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Belmont Bulletin
20th September 2019
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Dear Parents,
Belmont is bouncing as we charge towards the end of the second full week of the Michaelmas
Term. Our new pupils are settling in beautifully across the school and are beginning to allow
their personalities to shine as they find their feet in a new environment.
The Early Years have started well and I know that you will be pleased to hear that young Oliver
Fellingham is back to school following his trip to hospital in an ambulance. He was clearly thrilled
about the blue flashing light!
Our prep years are settling into new routines and classes well, and the new teachers in school
have made a positive impact whilst our senior year groups are finding their second wind and
recovering from the shock of returning to school and having to get up early in the morning!
Many of you will have seen the new electronic noticeboard in the front hall (and soon to come
in Early Years) displaying photographs and information about the forthcoming improvements to
the school site. At the start of October, I shall begin to send all parents a monthly update on
these developments to keep you all informed!
Autumn is arriving at a pace, and that means that the FOB Quiz Evening will be soon, so please
order your tickets early so that you are not disappointed. No need to have put together an entire
table, just order your tickets and FOB will make up tables as necessary.
Writing about the quiz reminds me that I need to write the questions so, with that in mind, may
I wish you all a restful weekend and I hope that you enjoy reading the pages of this Bulletin. May
I also take this opportunity to thank Mrs Owen in the office for putting the bulletin together
every fortnight – it is a labour of love but it is also well received! Thank you, Alison.
With kind regards,
Helen Skrine Headmistress
With kind regards,
Helen Skrine
Headmistress
Pupils enjoying the Ropes Course!
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Belmont Mews
Above: Early Years playing the name web game. Left: Assembly with Mrs Skrine.
We had to pass the wool and say our
name to build the web then to make it
tricky we swapped places with a
Belmont Prep: Year 1
Children in Year 1 have been role-playing characters from the book ‘Little Rabbit Foo Foo’ in
their English and Drama lessons. They asked Little Rabbit Foo Foo questions about why he
behaves badly and what he could do to change his ways!
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Belmont Prep: Year 3
Above:
Year 3 testing the permeability
of rocks.
Belmont Prep: Year 2
Year 2 have been enjoying some busy maths activities in the
classroom. The children discovered that they had a pet frog who has
taken to sleeping in various children’s trainers each evening. Even
when he was returned to the pond, he found his way back. Will he
return again … ???
Left:
Year 3 enjoying Animal Algebra.
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Belmont Prep: Year 4
Year 4 enjoying a ‘hands-on’ Maths
activity.
Belmont Prep: Year 5
Belmont Senior: Year 6
Year 5 enjoying the ropes course.
Children in Year 6 took part in swim trials this morning in a beautifully warm pool.
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Belmont Senior: Year 8
As part of the CE Geography exam, pupils in Year 8 have to complete a project, which is 20% of
the final examination mark. They visited the River Tillingbourne to complete the practical
element of the project - performing experiments, gathering data and drawing field sketches.
Year 7 and Year 8 U13 girls getting ready for their first football fixtures of the season last week
against Duke of Kent.
Belmont Senior: Year 7
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English Awards
Reader of the Week Award to Zach N-V.
Commended Reader Award to Verity C.
Space Chase Awards Summer Reading
Challenge
Felix M.
Eve M.
Alma M.
Millie G.
Words of the Week
from Mrs Bailey
In each edition of the Bulletin, Mrs Bailey would like us all to learn 2 new words so here are
the words for Week 4 and Week 5! Did you know them?
pell-mell
pel-MEL
1 : in mingled confusion or disorder
2 : in confused haste
When the final bell of the day rang, the children bolted from their desks and
streamed pell-mell out the door into the schoolyard.
olfactory
ol-FAK-tuh-re
1. of or relating to the sense of smell
The glands located between the cat's toes secrete a scent whenever he scratches on
objects such as a tree or a scratching post. This activity provides
an olfactory territory mark in addition to the visual.
A couple of useful apps which you may
wish to download onto your child’s device
are Squeebles (games to help learn weekly
spellings) and the Poetry App. The
children’s section of
www.poetryarchive.org is also excellent.
