25th Anniversary

The Fortnight That Was…. 11 March—21 March 2014 T

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Healthy Teeth and Good Nutrition J3’s assembly was all about healthy teeth and diets. Using the Food Group Pyramid, the class explained the importance of good nutrition and a balanced diet in order to live a healthy life. J3 adventured ‘into’ Emily’s mouth, acting out the action of plaque on teeth and its demise when the toothbrush and toothpaste came along! Well done J3. It was a very informative and interesting assembly.

House Music Competition This term’s theme for the House Music Competition—TV Shows— certainly got the Senior School’s toes tapping. Robinson (shown here) were the winning House with their entries ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ from Glee and Beyoncé's ‘If I Were a Boy.’ The competition was judged by teachers from the Music Department who awarded points for Entertainment Value and Quality of Singing. Wake came second with ‘Train’ and ‘Friends’ while Hesketh came third with ‘Happy’ and ‘Keep Holding On.’ All Houses achieved excellent standards of singing, entertainment and participation—well done everyone!

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House Debating Competition Continued… The second round of the School’s House Debating Competition saw Oscar Powell and Sam Gibbs from Hesketh proposing the motion ‘This House believes video games are bad for society and people.’ Toby Morrison and Alex Smith from Robinson opposed the motion. Both sides spoke well and made their cases strongly to an opinionated audience. Robinson won the debate and will go forward into the final against Wake in a couple of week’s time.

Year 11 Intermediate Maths Challenge Year 11 Intermediate Maths Challenge Year 11 Intermediate Maths Challenge Year 11 Intermediate Maths Challenge Best in School: Kylin Sun Gold Awards: Kylin Sun, Lacey Jo Marsland and Tom Lang Silver Awards: James Allington, Will Daniels, Fraser Harrop, Connor McKiernan and Amy Zhang Bronze Awards: Ann Chen, Cecilia Lin, Jack Machray, Natassia Seward, Padma Srinivasan, Connor Watts and Michelle Wen

Year 11 Intermediate Maths Challenge This year’s Intermediate Maths Challenge was held in February for the Year 11 pupils. As you will see, we had a good selection of gold, silver and bronze awards. Kylin Sun not only was Best in School but also qualified for the next round, called The Pink Kangaroo. She sat the exam on 20 March and so we are waiting to hear her results, which we hope will be in time for the next issue of The Pitsford Post. Well done to everyone who took part.

Sports Relief 2014 The whole Senior School took part in a Fancy Dress Sponsored Run in aid of Sports Relief 2014. As well as being lots of fun, the event raised funds for this great cause. See the next Pitsford Post for details of the total amount raised and for more lively photos.

Bring or Buy current School uniform at the

Second Hand Uniform Sale

Wednesday 2 April

3-5pm in the Senior School Gym

For full details and labels

to print off visit: www.pitsfordschool.com

Pitsford School presents

Adapted by RONALD HANMER and PHIL PARK

From the stage play by CHARLES K. FREEMAN

a!er WARNER BROS. film wri'en by JAMES O'HANLON

Lyrics by PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER

Music by SAMMY FAIN

This amateur produc/on is presented by arrangement with JOSEF

WEINBERGER LTD.

Calamity

Jane

26, 27 & 28 March 2014,

7.30pm

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PARENTS’ NOTICEBOARD

Sports Round Up ISA Rugby 7s Tournament Report We left School at 8.30 and after a very long journey, arrived at Lucton. Soon after, we played Lucton B and won by an impressive margin of 32, with Cai scoring an impressive 3 Tries. We then advanced to play Lucton A and after fighting hard, drew the game 21-21. Then we played Heathfield and thrashed them 38-5 with scores from Andy, Cai and Ethan. We then played Highclare and won 33-7 impressively. We advanced straight to the tournament final, playing Lucton B. We work incredibly hard with Sam Allwright supplying an amazing try-saving-tackle, after running most of the pitch’s length. Unfortunately we lost the game 21-0 and walked off the pitch exhausted. We had worked very hard. We came second overall, which is good, with tries from Andy, Cai, Ethan, Jack, Sam Allwright , Sam Gilkes and me!

If you have a message for other parents at Pitsford School, please let me know and I will include it in the next Pitsford Post

Email: jheatonharris@pitsfordschool.com

Pitsford’s Team were presented their medals by Mr Toone in assembly

Henry Goodwin

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Menus As all our produce is sourced locally, menus are subject to change and older pupils will be offered additional options which are not shown here.

