24 FEBRUARY 2017

MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL, BOOKHAM

UPCOMING EVENTS

1 March - Nursery Open Morning
11 March - Spring Science Festival
23 March - Easter Egg Hunt - Toddler Group

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MANOR HOUSE NEWSLETTER

Former Head Girl in Royal Family TV Documentary

Manor House School's former Head Girl, Lauren Offin, is playing a young Princess Anne in the Channel 5 TV documentary ‘Inside Windsor Castle’. She will appear in much of next week's episode on Tuesday 28 February at 8pm. Read more...

Whole School News

School Switchboard Number Options

When calling the school telephone number 01372 458538, please note the options have changed to:
1          School Office
2          Reporting an absence
3          Admissions
4          Head’s PA
5          Accounts
6          Marketing

Early Birds from 8.00am

Please note that Early Birds will be held in Arcot Hall and not EGH on Monday 27 February and Friday 3 March 2017.

School Calendar

As parents will be aware, we are having technical issues with our school calendar and these will be resolved shortly. In the meantime, please click here for details of events and fixtures that are happening at Manor House School in the next two weeks. In the meantime, if you have queries concerning other events being held in the Spring or Summer term, please contact the School Office who will be happy to assist you.

Charities: Poppy Appeal 2016

Thank you to all who donated to the Poppy Appeal. We have been advised by our Local Honorary Organiser, that Manor House School raised £240 which will be put towards helping the welfare and benevolent work of The Royal British Legion.

Uniform Shop

From next week the Uniform Shop will be only be open on a Thursday between 3.30pm-5.00pm but if there are any item(s) required urgently please contact Mrs Ostley-Tidd on zoe02@btinternet.com. Arrangements will be made to get item(s) to parents.

Sushi Demonstration

One of our values at Manor House is 'Happy and Healthy' and when the opportunity arises, girls enjoy learning about different types of foods and how they are made. Pupils across all year groups were able to attend a Sushi Demonstration at lunch-time last week led by one of the speciality chefs from Holroyd Howe, our award-winning catering team.

Pupils tried different types of sushi and made their own sushi rolls!

'Fairtrade Bake Off' at Break-time

Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 27 February to 12 March 2017. The theme this year is Fairtrade Break, as in break-time, and pupils at Manor House School, Bookham will be challenging each other to a ‘Manor House Fairtrade Break Bake Off’. Read more....

Ash Wednesday Eucharist

We would like to extend a warm invitation to parents and girls to join the Ash Wednesday Service at All Saints’ Church, Little Bookham (adjoining the school) at 8.00am on Wednesday 1 March. A continental breakfast will be served in Arcot after the service. Please let the School Office know if you wish to attend so that we may cater accordingly.

World Book Day and Book Week Activities

On Thursday 2 March, pupils and staff are invited to dress as book characters. Author Tim Hall will be in school to talk about his writing and will run creative writing sessions with the Senior English groups. Tim is a fantasy fiction author.

On Monday 6 March, author Richard D Dikstra will talk to the Pre-Prep and Juniors about his books, including ‘Tigeropolis’. The titles are fiction stories but are based on his love of wildlife and conservation. Read more... Forms will be sent out next week if you wish to pre-order signed copies of his titles.

On Tuesday 7 March - Monday 13 March the “Travelling Books” Book Fair will be in Arcot. Classes will visit the Book Fair during the school day and it will be open to parents on Tuesday 7 March at 3.00pm-4.15pm.

Extra-Curricular Music Lessons

If you are interested in your daughter having extra music lessons please complete the booking form and return it for the attention of Mrs McCartney. There are now vacancies for Piano, which usually fill up quickly, among other instruments. A pdf version of the form can be found here.

Wellness Session - Tuesday 28 February - 4.00pm-5.00pm

A reminder that Mrs Simone Gilbert, Holistic Health and Vitality Coach, is running a Wellness Session next Tuesday 28 February from 4.00pm-5.00pm at Manor House School, Bookham. The session will look at easy yet powerful tools available to bring health and balance to you and your family including:

Powerful “pantry pills” – the items in your pantry that boost natural immunity!
Health facts – how to create real and lasting energy.
Tricks to keeping the family fuelled with nutrient-dense meals.
Secrets to support “accidental” weight loss and much more.

To register for this event, email: simone@youvegottalive.com.

Pre-Prep and Junior News

Next Tuesday we will be holding our annual Pancake Day Races for all girls in the Pre-Prep and Junior departments. Girls will need a coat and outdoor trainers and just in case, indoor trainers or plimsolls. Follow our fun on Twitter @ManorHseSchool.

Pre-Prep News

Important Notice
You may have seen comments circulating on social media about a woman acting suspiciously around several Weybridge nurseries this week. Surrey Police would like to reassure parents that local officers detained a woman in connection with these incidents on Wednesday morning. Please can we take this opportunity to remind all parents who enter and exit the Pre-Prep and Nursery via the gravel car park to be vigilant about who may be coming in the gate behind them. It is important that we all politely challenge anyone who is unfamiliar and, if necessary, accompany them to a member of staff who can check or confirm their identity.

Junior News

Year 6 trip to Chertsey Museum

On Tuesday 21 February, Year 6 took a trip to Chertsey Museum. It was an extremely interesting experience for all. Read more...

Senior News

Writing Competition Success!

