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redhouseschool.co.uk THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES FROM RED HOUSE SCHOOL AUTUMN 2014 ISSUE NO. 37 N&I HOLIDAY CLUBS BECOME A PERMANENT FEATURE GCSE RESULTS JUNIOR LANGUAGE CHALLENGE PROMS IN THE COURTYARD PTA NEWS SPORTS ROUND UP ALSO IN THIS ISSUE THE RED HOUSE HOLIDAY CLUB OFFERS A DIVERSE AND EVER-CHANGING RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, FROM ART AND CRAFT PROJECTS, BAKING, OUTDOOR GAMES, GARDENING, ROLE PLAY AND LOCAL VISITS.

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THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES FROM RED HOUSE SCHOOL AUTUMN 2014

ISSUE NO. 37

N&I HOLIDAY CLUBS BECOME A PERMANENT FEATURE

GCSE RESULTS

JUNIOR LANGUAGE CHALLENGE

PROMS IN THE COURTYARD

PTA NEWS

SPORTS ROUND UP

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

THE RED HOUSE HOLIDAY CLUB OFFERS A DIVERSE AND EVER-CHANGING RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, FROM ART AND CRAFT PROJECTS, BAKING, OUTDOOR GAMES, GARDENING, ROLE PLAY AND LOCAL VISITS.

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A WELCOME FROM THE HEADMASTERTHE AUTUMN EDITION OF RED HOUSE TIMES, ISSUED AS THE DAYS ARE DRAWING IN, REMINDS US OF WARM SUMMER DAYS, OF SPORTS DAYS, THE PROMS IN THE COURTYARD AND THE PTA FETE.We can also bask in the g low of yet another excellent set of GCSE results, a continuing testament to the hard work of children and their teachers across the School. I am sure you wil l f ind much of interest, and for those who were present it wil l trigger pleasant memories.

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a year early, achieving 11 A*s, 8 A’s and 2 B

grades.

Mr Alex Taylor said, “The aim of Red House

School is to bring out the best in everyone. We

do this by recognising and developing individual

talents and by nurturing pupils’ respect for

themselves and each other. These results are a

tribute to al l the ef fort put in by the pupils and

staf f and very well done to al l involved.”

ANOTHER YEAR OF OUTSTANDING GCSE RESULTS

OUR GCSE RESULTS CONTINUE TO GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH WITH OVER 98% OF PUPILS FAR EXCEEDING THE GOVERNMENT BENCHMARK OF FIVE OR MORE A* - C GRADES.

Olivia Brightl ing and Aditi

Rangan did exceptionally well

and gained A*s in al l 11 GCSE’s

taken. Nathania Ewruje and Zoe

Johnson were also delighted to

gain 9 A*s and 1 A.

There is a lovely video which

captures the moment when

Olivia discovered she achieved

A*’s in every GCSE subject. You

can watch it on the School’s

YouTube channel.

Subjects in which pupils

particularly excelled included

chemistry, physics, geology

and Spanish with every pupil

entered achieving either an A

or A* grade.

Congratulations also go to 21

of our Year 10 pupils who took

their maths GCSE examinations

OVER 55% OF THE GCSE EXAMS TAKEN GAINED A OR A* GRADES AND 29% OF PUPILS ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST GRADE OF A*.

YEAR 11 PROMAT JUDGES COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL

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PRIZE GIVING PARENTS AND PUPILS GATHERED AT THE STOCKTON BAPTIST TABERNACLE TO CELEBRATE THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS OF OUR PUPILS.

The afternoon was fi l led with motivational

speeches, musical performances and

impressive dance routines. Pupils

gave presentations about their

exper iences and highl ights over the

academic year which brought back

many fond memor ies. The boys’ PE

gave an amazing account of their

spor ting success with Harr ison

putting his acting ski l ls to the test

by taking on the role of Mr Crewe

– it was br i l l iant!

THE NURSERY & INFANT SCHOOL CELEBRATED THEIR YEAR AT THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF ACHIEVEMENT.

