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Monday 12th June 2017

Claremont School GCSE Results 2016: 47% Prep News .................................2
A*/A
Match Reports ..........................6
Dear Parent, Menu, Commendations,

We have been so lucky with the weather for our Sports Days this year – Badges, House Points .........8
nothing like the deluge which postponed the Pre-Prep Sports Day last year. It was
an absolutely fantastic afternoon, as the Pre-Prep were joined by the Nursery for Pre-Prep News...........................9
a variety of races and throwing competitions. There was a lot of determination, Nursery News ...........................12
grit and courage on the field over the course of the afternoon and a certain Boarding House News ..............15
amount of impressive resilience: when children took a tumble, they shook them-
selves off and carried on with the race. Many thanks for the excellent organisa- WEEK 9 Mon Exams Years 3-7 18:00
tion of Laura Flanigan and her Pre-Prep team. TBeeelienv&e KinidYsou
June 12 Tues Counselling, 18:00
Last week, I was very pleased to announce that, from September, the Wed Mentoring and
Prep School will be introducing Spanish from Year 6. As one of the most widely- 13 Support. All Day
spoken languages in the world, and as a language which is offered in the Senior 14 Thur KBiandggfiesrhse, rFsoaxneds, 14:15
School, the arguments for its introduction made pedagogical sense. With Georgina Fri IPnrfeo-rPmraetpioPnarents 14:15
Osborne’s experience of setting up Spanish at Vinehall, we are sure that adding 15 Evening ‘Outdoor 14:30
this additional breadth to our curriculum will be a success with our pupils. and Summer 14:30
16 yAocutivcihtieilds’lteoahrnelp 14:30
This afternoon, ‘Believe in You’ will be holding its first drop-in session. 17 over the summer in 14:00
‘Believe in You’ is a specialist mental health advice and guidance service centred a fun way. 14:30
around children’s behaviour and their emotional well-being. Parents will have the 14:30
opportunity to raise concerns regarding their child and to discuss the support and Exams Years 3-7 17:30
strategies that are available. We are really pleased to be offering this new sup- KBiandggfiesrhse, rFsoaxneds,
port service within our school. Reception Theatre
Day.
We are taking delivery of a brand-new prospectus this week, which I PCrreicpk:et v Ashford
started working on about nine months ago, so there is a real sense of anticipation! Colts A (A)
It is the first new Prep School prospectus in quite some time and I was able to Colts B (H)
arrange for new photographs of the pupils and the Claremont grounds. We will be GDuirllws iCchricPkreetpv: U12
leaving copies in the Front Entrance for parents to look at (and take home) if they (H)
would like. (MGAio)rlisraCHriocukeset :vU12
Girls Cricket v
I am delighted to announce that we have made the initial appointments to Ashford Prep: U11
our prefect team for next year (photograph to follow next week). Congratulations A,B,C (H)
are due to Olivia Hazelwood, Matthew Brand, Rachel Waters, Emma Curl, Eliza-
beth Staley, Lyra Cookson and Georgia Tipping, who were all given their prefects’ Year 2 Transition
badges last week and are taking on prefect duties for the rest of the term. AtoftYerenaoro3n-. Sports
Cricket v Rosehill
Abra Stoakley U9 A&B (H)
Rounders v
Bricklehurst U9 (A)
Dicker Shield
Swimming Gala
Year 6 & 7@
Bede’s Senior
School.

Sat Year 8 Leavers’
Trip Returns.

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Both Louis and Lilli played in a golf Galina, Year 5, played brilliantly with the Royal British Legion Concert
completion on Sunday 4th June at Band (Little Common) on Saturday. Many of the players are former
Sedlescombe Golf Course. Louis came military bandsmen and were impressed by her enthusiasm and sight
joint 2nd of 21 players and Lilli 1st in reading ability. She played and sight read for 2 hours at the British
her group of 4 lady players. Legion Residential Home in Bexhill for their summer fair.

Izzy won a gold for her Greek dance at the
Ore Stage Festival during half term.

