Newsletter 12th March 2018

CLAREMONT RATED OUTSTANDING IN ALL
SCHOOL AREAS BY OFSTED - 2016

Weekly Newsletter INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Prep News .........................2
Monday 12th March 2018
Mathletics ………………… 9
Claremont School
GCSE Results 2017: 31% A*/A Match Reports.....................10
A Level Results 2017: 34% A*/A
Menu .................................13
Dear Parent, Commendations

We have been absolutely delighted with the enormous success House Points…………….. 14
enjoyed by our pupils at the Hastings Music Festival. The Chamber Pre-Prep News ....................15
Choir and Boys’ Choir achieved fantastically high marks and really Nursery News .....................20
complimentary comments. We are really grateful to Mrs Harris-Prior
and Mr Eldridge for all their hard work here. Other notable success- WEEK 10 Scholarships 11+
es have been first places for Saffron Andrew (singing solo aged 12);
Galina Baxter (instrumental concerto aged 11 and under); Lyra Cook- Mar 12 Mon Swimming Gala v
son (Speech Years 7 & 8); Ruby Cutbush (speech prose 10 – 12); Lili- Bedes - Years 3 & 4
rose Hancock (humorous 11 years); Matt Brand (humorous 13 years); @ Bedes Prep
Edward Marsden (humorous 7 years); Lyra Cookson (humorous 12 School
years); Edward Marsden (mime under 9); Francesca Barrett
(humorous verse under 7); Izzy Willard (dancing solo Character, 11 13 Tues Year 2 School trip 0188::0000-
years); and Edward Marsden (Grade 1-2 violin). I am sure there will be
more names to add for next week’s newsletter. 14 Wed Pre-Prep singers 1091::3000-
performing at
Our second set of scholarship assessments were conducted on residential care
Monday and Tuesday this week, with impressive candidates externally home
and internally being assessed for academic, sport, music, art and dra-
matic excellence. I really enjoyed interviewing all of the children and Netball v 14:00
learning about their area of particular interest. This was particularly Beechwood: U11A&B
wide-ranging this term, from books, to the Scout Association, to (h)
global warming, via The Blitz and politics, I was so impressed by their
erudition and enthusiasm. Boys' Hockey v 14:15
Ashford Prep. Colts
Last week, 6E went to St Omer last week with Madame Os- A, B, C & D (A)
borne (6C are off this week with Madame Hood) on what seems to
have been an enjoyable trip. However, I wanted to mention that this Netball v Gildredge 15:15
was Tim Wood’s final French trip for the school, his fifty-first during House: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
a long and distinguished career as our French trip bus driver. He (a)
knows more about St Omer and its environs than almost anyone else
and his care for our pupils over the years has been exemplary. We are Boys' Hockey. U13 v
very grateful and will miss his cheerful presence on our visits to St Battle Abbey TBC
Omer.
15:15
FOCS are once again funding our annual Easter Egg Hunt this
Friday, Grandparents Day (and sing-along) and the Spring Soiree to Mar 15 Thur 6C depart for la
look forward to next week, as well as Fundraising week, there is a lot Maison Claremont,
about which to be excited in the final days of this Lent term. Saint Omer 14:15
14:15
Abra Stoakley Girls Hockey v
Dulwich Prep: 1185::1155-
Fundraising Week: 19th—22nd March U8A&B (a) 1189::0000-

Boys' Hockey v
Marlborough House
& Rose Hill. U9 A&B
(@ Marlborough
House)

Badger/Foxes
parents evening

Parent
Representative
Meeting

9 Fri FOC Easter Egg
hunt

AtL grades Years 3-
8

Show Song Classes
HMF

World Book Day!

World Book Day!

Thank you!

The FOCS committee members would like to say a big THANK YOU
to Julian Heap for donating our new light case and your time. We
are very grateful to you.

Tricia Edwards
FOCS Chair

Uniform Shop

The Prep School Uniform Shop will be open for1 day over the Easter Holidays, 13th April from
10am - 2pm. The shop has a good quantity of stock including summer dresses, trainers, boots
and Cricket equipment.

Please note that we will not be taking any old PE kits (Prep School only) as from the next term. If
parents would like old PE kits back that have not been sold please collect from the shop. Any old
PE kits left at the end of the summer term will be donated to a Charity of FOCS' choice.

Tricia Edwards
FOCS Chair

World Book Day!

On aime la lecture! We love reading!
Mother’s Day cards in French!