All children have access to the Grammar
and Spelling Bug via Active Learn, where
they can work on interactive spelling and
grammar games and they can log onto this
with their school usernames and
passwords. The following websites are
extremely useful for choosing a reading
book to read outside the classroom:
https://www.worldbookday.com/reading-
ideas-youll-love/
www.lovereading4kids.co.uk
www.booktrust.org.uk
www.booksforkeeps.co.uk
Useful Apps from the English Department
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Awards and Trophies
Form Representatives for this Term
3DE Georgie M. (Eagle)
3CAD George E. (Lion)
4FS Findlay W. (Lion)
5KC Millie H. (Eagle)
5JS Sam T. (Eagle)
6KF David V. (Eagle)
6MCod Isabella W. (Lion)
7AF Rupert L. (Eagle)
7AB Oriana G. (Eagle)
Headmistress’s Commendations
William and Emily C. for their Summer holiday
projects
Year 1 Awards
Maths Magician – Santino M.
Geography Genius – Bethany H.
Certificate of Achievement – Thomas W-J.
Maths Award to Christopher S.
Player of the Match Awards
Belmont v Ripley Court
Luke S., Etienne W., Jackson M., William
S., Roman P., Eddie C-J., Toby M., Oliver
D., William C., Milo W., Toby S., Alex W.
Belmont v Claremont
Oliver K., Zachary N-V., Harry H.
Belmont v Duke of Kent
Lily H., Alex S., River M.
Sporting Achievements Out of School
Thomas O. – scored 3 goals in an Elite Ice Hockey Development Day in Sheffield. Thomas has been selected again for the England national team programme and will trial for the South West again this year. Well done Thomas.
Congratulations also to William B. –
International Competitive Sailing Award
Surrey Hills
Adventure
Company
October Half Term
Early Bird Discounts
The SHAC’s October Half Term Woodland Adventure Days -
20% Early Bird Booking Discount. Use SHACOCT when
booking your days before the end of September.
Dates available are 28th 29th 30th and 31st
October. https://www.thesurreyhillsadventurecompany.com/p/
basecamp-at-belmont-school-holmbury-st.html?m=1
Tel: 01306 731204 / Mob: 07769 350689
Web: www.theshac.co.uk Email: [email protected]
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PERFORMING ARTS: MUSIC
Liam M. - Singing Grade 1 Pass
Grace W. - Singing Grade 1 with Merit
Jasmine D. - Singing Grade 3 with Merit
Connie E. - Singing Grade 3 Pass
Betty I. - Singing Grade 3 Pass
Jacob S. - Singing Grade 5 with Merit
Huey W-J. - Singing Grade 5 with Merit
Lily S. - Singing Grade 5 with Merit
Alma M. - Singing Grade 5 Pass
Robert C. - Trombone Grade 1 with Merit
William B. - Violin Grade 1
PERFORMING ARTS: LAMDA
Huey W-J. – Grade 3 Speaking Verse and Prose
Alma M. – Grade 2 Acting Duo
Elsa D. – Grade 2 Speaking Verse and Prose
Toby M. – Grade 3 Acting Grade 3 Solo
Gabriel Y., Conrad B. and Daisy F. – Grade 2 Choral Speaking
Bobby C. – Grade 2 Speaking in Public
Daisy F. – Grade 1 Speaking Verse
ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE AWARDS
Primary in Dance with Merit Primary in Dance Grade 1 with Merit
Emilia P-C. Grace W.
Luella P. Myrtille M.
Florence P.
Hannah H.
Primary in Dance Grade 2 Primary in Dance Grade 3
Marnie B. Isobel A-W.
Millie H. Rithika K.
Lemoni H. Eve M.
Rena P. Molly P.
Siena W. Ella W.
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FROM THE ART DEPARTMENT: COMPETITION NEWS!
Competition 1: Design a new Art Achievement Certificate.
Pupils should create an A4 ‘arty’ picture in any material or combination of materials. We will then
scan the image and add information about who has received the certificate at a later date. This
essential space should be considered as part of the design. Winner receives an art supplies
bundle!
