Volume 19 Number 1 Downloadable Version 23 September 2011
Message from The Master
Welcome
I should like to welcome everyone back to The Abbey, but a special welcome to all of the new pupils who have joined us this term. I am so pleased that you have settled into the school and I know all the staff and pupils hope that you enjoy your Abbey careers and that you make the most of all of the opportunities that are available to you. We are also delighted to welcome Miss Susannah Crossland to The Abbey and Mrs Miranda Huxley, Mrs Karen Spalding and Miss Ella Dodd to Queen’s House.
Holiday Diaries
Well done to all the pupils who submitted a holiday diary. I was very impressed by how many of you have taken the time to complete one and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading all about your trips and adventures.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Cameron Jordan, who has been selected for the Suffolk County Cricket squad for 2012. This is a fantastic achievement. Also, well done to Sophie Little, Florence Jackson and Tabitha Billingham who represented the school in Skiing at the ESSK competition last Sunday and finished 2nd in the U12 section. I was also very pleased to hear how well Zara Lye rode at Burghley. Well done to you all.
Harvest Festival
Our Harvest Festival will take place on Tuesday, 4 October at 11.15 am in St Mary’s Church. We should be delighted to welcome parents, grandparents and friends to this service and would be very grateful if you could donate Harvest gifts which will be distributed within the local community. Please bring these to the entrance to the church on the morning of the service.
Open Mornings
The Senior School Open Morning takes place this Saturday, 24 September from 10 am until 1 pm. You would very welcome to go along and have a look at all the activities that will be happening. In particular, our Year 6 pupils may find it an interesting and helpful morning. Guides and maps will be available from the Sixth Form Centre next to Marryott House.
The Abbey and Queen’s House Open Morning will take place on Friday, 7 October from 9.30 am until 12 noon. We should be delighted to welcome parents, grandparents, friends and prospective parents so do come and join us. Please ensure that all pupils are smartly dressed in correct school uniform and have all their kit for any activities they will be involved in.
Themes for Assemblies this Term
The themes for Michaelmas term will be: A Fresh Start, Autumn, Heroes, Harvest, Global Awareness, Tolerance, Remembrance, Ambition, Self Esteem, Christmas.
Representing the School
Please may I remind parents that if your child is selected to play for a team, they are expected to do so unless injury or illness prevents them.
Food Technology Forms and Email Letters
Please can parents ensure that they have completed the form at the bottom of the recent letter concerning Food Technology charges and allergies and hand it into the Abbey Office no later than Monday, 26 September. Please can parents check that they sign all forms on letters and return the hard copies to the office. Thank you.
Commendations
Congratulations to the following pupils who received Commendations: Beth Turner, Noah di Paola, Charlie Garnham, Neve Walker, Tessa Lye, Zoe Newman, Charlie Turner, Lila Walker, Toby Cassy, Tilly Farrow, Fleur Ludgrove, Myles McEvoy, Freya Finlay-Jackson, Henry King, Tom Turner, Alex Rolph, Ruby Cole, Dino Nicholls, Harry Edworthy, Joshua Lamb & Georgie Wade.
NJG
Match Reports
U11 A Girls’ Hockey v Ipswich High School
The Abbey won 3 - 0
U11 B Girls’ Hockey v Ipswich High School
The Abbey won 6 - 0
U11 C Girls’ Hockey v Ipswich High School
The Abbey won 4 - 0
U11 D Girls’ Hockey v Ipswich High School
The Abbey won 3 - 1
Year 4 Fun Afternoon of Quicksticks with St Felix
Everyone in Year 4 played and we were put into six teams. It was such a tremendous afternoon of hockey. We had a warm up first before playing three matches each. We made friends with the girls from St Felix during the game and then got to know them better over a delicious tea. Our teachers enjoyed the afternoon too and thought our play improved greatly.
S Graham 4L
U11 Rugby Framlingham College Pre Season Tournament, Saturday 10 September
19 boys represented The Abbey at this very enjoyable pre-season warm up event. Six matches were played with everyone getting plenty of game time.
RDOE
U9 A Boys’ Hockey v OBH
The Abbey lost 0 - 4
U9 B Boys’ Hockey v OBH
The Abbey lost 0 - 4
Changes and Extra Fixtures
U9 D Boys’ Hockey v Orwell Park on Thursday 6 October at 3.45pm (A) on grass
U9 C Boys’ Hockey Orwell Park Tournament on Wednesday 30 November at 2pm (A) on Astro
U9 C Netball v Orwell Park on Thursday 1 December at 2.30pm (H)
U9 A & B Netball v Ipswich High School has moved from 29 September & 24 November to Monday 14 November starting at 2.30pm (H)
Website News
Ex Abbey pupils Gabriella Zins, Jamie Saul and Hugo Kelleway can now be seen live on the website when they were interviewed last term.
News From Queen’s
Cups at the end of last term were awarded to:
Achievement - Ryan Montgomerie & Ella Walker
Determination - Ariane Bilgen
Music - Talia Fawcett
Musical (instrumental) - Chester Wigzell
Music and Drama awards -Robin Basu, Tom Jarvis & Emily Strudwick
Endeavour - Jessica Elmer
Endeavour in PE and Games - Katie Bellhouse
Progress - Molly Lord
1F Cup - Lily Waterer
1W Cup - Catherine Blackmore
Reception Cup (girl) - Isla Richardson
Reception Cup (boy) - Felix Juszt
Yr 2 Chess Cup - Katie Bellhouse
Chess Champion - Tom Turner
The Sports Day Shield - Tom & Charlie Turner
The Michael Booth Award for Wisdom and Understanding - Jack Pickthorn & Molly Marshall
The Globe Award - Scarlett Longbon & Georgina Hay
Well done to all these children who have worked hard to gain their awards.
Toy Workshop
The Y1 children enjoyed a Toy Workshop at Christchurch Mansion. They had the opportunity to investigate a variety of toys, many of which were from the past. They were encouraged to observe and discuss the differences and similarities between old and modern toys. A Victorian book about animals with a mechanism which, when pulled, mimicked the animal sound, was the highlight of the morning. A picnic lunch was enjoyed by all in the beautiful setting of the park!
LF/DW
WSPA Murder Mystery and Coach Trip to London
On Saturday, 8 October there will be a Murder Mystery evening in The Abbey Hall and tickets are available from the Seckford Theatre Box Office. Details previewing the event can be found on the school website under WSPA.
The WSPA will also be running another coach trip to London on Saturday, 19 November and this can also be booked through the Seckford Theatre Box Office.