African Music Experience

On Monday 25 February Steve Rivers from Unbeatable Energy came to school to demonstrate African djembe drums and to give the children the chance to learn different drumming techniques and rhythms. The resulting music was so

infectious, many children couldn’t resist the opportunity to dance along!

Through the drumming experience,

children were able to get an insight into the sounds, beats and energy of African village and tribal life.

This taster was also the launch of the Junior School’s chosen charity, which will be sponsoring an African child.

The Fortnight That Was…. 25th February—8th March 2013

As indicated in The Pitsfordian, this is the first edition of our new Pitsford Post, a fortnightly newsletter that will be emailed to all parents and downloadable from our website. We will include news snippets and details of forthcoming events, along with the occasional fun item.

One such fun item in this issue is a Quartets game. It was actually created for the Christmas holiday but we were not able to distribute it widely before we broke up so we have included it for those of you who like quizzes. So far we only have one correct answer so get your

thinking caps on!

NR Toone

Headmaster

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Pupils will be encouraged to save small amounts of money and to raise funds for this cause which will help to raise their awareness of the contrast be-tween their lives and the lives of those in developing countries.

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Josh and Lewis Robson’s hen

Rosie must have had tears in her eyes on Tuesday when she laid an enormous 175g egg – just 5g off the Guinness World Record.

Thank you for bringing it in to show the school!

What a whopper! Show Jumping Enthusiasts Wanted!

The Pitsford Inter School Show

Jumping Event is always a highly

enjoyable and popular event in the School’s Calendar.

This year’s Event will be taking place on Sunday 19 May 2013 at

The Equestrian Centre

at Moulton College.

If you would be interested in competing or helping, please contact

Jayne Heaton-Harris on 01604 880306 or email

jheatonharris@pitsfordschool.com.

Romans Invade Pitsford

On Thursday, the pupils of J3 were

transformed into Romans! Dressed

in Roman or Celtic costume

(complete with shields and swords)

they first spent time finding out

about Roman headstones, before

using Roman Numerals to make

their own.

The pupils have certainly had a lot

of fun on this Roman project but

they have also learnt a great deal

too.

Then using some Latin words, the class wrote a menu for a Roman 'cena' , meaning dinner. The young 'Romans' were then able to sample their proposed 'cena' whilst reclining Roman-style on the floor on cushions

On Friday, the class again donned their outfits and parents were in-vited to watch their assembly which

explained the Roman invasion of Britain and the opposition the

Romans faced from Bodicea's

army.

NOTICEBOARD

Have you a message to pass on to other parents at Pitsford School?

Are you organising an event or looking to sell an item? Let me know and I will include it in the next Pitsford Post.

Email: jheatonharris@pitsfordschool.com

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For Fox Hunting Mr James Barrington spoke in favour of fox hunting, saying that it was a humane way of maintaining the countryside. He pointed out that alternative methods of controlling foxes- shooting and snaring are actually more cruel. He also discussed how politics has been caught up in the debate. A good discussion ensued with views expressed on both sides of the issue. For over 100 years, right up until 1939, Pitsford Hall, now part of the school, was home of the Master of the Hounds of the Pytchley Hunt. Robert Tickle

Against Animal Testing Animal Aid is an organisation that supports animals’ rights and their welfare by protesting peacefully and legally. They argued the point that vivisection: the testing of products, medicine and operations on live animals, interferes with the rights of animals and suggested that alternatives such as testing on humans and stem cell testing are more effective. The class then watched a video showing suffering and deliberate cruelty, further emphasising Animal Aid’s point. After this, the students were able to ask questions and challenge and debate Animal Aid’s views. It was a very informative presentation and Lower Sixth General Studies would like to thank Lee and Ian. Megan Heaton-Harris

Sixth Form General Studies

The Sixth Formers receive a weekly General Studies lesson which helps to ensure they receive a broad education and are able to make their own informed opinions. Over the past couple of weeks, they have had talks from Animal Aid on Animal Welfare and then to offer an alternative opinion, James Barrington came to visit the school, speaking in favour of fox hunting.

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Sports Results County Cup Rugby Quarter Final: U14 Pitsford School vs Quinton House. 27-10 Well done team! ISA U13s Rugby 7s Tournament: Pitsford School v Luckton B won 54 –0 Pitsford School vs Bedstone lost 14-40 Pitsford School vs Highclare won 54-5 Semi-final as Pool B runners up against Pool A winners

vs Stafford Grammar School lost 14-24

Overall an excellent performance against bigger squads, both physically and numerically as we only had a squad of 9 instead of 12.