Children from each year spoke confidently

about their highl ights. Delightful music and

poetr y recitals were performed and Year 3

pupils were presented with their Nurser y &

Infants graduation cer tificates.

WELL DONE ISOBEL, MATTHEW, FRANCESCA, SEREN, RONA AND LAURA FOR COMPETING IN THE SEMI-FINALS OF THE JUNIOR LANGUAGE CHALLENGE.

They studied hard learning Japanese for the

competit ion, and competed against 30 pupils from

across the nor th east. Isobel and Matthew were

announced the winner s and wil l now compete

in the finals in London. They wil l need to study

Somali and wil l join a group of 30 pupils from

across the countr y.

ACHIEVEMENTS

FESTIVAL OF ACHIEVEMENT

JUNIOR LANGUAGE CHALLENGE

LAMDA 100% SUCCESS

ALL 62 PUPILS PASSED THEIR LAMDA SPEECH AND DRAMA EXAMINATIONS.

Well done to ever yone including

Mrs Flynn and her team.

WINNERS OF THE ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS & SKILLS COMPETITION

WELL DONE TO OUR YEAR 10 TEAM WHO TOOK PART IN THE STOCKTON SIXTH FORM ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS AND SKILLS COMPETITION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ICAEW.

The team took on the role of Char tered Accountants;

analysing a business case study and identifying its

chal lenges. In the final they explored solutions for

their chosen business and presented their findings to

an exper t panel of judges. Congratulations on winning

the competit ion!

RACING TO VICTORY

AFTER A FEW TECHNICAL REPAIRS THE YEAR 6 RED HOUSE RACING TEAM WERE ALL SET FOR THEIR GREENPOWER RACE AT SUNDERLAND.

The team did magnificently well gaining 2nd place

(they just missed 1st place by one point!) . They won

an award for the ‘Best Presented Car’ ; another well

deser ved trophy.

EVENING OF DRAMA

THE KEY STAGE 2 & 3 EVENING OF DRAMA WAS A HUGE SUCCESS. PARENTS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY WERE THOROUGHLY ENTERTAINED WATCHING KEY STAGE 2 PERFORM THEIR SHORT PLAYS, WHICH WERE BASED UPON TRADITIONAL FAIRY TALES.

Key Stage 3 delivered a

br i l l iant ‘Bir thday Surpr ise’

and the audience enjoyed an

energetic dance routine by

the Dance Club. Well done

to ever yone who took par t and thank you to ever yone

who came along to suppor t the event.

PROMS IN THE COURTYARD

EVERYONE ENTERED INTO THE SPIRIT OF THE CELEBRATIONS AT THE NURSERY & INFANTS SCHOOL AND ENJOYED HAVING A GOOD SING-ALONG.

We were treated to a number of solo

musical performances by the children

and the staff performed

‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boys’ .

Thank you to ever yone that

came and suppor ted the

event and to our special

guest, Ms Samantha Holden.

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S HANDWRITING COMPETITION

CONGRATULATIONS RONAK

Ronak was highly commended

for his entr y in the SATIPS

National Children’s Handwr iting

Competit ion.

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM - TRIPS & TOURS

BRINGING LEARNING TO LIFEThank you to al l of our vis itors who have shared stor ies and their exper iences .

Reception learnt about sea creatures at the Blue Reef Aquarium and explored the Souter Lighthouse.

As part of their mini beast topic Nursery children visited the RSPB reserve at Saltholme.

Year 1 discovered what it was like living in Victorian Britain at Ormesby Hall.

As part of their religious studies on northern saints, Year 2 visited Bede’s World and learnt about the life of St. Bede in the monastery.

Year 3 travelled back in time and visited the Viking settlement at Murton Park.

As part of their studies on the Aztecs

in history and life in modern Mexico

in geography, Year 4 enjoyed a taste of

Mexico at Chiquitos!

Year 5 visited the Egyptian and Greek galleries at the Hancock Museum and learnt about the Jewish faith at the Orthodox Synagogue.

