The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School

7th February 2014

Headmasters Corner
Congratulations to Otto and Harvey who have both been offered places at QEH, to Elliot who has been offered a place at Colstons and to Imogen and Seren who have been awarded places at Bristol Grammar School. These are wonderful achievements and show once again the high standard that our Year 8s are working at. Indeed you will have seen in the news this week the high regard in which our Year 7 & 8 Common Entrance syllabus is held. It is worth noting we are one of a very few number of schools that follow this syllabus in the Bristol area and that we have a long and very enviable success rate in passing such examinations. Well done to all concerned! I would like to remind you all that Sean Conway is visiting the school on 24th February at 2.00pm. this promises to be a fascinating presentation and I would like to extend a warm invitation to all parents to come and join us.

Harvey, Otto & Elliott

Sport Relief 2014

You will see that your child has a leaflet coming home with them about Mr Jones and his sponsored row in aid of Sport Relief. There are more forms in the office, if you need them. You will all want to take part and encourage him to row as aar as possible for this very worthwhile cause.

Glos League Meeting

Results from the Gloucestershire League Meetings after 4 events at Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bourton and Malvern. U11 Girls - 2nd Overall, Silver Medal U11 Boys - 3rd Overall, Bronze Medal U13 Girls - 11th Place U13 Boys - 5th Place Individual Results U11 Boys Alex Grocott - 1st , Gold Medal (winning in all 4 meetings!) Alex Jacobi - 7th U11 Girls Ellie Parker - 3rd , Bronze Medal Dalis Jones - 6th This is an absolutely fantastic achievement considering our competitors were all athletics clubs from a wide area; Devon, S. Wales, Oxfordshire, Cheltenham , South Midlands and the Forest of Dean! Keep Running! JJ

2012 Tockington Manor School, Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY.

The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School MONDAY 10 BREAKFAST LUNCH - Hot Continental with selection of Yoghurts Macaroni Cheese Sliced Ham Sweetcorn Broccoli Home Cooked Ham Chocolate Brownie & Cream Fresh Fruit Cheese & Biscuits Homemade Cookies Pork and Mushroom Patties & vine tomato sauce Brown Rice Courgettes Fresh Fruit TUESDAY 11 Grilled Butchers Sausages & Tomato Cottage Pie Green Beans Fresh Carrots WEDNESDAY 12 Continental with fresh fruit juice Homemade Quiches Sausage Rolls New Potatoes Peas Tuna Mayo Homemade Rice Pudding & Jam Fresh Fruit Cheese & Biscuits Krispie Cakes Tuna Pasta Bake Peas Fresh Fruit

7th February 2014 THURSDAY 13 Poached Egg on Wholemeal Muffin Roast Pork & Gravy Yorkshire Pudding Roast Potatoes Roast Parsnips Fresh Cabbage Boiled Egg Homemade Chocolate Gateaux & Custard Fresh Fruit Cheese & Biscuits Homemade Shortbread Homemade Broccoli & Stilton Soup Wholemeal Bacon Baps Fresh Fruit FRIDAY 14 Porridge with honey & Teacakes Breaded Cod Chicken Thighs Chipped Potatoes Baked Beans Cold Roast Pork Bread&Butter Pudding & Custard Fresh Fruit Cheese & Biscuits

SALAD BAR PUDDING

Grated Cheese Homemade Jaffa Cake Slice Fresh Fruit Cheese & Biscuits Homemade Cake Jacket Potatoes Various Fillings Fresh Fruit

MINI-TEA SUPPER

Music News
Informal Concert -There will be an Informal Concert in the School Hall this Monday 10th February at 1.30 pm featuring
lots of our talented singers and musicians. Everyone is welcome. Please check with your child if they are taking part and remind them to bring their music and instruments in on Monday morning.

Easter Course for Brass, Percussion and Grade 5 Theory -

English Brass Academy are holding some Easter Courses for Brass, Percussion and Grade 5 Theory from Monday 14th to Thursday 17th April in case anyone is interested. The courses will be held at Wellington School in Somerset. Please contact Mrs Warn for further details. The SWMS are auditioning exceptionally talented musicians and singers between the ages of 8-16. For more information contact Mrs Warn or see their website: www.swms.org.uk

South West Music School Auditions

Martin Rogers - Trumpet Teacher - London Marathon and Charity Concert -

Tockington Manor's trumpet teacher is running the London Marathon in April and also doing a Charity concert for Ty-Hafan, a charity offering comfort and care for life-limited children and young people. He is hoping to raise 1000 for this worthwhile charity. His concert is on Sunday 2nd March at Bristol Cathedral School. Tickets are 5 and under 12s are free with refreshments available. He would really appreciate your support. More details about the charity can be found at:http://www.tyhafan.org/

Cross Country
Can it get Muddier?! A fabulous effort from everyone, no moans or groans. Fantastic Tockington spirit shown. Excellent performances from Ceredig Jones, George Symonds, Ellie Parker, Jessie Sanzo, Rachel Shutt, Alex Gooch and Alvaro Daguerre. The days outstanding performance was from Olivia Campbell. As a result of the pupils positive commitment to fitness and their super attitude there will be a mufti day next week on Thursday 13th February

2012 Tockington Manor School, Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY.

The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School

7th February 2014

The Comedy of Errors

Years 3 to 8 and many of the staff had a riot on Monday afternoon when we were treated to the Bristol Old Vic Theatre Schools version of Shakespeares The Comedy of Errors. Despite its tricky, frustratingly confusing plot with two sets of identical twins, separated at birth and re-united in strange, weird and wonderful circumstances eighteen years later, the children were able to grasp what was going on, even with the original language of the text. There were many scenes of slapstick comedy and the storyline unfurled itself amid much merriment and laughter from the children. Some Year 7 children claimed it was the best play they had EVER seen and nothing could rival it. The children were bursting to describe their favourite moments after the show and it was a pleasure to see Shakespeare being enjoyed so thoroughly by children who are so young. This is the third production of Shakespeare by the same company that we have seen in the last four years, as well as A Christmas Carol and The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at Christmas. We would highly recommend them. Judith Case

Quiz Club Final at Harrow

TMS sent a team of four children to Harrow School on Friday to take part in the Finals of the Quiz Club Inter-School National Competition for General Knowledge. The team consisted of two Year 8 children, Seren Clayton and Imogen Rees; and two Year 7 children, Tom Edwards and Aditi Mehendale, who qualified for the Finals in regional heats held in November. The competition was run by the Quiz Club, an idea conceived and organised by Simon Blair (of TVs Child Genius fame). The event was attended by twelve schools, some from as far away as Tyne and Wear. Although the team was not placed in the event, they performed very well, conferring on each multiple choice question and using a range of strategic voting tactics. The event took place in the hallowed Old Speech Room at Harrow, an impressive, historic round room once familiar to such as Winston Churchill. The children were well-supported by a back-up team and parents and staff as well as school mascots. The questions were tough and the challenge was great, but our children really held their own and we hope we get another opportunity to go again next year. A huge thank you to Mr Symonds for driving in the lashing rain and dark and for the kitchen for the excellent food, which sustained us all.

World Book Day

World Book Day is on Thursday March 6th this year and we will be having another fun day here at school, dressing up and raising money for sick children through the Readathon. The Book Fair will also be arriving in school on March 7th and we look forward to all of the children buying a book of their choice and thereby enhancing their own library and the school library at the same time! I know that some of you have already started thinking about costumes for the day - remember you must dress up as a character from a book - the more creative your costume, the better!! Judith Case

2012 Tockington Manor School, Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY.