Sacred Heart School Newsletter 37: 14th July 2017

CELEBRATING 100 years of EDUCATION Service Before Self.

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Weds 6th Sept 8.40am Return to school – Walsingham Pilgrimage Years 3 – 11 Bring a packed lunch & water, full

summer uniform. No more than £5 pocket money

Fri 8th Sept Music Lessons resume with Mrs Brandwood

w/c Mon 12th Sept Music Lessons resume with Mrs Levy, Mrs Bygrave & Mrs Stanghan this week

Well done to the following pupils who have

reached Housepoint Award milestones:

Silver (50): Harry Spurling

Turquoise (75): Archie O’Brien,

Sapphire (125): Rebecca Whelan

Well done to the following pupils who have

reached Service Award milestones:

Bronze (25): Toby Graham-Newton

Silver (50): Seth Manning

Turquoise (75): Tara Nathan, Andy Fernades,

Isaac Riedlinger

Gold (100):

Sapphire (125): Grace Cushing

The Speech & Drama Examination results were

impressive again. Congratulations to the following

pupils who gained LAMDA Passes with

Distinction:

Jamison Valentine (Solo Introductory Stage 2)

Isobel Clifton, Grace Whelan (Solo Introductory

Stage 3)

Adrianna Norman, Madelaine Goldsmith,

Phoebe Cushing (Entry 3)

Rebecca Whelan, Verity Yazdian-Tehrani (Grade 1)

Daisy O’Brien, Rebecca Cotterill, Sam Miles (Grade

2)

Nestor Bausbacher, Elizabeth Wainer, Alex Grapes

(Grade 4)

Emily Ringwood, (Grade 5)

Passes with Merit:

Gabriel Huckstep (Solo Introductory Stage 2)

Archie O’Brien (Solo Introductory Stage 3)

Eliza McRann, (Grade 2)

Lucy Brain, Charlotte Napper (Grade3)

Charlotte Skerry, Lucy Skerry (Grade 4)

Emily Ringwood addressed the audience of Much

Ado about Nothing:

‘On behalf of everyone here, I’d like to thank you all

for coming to our performance of Much Ado about

Nothing. It has truly been an amazing experience,

from the rehearsals to performing for all of you.

It is safe to say that every cast member has worked

incredibly hard to make each of their characters

shine. Everyone has flourished as performers and

hopefully learnt new things about Shakespeare’s

acting techniques. As well as appreciating the hard

work and dedication put in by the cast, I also have to

thank the backstage helpers. From Hannah, Emily

and Jaspar on the lights, to the rest of Year 8, and

Miss Woodhouse and Miss Wookey helping with

props and lines, I am truly grateful for your hard

work.

None of this would have been possible without the

amazing staff who put this production together.

They have all given their time and patience to help

us throughout this whole production, so here are

some special mentions;

Mrs Clark, I can’t thank you enough for the

continuous amount of support and patience you have

with all of us. We are truly lucky to have you as our

drama and English teacher, so to say thank you, here

is a gift given on behalf of the cast:

Miss Williams, you took this production and made it

something that I am positive Shakespeare would

love if he were alive today. Thank you for all the

help you have given to us, and the musical

interludes between scenes.

Finally, Mrs Heale I thank you for your brilliant

sewing on the dresses and costume organisation, you

have really helped to bring our characters to life.

Thank you.’

Emily Ringwood, Performing Arts Prefect

Music Report

This term has been successful for the music

department. Firstly the orchestra have been

practicing many pieces to perform for next term. We

have had people doing solos and duets in prize

giving. We have also had the Shakespeare where

there was a wide variety of music played during

scene changes.

Many people have showed their musical talents this

term, and so are awarded with a certificate. Miss

Williams has chosen the following people.

Eliza McRann for her enthusiasm and contributions

in class. Charlotte Napper for her musical

contributions

Leanna Dorling for her excellent written work,

performance and class effort.

I would also like to award Hannah Turner a

certificate because of her excellent musical

knowledge and great performance at the prize

giving.

A big thank you goes to Miss Williams for making

everything possible, and always giving people the

encouragement to give it a go. The music

department is looking forward to another creative

and fun packed year ahead.