Forest School

Last week Year 3 Forest Schoolers we’re looking after the birds and this week we moved onto the
care of small mammals, reptiles and insects with the construction of a rather grand big hotel aka
‘Bugingham Palace’

As you can see it didn’t take long for a rather ‘speedy’ snail to see its potential and become its first
resident.

Environmental Geography

Paper bags versus plastic bags
Year 4 have been investigating the dangers of pollution to our environment. Well done
for the best designed paper bag, with a suitable environmental message:

Sarah and Lilli 4C, Cosmo and Summer 4J

Pupils in Year 6 have been investigating the coral reef biome and the impact of human activities on this
special place.

Pupils have been absorbed in creating models using collage, artificial aquarium fish and plants, sand, shells
and other craft materials to make an array of colourful replica reefs found all around the world. Most of

the models were on display during our recent open day and our visitors were very impressed with the
amount of research undertaken by individuals and the realistic detail of the models.

Pupils have been tasked with finding out how we can protect the reefs for future generations.
Mrs Francis was very pleased with the hard work shown by all pupils who took part.

Environmental Geography

Mathletics

Bronze Silver gold
Winners Winners
Winners
James Bourne Xander Samuel
Year 8
Anna Bourne Ben Field
Paddy White, Isabelle Moloney,
Xander Muchamore, Fonsie de
Ruvo-Akerlund, Jack Cutbush,

Georgia Tipping

Year 7

Ania Muntean, Izzy Willard, Ath-
mihan Ilavalagan, Daisy Clarke,
Reuben Cockerill, Kieren Morris-
Abberley, Maddie Ritches.

Year 6

Matthew Biddle, Cameron Luff,
Amelia McCarthy, Amelia Barrett,

Emma Patel, Abesa Sivaseelan,
Charlie Willard, Rufus Bate, Ruby

Cutbush, Ciaran Day, Oscar
Rushant.

Year 5

Darci Bailey, Aubrey Cassleton-
Elliot, Tess Rowland.

Year 4

Sarah Biddle, James Furnival,
Jack Gurney, Oliver Harrison,
Issey Latuskie, Ollie McCarthy,
Katy Tipping, Cosmo McKenzie,
Toby Nicolle, James Smith, Wil-

liam Staley, Thomas Willis.

Year 3

Ava Edwards, Maggie McKechnie,
Miles Nicholls, Lucas Patel, Scar-
lett Van Eyssen, Athie Ilavalagan,

Nikolas Kirby, Oliver Long,
Varnika Parthasarathy

U9/8B v Beechwood Sacred Heart

A lovely little afternoon of hockey with this bunch.
We fielded two teams against Beechwood playing 2 quarters each. We were 2-0 down after the first
period. Our 2nd team came on and secured a 3-2 lead at half time. The third period saw us increase
our lead by one more goal and finished the last quarter with 3 more goals.

POM voted by BSH - Honor
POM voted by Miss H - Amelie and Jia Jing

South Regional U11 Girls’ In2 Hockey Finals:

The U11 Girls’ competed in the South Regional finals in Woking on Thursday having qualified as runners-
up in the Sussex finals last week. The girls played with confidence and worked well as a team. All but two
games were very closely contested. It was a great experience for all the girls involved and they thor-
oughly enjoyed the day.

These girls have had a fantastic season and I am extremely impressed with their commitment, progress
and passion for the game. I’m sure that they will continue to go from strength to strength.

The results were as follows:

V St. Piran’s: Drew 0-0 ( we hit the post )

V London 1: Lost 5-0

V Chandlings: Lost 1-0

V Surrey 2: Lost 5-0

V Durlston Court: Lost 1-0

V Thomas’ Fulham: Won 1-0 ( Emma P)

U13 B Netball v Battle Abbey:

The U13B team produced some of their best netball this term against Battle Abbey. They linked well as
a team and created space well. Our shooters worked very well together in the circle and finally found
some form; Georgia T couldn’t miss!

Final score: Battle Abbey 2, Claremont 25.

Player of the Match was Amelie S-B.