Year 6 put their teamwork and survival skil ls to the test on their Outward Bound trip at Derwent Water, Keswick.

Year 7 enjoyed being Tudors at Bolton Castle .

Year 10 worked hard

completing their field work at Keskadale Beck as

part of their geography studies.

TOOTH TROOPERS

Nursery & Infant children enjoyed being Tooth Troopers and learning al l about the importance of good oral health care from the team at Queensway Dental Clinic.

LIFE DURING WORLD WAR II

Mrs Lown visited Year 1 and shared her very interesting experiences of l i fe during World War II.

SARI

Year 1 were treated to a visit by Dr Ramachandran who showed the children how to wear a sari.

BASIC FIRST AID

Cleveland Ambulance Service spoke to Year 6 about basic f irst aid and the pupils had the opportunity to practise CPR.

GUIDE DOGS

Guide Dogs for the Blind spoke to Year 6, about the vital role guide dogs play in the l i ves of people with visual impairment.

WILDFOWL & WETLANDS TRUST, WASHINGTON

Year 4 and Year 5 took part in a very interesting and interactive workshop learning about habitats and l i fe cycles.

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GIRLS’ SPORTS REPORTBY MISS SWEENEY & MISS EWING

QUEEN ETHELBURGAS ATHLETICS INVITATION EVENT

GIRLS YEAR GROUP TEAM POSITION 4 1ST 5 1ST

Congratulations to the fol lowing gir ls who WON all

their events:

• ROSE KORSEN (300m, 600m & Long Jump)

• MIA FLEMING (200m)

• LILY PATRICK (800m, Long Jump and Relay)

• KATHRYN WOOLFALL (75m, High Jump and Relay)

• LILY CORDWELL-SMITH (300m)

• IRYAH SWATI (Rounders Ball Throw)

BOYS YEAR GROUP TEAM POSITION 4 2ND 5 3RD

Best performances on the day:

• SHAY MORFITT Won 200m / 2nd in 75m / 2nd in Long Jump and part of the winning relay team.

• ASHLY LOCKER 2nd in Long Jump & High Jump and 3rd in 300m

I.S.A NATIONAL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS AT BIRMINGHAM

• CAMERON GORNALL - Gold in hurdles.

• JAMES DAVISON - Si lver in high jump & relay.

• REBECCA HALL - 2nd in 1500m.

• ROSS HARLL - 4th in 300m.

• WILLIAM LIVERSIDGE - 4th in shot.

• ANNA DUNNE - 4th in shot.

• JOSHUA SCOTT - 5th in 1500m

• KATE LOWCOCK - 6th in 800m.

• STELLA DOORIS - 9th in 800m.

FOLLOW THE ACTION ON TWITTER @Sport_RHS

SPORTSROUND UP

INVITATION ATHLETICS AT CLAIRVILLE STADIUM

GIRLS WON THE OVERALL TEAM PRIZE AND BEST PERFORMANCES WERE FROM:

• OLIVIA SMALL - 1st in High Jump & Long Jump and 3rd in 200m

• JESSICA BROWN - 1st in Discus & 3rd in Shot

• LUCY PEARCE - 1st in Javelin

• PIP BROWN - 1st in 100m

• LUCY TODD - 1st in 800m

• REBECCA HALL - 2nd in 1500m & 3rd in 300m

BOYS CAME A VERY RESPECTABLE 5TH IN THE TEAM PRIZE COMPETION AND BEST PERFORMANCES CAME FROM:

• OLIVER HARRISSKITT - 2nd in Shot & 100m & 5th in 400m

• CAMERON GORNALL - 1st in Hurdles & 3rd in Triple Jump

• JOSH SCOTT - 2nd in 800m

LINDISFARNE PLATE ATHLETICS AT JARROW STADIUMBEST PERFORMANCES OF THE DAY (WINNERS OF EVENTS):• SENIORS:

Oliver Harisskitt (Hurdles & Long Jump)

• JUNIORS: Finn Gornall (High Jump)

Harvey Ersoz (200m & 50m)

Rose Korsen (400m)

Shay Morf itt, Cameron Gornall, Harvey Ersoz, Rose Korsen in the relay.

