+ This will be the final newsletter for this term and indeed 2020. What a strange year we have all had and I am sure we are all looking forward to a New Year. Christmas has definitely arrived this week in school, as first the Senior House girls then Early Years, Forms I and II prepared for then performed their individual Christmas Celebrations. These class performances have been full of marvellous singing and music making, clear speaking voices and enormous fun. It turned out to be surprisingly easy for them to be professionally recorded and most important was the obvious enjoyment on everyone’s faces. I hope you will all enjoy them when you watch them at home. The socially distanced Silly Science workshops have been full of awe and wonder today. Entitled “Kaboom!” the girls were treated to a very stimulating and enjoyable demonstration and explanation of what makes fire combust and how air pressure can be used to launch rockets, balance a variety of balls in mid-air and create a 6 foot high fountain of cola! Enormous fun and very stimulating. Next week there will be some normal lessons and a sprinkling of Christmas themed activities – Monday afternoon’s Christmas crafts; Mufti day on Wednesday, the virtual Christmas pantomime and P.O.S.H. raffle draw to name but a few. Don’t forget to bring in money for raffle tickets as the prizes are excellent. At this time of year, we look forward to time with our families and friends. Christmas can also be a time of reflection as we look back at the year that has passed. In our assemblies, we have talked a lot about feelings and being kind to ourselves and others. This year, I think we can all look back and be proud of what we have learned and how resilient we have been in the face of change and uncertainty. We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Mrs Wilson and Mrs McGreevy Deputy Headteachers A Christmas Well Enjoyed by Hannah FVI The candy canes are strung The baubles on the tree The stockings are dangling ready to fill with all things tasty and sweet. The cookies on the table The milk is freshly poured We have to write a thank you note for all Santa can afford. When all the food’s been eaten and the wrapping paper destroyed, we’ll still have all the memories of a Christmas well enjoyed.
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This will be the final newsletter for this term and indeed 2020. What a
strange year we have all had and I am sure we are all looking forward to a
New Year.
Christmas has definitely arrived this week in school, as first the Senior House girls then Early
Years, Forms I and II prepared for then performed their individual Christmas Celebrations.
These class performances have been full of marvellous singing and music making, clear speaking voices
and enormous fun. It turned out to be surprisingly easy for them to be professionally recorded and
most important was the obvious enjoyment on everyone’s faces. I hope you will all enjoy them when
you watch them at home.
The socially distanced Silly Science workshops have been full of awe and wonder today. Entitled
“Kaboom!” the girls were treated to a very stimulating and enjoyable demonstration and explanation of
what makes fire combust and how air pressure can be used to launch rockets, balance a variety of balls
in mid-air and create a 6 foot high fountain of cola! Enormous fun and very stimulating.
Next week there will be some normal lessons and a sprinkling of Christmas themed activities – Monday
afternoon’s Christmas crafts; Mufti day on Wednesday, the virtual Christmas pantomime and P.O.S.H.
raffle draw to name but a few. Don’t forget to bring in money for raffle tickets as the prizes are
excellent.
At this time of year, we look forward to time with our families and friends. Christmas can also be a time
of reflection as we look back at the year that has passed. In our assemblies, we have talked a lot about
feelings and being kind to ourselves and others. This year, I think we can all look back and be proud of
what we have learned and how resilient we have been in the face of change and
uncertainty.
We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New
Year.
Mrs Wilson and Mrs McGreevy
Deputy Headteachers
A Christmas Well Enjoyed by Hannah FVI
The candy canes are strung
The baubles on the tree
The stockings are dangling ready to fill with all things tasty and sweet.
The cookies on the table
The milk is freshly poured
We have to write a thank you note for all Santa can afford.
When all the food’s been eaten and the wrapping paper destroyed, we’ll still have all the memories of a Christmas
well enjoyed.
Headteacher Awards
Nursery – Kyra for trying her best in all activities.
Reception – Amelia for an outstanding performance in the Christmas Nativity.
Form I –Zahra A for her neat handwriting and fantastic artwork. Zahra always listens carefully and
works so hard in every lesson.
Form II – Yiyuan for her growing confidence and for displaying such maturity by taking on another
child’s lines so expertly during the Christmas performance.
Form III – Emma and Jessica for working together so well as joint Form Captains this term. It is the first
time that this role has been shared and I have been so impressed with how they have shared the
responsibility. They have done a fantastic job and have set a wonderful example to the rest of Form III.
Form IV – Mila for demonstrating a hard-working ethos, good behaviour and having good values.
Form V – Grace for always smiling and being positive
Form VI – Georgina for her excellent creative 'Curve Stitching' ideas in Maths this week.
Well done and keep up the good work
Well done to the following FVI girls who have made it through to the Bonus round of the Primary Maths
Challenge which will take place on Wednesday 3rd February. Sahar, Sienna, Emily, Sandhya and Delara
MUSIC
Well done to…..
Miriam F.V passed Flute ABRSM Grade 5 theory with Merit.
Katy F.IV has achieved a merit in her ABRSM Grade 5 practical piano exam.
Kitty F.III was awarded an Outstanding Performance certificate and second place for her cello
performance in the Age 7 and under strings class at the Sutton Music festival.
Aimee F.II received her piano grade
exam certificate. She passed Piano
Grade 2 with Merit.
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The girls in Reception have had a
super week and worked really hard.
Their performance on Wednesday
was fantastic and we are all very
proud of them for remembering
their lines and all the songs. They
have also been very busy making a
variety of Christmas decorations,
including festive pine cones, glittery
angels and salt dough tree
decorations. They are all very much
looking forward to the Christmas
Party, Christmas Craft Day and the
pantomime next week.
This week Form II have been
finishing off their space topic and
had a class discussion on whether
animals should have been sent into
space. We had a great discussion
with lots of interesting ideas. We
also looked at a Christmas story
and used the iPad to bring the
stories to life using a VR app.
The Nursery children went on a
local walk and posted their
Christmas letters.
Form III loved having a visit from Silly Billy, the silly scientist today. He made us laugh and wowed
us with some amazing (and very silly) science. We learned that fire needs heat, air and fuel, and
that a rocket can be fired by energy from Harriet's breakfast! There are more photos from other
workshops later in this newsletter.
Georgina FVI created this
wonderful picture using cling film
and gold edging on the background
and Victorian figures appearing in
silhouette. Fantiastic!
Seaton House was alive with singing and dancing this week, as every year group performed their
Christmas productions. Each performance was filmed by David and Mandy from Surrey Video.
Parents will receive a link to their child’s performance as soon as the films are ready.
We continue to receive complaints from parents and residents regarding our parents who are parking
illegally and dangerously.
Once again, we ask you to please park on the correct side of the road in a safe position. Please do not
park on the grass verges or over residents’ driveways.
The car above was parked on the wrong side of the road, up on the verge and on a corner.
Music Lessons
Message from Mrs Brisley
Welcome back any pupils who ceased lessons in March and would
now like to restart. I would also like to welcome new pupils who
would like to start lessons. If your daughter would like to try Piano, I
will be doing free taster sessions at the beginning of next term.
Anyone who is interested can email me at the following address:
