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HALF TERM
MAILING
TRINITY TERM
2018
HEADMISTRESS: DR CAROLYN SHELLEY B.ED (HONS) PHD
DIRECT LINE: 01242 258079
EMAIL: squirrels@deanclose.org.uk
25th May 2018
Dear Parents,
It has been wonderful to have some lovely summer weather recently and to see the
children getting out and about during the first half of this term – exploring our
grounds, making the most of Forest School, playing sports on the playing fields and,
of course, carrying out activities in the playgrounds. I am always excited to see
children being inspired and challenged to learn both outside and inside the
classroom and love it when they come to tell me all about it.
Recently we have had some excellent examples of this, for example during our
Maths morning – with Reception children busy measuring and weighing outside,
and with Kindergarten busy finding numbers in Forest School! Year One and Two
had a very exciting relay this year - with the winning team coming first by only one
point, and a tie-break for the bronze medals! Some children have also already been
on their topic-related visit, which has brought their learning to life and produced
excellent work and discussion as a result. We have had Year Two out and about
in Cheltenham, finding out some very interesting facts, and Year One and Two
enjoying wonderful Science visits to Sandfield Farm. Year One had an inspiring visit
to the Birmingham sea-life centre, and after half-term Kindergarten will also have
a special farm visit whilst Reception will enjoy meeting animals at the ‘Cotswold
Wildlife Park’! We always find that these educational visits are so valuable, and
always stimulate further research and deeper learning. Before half-term starts, we
are still looking forward to some other special events: the Dance Show on Thursday
and the Year One and Two Biathlon (running and swimming).
Once again, we were very pleased to have wonderful results from the Cheltenham
Festival - for our Singing Squirrels, the Squirrel Strings and the Year Two Choral
Speaking Group. We were delighted with the performances and were so proud of
the children – they represented the school superbly, demonstrating real confidence,
enjoyment and enthusiasm. We were thrilled to come first and win two lovely
trophies for our Squirrel Strings and Choral Speaking and although we
didn’t manage to win the cup for singing this year, the children sang brilliantly and
were a credit to the school, gaining a very high mark with ‘Honours’. Well done to
all the children involved and to all the teachers for working so hard!
One important event just after half-term to add to your calendar is our annual ‘Parents’ Charity Fair’. This year we are supporting the ‘Pied Piper Appeal’ and I do hope you will be able to join us on Friday June 8th during the afternoon, to have fun and support the school in raising money for this worthwhile charity. I have already sent out a letter containing details - please do come and help if you are able (even if you just have half an hour) as there are still stalls which need parent volunteers if they are to run. Thank you once again to all the parent reps who have already put in a lot of thought and work into making the event a success, creating activities and stalls for us to enjoy. I would also like to mention a new exciting social event - our special ‘Ladies Shopping Night’ on Thursday June 14th, called ’Sip and Shop’ Several of our parents will be showcasing their businesses and parents will be able to buy on the night, for example jewellery, clothing, essential oils. At the end of term, we will be sad that Mrs Jane Holyfield will be semi-retiring and although she will no longer be working full-time, we are very glad that she will be staying and working with us for 2 days a week. Mrs Holyfield has been with us at the Pre-Prep for 20 years and many children have benefitted from her excellent care, teaching and support - I know that pupils and parents as well as the staff will want to say a special thank you! As a result we will be appointing a new Teaching Assistant after half-term and I will let you know of the successful candidate in due course. Shortly after our return from half-term, I will be writing to let you know class teachers for next year. As most of you know, class groups remain the same, except for Nursery which will become two Kindergarten classes. When considering next year, we look carefully at the children in the class and the best teacher for each group. Classes will go to their new teachers on ‘Move-up’ morning, Friday 22nd June, and spend the morning with their new teachers getting ready for an exciting new class in September. Finally, with only four weeks, the next half of term will be action-packed – we are looking forward to many wonderful events, including Forest School Fun Day, our summer performance, ‘Underwater Adventure’ and Sports Day! If the weather continues to be sunny after half-term, please don’t forget to apply a long-lasting, high factor sun screen before children arrive at school and to send in their named school uniform sun hat! I hope you have a very happy and relaxing half-term and I look forward to seeing you all at our many exciting events after half-term. With best wishes Dr Carolyn Shelley Headmistress
Key Dates for the
Second Half of
Trinity Term 2018
JUNE
Monday 4th Term Recommences. Crèche from 8.15am.
‘Fun in the Forest’ for Kindergarten, Reception, Year One
and Year Two. (All part-time Kindergarten children who
Tuesday 5th
do not normally come into School are invited to attend.
Collection time 11.45am.)
Year One Trip on the Environment to Sandfield Farm.
Thursday 7th 8.30am - 10.30am. Parent and Toddler Stay and Play
Session for 0 - 3 year olds in the Pre-Prep Hall.
12.30pm - 1.30pm. Tennis Fun for ALL Reception.
Friday 8th
3.00pm - 5.00pm. Pre-Prep Parents’ Charity Fair.
Monday 11th Class Councils this week.
8.30am. Year Two to DCPS Assembly in the Centenary
Hall. Year Two Pupils to be in by 8.15am please.
Tuesday 12th
Reception Trip to the Cotswold Wildlife Park.
12.30pm - 1.30pm. Tennis Fun for ALL Year Two.
am. Year Two Trip to ‘The Wilson’ for a Workshop on ‘The
Wednesday 13th
History of Cheltenham’.
Kindergarten Trip to Sandfield Farm. (All part-time children
who do not normally come into School are invited to attend.
Collection time 3.30pm.)
Thursday 14th
12.30pm - 1.30pm. Tennis Fun for ALL Year One.
7.00pm - 9.00pm. ‘Sip and Shop’, Ladies Shopping
Night with Wine and Nibbles.
2.00pm. Sports’ Day followed by Tea on Hardy Lawn.
(All part-time children who do not normally come into
Friday 15th School are included. Please come in for 1.30pm.)
6.00pm. Cross School Dance Show at The Bacon
Theatre.
10.15am. School Council Meeting.
Monday 18th
12.30pm - 2.00pm. Tennis Tournament.
8.30am - 10.30am. Parent and Toddler Stay and Play
Session for 0 - 3 year olds in the Pre-Prep Hall.
Thursday 21st 1.20pm - 1.50pm. Informal Music Concert for
Instrumentalists.
8.00pm. Staff End of School Year Evening.
‘Moving On’ Morning (Year Two Pupils to the Prep
Friday 22nd School).
End of Year Reports sent out to Parents.
9.30am. Dress Rehearsal for Summer Performance. (All
Tuesday 26th part-time children who do not normally come into School
are included. Collection time 10.45am.)
9.30am and 2.00pm. Summer Performance
Wednesday 27th
‘Underwater Adventure’ in the Pre-Prep Hall.
9.30am. Summer Performance ‘Underwater
Thursday 28th
Adventure’ in the Pre-Prep Hall.
11.30am. End of Year Celebration Assembly in the
Friday 29th Marquee. All Parents Invited.
12 noon. End of Term. No Crèche.
Saturday 30th Preparatory School Speech Day.
SEPTEMBER
3.00pm - 3.45pm. New Parents’ Reception in the
Pre-Prep Hall. (This Reception is only for new parents
Monday 3rd and children who are joining Dean Close for the
Michaelmas 2018 Term.) Children do not need to
wear school uniform.
Tuesday 4th Start of Michaelmas Term. Crèche from 8.15am.
7.15pm - 8.30pm. Parents’ Curriculum Evening in the
Pre-Prep Hall. (Year group teachers will explain the
Thursday 6th
curriculum and procedures and routines in their
classes.)
Parents are invited to all events in BOLD
Important Message from the Bursary
Parents and scholars are reminded that the School premises are closed
during the holidays. For the sake of residents and paying customers
and to avoid liability issues, permission will not normally be given for
use of facilities.
If you need access to the School, for example, to collect something
that has been left behind, please contact the Estates Department on
01242 258050 so that arrangements can be made to give you access.
Dean Close
Pre-Preparatory School
Term Dates
2018/2019
MICHAELMAS 2018 Tuesday 4th September - Thursday 13th December
(3.30pm, no Crèche)
Half Term Friday 19th October - Monday 5th November
(12 noon, no Crèche)
Exeats (DCPS) Friday 21st September - Monday 24th September
(Crèche until 5.00pm)
Friday 23rd November - Monday 26th November
(Crèche until 5.00pm)
LENT 2019 Tuesday 8th January - Friday 29th March
(12 noon, no Crèche)
Half Term Friday 15th February - Monday 25th February
(Crèche until 5.00pm)
Exeats (DCPS) Friday 25th January - Monday 28th January
(Crèche until 5.00pm)
Friday 8th March - Monday 11th March
(Crèche until 5.00pm)
TRINITY 2019 Wednesday 24th April - Friday 28th June
(12 noon, no Crèche)
Half Term Friday 24th May - Monday 3rd June
(Crèche until 5.00pm)
Exeat (DCPS) Friday 3rd May - Tuesday 7th May
(Crèche until 5.00pm)
25th May 2018 Dear Year One Parents The Year One children will be visiting Sandfield Farm on Thursday 7th June to experience a local environment as part of our Science work on plants and food sources. We will leave school at 9.00am and will be back by 3.30pm. We will be travelling by coach which will be fitted with appropriate safety restraints. The children will need to come to school wearing their school tracksuit, white t-shirt, school coat and trainers and bring their Wellington boots in a named carrier bag. Please ensure that your child brings their water bottle and sun hat into school. School will provide a packed lunch and drinks so children do not need to bring any additional food or sweets. Your child will need to bring a small rucksack in which to carry their lunch. If your son or daughter needs any precautionary medicine, e.g. an inhaler, please inform staff. If your child suffers from travel sickness, please take any precautions prior to coming to school. Please apply all-day sunscreen, if necessary, before bringing your child to school. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of the Year One staff. Yours sincerely Dr Mark Collier Miss Lorraine Scull
25th May 2018 Dear Reception Parents On Tuesday 12th June the Reception children are going on a visit to the Cotswold Wildlife Park in Burford. We will be travelling by coach, which will be fitted with appropriate safety restraints, leaving School by 9.15am and returning by 3.00pm. Children should come to School in their tracksuits and bring their School coat or sunhat depending on the weather. School will provide a packed lunch and drinks so children do not need to bring any additional food, drinks or sweets. Your child will not need to bring any money for this trip. If your son or daughter needs any precautionary medicine, e.g. an inhaler, please inform staff. If your child suffers from travel sickness, please take any precautions prior to coming to School. Please apply all-day sunscreen before bringing your child to School. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to speak to a member of the Reception staff. Yours sincerely Miss Vicky Walker Miss Anna Moorhouse
25th May 2018 Dear Year Two Parents On Wednesday 13th June, as part of our topic work, Year Two will be going on an educational visit to ‘The Wilson’ in Cheltenham for a History of Cheltenham Workshop. The children will need to come to school wearing their school tracksuits and bring a named rucksack and water bottle. Children may take a camera on the trip but please ensure that your child knows it is their responsibility to look after it and that it is secured to a lanyard. If your son or daughter needs any precautionary medicine, e.g. an inhaler, please inform staff. Please ensure children who suffer from travel sickness have taken appropriate medication prior to coming to school. We will be travelling by school minibuses which are fitted with appropriate safety restraints. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of the Year Two staff. Yours sincerely Mr James Cowling Mrs Leila Trant
25th May 2018 Dear Kindergarten Parents On Thursday 14th June Kindergarten are going on a trip to Sandfield Farm. We will be travelling by coach which will be fitted with the appropriate safety restraints. We will be leaving School by 9.30am and returning by 3.30pm. The children should wear their school tracksuit and white t-shirt for this trip, they also need their school coat and sunhat. School will provide a packed lunch and drinks so children do not need to bring any additional food or sweets. If your son or daughter needs any precautionary medicine, e.g. an inhaler, please inform staff. If your child suffers from travel sickness, please take any precautions prior to coming to school. Please apply all-day sunscreen, if necessary, before bringing your child to school. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of the Kindergarten staff. Yours sincerely Mrs Debbie Atwick Mrs Jo Hypher
Dean Close Pre-Prep School
FUN IN THE
FOREST
for Kindergarten, Reception,
Year One and Year Two
Tuesday 5th June 2018
All part-time Kindergarten children
who are not normally in School are
invited to attend.