Charlie, Year 6, was
selected for the
Southern England
Tetrathlon team. He
had an amazing
weekend at the pony
club Regional
championship in
Warwickshire in the
half term. He was 5th
in the teams and had a
Pb in his run. This was
a huge success for
Southern England.

Gold Tami Akindele, Oscar Rushant Amanda Azeez, associate head of child safety online
at the UK’s NSPCC, said parents should have regular,
Silver James Day, Cohen Luff, Frank Taylor, Tess open conversations with their children about their
Rowland, Olivia Wilson, Darci Bailey, Aubrey Cassleton online lives: “It’s normal to have conversations about
Elliott, Heidi Mellon, Isabella Latuskie crossing the road, bullying and talking to strangers,
but with the digital world changing all the time, it
Bronze Ameya Sangle, Henry Sheppard,Harry Bridger, can be hard to have conversations about staying safe
James Bourne (2), Emma Cook (2), Elizabeth Staley, online,” Azeez said. “We really want to help parents
Isabella Moloney, Ned Perrin, Frank Taylor, Amelie and carers to feel more confident and to talk to
Spurway-Bishop, Hattie Hawkes, Rufus Bate, Javier their children at least every two weeks, if not more
Gomez, Abesa Sivaseelan (2), Anna Bourne, Liberty
BransbyMiles(2) Isabelle Cole, Isabelle Porter (2), Luca regularly.” The Guardian 6/6/17
Rose, Tess Rowland (2), Darci Bailey, Arthur Ford,Matilda
Pilkington, James Furnival, Ben Field, Isabella Latuskie,
Emilia Willis (2), Bea Crawford, Elizabeth Kirby, Cosmo
McKenzie, Thomas Willis (3)

What a wonderful sunny day we had for our
Sports Day this year. Well done to all the
pupils for taking part with such enthusiasm and
vigour. The parents were in good form too,
supporting the competition and enjoying their
picnics. Let’s not forget the staff: what a
fantastic team effort. The day was organised
down to the minutest detail. Special thanks to
Mr Brownbill, who master-minded the occasion
for all of us to enjoy.

There were many stand-out performances,
including Will de W who won the u12s 100m,
200m, 300m and 4x100m relay (Corinth). Well
done, Will.

Year Six have been considering the significance of 'Operation Dynamo' as part of their study focusing on the
Home Front in the Second World War.

They have considered the role played by 'the Little Ships' that supported the evacuation of over 300,000 men
from the mole at Dunkirk and the beaches at Bray Dunes.

Sadly, it has not been possible to arrange a visit to Dunkirk this year but we do have our very own 'Operation
Dynamo' experience in Hastings over the next week.

The Hastings Lifeboat, 'Cyril and Lilian Bishop' which went to Dunkirk in 1940 has been restored and is to be
given a permanent home in a specially designed dry dock opposite All Saints Church in Hastings Old Town.

The boat returned to Hastings after 'Operation Dynamo' having been credited with rescuing approximately
3000 troops from the beaches. She bore the scars of her experience, namely two bullet holes, made by German
bullets and some bomb damage which had caused her to capsize.

On Saturday, 17th June there will be a service of dedication for the boat at 10am after which she will be
hauled up All Saints Street by members of a local community group to the specially prepared dry dock.

There will not be an official group from Claremont attending this celebration but members of the Claremont
family may wish to witness it for themselves. As one member of Year Six commented this week, 'If only that
boat could talk!'

The new Prep School sports kit is now available Matthew and Lyra leading revision lessons with
from SuperStitch86 in Hastings. Here are our Y3 students during break time.
lovely children modelling it for you. I think you’ll
agree it’s very smart!

Is it really that time of year again, when we bid farewell and
all the very best to our lovely Year 8s who are leaving us for
pastures new. Most of them are going up to the Senior
School, while a few will be venturing off to completely new
schools. We wish you all the very best and hope you’ll come

back and visit us!

Yrs 3, 4 & 5 Swimming Gala v St Ronan’s

Claremont 181 - 166 St Ronan’s

The Years 3, 4 & 5 had there final gala of the year and it was a

fantastic way to finish after all the hard work they've put in over

the year. Our Year 3s, who have got some strong swimmers in this

group, won all their races bar a couple. Special mention to Alfie

Hawkes who swam up a couple of times throughout the year to help

the Year 4 teams. Also James Smith, James Furnival, Ben Field,

Ethan White who have all swam with great grit and determination.

