Welcome back
I hope that everyone has had a thoroughly enjoyable break and that you are ready for a full and exciting term. During the holidays a number of activities and events occurred; the U12/13 girls had a successful Gresham’s Hockey Tournament, where they reached the semi-finals in the indoor event. The North Norfolk coast can be a fairly exposed place on a cold and windy day and on Sunday it was just that, with goalposts being blown over and the outdoor hockey having to be postponed. This however did not dampen (sorry!) the girls' enjoyment of the weekend.
The holiday activities once again proved to be hugely successful, giving plenty of children a range of sporting activities in which to participate.
The Equestrian Team have had a busy holiday. You can read of their successes further on in this newsletter.
Thank you to all the staff that gave up a portion of their holidays in order to supervise or coach the children.
Website
Earlier on in the week you will have received a ClarionCall to inform you that our new website has gone live. We are experiencing some glitches, all of which are being addressed but I hope you have been able to find the essential areas, notably the calendar with the new filter system, which we trust you find useful. This new site has been set live as a base site and it is the intention that we will evolve the look and feel of it, as new material is uploaded over the coming months.
Achievements
Jack Mason has been awarded the County record in the U12 WA18 category (recurve, archery).
James Kemp achieved Grade 3 Merit for the LAMDA Acting Solo exam and continues with the County Youth Theatre for his second year.
Joshua Bonsey (and friend Rory) finished an impressive 3rd out of a fleet of 64 boats counting their 5 best results from a 6 race series at the Volvo RS Feva Sailing Grand Prix.
Dylan Mukhtar achieved 4th in the 100 metres and 2nd in the 300 metres at the athletics open meeting at Kettering Town Harriers.
Annabelle Woodward achieved distinction for her Grade 3 Tap from National Association of Teachers of Dancing.
Lili Howe achieved 95% for her LAMDA Solo Acting Exam.
Olivia Edwards achieved distinction for her LAMDA Grade 1 Solo Acting Exam.
Henry Grayson won the winter season tennis 12&U County leaderboard.
Stella Grayson passed her Grade 2 Diving.
Half Marathon
Mrs Bonsey (mother of Joshua Y8) and Mrs Thomas (mother of Sam Y8) are running their first Half Marathon on 4th May in Milton Keynes for Alfe’s Cause and Delete Blood Cancer UK. For more information or to make a donation please visit:
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Mr Mitchell
Equestrian
The College Equestrian Centre
Our Equestrian Team riders enjoyed two sessions of showjumping training at The College Equestrian Centre in Keysoe (the venue for our own show in May) on Monday 30th March and Glebe Farm EC on Thursday 16th April. Oliver Morris, Keira Stoute and Kate Lohoar represented the Prep School but a wide range of ages and abilities were catered for with riders attending from Year 3 up to the Sixth Form, jumping courses ranging from 50cm to 1.1m. As always, Daniel Delsart offered his expert tuition and all of the riders benefitted from the experience both in terms of improving skills and bonding with fellow team members.
Oakley Hunt West Pony Club Showjumping
Mark Stockdale, Isabelle Thomas and Oliver Morris travelled to Bury Farm near Leighton Buzzard to represent Wellingborough School. They all jumped clear at 50cm and were placed 1st as a team. Isabelle was also placed 1st and Oliver 2nd individually because they were very fast! At 60cm, Oliver and Mark jumped clear and they came 6th as a team. Mark and Isabelle jumped as individuals at 70cm, both got clear rounds and Isabelle was placed 2nd individually, again based on speed. They have subsequently all qualified for the NSEA Grass Roots Championships. Well done team!
Headington School’s Showjumping
The team competed in two classes. In the first class, Oliver rode with determination and Mark picked up 4 faults. Isabelle completed a fast, clear round and was placed 1st out of 24 riders, winning a huge rosette and a brand new rug for her horse. In the second class, Oliver had some unlucky refusals and Mark had a slight failure in his map reading whilst on course and finished on 4 faults again. Meanwhile, Isabelle rode another speedy clear round to help the team to finish in 3rd place and she was the overall individual winner for this class too!
This is all good preparation for our own showjumping competition at half term (28th May). We are always looking for willing volunteers to help as runners etc., so if any other pupils would like to help out at this event, please let Mrs Owen know.
Mrs Woodward and Mrs Owen
Artist of the week
All Year 7 have made their own Andy Goldsworthy inspired masterpiece and deserve a mention but William Heath has carefully arranged pulses, rice, beans and lentils to create a ‘Day of the Dead Skull’ stuck carefully onto canvas. A brilliant piece of work, well done!
Mrs R Roberts
Music School
Music Exam Results
Congratulations to all pupils who passed their music exams at the end of last term. Full details are within Parents Login.
Singers' Tea Time Recital
The next recital in our tea-time series will be on Monday 11th May at 4.30pm in Chapel. Any pupils who take singing lessons, either in school or outside, are welcome to take part. If you would like to sing a piece, please see Mr Leutfeld in the Music School.
Mr Leutfeld
Ladies' Macmillan Golf Day - Friday, May 15th
Whatever your golfing experience come and join us for a fun day of golf and delicious food and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. 9.30am start at the Embankment Golf Club. For further details please contact rbowe@wellingboroughschool.org or visit the School website.
Mrs Bowe
The Nearly New Shop
We would be very grateful for donations of Prep School ties, trouser hangers and used School Shop carrier bags. All items can be left in the Prep Office – they must be clean and in good condition otherwise they will be donated to charity. You will receive 50% of the sale proceeds in due course.
Mrs Crook
Old Wellingburian Cricket Club
Simon Marriott will be running after school cricket coaching sessions for boys and girls on Thursday’s starting 30th April from 4.30pm to 6pm. A booking form and full details have been sent by ClarionCall.
Prep Office
Club Points (Week 1)
Week Order
1 = Tigers 53.5
2 = Panthers 48.3
3 = Jaguars 44.9
Top Junior: Archie Prince
Top Senior: Rosie Peters
