Spring Term 2020, issue 9

SPRING TERM

Newsletter Spring Term 2020

Issue 9

13 March 2020

Cooking with the Nurture Group this week.

16/03/2020 08:00:00 Theme of the week: Patience 16:00:00

16/03/2020 08:05:00 KG Open Classroom 08:15:00

16/03/2020 09:00:00 Y3 Trip to Tunbridge Wells 12:30:00

17/03/2020 09:00:00 Early Years' Spring Songs (Parents) 10:00:00

17/03/2019 09:00:00 Y1 trip to Hastings 15:00:00

17/03/2020 12:05:00 KG Open Classroom 12:15:00

17/03/2019 17:30:00 Y6 Parents' Evening 20:30:00

18/03/2020 14:30:00 U13 Hockey v Skippers Hill (A) 16:45:00

18/03/2020 14:30:00 Colts A Hockey v Skippers Hill (H) 16:00:00

18/03/2020 14:30:00 Colts B Hockey v Skippers Hill (H) 16:00:00

18/03/2020 14:30:00 Colts C Hockey v Skippers Hill (H) 16:00:00

18/03/2020 14:30:00 Colts D Hockey v Skippers Hill (H) 16:00:00

18/03/2020 14:30:00 U11 Netball v Skippers Hill (A) 16:45:00

18/03/2020 14:30:00 U10 Netball v Skippers Hill (H) 16:00:00

18/03/2020 15:20:00 KG Open Classroom 15:30:00

19/03/2020 09:00:00 PrePrep (Y1&2) Spring Songs followed by a tour of Prep School 10:00:00

19/03/2020 14:00:00 U9A Netball tournament @ St Michaels (A) 17:15:00

19/03/2020 14:30:00 U9 A Hockey v Skippers Hill (H) 16:00:00

19/03/2020 14:30:00 U9 B Hockey v Skippers Hill (H) 16:00:00

19/03/2020 14:30:00 U9 C Hockey v Skippers Hill (H) 16:00:00

19/03/2020 14:30:00 U8 Rovers Hockey v Skippers Hill (H) 16:00:00

19/03/2020 14:30:00 U8 Rangers Hockey v Skippers Hill (H) 16:00:00

19/03/2020 14:30:00 U8 Rockets Hockey v Skippers Hill (H) 16:00:00

20/03/2020 08:30:00 5S Assembly (Parents invited for coffee beforehand) 09:00:00

20/03/2020 09:30:00 Open Morning 11:30:00

20/03/2020 11:00:00 Y5 trip to Penshurst Place - Armada Day 15:45:00

20/03/2020 15:15:00 Reception Open Classrooms (Parents) 15:30:00

21/03/2020 09:30:00 U10 Netball tournament @ Lingfield College (A) CANCELLED 12:00:00

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HEADLINES

ULTIMATE ACTIVITY CAMPS

Dear Parents,

Thank you to the PA for a great Hollywood quiz event. What a glamor-

ous evening organised by Mrs Chettiar and Dr Horn, with Mr Brindley as

the Quiz Master. Thank you for such excellent costumes and taxing

questions. Thank you to Mrs Brindley and Mrs Hart for their hard work in

keeping the evening running smoothly and to Jerry for his wonderful

curry.

The House Art Competition is up in the Atrium and there will be a pri-

vate viewing at the beginning of the summer term. I was overwhelmed

with the quality of work and the thoughtful visual expression – well done

all the competitors for your dedication. Winners will be announced on Monday.

Reception children enjoyed their trip to Coolings Garden Centre The pupils will tell you that their favourite

bit was having a packed lunch, however, apparently there was an impressive owl display!

From the Safeguarding Team: Online Safety Tips Being online can be exciting and fun – but some things online can leave you feeling upset, worried or

confused. If you feel any of these things when you’re online it’s important to know where to get help. Find

out more:

https://www.childnet.com/young-people/primary

Best wishes,

Emma Neville, Head

With the Easter holidays in the not too distant future and many of you

making holiday plans for the Summer we would like to remind you

that Ultimate Activity Camps are running their exciting multi-activity day

camps and survival camps at Rose Hill School for all children aged 4 to

14 years. It is possible to book for selected days or by the week.