Collection time 11.45am.‘Acorns’ Parent and Toddler Group
at Dean Close Pre-Prep School
for Parents and 0 to 3 Year Olds.
We will be holding sessions on the following
Thursdays during the Trinity Term:
7th June 21st June
The session will start with coffee and refreshments from 8.30am and
activities from 9.00am. The craft activities are aimed at toddlers, but we
have lots of toys and activities for babies too!
8.30am Welcome, refreshments and free play with toys.
9.00am Circle Time – Mrs Johnston will read a story and lead
a song related to the theme. Play time and craft
activity, linked to the day’s theme.
10.00am Song time with instruments.
10.15am - 10.30am Home time.
We look forward to welcoming you!Friday 8th June
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Tennis Fun for
ALL Year Reception
Tuesday 12th June
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Tennis Fun for
ALL Year Two
Thursday 14th June
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Tennis Fun for
ALL Year One
Tennis
Tournament
Monday 18th June
12.30pm – 2.00pm
For children in
Year Two
who do extra tennisDean Close Pre-Prep School
Parents’ Charity Fair
Friday 8th June
3pm – 5pm
in the Caldecote Playground
supporting the Pied Piper Charity
Books Toys Cakes Craft
Luxury Raffle Games Tombola
Hook a Duck Face Painting
Target Ball Bean Bag Throw
Guess the Number of Sweets in a Jar
Guess the Weight of the Cake
Tea, Coffee and Ice Cream
and Lots More!
Buy your raffle tickets now from the Pre-Prep Office!Ladies’ ‘Sip and Shop’ Evening
Pre-Prep Mums will be hosting a ladies
shopping evening with drinks and nibbles
in the Pre-Prep Hall
Thursday 14th June 2018
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Women’s clothing,
jewellery,
nail polish,
girls’ hair
accessories,
essential oils…
and MORE!
If you sell items and would
like to arrange a table
please contact:
Mrs Victoria Robb
07412 022662
vhinsdale@gmail.comDean Close Pre-Prep School
Sports’ Day
Friday 15th June 2018
at 2.00pm
Followed by Tea on Hardy Lawn
All part-time children who are not normally
in school are included.
Please come in for 1.30pm.‘Moving On’
Morning
Friday 22nd June
including Year Two Pupils
to the Prep SchoolDean Close
Pre-Preparatory School
Invite Parents and Families
to their Summer Performance
‘Underwater Adventure’
on Wednesday 27th June
at 9.30am or 2.00pm
or
Thursday 28th June
at 9.30am
in the Pre-Prep HallUseful Names and Numbers
01242 258079
Headmistress Dr Carolyn Shelley
squirrels@deanclose.org.uk
Pre-Prep Registrar Lady Lesley Miller
01242 258079
Headmistress’ PA (Monday - Thursday
squirrels@deanclose.org.uk
Office Manager 10.00am - 4.00pm)
01242 258059 Ms Katie
Administrator
kgreatbatch@deanclose.org.uk Miller Greatbatch
After School Crèche 07935 481612
3.30pm - 5.00pm Mobile telephone
(Please use this number to only monitored Duty Staff
contact duty staff if you
are delayed for afternoon
between
pick up) 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Bursar 01242 258086 Mr Adrian Bowcher
Bursary 01242 258042
Mrs Kay Hodges
(Fee Enquiries) khodges@deanclose.org.uk
01242 258016
School Shop Ms Kate Wood
kwood@deanclose.org.uk
Shelburne Road
3578
Gate Code
This is a reminder not to bring snacks
from home into School for your child or
other children. This is an important
school policy as we have several
children with severe food allergies or
special diets and we wish to ensure
that every child is safe and healthy at
school.
