Issue 18 Friday 30th January 2015

Ebola

Mr Cubitt writes: I am sure that you are

aware of the Ebola outbreak. Please be

aware that “experts believe it is highly

unlikely that the disease will spread here

[in the UK]”. Further guidance for the

public can be found at http://www.nhs.uk/

conditions/ebola-virus/pages/ebola-

virus.aspx.

Swaminarayan Prep School News

Diary Dates

Monday 2nd February

Readathon and National Story-telling week

Tuesday 3rd February

JCA Residential Trip Parents Meeting (Y3 and Y4)

8.00am-8.25am in the yogi hall

Thursday 5th February

Boys Home Football Fixture 1.45-3.30pm Vs Heathside

IOW Residential Trip Parents Meeting (Y5)

8.00am-8.25am

Friday 6th February

Quiz Club Competition General Knowledge Heat - Years

3/4/5/6 Yogi Hall 10am-11am.

The Swaminarayan School

260 Brentfield Road

Neasden

NW10 8HE

Tel No: 020 8965 8381

Fax No: 020 8961 4042

Website:

www.swaminarayan.brent.sch.uk

Head teacher of Prep School: Mr U Raja Inspirer: H. H. Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Public Speaking Tips

To aid voice projection, speak to the

person farthest away from you to ensure

your voice is loud enough to project to

the back of the room. Vary the tone of

your voice and dramatize if necessary.

India Republic day Assembly—Year 2

On Monday, Year 2 celebrated Indian Republic Day in style! With flags held high, the children marched proudly onto the stage. Even though the Yogi Hall was packed, the children did not let nerves get the better of them and they belted out their lines with clarity and expression. A big thank you To Mr Naera and Miss Bacon for Their tireless efforts and

the year 2 parents for their wonderful support.

Our theme for this week is

Humility

Primary Maths Challenge Miss Hodgson writes: All the Year 5’s and 6’s took part in the Primary Maths Challenge in November. Over 79 000 pupils from 2035 schools entered the PMC this year. From the scores that were returned, they were able to select 1184 pupils who scored 21 or more. These chil-dren have been invited to sit the Bonus paper in on 4th February. We would like to congratu-

late Vaidehi Chauhan and Aaditya Deshmukh for being invited to sit the bonus round.

READING ROCKS! Reading is a favourite activity in the Prep School and over the next four weeks we will be participating in a festival of reading we have named 'Reading Rocks!'. Kicking off festivities next week will be the commencement of the annual Readathon and activities throughout the week in order to celebrate National Storytelling Week. During the Readathon, pupils will be encouraged to seek sponsorship from family and friends based per page or per book and read as many books as they can up to Friday 27th February. Further activities planned

for the first week of our festival include:

· Teacher partner reading – teachers swap classes and read to pupils in order for them to

experience a range of reading styles

· Peer Reading – classes are paired up and pupils share a book with each other

Keep an eye out for further information going home next week! We thank you in advance for your support in our initiatives designed to motivate and inspire a love for stories in your

child.

Seal of Approval

Guests at the Governors’

Meeting

Arya Saheta (left) and Vrutti Patel (right) were invited

to sit in on the latest Governors’ meeting last week to

discuss the wonderful charity work that has been hap-

pening at the school this year.

In particular, they talked about donating shoeboxes for

‘wings of hope’, a charity that sends gifts for children in

India.

Needless to say, the Governors’ were very impressed

with what they had achieved.

Thank you to the parents for your generous dona-

tions—it does make a difference

Class Pupil Reason for Certificate

KGN Krish Ratna Vaidehi Patel

For persevering in his personal self care skills. For showing care and concern for her peers and the environment.

Nursery Krianya Kerai Rachana Laxman

For gaining confidence in speaking to familiar adults. For good concentration and response in adult led activities.

Rec W Meet Maroo For showing the value of friendliness and always being helpful towards adults and his peers.

Rec B Arya Saheta Thirumaranchensudar Thirgnanachensudar

For being extremely confident with visitors into the school. For trying very hard in all areas of the curriculum.

Yr 1R Himani Mepani Shaan Pancholi

For taking on the role of Playground Leader and encouraging others to do the right thing.

Yr 1S Ananya Patel For making a huge effort to improve her presentation

Yr 2B Tisha Maroo Karishma Sharma

For her hard work and positive attitude in the classroom For working very hard and gaining confidence when tackling tricky maths problems

Yr 2N Maan Morjaria

Yaesha Patel

Working really hard to learn and practise column addition and subtraction Working really hard and extending her learning in maths

Yr 3D Askhar Patel Harish Patel

For being a team player and always being so helpful in class.

Yr 3N Diya Varsani For being positive, encouraging and helpful to her friends and classmates.

Yr 4G Nishita Kothari For showing focus during lesson time and being committed to teamwork this week.

Yr 4C Esha Parekh Demonstrating teamwork in class

Yr 5O Vishva Shah For continuing to raise her already high academic standards.

Yr 5D Priyesh Shah For being hardworking in all aspects of school life

Yr 6H Abienaaya Jeyanthan For always being a friendly and respectful member of the class.

Yr 6R Aadtiya Deshmukh For always modelling the five school values in everything he does.

PE Aditya Odhavji Practicing the value of humility throughout his successes in recent weeks.

Year 6 Trip to Royal Academy of Art and Hamley’s

Eashan Patel and Kushal Patel writes: On the 19th January Year 6 went

on a school trip to the Royal Academy of Art and Hamleys toy store. We

first went to the Royal Academy of art were we looked at paintings by Gio-

vanni Battista Moroni and his teacher Moreto. We split up before joining

again for lunch. After lunch we went to Hamleys toy store and split into

groups of 5 and ventured around Hamleys, answering questions to do with

money and budgets. After completing the questions we had free time to

buy toys and play with things in store. We all had a great time and were

disappointed when we had to leave.

Year 5 Trip to Gunnersbury Park Victorian Museum

Prarthna Middha Writes: We arrived at the museum after a short trip by coach. A

lady came to pick us up and lead us to the Victorian school building. We were briefed

about how we were going to ushered back into the Victorian times for the next hour

and a half. We were given instructions to be respectful, disciplined (in a very Victorian

way) and to take things seriously but not personally. Once in the classroom, it was

rather strange that we were expected to sit still, speak when spoken to (not be inquis-

itive, how on earth could one learn in such an environment?). The classroom itself

looked so gloomy and not inviting. The lessons were pretty boring as all they consist-

ed of was chanting, writing on slates , reading and writing. There were no discus-

sions, interactions or questions allowed.

After lunch, we got first-hand experience of being poor Victorian kids of ages 10-11

who were expected to get up in the wee hours and toil all-day long until past mid-

night. They had no freedom whatsoever, they could not even dispose

their own wages at will. All in all this experience made us realize

how blessed we are to be born in these times with a right to freedom

and liberal education. I would like to thank Mr. David and Mr. Owens

for not only organizing this trip, which happens to be the best trip

ever, but also for being so patient and great teachers for us. I would

also like to thank all our parents, which we don't do that often for all

the privileges that we enjoy.