Ultimate Activity Camps have an Early Booking Offer ending on Tuesday

10th March, so it may be worth making your booking before then to take

advantage of this great saving! *it is possible to change any dates

booked Free of Charge up to 14 days before your first day on camp.

Please visit their website for detailed information and offers:-

·www.ultimateactivity.co.uk

0330 111 7077 (local rate)

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CUBS & SCOUTS TRIP TO TW FIRE STATION

If you would like to take advantage of our Wrap Around Care provision for the summer term please select

the dates and options you require.

Forms need to be completed by FRIDAY 20 MARCH.

Prep & PrePrep Children (Kindergarten – Year 8)

Breakfast (£5.25) 7.30-8.00am

https://rosehillschool.wufoo.com/forms/wrap-around-care-breakfast-summer-2020/

PrePrep Children only (Kindergarten – Year 2)

Morning Sessions 8:00-8:15am

https://rosehillschool.wufoo.com/forms/wrap-around-care-morning-session-summer-2020/

Afternoon Sessions 3:30-4:00pm

https://rosehillschool.wufoo.com/forms/wrap-around-care-afternoon-session-summer-2020/

Late Sessions (£9.95) 4:00-5:15pm

https://rosehillschool.wufoo.com/forms/wrap-around-care-late-session-summer-2020/

Kind regards

Adrian Brindley

Head of PrePrep

(wraparoundcare@rosehillschool.co.uk)

WRAP AROUND CARE SUMMER TERM

On Tuesday the Cubs and Scouts visited the Tunbridge Wells Fire Station. We had a tour of the fire engines

and equipment and had the opportunity to ask lots of questions before the fire service were called out on

an emergency.

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FUTURE SCHOOL OPEN DAYS Ardingly, Saturday 2 May, https://www.ardingly.com/admissions/open-mornings/senior-school-open

-morning-talks/

Bedes School, Saturday 25 September https://www.bedes.org/prep/admissions/visiting-bedes

Bethany School, Wednesday 1 April, https://www.bethanyschool.org.uk/

Brighton College, Saturday 25 April, https://www.brightoncollege.org.uk/admissions/open-mornings/

Burgess Hill Girls, Friday 15 May, https://burgesshillgirls.com/admissions/open-events

Caterham School https://www.caterhamschool.co.uk/admissions/open-days-and-visits/

Claremont Senior School 14 March www.claremontschool.co.uk

Eastbourne College, Saturday 6 June, https://www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/whats-on/open-days/

Hurstpierpoint College, Saturday 2 May, https://www.hppc.co.uk/admissions/open-mornings-and-

visits/

Lingfield College, Monday 22 June https://www.lingfieldcollege.co.uk/

Mayfield School, Friday 20 March, www.mayfieldgirls.org

Sutton Valence Saturday 14 March www.svs.org.uk

Sevenoaks School, Saturday 13 June, https://www.sevenoaksschool.org/home/

Tonbridge School, Saturday 16 May, https://www.tonbridge-school.co.uk/admissions/contact-us

Walthamstow Hall Thursday 12 March www.walthamstow-hall.co.uk

Worth School, Saturday 14 March, www.worthschool.org.uk

We are always pleased to discuss future schools, please contact the school for an appointment.

This week Year 2 completed

their “Paws b” Mindfulness course. The

12 week course has seen them develop

their skills and learn a range of practices

to equip them as they go forward in

their lives. The year group should be

commended for both their enthusiasm

and commitment which ensured a posi-

tive learning experience for them all.

YEAR 2 MINDFULNESS

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RECEPTION COOLINGS TRIP

YEAR 1 RNLI VISIT Pam Stephens, a volunteer with the

RNLI, visited Year 1 to teach the chil-

dren about lifeboats and water safety,

ahead of our trip to Hastings next

week. The children learnt about the

different RNLI flags one might see at

the beach and what to do in an emer-

gency. They tried on the kit a volunteer

would wear on a rescue and a beach

lifeguard’s uniform.