Elizabeth Napper, Music Prefect

Thank you to all those who donated money to the

CAFOD programme in Ethiopia at the Much Ado

about Nothing performance. An astonishing total of

£82 was raised. This means that 3 goats will be

given to those in need and provide them with

valuable resources.

Catherine Hazel, Charities Prefect

Lower School Sports Day

This term has included a variety of different sports,

firstly athletics; many pupils travelled to Cambridge

and UEA for athletics competitions. All pupils

performed really well and we came back with some

very successful results.

The most improved athlete this term is Alex Grapes

in all competitions he has put his all into every race

and has received some excellent results.

The girls have been playing rounders this term and

have participated in some matches where we have

received some very pleasing results.

The most improved in rounders this term is Megan

Watson, who has shown great talent and use of

tactics throughout the matches.

The Year 5 and 6 have played cricket this term, and

have even played a match which for many was their

first cricket match and everyone performed

excellently.

The most improved in cricket this term is Tom Cory

for his great skills and tactics he has shown.

Finally, everyone from the Little Pedlars to Year 10

has been swimming in our lessons which everyone

would agree is very enjoyable! In these lessons

many have found the confidence for swimming they

did not have before or continued to perfect their

swimming technique.

The most improved swimmer this term is Sam de

Silva who has improved his confidence for

swimming by miles.

We have all thoroughly enjoy the sports events these

past few days. I would like to say a big thank you to

Mrs Calvert, Miss Wookey and Mr Hodges for

coaching, organising and supporting us throughout

the year! Connie Wildbur, Sports Prefect

Swimming Gala

House Sports Results:

Swimming gala:

1st Place- Buckingham- 79 points

2nd Place- Windsor- 66 points

3rd place- Balmoral- 65 points

4th Place- Sandringham-40 points

Sports Day:

1st Place- Buckingham- 89 points

2nd Place- Windsor-85 points

3rd place- Sandringham- 72 points

4th Place- Balmoral- 64 points

Rounders:

1st Place- Buckingham- 20 points (37½)

2nd Place- Windsor- 16 points (21)

3rd place- Sandringham- 8 points (16½)

4th Place- Balmoral - 8 points (13½)

Sports Colours

Athletics: Constance Wildbur and Catherine Hazel

Swimming: Constance Wildbur, Charlie Spurling

and Elizabeth Napper.

Tennis: Constance Wildbur

Bewilderwood – Last Wednesday the Little Pedlars

and Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 enjoyed a trip to

Bewilderwood. We all had fun in the sunshine and

the children loved all the climbing, and running

around in the maze. We all watched the puppet show

as we sat together to eat our lunch. All the children

were very well behaved and it was a pleasure to take

them on such a fun day out.

Sasha Fountain, Past Pupil & Volunteer

Goodbye and Good Luck!

Thank you so much for all of your very generous

gifts and good wishes. I shall take great pleasure in

choosing something special to remind me of my

time at Sacred Heart. Not that I really need any

reminders as I have so many memories – mainly

very happy ones – and it is thanks to all pupils,

parents and colleagues past and present and of

course the Sisters.

Sacred Heart is a special place and I wish it – and

everyone connected to it good luck, happiness and

all best wishes for the future. Have a happy holiday.

Sally Gooderson

Farewell to Miss Gooderson (see website), Mrs

Laban who is also leaving for her homeland

Australia and Mrs Leader who is moving to a school

nearer to her home.

Miss Gooderson completes a cycle; she taught Mrs

Riedlinger when she first came to Sacred Heart and

in her latest class was Isaac her son.

Yarn Bombs – The front of the school has become

a riot of colour this week as part of a community

Yarn Bomb project for Swaffham in Bloom. If you

have the opportunity to walk past, take a minute to

look at the creative work of our children of all ages

for this enterprise. Mrs Heale

Copper Wire Sculpture – On Saturday 8th July Sr

Danuta, Miss Liridona, Samantha, Kitty and myself,

took part in an environmental art project creating

words for a ‘Nest of Hope’ which will be exhibited

at the Waveney Sculpture in August. We were

recycling lengths of electrical wire of different

colours, materials and thicknesses, some more

difficult to handle than others. It was very

informative and enjoyable. I am now working out

how we can create a similar project in school.