In the team competit ion the senior team finished in

2nd place , the intermediate team finished in 4th place

and the junior team also finished in 2nd place . In the

overal l standings, Red House achieved 4th place .

TRIATHLONRebecca Hall represented the School in the ISA

Tr iathlon on Wednesday 7th May at Lucton School and

gained a bronze medal.

BOYS’ SPORTS REPORTBY MR CREWE AND MR KITCHING

CRICKETRED HOUSE TEAMS ENJOYED AN EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL SEASON. IN TOTAL THE TEAMS PLAYED 15 MATCHES AND WON 14

The U11’s beat strong opposit ion in matches against

Durham Chor ister s, Bow School and Terr ington Hall .

Atticus Gar l ick and Matthew McDonaugh performed

well with the bal l and Atticus and Josh Taylor both

batted effectively. Unfor tunately their season was

badly affected by the weather with several matches

rained off .

The U12’s lost a tight match at Yarm but played

excellent cr icket to beat NSFB comfor tably, Ben

Swindale hitt ing 55 not out and taking 4 for 11.

The U13’s played the most consistent cr icket beating

Terr ington, TSHS, Fyl ing Hall , Chor ister s, Argyle House

and Yarm. Notable contr ibutions included an unbeaten

50 by Sam Nor th against Chor ister s and impressive

bowling by Will Dexter and Ben Swindale throughout

the season.

The U14’s beat Yarm with Sam Chell scor ing valuable

runs and Sam Korsen returning incredible bowling

figures of 5 for 2!

The U15’s benefitted from the exper ience of captain

Ben Tomlinson in their matches. They secured victor ies

against Yarm, Argyle House and TSHS. Michael Andrews

hit an aggressive 56 n.o. and Sam Master son, Ross

Har l l and Jack Hewitt always threatened with the bal l .

Ben Tomlinson, Sam Nor th, Wil l Dexter, Ben Swindale

and Atticus Gar l ick al l played county cr icket dur ing the

season.

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THANK YOU TO THE PTA FOR ORGANISING A VERY SUCCESSFUL SUMMER FETE.THERE WERE LOTS OF STALLS AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS TO ENJOY AND THE FETE RAISED

OVER £1340

JOGATHON RAISED £1,235.20 FOR DAISY CHAINThe children had lots of fun jogging

around the field in the annual Jogathon

to raise vital funds for Daisy Chain.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROJECTS RAISED A TOTAL OF £774.16Year 6 put their entrepreneur ial ski l ls to the test

by devising their own business projects which

involved thinking of a product, making it , sel l ing

it and then choosing a char ity for their proceeds

to go to. Projects included snow cones, homemade

fudge , waff les, loom bands, per sonalised wooden

keyr ings, bath bombs, decorated chocolate spoons,

mocktai ls , collapsible water bottles, per sonalised

phone cases and even a Wor ld Cup penalty shoot

out competit ion! They have raised a lot of money

for their chosen char it ies; Cancer Research, RETT

UK, Par tial ly Sighted Society, Teenage Cancer Trust,

Parkinson UK, RSPCA and The Dogs Trust. Amber and Scout decided

to put their funds towards sponsor ing a Guide Dog puppy for the

year ; what a br i l l iant idea!

NURSERY & RECEPTIONChildren had lots of fun at the Nursery & Infants Sports Day taking part in a huge variety of sporting events.

