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MICKLEFIELD MESSENGER

AUTUMN TERM 2 2016

Letter from Headmistress

Dear Parents,

We have had a busy term and have much to reflect upon as we finish for Christmas.

We have enjoyed sharing the children’s work with you through Contact Week and

during the Parents’ Evenings. I hope that you’d agree that seeing the children’s work in

your home is a worthwhile and enjoyable exercise! Those parents who gave us feedback

were very positive and so we will continue to have a Contact Week in Lower School, as

we have done in Upper School for some time.

Certainly our Parents Evenings have been more “formative” as a result and I hope that

you have a clearer idea about what to do at home to support your child’s progress in

school. This partnership is vital and we do appreciate your feedback on the report sheet.

Your comments are added to your child’s records file so please try to write something

as your responses are important.

The children have been working hard and it hardly seems possible that some have only

been with us for a term; thank you for all you have done to support that transition. I

know that the recent virus has hit us hard and that for some families that can mean care

arrangements are stretched to the limit.

The school Christmas trees were beautifully decorated by Year 6 who have the

responsibility of trimming them – there was a good deal of laughter and discussion about

which decorations went where and I think it may well have been a good test for colour

matching as well as co operation amongst friends. Another Micklefield tradition was

upheld when Mrs Denny and the Chamber Choir visited Park Hall to sing to the

residents and we were given a warm welcome because the children have quite a

reputation there already and this year Holroyd Howe, our caterers, sent us along with

mince pies for the residents too.

Our elderly friends from Abbeyfield attended the dressed rehearsals for the Lower

School Nativity, Stable Story, and what wonderful performances we had! I do hope that

you enjoyed the photographs and sound tracks that you had from the Preparatory and

Lower School performances as the teachers came up with this idea so that you would

have a souvenir to share with your families over Christmas. The Preparatory Nativity

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and the Carol Concert at the United Reformed Church were both extremely well

attended and we all thank you for your support at these events.

It hardly seems possible that the Autumn Term finished yesterday while we have the

memories of the Micklefield’s Got Talent Show fresh in our minds. It was a veritable

feast of entertainment and what hidden skills we discovered; magicians, singers,

musicians, orators and feats of athleticism before an appreciative audience. Fortunately

the children voted for their favourite act and so we judges were spared a Herculean

task.

Mr Mackrell and Mrs Jubb did have to exercise some judgement though in order to

present prizes for the Bling your Bike event and what a challenge that must have been.

Each year the “blinging” becomes more creative and we had a singing reindeer, a Father

Christmas coming down the chimney and an angel complete with wings and halo

amongst so many other excellent ideas! Bike It is now a part of school life and I thank

Mr Mackrell and Mrs Jubb for all the extra effort they put in to support this worthwhile

project throughout the year.

We have had a very busy term beyond school and since we have the website and

Facebook page I am sure that you fully aware of the exciting off site visits, match

successes and visitors to school that we’ve had since the last MM!

We have appointed an additional full time Teaching Assistant to Upper School to start

after Christmas. Mrs Lambourn will take on many of the responsibilities that Mrs

Howson has carried out so admirably over the past 17 years.

While we all wished Mrs Howson a long and happy retirement yesterday I am sure we

will be rather envious of her ability to sleep in each morning while she reminisces about

the cold, windy mornings standing beside the gate! Mrs Howson certainly deserves that

extra time in bed but we know that she will be back to help us in Café Rose for our

Open Morning in March next year.

Mrs Howson has been a stalwart of our school and I don’t think that there can be a child

here who have not had the benefit of her kindness at some point. We will miss her very

much indeed.

Mrs Lambourn has been able to visit us several times so that she knows her way about

the school and has already had a welcome tea with the Year 3 classes! I know that you

will do all you can to make her feel welcome too. Mrs Lambourn joins us from Redehall

School and she brings a great deal of expertise with her.

We have also appointed an additional teacher to Belton House. Mrs Ferrey joins us from

Manor House School and I know that Mrs Warren is very pleased that the Belton House

team will have an Early Years specialist. We are very fortunate to have Mrs Ferrey join

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us and I have no doubt that she will soon be enjoying the busy atmosphere of Preps. Mrs

Ferrey has also been able to visit the children recently.