Monday 24 March Spaghetti Bolognaise and garlic bread served with a mixed salad. (V) Quorn bolognaise and garlic bread served with a mixed salad. A selection of fruit or cheesecake Tuesday 25 March Home-made pizza served with mixed salad. (V) Home-made tomato and vegetable pizza served with a mixed salad. Selection of fruit or home-made flapjack. Wednesday 26 March Roast loin of pork, roast potatoes, sage and onion stuffing, fresh vegetables and apple sauce. (V) Nut roast slice, roast potatoes, fresh vegetables and vegetarian gravy. Selection of fresh fruit or yoghurt. Thursday 27 March Chicken & vegetable pie, creamed potatoes, fresh vegetables. (V) Quorn & vegetable pie, creamed potatoes, fresh vegetables. Selection of fresh fruit or chocolate brownie. Friday 28 March Jumbo fish fingers, chips and peas. (V) Jumbo fish fingers or cheese & tomato omelette. Selection of fresh fruit or ice cream roll. Monday 31 March Chicken korma curry served with rice. (V) Vegetable korma curry served with rice. Selection of fresh fruit or yoghurt. Tuesday 1 April Sausage casserole served with creamed potatoes and fresh vegetables. (V) Vegetarian sausage fresh vegetables. Selection of fresh fruit or rice pudding. Wednesday 2 April Roast turkey, sage & onion stuffing, roast potatoes, roast gravy and fresh vegetables. (V) Stuffed pepper or mushroom, roast potatoes and fresh vegetables. Selection of fresh fruit or home-made lemon cake. Thursday 3 April Home-made Cornish Pasty, new potatoes and sweetcorn. (V) Home-made Quorn Pasty, new potatoes and sweetcorn. Selection of fresh fruit or custard tart. Friday 4 April Home-made pork and apple burger in a roll served with mixed salad. Selection of fresh fruit or home-made scone.

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What’s On Looking Ahead? Saturday 22 March: Duke of Edinburgh Gold Practice Walk Sunday 23 March: 12-4pm Calamity Jane Rehearsal Monday 24 March: Jnr Lunchtime: Football Club Junior After School Clubs: Netball, Rugby, Guitar Beginners Snr Lunchtime: Choir Practice All day: Technical Musical Rehearsal All day: ISA U11 Rugby (a) v Crackley Hall Tuesday 25 March: Junior After School Clubs: Recorder J3-J6, Hotshots Basketball Lunchtime: Speech and Drama 4pm: Sixth Form EPQ Presentation Wednesday 26 March: Jnr Lunchtime: Junior School Council Junior After Schools Clubs: Art & Craft, Drama Snr Lunchtime: Pop & Gospel Choir 7.30pm Calamity Jane musical Thursday 27 March: pm Junior School Swimming Lessons Junior After School Clubs: Tennis, Running Club Snr Lunchtime: Gardening Club 3.45pm U12 Netball (h) v Kingsthorpe 4pm Basketball v Moulton School 7.30pm Calamity Jane musical Friday 28 March: Jnr Lunchtime: School Dance Club and Advanced Recorder Junior After School Clubs: Chess pm Junior School Swimming Lessons Snr Lunchtime: Gardening Club 4.14pm Badminton @ Benham 4.20pm Latin Activity 7.30pm Calamity Jane musical Sunday 30 March: Mother’s Day Church Service at All Saints’ Church, Pitsford

Monday 31 March: Jnr Lunchtime: Junior Football Club Junior After School Clubs: Netball, Rugby, Guitar Beginners Snr Lunchtime: Choir Practice 2.45pm: U11 Football (h) v Quinton House Tuesday 1 April: 9.30am: Junior School Open Morning Junior After School Clubs: Recorder J3-J6, Hotshots Basketball Lunchtime: Speech and Drama Interhouse U14/15 Football and Netball 3.30pm: U13/14 Badminton (a) v Moulton 4pm: Sixth Form EPQ Presentation Wednesday 2 April: Jnr Lunchtime: Junior School Council Junior After Schools Clubs: Art & Craft, Drama Snr Lunchtime: Pop & Gospel Choir Senior Interhouse Football and Netball Yr9 Art and Music trip 3-5pm: Second Hand Uniform Sale Thursday 3 April: pm Junior School Swimming Lessons Junior After School Clubs: Tennis Snr Lunchtime: Gardening Club Interhouse U12/12 Netball Friday 4 April: Jnr Lunchtime: School Dance Club and Advanced Recorder Junior After School Clubs: Chess pm Junior School Swimming Lessons 2pm: Junior Easter Drama Snr Lunchtime: Gardening Club 3.15pm: Lent Service 4pm School Buses depart School Breaks Up Monday 28 April: 8.40am Summer Term begins

Senior School Activities

Activities for after Easter are now available on the Markbook for Senior Pupils. Please sign up during the holidays ready to start the Activity Programme

on Monday 28 April.