We welcomed a new addition to the Year 3 girls team, in Amelie Foreman, and what a strong swimmer she is. Lilli

Lewis, who has swam brilliantly all year, has been supported really well by Sarah Biddle, Georgia Crossley, and

Dora Glass. The Year 4 boys have the smallest squad, with Orlando Soucek, Hector Wright and Henry Smalldon,

but never let the side down and are always there for every gala. The Year 4 Girls have really improved over the

year; Olivia Wilson, Liberty BransbyMiles, Tess Rowland, Summer McClelland and Anna Bourne have come

together to form a good squad. The Year 5 girls have some very strong technical swimmers in Galina Baxter and

Amelia Barrett and have proved a great match for any swimmer. Along with Emma Patel and Lizzie Simou they

have really come on and are all swimming to a really strong standard. Finally the Year 5 boys, who can boast two

relay teams and have some very good swimmers; Javier Gomez, Theo Davies, Seb Starr, Zac Buggy, Charlie

Willard, Rufus Bate, Oscar Rushant and Louis Lewis. It's been a sound year on the whole with great progression

from all our swimmers. Here is a breakdown of the results from Monday’s gala:

CL SR

Year 3 Girls 36 25

Year 3 Boys 34 22

Year 4 Girls 23 35

Year 4 Boys 28 30

Year 5 Girls 24 32

Year 5 Boys 36 22 Mr Catt.

Cricket

1st XI
The 1st XI had a tough outing v Rose Hill. Despite a good start where we managed to
dismiss their opening batsmen with some good bowling and catching, their middle
order fought back and dispatched some short, legside deliveries for 4s and 6s
regularly. Some lacklustre fielding added to the accumulating target, which was
eventually set at 101 to win from 20 overs. The Claremont response faltered from
the off, with none of the batsmen being able to occupy the crease and build an innings
in the face of some quality bowling. Despite a last wicket stand between Xander and
Max W, we fell well short of the target. Lost by 54 runs. Man of the Match Cohen
Luff - 4 overs for 8 runs.
Mr Brownbill
Colts A
Colts A 158 - 110 Rose Hill
Our Colts A team have showed great character over the last couple of weeks. Off the back of a really good win
against Vinehall we played Rose Hill and won the toss and elected to bat. We scored 158 and we batted with
great decision making and maturity. Arjun Kolani, Charlie Glasper and Barney Mitchell all retired having got 30
runs. Ben Rosling, James Gardiner, Ossie Wookey and Alfie Saunters all pitched in with some solid runs. We
then went into field and we bowled with good pace and accuracy. We picked up 9 wickets, wickets taken by
Ossie W 2, Austin Restell 2, Ben Rosling, Alfie Saunters and Arjun Kolani.
Mr Catt
Colts B
Colts B had a fantastic game against Rose Hill this week. In a pairs game we took 9 wickets, 3 and a catch for
Orlando Soucek. Skippered by Reuben Dickie the team limited our visitors to 173 runs an early partnership of
49 by Charlie Willard and William Bligh put us in a strong position. Orlando capped his fine performance with 27
runs, although Daniel Glass nearly outscored him after hitting 6 fours 5 consecutively. A mention to Ciaran Day
in his debut match who performed well with the bat bowled with some pace.
A fantastic afternoon, the boys’ behaviour was impeccable and they were a credit to the school. We scored 284
runs and won by 111 runs.
Mr Cook
Cricket Tournament at Dulwich Prep
The U11A's competed in a pairs cricket tournament at Dulwich Prep this week. Despite competing against teams
from Year 7, the girls represented Claremont well and they were commended on their cricketing ability by the
umpires. Although they didn't win a game the afternoon proved to be a great experience for all the girls
involved and they thoroughly enjoyed playing. I'm sure that we will return stronger next year.
Miss Hurst

U13A Cricket v Gildredge House
Claremont 81 - 113 Gildredge House
POM: batter - Julia Malcolm, bowler - Lucy Bate
We were up against some extremely good cricketers and we performed well. Fantastic bowling by Lucy who took
a wicket and also Mary, Amba and Cathryn. Our backing up into bat was good and enabled us to score lots of
singles. Some lovely shots played by Amelia C, Julia and Lucy.
Miss Compton.