This term I have enjoyed being taught by some of the children! As you know we use

iPads now for some of our teaching and I have seen some outstanding lessons where the

children have used a variety of Apps to make impressive voice overs for History, Science

and French. I must say the children have great patience as I grapple with the

technicalities that they use with such confidence. The green screen is fascinating and I

now look at the weather forecast from an entirely different perspective!

We need to thank everyone on the FOM Committee for their hard work in organising

the Christmas Fair and the children’s film nights. It was good to see how many families

supported the Christmas Fair and I believe that many of you enjoyed a pantomime

together too.

Apart from looking forward to all that is to come in celebrating Christmas we also have

some excited Year 4’s who have already had their auditions for next term’s play – Ali

Baba and the Bongo Bandits. I am sure it will be great fun if the songs are an indication

and the costumes are beginning to look most impressive – watch out for the camels!

Before we reach the excitement of that play some of the Year 6 children will sit their

entrance examinations for their senior schools. They have worked hard and have been

extremely supportive of each other in the process. Unfortunately it is rather a drawn

out process as there is no agreed date for the examinations so we wish them well for

their exams whenever they are.

I hope that you have happy times with your families over the holidays and wish you all a

very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year on behalf of the governing body and the

staff.

Lyn Rose

Headmistress

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LOWER SCHOOL Red Caps Isla L Alice P Oscar W

Pieter vdB Thomas C Esther F

What a Star Awards Excellent work in design and technology Florence W

Brilliant addition and subtraction of tens Connor McN

Working hard all week Robert D

Super picture story of the Gunpowder Plot Alice P

Brilliant RE work on parables Oscar T

Ruth T

Working hard in Maths on tens and units Penny R

Trying very hard in independent writing Ellie B

Always organising himself in the mornings and completing

his settling work with care Zac S

Writing his very own story Harry P

El Club Espanol certificate Louka F

Working so hard at forming the ‘curly caterpillar’ letters

without help Samuel P-H

Fantastic tidying up Flynn H

First hockey match played at Oxted U8

Thoughtful science work Jamie S

Excellent effort in reading Zoe S

Always trying his best Harry S

A fantastic firework poem Juliet G

Excellent independent work in RWInc Oliver L

Thoughtful work in PHSE Bethany M

Organising himself well and improved reading skills

Fabian B

Remembering to use the correct letter formation when

writing his name Harrison B

Being so polite and kind Phoebe D

Fantastic missing number work Noah L

Excellent retelling of the Parable of ‘The Lost Sheep’

Naomi H Grace W Noah L

Lara T

Brilliant adding and subtraction multiples of 10 Ruari C

A super sock poem Luca M

Brilliant two digit addition and subtraction Joshua E

Singing so well in assembly each week Christopher C

Fantastic portrait of Queen Victoria Ruby deV

Using finger painting to make a fantastic poppy picture Ella L

Super and informative ‘show and tell’ on looking after our

teeth Izuchi W

Careful listening during RWInc Chloe M

Improved reading skills Hugh G

A beautiful Rangoli pattern for Divali Eve M

Careful formation of ‘L’ shaped letters Jessica P

Sensible behaviour and super singing at our nativity

rehearsals Sebastion C

Super effort in handwriting lessons Freddie P

Thoughtful PHSE work Noah L

A very well written recount of their trip to the Museum of

London Asa B Thomas C

Clemmie B

Super subtraction of two digit numbers Max M

Being an exceptionally caring and sensible red cap

Oscar W

A letter to the zoo keeper Annabel I

A great ‘Wanted’ poster for Burglar Betty Sophie P

A Beautiful Rangoli pattern for Divali Ysie C

Trying so hard in her reading and writing Cora S

Sensible partner work when investigating taking away in

Maths Benjamin P

Super listening during ‘hold a sentence’ work in RWInc

Roma R

Writing interesting facts about Somers House Sam H

Working hard on subtraction Oliva A

For her wonderful moving picture Florence J

Careful work on the Great Fire of London Ella W

Very good instructions for baby sitting Oliver W

Excellent science work on animal babies Toby G

Super independent writing of a riddle Hyla L

Excellent effort in Maths Jackson W

A super DT ipad video Ruth T Super work on Victorian Christmas traditions Naomi H