On Wednesday 11 March the Reception chil-

dren went on a visit to the nature trail at

Coolings Garden Centre in Knockholt. There

was great excitement, even before we

boarded the minibus in our salopettes, coats

and wellies.

When we arrived we had a lovely surprise as

Mrs Anderson was there. We all had fun

squelching in the mud looking at the animals.

We saw a pig, goats, ferrets, wallabies and

lots of birds. We were lucky to be there when

the owls were flying and we sat really still

while we learnt all about the 3 different owls

and watched them fly near us and over us.

The lady brought out the last owl and said

that this one was really scary.....she was only

teasing us though as it was a tiny little owl with

tufty ears and whiskers.

We saw amazing bug hotels made out of re-

cycled materials and a bat box and we still

had time to play in the little houses around

the trail. At the end of our visit we all washed

our hands really well and got back on the

minibuses. When we got back to school we

had our packed lunches in our classrooms

and all agreed it had been a great morning.

Our teachers said they were very proud of us.

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OLD UNIFORM REQUEST!

We, Elena, Lottie and Clover in Year 6, would like to produce a rug ragging piece of artwork that remind us

of our school years at Rose Hill integrating the Rose Hill Logo. We are planning to display it somewhere in

the school when we have completed it. We would appreciate if you could helps us by sending us your old

Rose Hill uniform: corduroy shorts, T-shirt’s, dresses, grey shirts, scarfs, blouses, ties and any other uniform you do

not need anymore!

Many, many thanks for your help!

Elena, Lottie and Clover

Y6 GEOGRAPHY TRIP Whilst the heavy rain did make the trip via Alfriston village a little tricky it also served to highlight the spec-

tacular meanders and creeks of the River Cuckmere’s floodplain in the Spring sunshine and allow the ‘New

Cut’ to be in full spate and speed along to the sea at low tide. As it did so the fast-flowing water actively

undercut and eroded the shingle beach causing mini land or ‘shingle’ slides before our very eyes.

As the twenty-three strong party of Year 6’s walked the high line along the chalk hills overlooking the me-

anders, stops were made, field sketches drawn and explanations given. The shingle beach, wave cut plat-

form and the spectacular white, vertical, chalk cliff – the first of the Seven Sisters - provided another geo-

graphical landscape to discuss. Further field sketches were made under the expert eye of Head of Art Mrs

Moore and questions were asked by the enthusiastic boys and girls. We finished the day walking up the

steep chalk slope in order to catch spectacular views westwards of the mouth of the River Cuckmere and

eastwards along the Seven Sisters themselves towards Birling Gap and Eastbourne. Our ‘scramble’ did little

to reduce the footpath erosion which is very much in evidence but by following the footpaths we did not

exacerbate it.

A fabulous ‘geography in a day’ was had by pupils and staff alike and many thanks to Mr Stacey, Mrs

Moore and Miss Martin for their help and support.

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Last week we had a busy book–filled time. The week kicked off with an assembly led by members by Mrs

Harris’s Book Club: Louisa, Elena, Amelia S, Jemima and Clover read aloud beautifully from their favourite

books. Mrs Nicholl’s lunchtime games were a great hit as BP, Mackinnon and Grange battled each other

in a variety of tasks and the annual Book Fair was a great success .

On World Book Day itself it was great to see the children and staff’s wonderful costumes—a huge thank

you to parents for your support. The Upper and Middle school pupils shared stories with the PrePrep chil-

dren, and the Prep School held a World Book Day quiz in the Library with over 80 children taking part.

Three teams got 10 out of 10—congratulations to the Quiz Winners— Alex M, Xavier, Dylan C, Zachary, Ja-

mie, Rufus, Amelia S, Charlotte W, Bea and Catrin. A big thank you to the Year 7 ‘Quiz Masters’, Seb, Alex F

and Thea.

