa and buy a cake for the Exeat weekend! All funds raised go towards purchasing items from the school Wish List to support our children work and play. Hope to see you there! Any donations of nut-free cakes, biscuits, muffins, etc would be gratefully received. Please email sarahandrob@hotmail.co.uk or cambeltallen@gmail.com to let us know what you would like to bake (and dont forget to label your tins/ Tupperware!). Race Night Saturday 2nd March is Race Night. The event will start at 7.00 pm with the first race at 7.30 pm. Tickets are 15 per head. Come along and enjoy a night at the races and hopefully be a winner! Ticket requests will be sent out soon so watch this space. For more fun we would like to offer you the opportunity to own a horse or even sponsor a race which can be arranged even if you cant make it on the night. Horse ownership is 5.00 per horse and you can give your prize racehorse a name of its own - we have 56 horses to sell and there is a prize for the winning horse in each race. Race sponsorship is 25.00 per race and your business/name will appear on the Race Card. We also ask that the sponsor kindly donates a small prize for the winning horse in their race. Again, more details to follow. Food is included in the ticket price and there will be a fully licensed bar available on the night. Please come along and support this great event, its going to be a fun evening.
Zoo Lab Visit
On Friday 11th January ZooLab came to visit everyone from Year 1 to Year 8. We were introduced to a number of different animals, from Cuddles the Corn Snake to Mel the Millipede. Different workshops focused on different aspects of the animals, from camouflage and adaptation to habitats and deforestation. All the pupils thoroughly enjoyed the day and I am sure one or two have asked for a new pet. I hope that the visit has helped to inspire the next generation of zoologists! Mr Glanville
Thornbury Swimarathon
The annual Swimarathon is to be held on Friday 8th March at Thornbury Leisure Centre. We have the 6.15 session booked and children will be free for collection at 7.15 pm. In past years we have raised between 150-400 and have had a great time beating the records of previous years. For many years we have taken two teams and had great fun as there is a carnival atmosphere. There will be a first come first served allocation of spaces. Children should be in Years 5-8 and be able to swim over 400 metres to compete. Please email bhinchliffe@tockingtonmanorschool.com or drop me a note by January 25th to confirm that your child would like to take part. Please be prepared to get a few sponsors (every little helps is the mantra here). Mrs Hinchliffe
2012 Tockington Manor School, Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY.
The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School
18th January 2013
Raising Money for 2 Great Causes
Every two years during the Spring people around the country get together to raise money for charity through sport (Sports Relief). But this year Mr Mildon and some of his close friends didnt want to miss out on the opportunity of raising money through sport and didnt want to wait until 2014. They have arranged a charity bike ride from Bristol to Brussels leaving on the 22nd March, raising money for two charities which mean a great deal to their group. Every day, ten children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. Clic Sargent help children, young people and their families through this frightening and emotional experience. Clic Sargent helped support one of the riders families through this terrible time when his younger sister was diagnosed with cancer in 2011. She tragically lost her fight with cancer at the age of 13. Clic Sargent supported the family financially and emotionally throughout the whole process. The second charity is Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). This charity helps to raise awareness of conditions that can lead to young sudden cardiac deaths. This is a charity which Mr Mildon supports and knows the importance of having lost a friend and teammate through a sudden cardiac death. The aim of the cycle ride is to raise 7000, cycling over 550 miles in seven days from Bristol to Brussels via Paris. The cycle ride will be a huge challenge for each of the riders and will require them to make a significant investment. To help us reach our goal we are looking for possible corporate sponsorship which will help us make our aspirations a reality. If you or someone you know are interested in supporting us please contact bmildon@bristoltobrussels.com. If you would like to make a donation to the two charities and help us reach our target of 7000 please vi sit our Vir gi n M oney Gi vi ng sit e: www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/bristoltobrussels
Music Department
Instruments Home Could all children having instrumental lessons at school please ensure they take their instruments and music folders home following each week's lesson. Regular practice at home is vital for musical development and will make a huge difference to your child's enjoyment in playing. We now have a beautiful musical trophy presented each term for the child who has achieved the most practice. Many thanks for your continued support and encouragement. National Youth Choir of Great Britain Congratulations to Olivia Campbell, Tom Edwards and Aditi Mehendale who, following auditions, have been offered places in the National Youth Choir of Great Britain. They will have an opportunity this year to receive some intensive choral training and the chance to sing at the Royal Albert Hall. As reported in last week's Tracker, all three children achieved their Grade 3 singing exam at the end of last term. Well done! Mrs Warn and the Music Staff
Fieldwork Enquiry
Year 7 will be conducting an Out of Town Shopping enquiry at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway on Friday 25th January. Boarders Activity
Long Exeat
Long Exeat begins at 4.00 pm on Friday 25th January (no evening activities).
Toveys in Hong Kong
Mr and Mrs Tovey will be visiting Hong Kong from the 24th to 28th January. Please do let the office know if there is anybody you think might like to meet them or if you have any contacts there who might be interested in learning more about Tockington Manor School. Also if you are still in contact with any former pupils, please do alert them to their visit as they would love to see them.
Last Sunday the boarders together with Mr Dengel, Mr Garbett and Miss Powell went to Cardiff International Pool and had great fun on all the water flumes, whirlpool and leisure pool. If anybody would like to join in any future activities please speak to Mr and Mrs Dengel.
2011 Tockington Manor School, Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY.
The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School
18th January 2013
Judo Success
Congratulations to Ben Jacobi who won his blue judo suit. This was given after successfully entering three competitions. Well done, Ben!
Request from Art Department
Please save your plastic bottle tops for the Art Department as the children will be undertaking a project using these this term. There is a white container in the back lobby for your unwanted bottle tops. Thank you.
Recycling
Dont forget you can recycle ink jet cartridges, laser jet cartridges and mobile phones by placing them in the box by the back door of the lobby. All proceeds will go to Wallace & Gromits Grand Appeal for Bristol Childrens Hospital and the Neonatal Unit at St Michaels Hospital.
2011 Tockington Manor School, Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY.