U9 cricket v St Ronan;s
Claremont 227 - 262 St Ronan’s
POM: Esme Perrin
We hit some great shots and bowled well. Well done Aboo for scoring us a fantastic 6. Our target now is to stay
focused in the field and attack the ball.
Miss Compton.

Rounders

U9/8B Rounders v St Ronan’s rounders not
Despite season’s game,
being our main performed well
the girls They played two
on Thursday. teams, narrowly
St Ronan’s first 8 - 5.5 and
losing the second 5 - 2.5.
winning the

Every Claremont girl
got on the scoresheet over
the afternoon which was a
great achievement.

Players of the match were: Captain Sarah B (pictured) for the best hit of the day leading to a full rounder. Eva
and Amelia (in her first game for CPS) who was sharp in the field at 2nd post.
Miss Holmes

U8/9 Rounders v St Ronan's
It was a friendly game of rounders against St Ronan's this week. Both teams played with great enthusiasm but
St Ronan's batting and fielding proved stronger overall earning them victory.
Player of the Match for Claremont this week was Georgia C who struck the ball very sweetly to score the best
rounder of the afternoon.

Miss Hurst

Summer Term Menu

Meat Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
option
Ham and Leek Cottage Pie served with Roast Pork served with Chinese Chicken Fish Fingers or Battered
Vegetarian Pasta Bake served gravy and garden peas roast potatoes, apple and rice Cod
option sauce and seasonal
Sides/ with seasonal Quorn Cottage Pie vegetables Chinese Quorn Served with crispy
extras vegetables served with gravy and Chicken bites and chunky chips, baked
Pudding Quorn Roast served beans and garden peas
Cheese and Leek garden peas with roast potatoes, rice Veggie Fingers served
Pasta Bake served Salad Bar Jacket Potato with crispy chunky
apple sauce and Baked beans chips, baked beans and
with seasonal seasonal vegetables Salad Bar
vegetables Eton mess garden peas
Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar
or
Chocolate Mousse *SUGAR SMART Carrot Cake Selection of fresh Rice Krispie Cake
or DAY* or or
fruit
Selection of fresh Selection of Melon Selection of fresh fruit Selection of fresh fruit
fruit or

Selection of fresh fruit

Saffron Andrew, James Day, James Gardiner, Finlay Gibbon Brooks, Summer McClelland, Summer Tise Palmer, Michalina
Pilka, Charles Willard, Isabella Willard, Tami Akindele, Galina Baxter, Sebastian Starr, Georgia Tipping, Hector Wright,
Rufus Bate, Aboorva Ilavalagan, Anna Irvine-Capel, Julia Malcolm, Tess Rowland, Ameya Sangle, Alfie Saunters, Elizabeth
Simou.

Chanel Amirazody, Saffron Andrew, Reuben Booth, Reuben Cockerill, Emma Curl, Ania Muntean, Benedict Simpson-Alexander,
Ella Carr Taylor, Joseph Cook, William de Wilde, Thomas Field, Antonio Ghattas, Nancy McInnes, Isobel Zaltzman, Alfie
Saunters, Luke Thomson, Ryan Thomson, Ellison Venter-Rathbone.

WEEK’S TOTAL HOUSE POINTS: TERM’S TOTAL HOUSE POINTS:

Athens: 293 Corinth: 3681
Sparta: 264 Sparta: 3670
Corinth: 254 Athens: 3451

Gold Badge:
Silver Badge:
Bronze Badge: Thomas Field, Alfie Saunters, Lyra Cookson, Julia Malcolm.

Red Badge: Eve Spencer, James Day, Olivia Hazelwood.

