ℯNEWS MAY 17, 2024
We have so much news to share from the week but before we go any further, we would appreciate it, if you would take a couple of moments to show your support of the road safety petition explained below.
Please help us by completing the linked Road Safety Petition
Connaught House School is collaborating with Sylvia Young Theatre School to apply to the local council for improved pedestrian crossings in the vicinity. Please take a few moments to complete this questionnaire, indicating where you have the most concerns about crossing the roads around the school. If there are any other concerns regarding pedestrian crossings around the school please let us know in the questionnaire here: https://forms.gle/VGEBgmnFM1Zh3L6J9.
Exciting ISA Poetry Competition News
Last term, some children from Forms Two – Six, tried their hand at writing their own poems for a National Poetry competition, run by ISA (Independent Schools Association). The theme of the poetry competition was Hope.
There was a very strict limit on the number of entries allowed from any one school. Among the entries from CHS, was a poem by Luca in Form Three. His poem entitled ‘I Hope…’ was chosen for the Highly Commended award in the Year Two - Three category, across entrants from many schools. Luca received a written response from the adjudicator, Debra Bertulis (from Poetry Society, Poet in Schools Society of Authors), which was brimming with accolades for his poetic creativity:
‘… This is a highly imaginative and descriptive poem that makes us feel like we are there too. You made me laugh too…’
Well done, Luca and keep writing!
Form Five boys visit to Wetherby Senior School for a Science Afternoon
On Wednesday, having been invited to a Science afternoon, Form Five boys set off to Wetherby Senior School. Charlie Ilya, Saif, Ivan and Maxi had a scintillating time (alongside some pupils from other guest schools) participating in a series of entertaining and edifying experiments.
First on the agenda was the creation of a gas, using yeast, sugar and water. The gas made its presence known by gradually inflating the balloon, fastened to the bottle containing the yeast and water.
Next came a mind-bending activity involving an egg, a flame and a glass bottle, demonstrating beyond doubt, the powerful force of air pressure around us. The children witnessed the exciting phenomenon of an egg being pushed into the narrow-necked bottle solely by the force of air above and around it. They got the chance to try it for themselves and Ilya and Saif attained the glory of being the first in the room to succeed in the eggtastic challenge.
The thrills continued in a challenge to make their own straw rockets and launch them with the force of air. It was a very exciting afternoon, filled with a balanced dose of hot air and good fun.
Form Five 11+ Talk
Mrs Walsh, Mr Garvey, Ms Stock & Mrs Hampton formed a panel at our Year Five, 11+ What To Expect meeting on Monday afternoon. With so much information to share the meeting ran over and we thank the parents for giving us so much of their afternoon.
Mrs Hampton’s visit to KPS
A 20-minute stroll through the park took Mrs Hampton to Kensington Park School to meet with the new Headmaster, Antony Faccinello. With 10+ years in Senior Leadership roles at prestigious co-educational schools, including Alleyn’s and Forest School. He has an exciting vision for where he is going to take KPS in the next five to seven years, a vision that resonates with our school view that prioritises personalised learning, in small class sizes. We look forward to welcoming Mr Faccinello to CHS in the coming weeks.
Upcoming
Junior 1, F1 and F2 Dress Up Day
To celebrate the end of their summer term topics on the royals, plants and minibeasts the Juniors will be dressing up on Tuesday 21st May. We will look forward to welcoming busy bugs, fancy flowers and marvellous monarchs through our doors on Tuesday morning.
CHS Big Read event in Hyde Park
On Friday 7th June, CHS will be hosting a Big Read event in Hyde Park as a finale to the Readathon. The last event was a huge success raising over £2000 for our chosen charity. This year, we will be fundraising for the Children's Book Project. The project prioritises stopping book waste and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to enjoy books and stories with their families. We will be sending out a link to our JustGiving page next week.
If you would like to volunteer for the Readathon event please let us know by following the link below:
https://forms.gle/Cfik3BXZt9jR7jLDA
Reminders
Emails to School
I would like to remind parents if for any reason your child is going to be absent from school if you are running late to collect your child or for anything else please contact Miss Cho in the school office either on the phone: 02072628830 or by email: secretary@connaughthouseschool.co.uk The main reporting mechanism is via Miss Cho in the office who works full time.
For Admissions enquiries please contact Ms White at admissions@connaughthouseschool.co.uk.
Artwork of the Week
Riley in Form Two, for a beautiful clay butterfly. A fantastic symmetrical pattern and excellent use of the oil pastel and ink resist technique.
Well done Riley!
Dates for the diary:
May
24th - 31st (Inclusive) Half Term
June
4th - F6 House of Commons Trip
6th - Virtual Coffee Morning with Mrs Hampton and guest Mrs Katharine Woodcock, Headteacher of Frances Holland Girls School.
7th - Readathon in the park
7th - F3 Trip
13th - Virtual Coffee Morning with Mrs Hampton and Dr Ali from Twoth
14th - J1 - F2 Bocketts Farm Trip
14th - F5 & F6 Hever Castle Trip
20th - Virtual Coffee Morning with Mrs Hampton and Guest
21st - Sports Day
25th - School Photograph
28th - 2nd hand uniform sale
July
3rd - School Play
4th - CHS Olympic Day
5th - School Fete at the Carisbrooke Hall
8th - J1 - F2 Look out Centre Trip
10th - Prize giving & early finish for children