Mrs Heale

Lucy Edwards – Lucy was a pupil here until she

completed her GCSE’s in 2015. We have been

advised that Lucy has won a ‘Get into teaching’

bursary from the Department of Education worth

£5000 per year, for three years, to study Maths, as

she is on course to gain 3 A* grade A levels.

Holiday Challenge – Relaxing in God’s creation

Experience the beauty of God’s creation, just being

connected with all of nature in a special place.

Take time to stop, breath, listen, soak up the world

around you as you experience God’s wonderful

world.

Think who am I?

Why did God make me?

Why am I here?

Bring something or, find something or, make or

create something that expresses what you have

experienced, to share with all of us in September.

Little Pedlars Plea – Please send us any unwanted

stationery and any small, medium or large, neutral

coloured baskets or wicker baskets.

Summer School 2017 –Unfortunately due to lack

of numbers we are only able to offer Monday 31st

July, Tuesday 1st and Thursday 3rd August.

There are still places available. The cost is £35.00

per day, per child with a 10% discount for siblings.

Please bring in the full amount on Monday 31st July

Thank you. Miss Wookey

Annual Pupil Permission Form and Medical

Review Reminder: Please complete and return the

Pupil Permission & Medical Review Form as soon

as possible. If there have been no new

immunisations in the last year and you have

previously provided dates, noting that section form,

‘as before’ in that section will be acceptable.

Volunteers to Cover Hymn Books needed – If you

are able to spare some time to help with the task of

covering our hymn books, please contact the office.

Those who have volunteered to undertake tasks

for the school please remind Sr Francis of your

commitment and the time that you might have to

offer in the holidays.

Free Flute Taster Lessons - Mrs Stanghan is

offering a free taster lesson in September for any

student who is interested in learning to play the

flute. Instruments are available to borrow from

school. Please contact the office for further details.

School Reminders – The school is a chewing gum

free zone and no dogs are allowed on the

premises without special permission.

Ukulele Reminder – If you borrowed a ukulele

and have not yet returned it, please bring it back

during the first week of term. Please place it on

the grand piano in the music room and all will be

forgiven! Miss Williams

2017 – 18 Term dates:

8.30am Wednesday 6th Sept 2017 – 3.45pm

Wednesday 18th Oct 2017

8.30am Monday 30th Oct 2017 – 3.45pm

Thursday14th Dec 2017

8.30am Thursday 4th Jan 2018 – 3.45pm Friday 9th

Feb 2018

8.30am Monday 19th Feb 2018– 3.45pm Friday 23rd

March 2018

8.30am Tuesday 17th April 2018 – 3.45pm Friday

25th May 2018

8.30am Monday 4th June 2018 – 3.45pm Thursday

12th July 2018

Staff inset days: 4th & 5th Sept 2017, 15th Dec 2017,

16th April 2018, 13th July 2018

Swimming in the Holidays - Mrs Allen is prepared

to be the lifeguard in the swimming pool July 24th –

28th 10.00am – 1.00pm and August 7th – 11th

10.00am – 1.00pm. Price per swimmer (child or

adult) is £2 for a session of one hour but could be

longer if the pool is not crowded. Parents are

requested to stay with children or leave them with a

responsible adult – not Mrs Allen as she is a

lifeguard. These sessions include some organised

swimming. Eating / drinking is not permitted in the

pool area, so if you wish to picnic the grassy area

outside is available.

Private hire of pool – no more than 8 people in the

pool (insurance cover) with 2 non-swimming adults.

£50 for 6 sessions of 1 hour or £12 an hour. Please

email srfrancis8@hotmail.co.uk

Summer School – July 31st – August 3rd

(Pool not available unless attending summer school).

I hope you have a happy and relaxed summer

holiday and that all children are ready and willing to

learn in September. Please encourage your son or

daughter to stretch their minds this holiday as well

as their using their fingers on their digital

appliances.

Sr Francis and staff