Green Badge: Michalina Pilka, William Staley, Finlay Gibbon Brooks, Anna Irvine-Capel, Joe Cook,

Phoebe Mathews, Barney Mitchell, Tise Palmer, Ryan Thomson, Natalia Ramus, Patrick Richardson, Amelie
Spurway-Bishop, Amba Sharma, Sam Webster.

Yellow Badge: Aboorva Ilavalagan, Tilly Pilkington, Rufus Bate, Oliver McInnes, Jasper Bowyer,

Amelia Coomber

We have had a total success in
Cycling Club this term. Both
Alexander and Leo are now
cycling without stablerlizers and
gaining experience and bravery
by joining in with the group. Ava
and Lexy have been practising
balance and speed using the pop-
up obstacle course and also
exploring Claremont’s beautiful
grounds.

The children have really
enjoyed Art Club this
term. We particularly
liked this weeks club as
we made beautiful dream
catchers.
Using colourful resources,
feathers and glittery
snowflakes the kids have
created their own dream
catchers!

About 6 months ago Ava asked if she could do Race for Life; she Elsie and Stanley tried their first horse
had witnessed me take part two years ago. riding over the half term break in Cornwall. I
am particularly delighted that they are
She was very excited and didn't sleep much the night before. getting into horses. Miss Flanigan.
She walked 5k in 1 hour 2 minutes.

Today Pre-Prep celebrated the emergency services and how they help us.
A huge thank you to Mrs Marsden for giving up her time to discuss the medical service and dialling 999 when needed.

We also had a visit from the fire services!



“People Who Help Us” day was very thrilling, in that a fire engine visited the school and the
children were helped to squirt water with the hose. assisted by one of the fire-fighting crew. In
the afternoon, Mrs Marsden discussed emergencies and what merited making a 999 call. The
children were a little reluctant to agree and rather unconvinced that losing your teddy was not
worthy of a ‘phone call. After that, we practised finding the numeral 9 on a redundant mobile
‘phone and made pretend calls to the emergency services to consolidate our learning.

Mrs. Marsden also spoke to us about different ways to keep ourselves safe. The topic of 'People
Who Help Us' and this encouraged us to create a new 'Role Play Zone'. We have now have a
veterinary surgery in the classroom.

To add to this excitement we have had our creative hats on, by drawing pictures and instead of
colouring them in, the children had to decorate their picture with different materials. In
addition to this, we have had great fun following dinosaur trails in our phonics session.

We have also practised our running on the track, trying to stay within the lines, and worked on
balancing skills in readiness for Sports day. We have chatted about being “good sports”.

This week the Hedgehogs have welcomed Hugo and Sophie into
the classroom. They have settled well and enjoyed playing with
their new friends. We painted some sunny pictures, built train
tracks together and the girls have had fun playing ball games
together.

In Robins, we have been looking at the colour
yellow, we have been busy making lots of
yellow pictures for the Robins’ door display.
We also have been making sandcastles and
swimming costumes for the Robins’ summer
display.

This week the Butterflies have had great fun making a fish tank for all the shells the children have
collected on the beach for our pretend fish. We have also been busy shell printing, sand sticking
and using all of our handprints to make our boat.
The Ducklings have enjoyed listening to a lovely story about a rainbow fish and then used their
hands to make fish. They have made beautifully rainbow towers using the Duplo and large blocks and
have enjoyed bubble play in the garden.

This week we have been looking at people who help us and got a visit from the fire officers
with their fire engine. We looked at all the different equipment they have and had our photo
taken in front of the engine. Also this week we have been practising our sports day by running
really fast and balancing bean bags.

All the boarders returned after half-term in happy spirits, with only a few
weeks left to go. However, straight after half-term we have entered exam
period. It is an incredibly busy and can be a stressful time for the
children, but handled with the right attitude and commitment it can be
part of shaping a fantastic goal for a successful future. However, hard
work and dedication must prevail.

Apart from the exams, the summer term brings so much more. Longer
evenings and occasional sunshine makes such a difference. The first week
after half-term was a big week for our boarding house. We welcomed
seven new boarders from Italy, France and Ukraine for our immersion
programme. We really hope that they will enjoy their time with us and
come back in September!