We are delighted to announce that Cecilia in Year 8 came first in the Rotary Club of Dorking ‘ Young Writer’ Intermediate Competition as Overall Intermediate Winner of her age group and also prose winner. Read more …

Senior Production Tickets

A letter has been sent home with all Senior girls detailing how to book tickets online for the production of ‘We Will Rock You’. The Senior school has booking priority over the rest of the school starting Monday 27 February to Sunday 12 March. From Monday 13 March the whole school will be able to access the online booking system, details of which will be supplied at that time. Tickets are priced at £12.00 plus a 15p booking fee per ticket. If you have any queries please contact lmccartney@manorhouseschool.org.

Senior Production Rehearsal Schedule

Click here for the rehearsal timetable for the next two weeks.

Forthcoming Events

Monday 27 February
Early Birds – Arcot
8.30am-10.30am – Year 11 Mathematics Pre-Public Examination Paper 2
7.00pm – Parents Association Meeting – Wheeler

Tuesday 28 February
Shrove Tuesday
9.30am-12.00pm – Pancake Day Races – Pre-Prep and Juniors
10.00pm-2.00pm – Year 9 and Year 10 Final DTP and Men ACWY Vaccinations – Library
4.00pm-4.45pm – Junior Dance Club – Pre-Prep Hall
4.00pm-4.45pm – “Spring Into Summer” Wellness Seminar – Wheeler

Wednesday 1 March
8.00am-9.00am – Ash Wednesday Service and Breakfast
9.00am – Year 4 Depart For Residential Trip to Hooke Court
9.00am-11.15am – English Literature Trial Paper 2
9.30am-11.30am - Nursery Open Morning

Thursday 2 March
WORLD BOOK DAY 2017
Mufti – As Book Character
J4 Residential Trip to Hooke Court
8.30am-10.20am – GCSE Food Practical

Friday 3 March
Early Birds – Arcot
8.30am-10.30am – Year 11 Mathematics Pre-Public Examination Paper 1
9.00am-10.15am – Year 11 Box Clever Theatre Company Performance - Arcot
Year 4 Residential Trip to Hooke Court – returns – approximately 3.30pm

Saturday 4 March
7.30pm-12.30am - FOMHS Spring Ball

Sunday 5 March
9.30am-1.30pm - Senior Production Rehearsal – Main Parts – Music Room / EGH

Lunch Menu

For next week's lunch menu, please click here.

Events

A full list of upcoming events at Manor House School can be found at http://www.manorhouseschool.org/events/ including details of our Holiday Clubs, Spring Science Festival and Events Calendar up to the end of the summer.

Easter Holiday Activities

The Manor House Tennis Academy will be holding a Tennis Camp during the Easter holidays in the weeks commencing Monday 3 and Monday 10 April. This follows the success of the February half-term Camp. The camp is ideal for girls that would benefit from some further training or equally it is suited to beginners. The Camp is open to Manor House pupils and pupils from other schools. The training groups, detailed timings and cost per day including how to book are detailed on our web page at http://www.manorhouseschool.org/tennis-academy. The Camp will run between 10.00am and 2.00pm for Years 6-11 and 12.00pm to 1.00pm for Years 1 to 5. To enquire further, please email: manorhousetennis@gmail.com or call Head Coach, Jose Luis Feijoo, on Tel: 07887 701446.

The Easter Art Workshop for children aged 5-13 will run on Tuesday 4 April. Please contact Mrs Williams at twilliams@manorhouseschool.org.

Summer Holiday Camp

Ultimate Activity Camps will be running their fun and engaging holiday programme at Manor House School this Summer from Monday 24 July to Friday 25 August. They work with some of the best schools in the country and provide over 40 art, games and sports activities every week to children aged 4 to 14 years. Visit www.ultimateactivity.co.uk to take advantage of their early bird offer before 28 March - or call: 0330 111 7077 (local rate).

Sports News

Monday 27 February
1.00pm-5.00pm – U13 A&B District Netball Tournament at The Priory School
3.30pm-5.00pm - U10A Hockey v Tormead (HOME)
3.45pm-4.45pm – Fitness Club – Juniors
4.00pm-4.45pm – Fitness Club – Seniors

Tuesday 28 February
3.45pm-4.45pm – U10A & U11/U10B Hockey v St Teresa’s (AWAY)
4.00pm-5.00pm – U12C Netball v The Howard (HOME)
4.00pm-5.00pm – U14C Netball v The Howard (HOME)

Wednesday 1 March
4.30pm-5.45pm – U14 Hockey v Notre Dame (AWAY)
4.00pm-5.00pm – Gym Club
4.00pm-5.00pm – U13A Netball Coaching Game v Tormead

Thursday 2 March
3.45pm-4.45pm - U10 A&B and U11 A&B – Netball Coaching
4.15pm-5.30pm – U12A Hockey v Notre Dame (AWAY)

Sunday 5 March
8.30am-12.45/1.45pm – U13A Netball – Surrey Finals – Epsom College

Half Term Sports Report
The second half of last half term saw more exciting activities happening in the Sports Department.
The girls enjoyed coaching and “Come and Play” sessions in hockey and netball. The “Come and Play” Lacrosse proved very popular and there will be more of these sessions added in this half term. Read more ...

Friends of Manor House School

FOMHS are looking forward to celebrating with parents from all Year groups at the Springtime Ball on 4 March. We have had a very good response and there are only a few places left on some tables. If any parents would like to enquire about space on their year group's table, please contact Jacquie Harnack at friends@manorhouseschool.org.

Community Links

For details of local events and activities, please visit our Community Links page.

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