U11 A NETBALL VERSUS THE SACRED HEART
The U11 A team had a closely contested match against The Sacred Heart School this week which ended 3-3.
They took a while to settle into the game due to the angle of the court, but they were soon displaying their
excellent team work despite missing two key players. Olivia W and Lizzie S were promoted to the A team in and
should be proud of their contributions. The girls’ tactical awareness improves every week and they should be
encouraged greatly by their progress, both as a team and individual players.
A special mention must go to Emma P who was voted our ‘Player of the Match’ for the third time this season.
Ms Heidi Smith

U9 A NETBALL VERSUS BEDE’S PREP
The U9s match versus Bede’s Prep was filled with smiles and laughter. Our girls seemed to enjoy every minute
of the game and were very excited to win 4-2. I was particularly impressed with their level of play considering
this is their hockey term. Every member of the team played their own part in securing the win, but a special
mention must go to Lilli L who was voted our ‘Player of the Match’.
Thank you once again to our supportive parents who travelled to Eastbourne to encourage and praise the girls
from the sidelines.
Ms Heidi Smith

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Main Turkey meatballs Savoury mince Roast beef served Pork stroganoff Fish fingers or
Course with penne pasta served with new with roast served with breaded cod
basmati rice served with
Veggie meatballs potatoes and potatoes and chunky chips
with penne pasta Yorkshire gravy Vegetable
puddings stroganoff Veggie fingers
Garlic bread Quorn Roast or veggie
Quorn mince Soup of the day
Soup of the day Soup of the day with a crusty nuggets served
with a crusty roll Soup of the day with a crusty roll roll with chunky
with a crusty roll chips

Soup of the day
with a crusty
roll

Vegetable Mixed lettuce Green beans and Broccoli and peas Cauliflower and Garden peas
Selection Salad bar sweetcorn Salad bar carrots and baked beans

Salad bar Salad bar Salad bar

Dessert Mixed yoghurts Oaty apple crumble Banana and Raspberry jelly Rice krispie cake
with custard blueberry cake with vanilla cream
Selection of fresh Selection of
fruit Selection of fresh Selection of fresh Selection of fresh fresh fruit
fruit fruit fruit

Saffron Andrew, Ella Smith, Benjamin Field, Lilirose Hancock, Daisy Clarke, Lucas Patel, Tess Rowland, Stanley Yeats.

Zoe White, Saffron Andrew, Darci Bailey, Amelia Barrett, Bob Chetwode, Janina Corbet, Emma Curl, James Day, Ava Edwards, James Gardi-
ner, Eva George, Finlay Gibbon Brooks, Charlie Glasper, Isla Irvin, Imogen Laurense, Ella Manuel, Isabella Moloney, Tom Owen, Tise Palmer,
Xander Samuel, Amelie Spurway-Bishop, Scarlett Van Eyssen, Rachel Waters, Joe White, Charles Willard, Isabella Willard, Lucinda Barber,
Tarran Barton-Dibble, Galina Baxter, Matthew Brand, Liberty BransbyMiles, Ella Carr Taylor, Joseph Cook, Joseph Corrigan, Samuel Corri-
gan, Olivia Cox, Ruby Cutbush, Antonio Ghattas, Oliver McInnes, Varnika Parthasarathy, Meade Ramus, Natalia Ramus, Oscar Rushant, Jake
Stanley, Sebastian Starr, Georgia Tipping, Katy Tipping, Elliot Wilson, Olivia Wilson, Max Woodfear, Rufus Bate, Anna Bourne, James
Bourne, Eadie Bridger, Zac Buggy, Rosie Burrows, Daisy Clarke, Lyra Cookson, Georgia Crossley, Eleanor Foster, Henry Grant, Olivia Hazel-
wood, Anna Irvine-Capel, Dylan Kist, Josh Langham-Underdown, Xander Muchamore, Austin Restell, James Rowland, Tess Rowland, Alfie
Saunters, Elizabeth Staley, Tallulah Stichbury, Jacob Watson, Harvey Wheeler, Paddy White, Stanley Yeats.

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

Sparta: 5020 Corinth: 847
Athens: 4851 Athens: 785
Corinth: 5407 Sparta: 811

Yellow Badge

Leonardo Hack, Luca Rose, Zoe White, Jake Busby, Jacob Watson, Xander Muchamore.

Green Badge

Olive Dickie, Maya Talbot, Esme Boussaid, Summer Cutbush, Dora Glass, Jack Gurney, Lilli Lewis, Bob Chetwode,
Josh Langham-Underdown, Heidi Mellon, Matilda Pilkington, Harvey Wheeler, Rufus Bate, Ruby Cutbush, Finlay Gib-
bon Brooks, Henry Grant, Tom Owen, Isobel Thomson, Ella Carr Taylor, Daisy Clarke, Janina Corbet, Charlie Glasp-
er, Daniel Hayes, Chantalle Welsh, Oliver McInnes.