Competition 2: September Photography Competition
We want to encourage pupils to get more involved in this aspect of Art and Design and so each
month we will be setting a themed photography competition. This month’s theme is ‘Nature’ and
pupils should spend time considering how to interpret this idea in interesting compositions and
with appropriate subject matter. Winning entries will be published in the Belmont Bulletin and
displayed on Mrs. Fellingham’s, ‘Wall of Wonder’ in celebration of their success.
Entries for both competitions due by: Monday 30th September at the latest. These can be
delivered either in hard copy to the Art Studio or emailed to [email protected]
(Please ensure hard copies are labelled with the pupil name and form).
Year 8 Artwork inspired by Japanese
Artist Hokusai’s Artwork, ‘The Great
Wave’ (Below)
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Sports Results
Team Ist XI Football 2nd IX Football
Score 0-3 2-4
Result W L
Against Ripley Court Ripley Court
MOTM Eddie C-J Toby M
Score
Result 7th
Against Brambletye Tournament
MOTM Alex H
Score 1-5 4-2
Result L W
Against BH BH
MOTM Charlie F William.A / Oliver.B
Colts A1 Football
Colts A2 Football
Colts B1 Football
Colts B2 Football
Colts C1 Football
Colts C2 Football
Plate Runners up
Lancing 6s
Edward. D
2-1
L
Barrow Hills CUP
Raffy B.
1-0 4-0 4-1 5-3 1-1
L W W W D W
Ripley Court Ripley Court Ripley Court Ripley Court Ripley Court Ripley Court
Roman P. Oliver D. William C. Milo W. Toby S. Alex W.
Won the Plate
Brambletye Tournament
Sam T.
2-4 / 1-8 1-0 / 3-0 2-1 / 1-0 1-7 1-4 / 1-0 0-2 / 1-1
L / L L / L W / W L L/W L/D
Edgeborough / BH
Edgeborough / BH
Edgeborough / BH
Edgeborough / BH
Edgeborough / BH
Edgeborough / HP
Charlie P / Liam Mc
Archie C / William C
Julian G / Jacob W
Luc T. Ethan F. / Thomas O. M.Smallwood / D.Vlietstra
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Boys’ Football Success
Brambletye 6s Tournament
U11 Football Plate Winners
Congratulations to our U11 Colts A team who have had a great start to the term. They were
Plate Runners Up at a recent tournament at Lancing College and Plate Winners at the
Brambletye 6s Tournament. We are immensely proud of your effort boys. Well done.
Team: Sam T, Liam M, Charlie P, Harry S, Edward D, Raffy B, Roman P, Zach R
Lancing College Tournament
Colts A1 Football – Plate Runners Up
Team U8/9 Hurricanes U8/9 Lightning U8/9 Storm U8/9 Thunder
Score 5-0 / 4-0 8-0 / 5-1 1-0 / 3-1 0-5
Result L / L L / L L / L L
Against Ripley Court/
Claremont Ripley
Court/Claremont Ripley
Court/Claremont Ripley Court
MOTM Jackson M. /
Harry H. Zach N-V. / Etienne W.
Luke S. / Oliver K. William S.
Score 0-5 / 0-6 4-0 / 1-0 1-0, 0-0 / 0-1 3-0 0-0/ 2-0
Result L / L L/L L D W L/D
Against Edgeborough / BH Edgeborough / BH Edgeborough / BH Edgeborough / BH
MOTM Luke T.
Robin M. Levi S.
Gareth E.
William M. Freddie R.
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Friends of Belmont Tex-Mex Quiz Night – Saturday 12th October
You are cordially invited to the Friends of Belmont Quiz night on Saturday October 12th at 7:30pm. This year's theme is Tex-Mex! Your £20 ticket includes Tex-Mex nibbles and dinner along with entrance to a fun filled quiz. There will be a cash bar featuring wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks and beer, and margaritas! Tables will seat 8-10, so feel free to bring along a gang of friends to compete (non-Belmont folks welcome) or come alone and we'll match you up!! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents, neighbours, and your children's teachers.
Contact: [email protected]
Payment Details: Friends of Belmont
Account: 60162884, Sort code: 20-35-35
Reference: surname QN
STOP PRESS:
FOB FAMILY RAMBLE
ON SUNDAY IS
CANCELLED DUE TO
WEATHER FORECAST
