Friday 11th January 2013 - Durlston Court School
Friday 11th January 2013 - Durlston Court School
Friday 11th January 2013 - Durlston Court School
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Password dcs01 <strong>Friday</strong>, <strong>11th</strong> <strong>January</strong> <strong>2013</strong>From The HeadmasterHappy New Year!We were delighted to welcome children back to school this week. I hope thatyou have enjoyed the Christmas break, and I wish you a very happy healthyand fulfilling <strong>2013</strong>!Staff NewsA very warm welcome indeed to our three new staff members! Jane Homewoodjoins the Maths Department; Gilly Smith begins work in her new roleas a Teaching Assistant in Pre-Prep; and Lisa Lilley is our new MarketingManager. We wish them all long and happy careers at <strong>Durlston</strong>.We are delighted, also, to welcome back Pat van Campenhoudt, Head ofFrench, following her recuperation. Furthermore, we wish Ed Toovey andRick Young every happiness in their new roles: Ed adds the role of FacilitiesManager to his Caretaking responsibilities, whilst Rick takes command of theGrounds Maintenance.Finally, congratulations to Karen Webb and husband Lyndon, on the safearrival of baby Albert!Christmas Ski TripIt was great to welcome back our Ski Party, followingtheir highly successful Italian Experience!My thanks to Bob Cole, Richard Fulton, AngieSparshott-Thompson and Tanya Ring for takingour pupils.Millfield Sports Scholarship!Many congratulations to Polly Allen (Year 8), onher Sports Scholarship to Millfield <strong>School</strong>.This recognises, in particular, Polly’s outstandingability on the netball court. Well done, Polly!Congratulations to:Nathaniel Gore (Year 8) on his selection to theDorset U14 Hockey Squad.David WanseyWEEKLY NEWSLETTERPolly Allen
Sports ResultsBOYSU9 Rugby v BCS Lost 10-20 M.O.M. Roman GillU10 Rugby v BCS Drew 5-5 M.O.M. Joe BuntingU11A Hockey v BCS Won 6-1 M.O.M. Robert WakefieldSpecial mention: Ben DonnisonU11B Hockey v BCS Won 8-0 M.O.M. Freddie PorterSpecial mention: Daniel Blay2nd 7’s Hockey v HCS Won 4-1 M.O.M. Miles NowickiSpecial mention: Julius Stanton Skovhus1st 7’s Hockey v HCS Won 10-1 M.O.M. Patrick HollySpecial mention: Nat GoreGIRLSGym CompetitionThe girls enjoyed a very successful afternoon of Gymnastics on Wednesday whenthey took part in the <strong>Durlston</strong> Inter house Gymnastics competition. 54 girls qualifiedfor the finals. There were 5 disciplines; the individual floor routine, the trampette,the vault, the beam and the Group Routine.36 Bronze, 46 Silver and 29 Gold certificates were awarded to pupils from years 3– 8.Three gold medals were awarded to Flora Lingafelter, Abbie Rowsell and AmyWilson for achieving three or more gold certificates over all of the disciplines.The house results are as follows:1 st St Patrick with 125 points2 nd St Andrew with 118 points3 rd St George with 113 points4 th St David with 83 points.The top five gymnasts are:1 st = Flora Lingafelter and Abbie Rowsell with a maximum of 20 points each.3 rd Amy Wilson with 19 points4 th Ella Whettingsteel with 18 points5 th = Olivia Perera and Gabriella Wood with 17 points each.They have all been awarded their gymnastic badges and colours – well done, Girls!
From the Pre-PrepThe children have returned to school bright and bubbly and on the whole, well. Somany have been poorly during the holidays and many more during the AutumnTerm, so we are very hopeful for a healthy Spring Term.Kindergarten are very excited about their new fence which really helps to ensurethat our youngest children have the perfect facilities for safe, exciting and secureoutdoor activities.All of the children are delighted with the new lazy grass in the playground and haveused it well all week. It has really transformed their play and afforded them manymore opportunities for adventure.Kindergarten has welcomed a number of new children this week and we are delightedthat they are now part of the <strong>Durlston</strong> family. In addition we have all welcomedMrs Gilly Smith who joins us as a Teaching Assistant in Year One. Gilly hashad a wonderful first week!Mr and Mrs Perkin (Eden’s parents) are off to Sierra Leone on a Wings of Mercymission next Wednesday. They have requested any spare laptops that may besurplus to your requirements to help the school they are visiting. If you are able tohelp please could they have any equipment by Tuesday 15 th <strong>January</strong>. Thank you.From the LibraryThe children have clearly been reading a great deal over the holidays, judging bytheir Holiday Competition entries! It is lovely to know that the desire to read a goodbook can still (sometimes!) outweigh the temptations of a gadget. The first proposedParent/Staff Reading Group is due to take place next Wednesday 16 th <strong>January</strong>at 6pm. Please can you email Mrs Brebbia with final confirmation of your intentionto attend BY MONDAY 14 th JANUARY so she can make sure there are enoughnibbles. Look forward to seeing you there!. Alix.brebbia@durlstoncourt.co.ukSki Trip to Bardonecchia, Italy
NEXT WEEKSat 12thSun 13thMon 14th 8.00 pm Parents’ Association MeetingTue 15thYear 2 visit to Christchurch Electricity Museum7.30 pm Phonics Overview Workshop for Pre-Prep ParentsWed 16th BOYS’ FIXTURES2.00 pm Dumpton U9 Rugby Festival2.00 pm U11A&B 7’s Hockey v West Hill Park (A)2.30 pm U8A&B Tag Rugby v BCS (A)2.30 pm U10 Rugby v West Hill Park (H)2.50 pm 1st & 2nd 7’s Hockey v West Hill Park (A)GIRLS’ FIXTURES10.00 am U13A PGS Netball Tournament1.30 pm U11A PGS Netball Tournament2.30 pm U8 Flicks Hockey v BCS @ Chapel Gate2.30 pm U9A Hockey v BCS @ Chapel Gate6.00 pm Staff/Parent Reading Group in the Library.Theme ‘Teen Fiction’Thurs 17th Printmaking Workshop at CanfordFri 18thSat. 19thSun 20th
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