Making a huge effort in independent writing Oliver M

Taking care with his presentation of Victorian Christmas

William C

Always practising her handwriting carefully Emily B

Using kind words with his friends Albert C

Working so hard in Maths and completing his book ChristopherC

Depicting the signs of the first Christmas Alice P

Practising writing her name so beautifully Abbie C

Ms Earl’s Achievement Award

Amazing alphabet work Amber E

Super speech and language work Samuel P-H

Headmistress Awards For their marvellous ‘Micklefield Values’ Assembly 2D

A super class assembly 1J

Extra Curricular Achieve-

ments Stage 4 Swim Eddie G

Player of the week and player of the camp at Soccer Camp

Sam H

Level 4 Gymnastics Grace W

Gymnastics certificate with a Distinction Connor McN

Award 2 Duckling swimming Bethany M

Conquering tree top junior Clemmie B

Certificate of achievement and medal for competing in

‘Springfit‘ International Trampoline Competition

Emily H

Runner up in the lawn tennis club medal Ben L

St 3 Trampoline Jamie S

Theatre box certificate for being a member of the ‘Aladdin’

cast Florence W

Santa Run YMCA medal 2016 Connor M Hugh G Robert D Edward G

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UPPER SCHOOL Upper School Awards

Pen Licence

Y4

Gracie L Sabina W Annabel W Olivia S

Joshua B Evie R

Subject Awards Science Stars of the Week 11.11.16

Producing an amazing poster about a fascinating inverte-

brate Mathilda O’M Tim O’R

Producing a very detailed life-cycle of a reptile Rio M

Sophie P Leane B Matty O Brianna D Joshua W

Producing a fantastic life-cycle of a reptile based on her pet

tortoise Maddy M

Really good understanding about global warming and how

we can make a difference Sofia V

Making a real effort to produce a brilliant piece of home-

work about global warming Bertie M

Fantastic homework about greenhouse gases and global

warming Olivia C

Fantastic effort and contribution in class Dante B

Fantastic design for a seed Daisy A

Science Stars of the Week 17.11.16

How light travels Georgia R-J

How shadows are formed Joshua G

Issie M


Using fantastic scientific vocabulary to explain how

shadows are formed Georgia N

Working with enthusiasm and interest to investigate ther-

mal insulators Leo K


Designing and making a fantastic pair of ear defenders

Ethan P

Writing a fantastic report about the best material to keep

food warm Hannah L Ollie H

A fantastic conclusion about thermal indicators Aiofe M


Fantastic fact file about an axolotl Daisy F

Showing good understanding of how different colours

reflect light Olivia V

Fantastic leaflet about the five vertebrate groups

Mya I

Alec B

Using her creativity to make an eye-catching set of ear

defenders Lily-Anna H

Making a great set of ear defenders Harry H

Edward Wh

Choosing some original materials to make a set of ear de-

fenders Jai K

Science Stars of the Week 14.12.16 Fact files and leaflets Daisy F

Alec B Mya I Olivia V

Ear defenders Jai K

Edward Wh Lily-Anna H Harry H

Y4 Speed tables challenge Evangeline B

Excellent progress Edward W

Library Competition - Most class entries 4L, 3Y Lauren M

Sportsman of the week 11.11.16 Mattao E

Sportswoman of the week 11.11.16 Lauren P

Sportswoman of the week 17.11.16 Issie G

For excellent movement in the netball match v Caterham

Sportsman of the week 17.11.16 Tom B

For an outstanding volleyed goal in the 5-0 win against

Chinthurst

Sportsman of the week 25.11.16 Joshua B

For an excellent hat-trick in the 3-0 win against Lingfield

Sportswoman of the week 25.11.16 Ellie W

For fantastic interceptions in the netball match v Caterham

Sportswoman of the week 2.12.16 Emily M

Excellent effort in the match against Caterham

Headmistress Awards Excellent work on adjectives Lexie K

Work on the vocabulary of addition Thomas G

Splendid work on addition Annabel W

Descriptive piece on a setting Max K

Hannah L Isabella M Matty O

Hamish L-D Hannah G Olivia G

Ellie B

Thoughtful work on the lives of others Luca M

Splendid research on Henry VIII’s marriages Matty O

Detailed life cycle of a sea turtle Isabella M

Splendid work on an invertebrate Olivia V

Ria P

Planning a science investigation so well Emma B

Remembrance assembly 6B

Vocabulary of addition Thomas G

Super addition work Louis C

Super addition word problems Lauren P

Poems in PSHE Daisy A Louis A

Excellent account of the Disciples speaking many languages

Ellie W Henry F Sophia L Hamish F

