NEWSLETTER Issue: 6.06

UPPER SCHOOL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Thank you to everyone who made Friday's football tournaments such a success. All the pupils showed fantastic spirit and there was a real emphasis on participation, as well as competition. They should now have received a team photo as a memento of the day and more photos are on display in school.
The final winners were –
Year 5 & 6 – Fried Cook Spatulas, with Twigy FC runners up
Year 3 & 4 – Dribbling Devils, with Men in Black runners up
A special thank you to Paul Collins, Tony Day, Ted O'Leary, Miss Newton and Jake for refereeing and to Lesley, Sarah and Sara for running the table and refreshments.
('A brilliant event – thank you to all concerned for giving our children the opportunity.' Mr Croker)

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY W/B 14/07/08
Monday 14/07/08
Year 5 Science and Technology Day at Hayesfield
Wednesday 16/07/08
Year 5 Rugby Festival 12.30 – 2.30pm
Thursday 17/07/08
Parents'’ Evening
Friday 18/07/08
Year 1 trip to Bristol Zoo

LOWER SCHOOL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
There are no pictures but the memories are enough! There were three teams in the Year 2 draw and four in the Reception / Year 1. All the girls and boys were stars and made us feel very proud. Well done to all the footballers! The support from the sidelines was magnificent and noisy. When the dust finally settled, Superstrikers came out on top in the Year 2s and Wookies did likewise in the Reception/Year 1s. A huge thank you to Matt Grosvenor for refereeing and helping to organise, to Cabi Grosvenor for organising the referees and running the table, and our team managers for getting the best out of their players. Mr Croker.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 'STARS OF THE WEEK'
Foundation Stage
Elise, Mehrin
Years 1 and 2
Rosie, Treesa, Emma, Ruby, Mimi
Years 3 and 4
Aisha, Tom, Tim, Jack
Years 5 and 6
Callum, Helen, Brandon
PPA Drama
Olivia
PPA Art
Helen
PPA PE
Isabel, Eloise
PPA Music
Jed, Maiya

5W'S FRENCH CAFE
On Tuesday 8th July 5W held an amazing French Café in the Blue Room. In the morning we split up into groups and did some cooking. Two groups managed to make some delicious homemade bread. Some groups were decorating the Blue Room making origami flowers to go on the tables. Other groups were preparing food for the café such as fruit kebabs and strawberry milkshakes. At 11:30 the café opened. Some people were customers such as Mr Croker, Miss Simpson and Mrs Walsh. We all had to speak in French and put on our best French accents. Just as the café was ending we sang our French song in the tune of the twelve days of Christmas. We all had a great time and Mr Croker said it was the best café he had been to.
By Jeorgia and Katherine

GRAND LEAVERS' PARTY
Calling all Year 6 leavers! Don’t forget it’s party time on Thursday 24th July from 5.00pm-7.30pm. This year’s party and disco should be even more exciting with food, entertainment, photos and extra surprises! There will be a £2 charge but this will include food and drink at the party as well as the disco. Letters will follow shortly. Year 5 are welcome to join in for the disco at 6.30. Thanks to all parents who offered to help. We could still do with a few more volunteers especially to help set up in the afternoon. Please contact Lesley Houston (Ella 6N) or Sara Lyne (Ellie 6B). Thanks.

Congratulations and Good Luck to Natasha (4A) in her forthcoming performances at the Theatre Royal in 'The Doll’s House' with the Peter Hall Company.

THANK YOU FROM THE FELIX FUND
The Open Gardens and Plant Sale arranged by residents of Audley Avenue on Sunday 22nd June was extremely well supported and, despite very gusty weather, raised a fabulous total of £700. This money will go towards the Felix Fund, a charity organised by former Newbridge teacher, Lindy Platt, who is raising money to train a doctor in Malawi.
Lindy, and ex-Newbridge teacher David Evans, thank all those who supported this event, especially those who helped with the organisation, opened their gardens or made a personal donation. You may be assured that the money will all be channelled effectively, via VSO, as and when it is needed.
Felix ended the present term by being top in his year group again. Immediate funds were sent to cover a new pair of shoes and a mobile phone for personal contact with Lindy, who knows how important an occasional text message from the UK can be.