JUNIOR SPORTS DAYYEAR 4-61ST PLACE: CASTLE 218PTS2ND PLACE: WHORLTON 215PTS3RD PLACE: RAGWORTH 207PTS

VICTRIX VICTOR LUDORUM LUDORUM

Year 4 Mia Fleming Finn Gornall

Year 5 Kathryn Woolfall Matthew Ward / Lily Patrick

Year 6 Charlotte Eynon Michael Chilvers

SENIOR SPORTS DAY YEAR 7-101ST PLACE: WHORLTON 327PTS2ND PLACE: RAGWORTH 323PTS3RD PLACE: CASTLE 309PTS

VICTRIX VICTOR LUDORUM LUDORUM

Prep Olivia Small Oliver Harrisskitt

Senior Laurie Elder William Johnson / Kate Lowcock

RED HOUSE RECORD BREAKERS: U13 Rebecca Hall 300m 47.36 (from 2008)

U13 Rebecca Hall 800m 2.35.96 (from 1996)

U13 Rebecca Hall 1500m 5.14.08 (from 2013)

U13 Lucy Pearce Javelin 20.96 (from 1997)

U15 James Davison Hurdles 12.61 (from 2011)

U11 Michael Chilvers 600m 2.05.90 (from 2012)

U10 Lily Patrick 600m 2.15.75 (from 2013)

U10 Kathryn Woolfall 200m 34.10 (from 2003)

JOIN THE PTAThe PTA would welcome extra volunteers .If you are able to help in any way, even just a couple of hours over the academic year it would be a huge help. If you feel you could support the PTA please contact Lucie Fleming 01642 553370.

PTA FUNDRAISING & EVENTS

FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIESHIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SUMMER TERM INCLUDE:

AUTUMN CLUBS & ACTIVITIESPREP. & SENIOR SCHOOL NURSERY & INFANTS

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS 3.30 PM – 6.00 PM

TUTORYEARGROUPACTIVITY

MONDAYGames Y 2-3 Mrs Jackson

TUESDAYArt Y 2 - 3 Mr McKayArt Y 1 Mrs Waller / Miss ThompsonCraft Reception Miss Everington / Mrs Waller

WEDNESDAY Media Y 3 Miss Warnock Lego Y 2 Mrs Summers Speech & Drama Y 1 & 2 Enter CIC

THURSDAY ICT Y 2-3 Mr Haywood Cookery Reception Miss Dring Art Y 1 Mrs Waller Outdoor Club (Sept-Oct) Y 1 Mrs Kitching Science Club (Nov-Dec) Y 1 Mrs Kitching

FRIDAY Speech & Drama Yr 3 – 4 Enter CIC

TUTOR TIMEYEARGROUPACTIVITY

MONDAYGirls’ Indoor Hockey Y9,10,11 PE 1.00 - 1.30Netball Y7 PE 1.30 - 1.30Rugby Y4-6 PE 1.20 - 1.50Film Club KS2-KS3 Mr Brown, Mr Hutton 4.00 - 5.00 Code Club KS2 Mr Butterfield 4.00 - 5.00 Hockey at Norton Y9-11 Mixed PE 4.00 - 5.30

TUESDAYNetball Y4-6 PE Pre-school (08.00 onwards)

Junior Orchestra Y4-5 Mr McReddie Pre-school (08.00 onwards)

Cross-country Y4 PE 1.30 - 2.00 Rugby Y7-8 PE 1.20 - 1.50 Girls’ Indoor Hockey Y7-8 PE 1.20 - 1.50 Creative Crafts KS2-3 Mrs Blyth, Mrs Garrett 4.00 - 5.00 Rugby U15 PE 4.00 - 5.00

WEDNESDAYBoys’ Hockey Y5-7 PE Pre-school (08.00 onwards)

Netball Y10-11 PE 1.00 - 1.30 Y7-8 PE 1.30 - 2.00 Puzzle Club KS2 Miss White 1.30 - 2.00 Rugby Y4,5,6 PE 1.20 - 1.50 DoE Y10 Mr Palmer, Mr May, 4.00 - 5.00 Mlle Burel, Mr HeatonTable Tennis Y4-Y11 Mr Heaton, Mr Jones 4.00 - 5.00 Cookery KS3 Mrs Roberts, Miss Ince 4.00 - 5.00

THURSDAYGeology Y10-11 Mr Makin Pre-school (08.00 onwards)

