Thursday 28 March 2013 IS S U E 23 7
What’s New? Weekly Newsletter from New Hall Preparatory School
In this issue, Boarding News P.2 Music Examinations P.2 Golden Books P.4
Forthcoming Events
MON 22 APR Trinity Term Begins TUE 23 APR 4.15—6.00pm Years 5 & 6 Swimming Gala v St Cedd’s School THU 25 APR 3.45—5.00pm U9A/B Boys Cricket v Elm Green Preparatory School 3.45—5.00pm U9A/B Girls Rounders v Elm Green Preparatory School FRI 26 APR 2.00—3.30pm U11 Boys & Girls Tennis v Holmwood House SAT 27 APR 370th Anniversary Mass at Westminster Cathedral 2.00—4.30pm U11 Boys Cricket v Bishop’s Stortford College MON 29 APR—FRI 3 MAY Year 6 PGL Liddington Residential Trip
Easter Celebrations This week saw two delightful Easter concerts: the Foundation Stage Easter Treat and the Key Stage 1 Easter Tea Showcase. The Foundation Stage pupils, under the inspiring direction of Mrs Romhany, engaged everyone with their spring songs, including ‘Pitter Patter Raindrops’ for which they composed their own verses. A farmyard was brought to life with an amusing rendition of ‘Country Sounds’. Both concerts included expressive poems led by Mrs Wilkinson. Key Stage 1 captivated everyone with their two-part singing and recorder playing. They sang songs linked to their curriculum topics, reminding everyone of the value of life, and the importance of God’s love for us all. Talented cellists and violins then provided further entertainment, under the direction of Mrs Watson and Miss Knight. Pianists then showcased their talents and the Infant Choir sang two songs beautifully.
EASTER VOICES This afternoon, pupils in Years 5 and 6 experienced a wonderful reflection on the Easter Story led by our regular supply teacher, Mr Walsh, who is also a professional actor. The children were given an insight into how key figures from Jesus’ last hours may have thought and felt which enabled them to enter into Christ’s passion in a unique and moving way. Thank you to Mr Walsh for sharing his talent with us in this way and for helping us enter into the spirit of Holy Week. ACADEMIC SUCCESS Congratulations to our Year 6 pupils who have been awarded the following scholarships: John Barber Frederick Beecroft Darcy Courtney-Cook James Holt Rebecca Jeffrey
All of this, along with a cup of tea and a cupcake, certainly brought a ray of sunshine into everyone’s lives, despite the cold weather. Many thanks to everyone who made these concerts such memorable and enjoyable occasions.
Ella Phelps Aidan Turner-Wallace Eden Waite Samantha Whetstone Eloise Winsor
New Hall School: Special Talent Award (Swimming) New Hall School: Academic Great Baddow High School: Sport New Hall School: Special Talent Award (Golf) New Hall School: Catholic Independent & Special Talent Award (Violin) St Mary’s School, Colchester: Sport New Hall School: Academic St Mary’s School, Colchester: Academic New Hall School: Music New Hall School: Special Talent Award (Netball)