Red Badge

Ava Edwards, Amarisa Ghattas, James Furnival, Thomas Willis, Amelia Barrett, Eddie Carr Taylor, Oscar Rushant,
Eadie Bridger, Sam Corrigan, Imogen Laurense, Meade Ramus, Isabella Willard, James Bourne, Matthew Brand,
Emma Curl, Rachel Waters, Elliot Wilson.

Bronze Badge

Lucas Patel, Georgia Crossley, Tess Rowland, Tarran Barton-Dibble

Silver Badge

Galina Baxter, Elizabeth Staley.

William Rogers showing us how kick boxing is done!

Max Wilson has worked extremely hard on home-
work over the weekend!
Dear Parent,
On Wednesday 21st Claremont is opening its doors at 2.30 for the grandparents of our Squirrel,
Badger, Fox and Pre-Prep children.
We will have a variety of activities in our O'Byrne Theatre that grandparents can complete with
their grandchild.
It is vital that we know if grandparents are attending and if you are happy for your child to be
taken into the O'Byrne to spend time on the activities with their grandparent. If you wish your
grandparent to take your child home you must ensure your form tutor/room leader or we will not
be able to facilitate this without specific permission.
I look forward to an afternoon full of craft and fun activities next Wednesday. If you have any
questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Laura Flanigan

RW dressed to impress for World Book Day.
Year 2 - a lovely day for Forest School!

Year 2 X-country at Ashford School

Frankie was awarded a
Headteacher’s Commendation for
reciting her Hastings Music Fes-
tival prize-winning poem in as-
sembly.

Melanie built a hedgehog house by thatching
twigs together

Riding club girls, waiting Edward S did very well on the cross country
for their ponies! run - here he is on the podium! A huge well
done to all!

Musical Theatre club this week focused on set design. They had to think about the size re-
straints that occur in the theatre, and base it around the song we have been working on; ‘In My
Treehouse’ from the musical ‘The Most Epic Birthday Party Ever’.

World Book Day!

1D enjoyed celebrating World Book Day this week and we loved sharing our favourite books and charac-
ters. Here are 1D dressed up as their favourite character!

Ducklings &

Butterflies

The Ducklings this week have been busy cooking ,painting and sticking to make lovely gifts for their mummies.

The Butterflies have had great fun playing outside in the garden making lunch in the sensory kitchen, building
towers with the soft blocks and making music with the sensory bottles. As the weather is still cold could all the
babies please come in with a warm coat, hat and gloves please.

Robins

This week in Robins we have been very busy making our mummies or main carers some beautiful Moth-
er's Day cards. We also celebrated Holi with Sia and Neel, which is an Indian festival. Sometimes called
‘Festival of Colour’. We made some lovely spring pictures and threw coloured sand onto them. We also
had great fun playing with the large box of pasta.

Hedgehogs

This week in Hedgehogs the children have been working hard at making special cards for their mummies
or main carers. Everyone spent a long time making sure their cards were just right. We have also been
carrying on with the spring theme and been looking at different types of flowers that are starting to
grow.

Badgers & Foxes

This week in pre-school we have been focusing
on our theme of the week 'SUPERHEROES!'

The children have really enjoyed reading our
class story 'Supertato' and have enjoyed all our
activities linked around this theme.

This week the children have saved the small
world from the evil pea after being frozen in an
ice cube with their water powers! They have
also caught evil peas in strawberry jelly which
they enjoyed getting their hands all sticky and
gooey.

The children have really loved letting their im-
agination run wild dressing up as superheroes of
Claremont saving the day in and around our
classrooms by finding shapes, numbers and
stopping the evil pea from causing mayhem in
our school!

We have also been focusing on our construction
skills in creating our own Headquarters for our
classroom superheroes.

Foxes and Badgers are all 'Superheroes' in
their own way; some are super at writing, some
are super at jumping, some are super at smiling
and others are super at dancing! This week we
not only learnt about 'Superhero' powers but
also how we are all super in our own way!

Foxes and Badgers are all 'Superheroes' in their own way; some are super at writing, some are super at jumping, some are sup
and others are super dancing! This week we not only learnt about 'Superhero' powers but also how we are all super in our own

Squirrels

This week the children have been working hard at making some special treats for their mummies or
main carers. Everyone helped plant some sunflower seeds into pots that had been decorated, and we
are eager to hear about how big they grow! We also looked at the first letters in their names and
what sounds they make.