Super story using adjectives and direct speech Oliver P

For his knowledge of the rainforest Jasper G

For their super assembly on Wishes, Dreams and Prayers

4L

Excellent and informative poster about a village

4A 4L

PHSE money cycle poster Sofia V

Leaflet on Reigate leisure and recreation Grace I

Evangeline B Samuel S Fergus W

Daisy F Tabitha L Olivia S

Christmas assembly 4A

Acting and singing in the nativity play Lower School

Desert poster Sahara Rio M Hannah L

Design of a desert plant Hannah G Brianna D

Beatitudes poster Ellie B

Tudor tapestry Max F

French Tabitha L Ms Earl’s Achievement Award Romily H

Sophie P Izzie M

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Headmistress Presentation

Skills Award Science presentation on Forces Tom A

Headmistress Programming

Skills Award For enthusiasm and excellent independent thinking when

programming a maze game Rio M

Thinking logically to create a maze game Advaith B

Solving problems in different ways and determination when

programming Ethan P

Maze computer game Advaith B

Extra Curricular Achieve-

ments Falconry experience day Jessica W

Alpine Ski training - Level 1 Lauren

Personal Survival Level 1 Emma B

Black Belt Choi Alec B

M-Factor

Participant certificate for each participant.

Winner Henry F

Bling your Bike Winners

Lily-Anna H Maxwell H Evie H

Oliver M Fabian B Ciara H

Florence B Marianna G Evelyn P

Jack G Eddie G Hugh G

Emily M Olivia A Lauren P

Tom A Daisy A Zak S

Layla G

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WHOLE SCHOOL

Head Boy Euan R

Head Girl Mollie F

Rietchel Cup Evie H

Oyebode Cup Olivia A

Allanson Cup Hannah F

31.10.16 House Cup Assembly

Cranston Lois H Zachery S

Fonteyn Alex P

Waterlow Lauren P Summer F

Somers Alex L Lara T

14.11.16 Highest house points

Cranston Amber E George W

Fonteyn Juliet G Jack G

Somers Zakary deV Max M

Waterlow Sebastian C Olivia S

Cup for the highest house points

Cranston

Fonteyn

Somers

Waterlow


Cranston Lois H Cleo C

Fonteyn Sam S Lochlainn S

Somers Matty O Sophia L

Waterlow Alice S Connor Mc


Somers

Waterlow

Cranston

Fonteyn


Waterlow Louka F Eleanor B

Somers Ruby deV Isabella C

Cranston Chloe-Mia B Emma B

Fonteyn Beatrice M-K Daniel O’R


Fonteyn

Waterlow

Cranston

Somers

House Hockey winners Somers

Micklefield Values Certificates Waterlow

Eva M Lauren M Millie H

Sebastian C Axel H-S

Micklefield Values Certificates Somers

Ellie W Isabella R Matty O

Thomas K

Micklefield Values Certificates Cranston

Harry B Rosa H Oliver W

Austin H

Micklefield Values Certificates Fonteyn

Beatrice M-W Jessica W Jack G

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Bling Your Bike at CHRISTMAS!

Here’s a sample of some of the

AMAZING creations for this years’

‘Bling Your Bike’.

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A Christmas Journey

The Year Two children visited Reigate Park Church to follow the story of Christmas and

the wondrous message of Jesus’ birth. The two classes each completed a craft activity and

then walked through the story of Christmas as told by the biblical characters. A surprise

visit by Angel Gabriel and bread made by Mary were all part of the exciting experience.

The children sang heartily, dressed as shepherds with great enthusiasm and gave careful

thought to God’s message at Christmas time.

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Reigate Grammar Carol Writing Competition

During the second half of this term, many of the Year 5 and 6s entered the Reigate Gram-

mar School carol writing competition. The children worked either individually or as part of

a group to write an original carol. Mr Carden (head of Music at RGS) came to Micklefield

to workshop some of their ideas and give them directions for moving it forward.

By the end of November all completed carols were submitted to Mr Carden and from

these a selection were chosen to go to the next stage. Out of all the carols, nine were cho-

sen, written by;

Isabella R, Polly A, Anusha D with Molly F, Mackenzie R, Henry F, Matthew O, Eleanor B,

Sophie P, Eloise H with Romilly H and Isabella M.

These carols were then workshopped at RGS last Sunday. There were members of the

Godfrey Searle Choir and other professional singers, who had come along to sing the com-

positions. It was wonderful to hear what the children had written come alive and be per-

formed and for them to have an input into how it was to be performed.