As you know, you may bring birthday
cake into school, which we will wrap up
and let children take home with them
at the end of the day, to be eaten at
home.
Many thanks for your co-operation!Contact Details
If you move house, change your
email address, home, mobile or
work telephone numbers please
inform Lesley Miller or
Katie Miller Greatbatch in the
Pre-Prep Office as soon
as possible.
It is essential that we have your current contact
details so we can contact you without delay in cases
of child illness or emergencies.
These details are also required as we
frequently send out Clarioncall messages by
text and email.
In addition, the Pre-Prep School Calendar, Half Term
and End of Term Mailings are sent by email via the
Clarioncall Messaging System which is linked to the
School database.
Medical Records
If there are any changes in your child’s medical
health, especially allergies or food restrictions,
please contact Lesley Miller or
Katie Miller Greatbatch
in the Pre-Prep Office
to update his/her medical records.
01242 258079 or squirrels@deanclose.org.ukParents’ Network
The Dean Close Parents’ Network provides parents with
an opportunity to be in better contact with their own
year group. It helps parents to meet with other
parents, become better acquainted with their child’s
year group and be better informed about the sporting
and social activities which are available at Dean Close.
Most importantly the Parents’ Network hopes to help
make your experience of being a Dean Close School
parent a sociable and enjoyable experience.
Each year group has a closed group on Facebook which
is administered by the Parent Representative. Please
do contact your Parent Representative if you would like
to join the Facebook group and to make contact with
other parents in your child’s year group.
The Pre-Prep School Parent Representatives
are as follows:
Squirrel Kittens
Carys Naylor carys.naylor@gmsail.com 07799 067298
Sunny Sanghera pugabou@gmail.com 07525 434857
Nursery
Amie Dew amiedew1989@gmail.com 07581 192087
Kindergarten
Liz Keveren ekeveren@gmail.com 07853 252137
Reception
Katy Calderwood katyslyons@hotmail.com 07887 931201
Year One
Fiona Wilson fmpaterson@gmail.com 07968 141686
Year Two
Rachel mrmoproperty@gmail.com 07852 220040
Brierley-JonesPARENTS’ PRAYER
FELLOWSHIP
Dear Parents
At Dean Close we believe in the importance of prayer in underpinning all
that we are and do as a School. The Prayer Fellowship is, therefore, a
key part of supporting and upholding the School.
The Prayer Fellowship is an informal gathering of parents from the
Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior Schools who meet over coffee to pray for the
whole School. All are welcome to join us.
We meet fortnightly on a Friday in Bayley House (the home
of John Ash). Our parent representative is Lindsay Jack; if you
require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Lindsay
at lindsay.jack@tenastic.com or Reverend John Ash at
jcash@deanclose.org.uk.
The timings are in the schedule below. All are welcome to join us for a
short Communion service at 8.25am in the Chapel before walking over to
Bayley House. We always aim to wrap things up by 9.30am.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.
Date Time Location
Friday 15th June 8.30am - 9.30am Bayley House
Please be aware that parking at the front of School may be awkward at this
time so you may need to make alternative arrangementsThe School Shop and
Uniform Exchange
Kate Wood: 01242 258016 Mobile: 07999 718666
Email: kwood@deanclose.org.uk
The School Shop offers a personalised uniform fitting service to those joining the
school, as well as a wide selection of sports equipment, stationery and toiletries.
To find out more information such as uniform lists, opening times and price lists
please go to the School website.
There are always a large number of new pupils joining the school each September
and, as you will appreciate, a uniform fitting can take some time to complete. We
would therefore urge you to contact us as soon as possible to make an appointment
for your child’s fitting. For the September 2018 intake these appointments are from
Monday 18th June until Friday 29th June
There can be considerable congestion in the shop during August and September as
there are always a number of overseas students who are unable to come at any
other time. In order to ease the pressure a little, it would be greatly appreciated if
as many new pupils as possible could arrange their appointments for before the
summer holiday. This may seem early considering the term does not begin until
September but we will of course make an allowance for growth and items can be
changed or refunded if necessary.