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I hope that your child is enjoying reading for the school readathon. Read for Good is a great way to

start conversations with your child about what they are reading and enjoying at the moment. We have

been doing this in our library sessions, and the children are so enthused about the books they love to

read—both fiction and non-fiction.

As regards sponsorship money, you are now able to send it in at your earliest convenience. Any amount

is appreciated by the charity - all those donations add up. Your child will receive a certificate and

house points for taking part

Sponsorship Money

You will be able to hand in your child’s sponsorship money two ways:

Via Reception:

Please hand cash/cheques in at Reception in an envelope marked fao The Library. Cheques should be

made payable to Read for Good. Please hand in the sponsorship card too for Gift Aid purposes. You

can download extra sponsorship forms here:

https://readforgood.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Downloadable-sponsorship-form-for-pupils.pdf

Online:

**If you choose to pay online, please send me an email: library@rosehillschool.co.uk so I can ensure your

child receives their certificate and house points! Please follow the link to pay in sponsorship money

online:

https://readathon.secure.force.com/sponsor/

Many thanks for your support and Happy Reading,

Mrs Macdonald-Brown,

Librarian.

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MATCH REPORTS

Girls’ Netball Results

Date Opposition Match Score Scorers Player of the

Match

Match Report

11/03 Dulwich Prep U11 Grey 4th Place Jemima W

U10 Pink Lost 6-7 Madeleine G Axelle T

U10 Grey Game 1: Lost 14-1

Game 2: Lost 5-2

Charlotte H

Juliette T

Charlotte H

12/03 Skippers Hill U9 Mixed Lost -7-5 Rebecca S, Gigi

S

Arianna H,

Celia VW

U8 Pink Lost 2-1 Lydia C, Sophia T Charlotte C

U8 Grey Lost 3-0 The Whole Team Betsy B

Boys’ Hockey Results

Date Opposition Match Score Player of the

Match

Match Report

11/03 Saint

Ronan’s

U13 Won 4-3 Freddie C,

Ben W, Alex

S,

The Whole Team Alex F

Colts A Won 4-3 Oyedamola

(2), Carter,

Oliver J

Ethan A Ethan A

Colts B Lost 1-0 Freddie M-Y, Os-

car W

Freddie M-Y

Colts C Drew 1-1 Robert Z Joseph L Robert Z

12/03 Marlbor-

ough House

& Claremont

Prep

U9 A Game 1: Drew 0-0

Game 2: Drew 0-0

Tom C Harry S

U9 B Game 1: Won 4-2

Game 2: Won 5-0

Joseph P (2),

Henry H,

Sam N

Joseph P Joseph P

U9 C Game 1: Won 3-0

Game 2: Drew 1-0

Dylan M (3)

Dylan C

Dylan M

Dylan C

Dylan M

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MENU

Monday Chicken curry & rice

Vegetable curry (v)

Green beans

Jam & coconut tart

Tuesday Sausages, gravy & pasta

Asparagus quiche (v)

Broccoli

Date & apricot flapjack

Wednesday Burger in a bun, curly fries & salad

Vegetable burger (v)

Courgettes

Fruit, yoghurt & berries

Thursday Meatballs in tomato & basil sauce with pasta

Vegetable stir-fry (v)

Curly Kale

Ice cream tub

Friday Fish fingers & saute potatoes

Vegetable bake (v)

Peas

Vanilla sponge cake

Soup

Fresh produce

A vegetarian soup is available daily with crusty white and brown ba-

guettes.

We have a varied salad bar which includes coleslaws. Green leaves,

tomatoes, peppers, sliced ham and boiled eggs.

A selection of fresh fruit is always available.

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Saturday saw the annual PA Quiz Night, once again it was a tightly fought contest with some taxing ques-

tions from Mr Brindley as the Quiz Master ably assisted by Mrs Brindley & Mrs Hart and Jerry again provided

us with his legendary curry supper. This years theme was ‘Hollywood’ and there were some great cos-

tumes from the teams. The winners this year were The Muppets team made up of Year 5 parents.

PA QUIZ NIGHT

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