In the evening everyone returned to hear a selection of the carols that the choir had cho-

sen to sing as an informal concert.

In the under 11 yrs category the following com-

posers received awards of certificates and print-

ed copies of their final carol.

Third place – Polly A

Second place – Henry F

First Place – Eleanor B

Most promising composer – Matthew O

Congratulations to all who took part and thanks to all at RGS who made such a lovely

event possible.

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Congratulations also to Polly A for being selected for a place in the National

Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain. Polly will join the under eleven

Orchestra playing the French Horn.

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Lower School Burglar Bill

On Friday 25th November Preps and Lower School were treated to a wonderful perfor-

mance of ‘Burglar Bill’ by the Pied Piper Theatre Company. Each year their visit is eagerly

anticipated by pupils and staff and this year they did not disappoint! The story was already a

firm favourite with many members of staff and the children loved it too, especially when

Burglar Bill found a baby whilst out burgling. Of course Burglar Bill and Burglar Betty learnt

the error of their ways and there was a happy and moral ending. The song and dance rou-

tines were catchy and enjoyed by all.

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Christmas Poems in Year 5

Pupil in Year5 worked hard in pairs to write their own Christmas poems.

On Friday they had an opportunity to present their poem to fellow pupils.

A very high standard of poetry writing was achieved by all pupils.

Well done to all Year5 pupils.

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Congratulations to Euan R and Mollie F, our spring term

head boy and head girl.

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DON’T FORGET!

We return to normal registration time after Christmas

and the gate will be locked at 8:35am. If you arrive after

this time you will need to sign in as ‘late’ in the office.

Thank you.

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Younger Siblings

If you have a younger child hoping to join the

Micklefield family please can you register your

interest with Mrs Pullen during the next term.

We open the books for general applications in

March.

Thank you.

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SPORT RESULTS

Netball

Date Opponents Team Result Player of the Match

2.11.16 Hawthorns U10A 1 - 3 Jemima W-W

U10B 0 - 2 Hannah L

Rowans U10A 2 - 4 Anna McW

U10B 1 - 1 Daisy A

U10C 0 - 1

16.11.16 Caterham U10A 5 - 13 Izzie M

U10B 3 - 4 Izzie G

23.11.16 Caterham U11A 17 - 0 WHOLE TEAM!

U11B 2 - 1 Isabella R / Elouise H

30.11.16 Hazelwood U10A 8 - 11 Jemima W-W

U10B 3 - 2 Hannah L

U10C 3 - 12 Layla G

U11A 8 - 17 Elouise W

U11B 2 - 6 Isabella R

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SPORT RESULTS

Hockey


7.11.16 Hazelwood U10A Lost Anna McW

U10B Lost Lily-Anna H

U10C Lost Ellie B

8.11.16 RSM U8A 1 - 0 Lauren P

U8B 1 - 8 Lauren M

9.11.16 RSM U11A Lost Georgia R-J

U11B Lost Mathilda O’M

22.11.16 Hawthorns Tournament U10A 2nd overall Lily-Anna H

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SPORT RESULTS

Football


8.11.16 RSM U8A 3 - 0 Coban L

U8B 2 - 2 Alex L

U8C 0 - 6

9.11.16 Caterham U11A 0 - 2 Henry F

U10A 1 - 1 Ollie H

U10C 0 - 1 Max F

U10D 2 - 3 Tom R

U10E 1 - 2 Dominic U

10.11.16 Belmont U8A 3 - 1

U8B 2 - 0

U9A 2 - 0 Josh B

U9B 2 - 0 Alec B

14.11.16 Homefield U10A 0 - 1 Ethan P

U10B 2 - 6

Aberdour U10A 0 - 6 Jack G

U10B 2 - 2 Advaith B

16.11.16 Chinthurst U10A 0 - 2

U10B 5 - 0

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SPORT RESULTS

Football


16.11.16 Chinthurst U11A 0 - 0

U11B 1 - 0

17.11.16 Ewell Castle U8A 1 - 0 Jack D

U8B 1 - 0 Tom A

U9A 1 - 0 Daniel L

U9B 3 - 0 Alec B

24.11.16 Lingfield U9A 3 - 0

U9B 4 - 0

6.12.16 Caterham U8A 2 - 1 Tristan P

U8B 1 - 0 Luca M

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