The School Shop is located in the Sports Hall off Shelburne Road. The entrance is
opposite to the Main Gate of Dean Close Senior School.
Please contact the shop 01242 258016 in the first instance to book your
appointment.
HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS
Tuesday 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th July 10.30am - 2.30pm
Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th July 10.30am - 2.30pm
Thursday 23rd Aug 9.30am – 5.00pm Appointments Only
Friday 24th Aug 9.30am – 5.00pm Appointments Only
Saturday 25th Aug 9.30am – 2.00pm Appointments Only
Sunday 26th Aug CLOSED
Monday 27th Aug CLOSED Bank Holiday
Tuesday 28th Aug 9.30am – 5.00pm Appointments Only
Wednesday 29th Aug 9.30am – 5.00pm Appointments Only
Thursday 30th Aug 9.30am – 5.00pm Appointments Only
Overseas
Friday 31st Aug 9.30am – 5.00pm
Appointments Only
Saturday 1st Sep 9.30am – 5.00pm First Come First Served
Sunday 2nd Sep CLOSED
Monday 3rd Sep 10.30am – 7.00pm First Come First Served
Tuesday 4th Sep Normal Opening HoursThe School Shop and
Uniform Exchange
Term Time
Opening Hours
(The shops are closed during exeats, half terms and holidays)
MORNING AFTERNOON
MONDAY 8.00am – 12.30pm 1.30pm – 4.00pm
TUESDAY 9.30am – 12.30pm 1.30pm – 6.00pm
WEDNESDAY 9.30am – 12.30pm 1.30pm – 6.00pm
THURSDAY 9.30am – 12.30pm 1.30pm – 6.00pm
FRIDAY 8.00am – 12.30pm 1.30pm – 4.00pm
SATURDAY 10.00am – 12 noon 12.30pm – 3.00pmAll major credit and debit cards are accepted.
All payments are highly secure.
Visit our school web site
www.deanclose.org.uk
for a link to our
WisePay Payment Portal.Dean Close School Pool
(Hatherley Road Entrance)
Summer Holiday Swimming 2018
Monday 30th July – Friday 3rd August
Lessons at 9.00am, 9.30am, 10.00am and 10.30am (finishing 11.00am)
Cost - £45.00 per week (½ hour session each day) or
£75.00 per week (1 hour session each day)
(Flexible on days if you cannot attend all week, call to discuss)
All classes involve stroke improvement but are directed towards ASA Badges
Classes taught by qualified and experienced ASA teachers
Learn to Swim 1 and 2 ASA Stage Awards 3 - 7
The classes below usually require 1 hour each day to complete tests:
Bronze, Silver, Gold Challenge, Honours
Aquasplash Swim School focus on important concepts such as
Enjoyment Excitement Progress Success
For more information contact:
Karen: 07810 296130/aquasplashswim@yahoo.co.uk
Marian: 01242 238745 or 07887 422232
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Name of Child ………………………………………………. DOB…………………….…………………………….……..
Address……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Telephone Number …………………………………………. Course Required: Summer 2018
Email ………………………………………………………….. Time(s) Preferred………………………………………….
Last Badge Gained …………………………….…………… Week ………………………………………………..………
Any Medical Conditions……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…
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Please return form with fee asap (preferred BACS 09-01-29 22438887 Aquasplash Swim)
(cash, or cheques payable to Aquasplash Swim School) to:
Aquasplash Swim School, 3 Church Road, St Marks, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 7AL.
Please arrive 10 minutes before class starts.
We will only contact you if we cannot accommodate your first choice class or time.The Staff of Dean Close
Pre-Prep School
wish you all an enjoyable
Half Term break
and we look forward
to welcoming the children
back to School on
Monday 4th June 2018Dean Close Pre-Preparatory School
Lansdown Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 6QS
Telephone: 01242 258079
squirrels@deanclose.org.uk
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