Senior Choir Y7-11 Mr McReddie 1.30 - 2.00 Dance Y4-8 Mrs Lindsay-Symington 1.30 - 2.00 Girls’ Indoor Hockey Y5-6 PE 1.20 - 1.50 Rugby Y7-8 PE 1.20 - 1.50 Cross-country Y5-9 PE 4.00 - 5.00 Science Club KS2 Ms Crabb 4.00 - 5.00 Photography KS3-4 Ms Reily, Mr Kitching, 4.00 - 5.00 Mr Wilkinson

FRIDAYGeology Y10-11 Mr Makin Pre school (08.00 onwards)

Rugby U16 PE 1.00 – 1.30 Lego KS2 Mr Wilkinson 1.30 – 2.00 Boys’ Indoor Hockey Y7-8 PE 1.20 - 1.50Junior Choir Y4-6 Mr McReddie Morning break Orchestra Y6-11 Mr McReddie 1.30 - 2.00 LAMDA Y4 Enter CIC 3.40 - 4.20 Y5– 8 4.20 - 5.00

WE RECEIVED SOME GREAT FEEDBACK FROM THE SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB AND IT WAS EVIDENT FROM THE CHILDREN’S SMILING FACES THAT THEY HAD LOTS OF FUN!

“Lauren loved the crafts which were imaginative and well planned – much better than I could do at home! She enjoyed br inging her bike in and loved the tr ips”.

Dr Shaw

“The chi ldren were so happy at the Club they begged us to book extra sessions! They especial ly loved cooker y, bikes in the yard, themed days and par ties .”

Mrs Jeavons

We are delighted to make the Holiday Clubs a permanent feature. They will be available throughout the school holidays to children that attend the Nursery & Infants School.

For a full l ist of dates and booking form visit redhouseschool.co.uk/holiday-clubs

HOLIDAY CLUBSPORTSDAY

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PREPARATORY & SENIOR SCHOOL GENERAL ENQUIRIES:Heather JeffersonT: (01642) 553370 | E: [email protected]

NURSERY & INFANTS SCHOOL GENERAL ENQUIRIES:Rosalind GreenT: (01642) 535353 | E: [email protected]

ADMISSIONS:Claire BellerbyT: (01642) 553370 | E: claire [email protected]

MARKETING:Sarah TomlinsonT: (01642) 553370 | E: [email protected]

DATES FOR YOUR DIARYAll the impor tant dates for the next term

NURSERY & INFANTSPREPARATORY & SENIORDATE

Monday 20 October Y5 -6 London Trip - Wednesday 22 October

Monday 20 October Half Term Half Term - Friday 31 October Holiday Club

Thursday 6 November Y9-10 Tees Valley Skills Conference

Friday 7 November Nursery Event for Prospective Families

Tuesday 11 November St Mary’s War Memorial

Thursday 13 November GCSE Celebration Evening

Friday 14 November Children in Need

Tuesday 18 November Y2 Captain Cook Museum

Monday 24 November Y11 Mock Exams - Thursday 4 December

Thursday 25th November Nursery to St Mary’s

Monday 1 December Parent Meetings

Tuesday 2 December Parent Meetings

Wednesday 3 December Y4-6 Peter Pan Pantomime Y1-3 Peter Pan Pantomime

Thursday 4 December Carols and Cocoa EYFS Production 9.15am

Friday 5 December EYFS Production 9.15 am Y1-3 Christmas Services at St Mary’s 9.15am & 2.15pm

Monday 8 December Y4-5 PTA Christmas Party

Tuesday 9 December Y6-7 PTA Christmas Party Nursery & Reception Stockton Arc

Thursday 11 Dec School Carol Service at Christmas Parties Stockton Parish Church 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm

Friday 12 December Sing Carols with us at St Mary’s 9.15 am

Monday 15 December Christmas Holiday Christmas Holiday - Friday 2 January

Monday 15 December Holiday Club - Friday 19 December

Monday 5 January Start of Term Start of Term

WHOLE SCHOOL

OPEN MORNING

SATURDAY

24TH JANUARY

10AM – 1PM