Ryan Marshall, James Smith, Maitin McKiernan, Cai Mackman, Shaun Oliver, Nathan Piper, James Whitaker, Oliver Fox, Eddie Hudson.

Fab results! Well done everyone who played.

Planning Ahead The Year 9 received a talk by Wendy Davies from the Inspiring Futures Foundation this week, to help them make their decisions regarding GCSE options.

This is always an exciting time for pupils as it is the first time that they will have made any real decision about where their future education or career pathway may lead. As part of the process, the year group have already researched career ideas via the Ku-dos careers database which the school subscribes to. Pupils are reminded to keep their log in details for this safe, as they will undoubtedly want to consult this at a later date.

M Lewis

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Monday 11 March Spaghetti bolognaise, mixed salad Quorn® bolognaise, mixed salad (v) Selection of fresh fruit or home-made cookie Tuesday 12 March Chicken pie, creamed potatoes, carrots Quorn® and vegetable casserole, with creamed potatoes (v) Selection of fresh fruit or cheese and biscuits Wednesday 13 March Roast topside of beef, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, fresh vegetables, roast gravy Baked cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, fresh vegetables and vegetarian gravy (v) Selection of fresh fruit or yoghurt Thursday 14 March Home-made sausage roll, jacket potato, beans Home-made vegetarian sausage roll, jacket potato, beans (v) Selection of fresh fruit or cheesecake Friday 15 March Jumbo fish finger, sautéed potatoes, peas Jumbo fish finger or vegetarian quiche, sautéed potatoes, peas (v) Selection of fresh fruit or ice cream Monday 18 March Savoury minced beef in a Yorkshire pudding,creamed potatoes, fresh vegetables Savoury Quorn® minced beef in a Yorkshire pudding,creamed potatoes and fresh vegetables (v) Selection of fresh fruit or cheese and biscuits Tuesday 19 March Chicken and vegetable pie, sautéed potatoes, fresh vegetables Quorn® and vegetable pie, sautéed potatoes, fresh vegetables (v) Selection of fresh fruit or rice pudding Wednesday 20 March Roast loin of pork, roast potatoes, sage and onion stuffing,fresh vegetables, apple sauce, roast gravy Vegetable Kiev, roast potatoes, vegetarian gravy, fresh vegetables (v) Selection of fresh fruit or yoghurt Thursday 21 March Home-made faggot, new potatoes, sweetcorn Vegetarian sausage, new potatoes, sweetcorn (v) Selection of fresh fruit or home-made lemon cake Friday 22 March Battered fish, chips, peas Battered fish or mushroom omelette, chips, peas (v) Selection of fresh fruit or ice cream roll

Menus Looking Ahead As all our produce is sourced locally menus are subject to change and older pupils may be offered additional options which are not shown here.

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Monday 11 March: 12.30-5.30pm U11 Rugby Tournament @ Bedford Modern 4.15-10pm School Musical Rehearsal

Tuesday 12 March: All day U11 ISA Tag Rugby/ H5 Netball (a) St Josephs, S-o-T 3.30pm U17 Rugby (a) vs Bishop Stopford 4pm U12 +U13 Netball (h) vs Kingsthorpe School 2-6pm Sixth Form Taster Afternoon

Wednesday 13 March: 9.15-3.30pm Kits & Squirrels to West Lodge Farm 3.30pm Senior Rugby (a) vs Bishop Stopford School 3.30pm Senior Netball (a) vs Caroline Chisholm School 7.30pm School Musical: Back to the 80’s

Thursday 14 March: 10.10am U6 Higher Education advice for Overseas Students 10.10am L6 +U6 Student Finance Info 1-3-30pm Junior School Swimming Lessons 2.30pm U13 Rugby (a) vs Quinton House School 4-5.15pm Junior Tennis Club (tennis courts) 7.30pm School Musical: Back to the 80’s

Friday 15 March: 8.40am J4 Class Assembly 1-3pm Junior School Swimming Lessons 7.30pm School Musical: Back to the 80’s

Saturday 16 March: 9-4pm Yr9 ISA Rugby 7’s at Princethorpe (10.30 start)

What’s On In The Fortnight Ahead?

Monday 18 March: 1.30pm Football (h) vs Quinton House 4-5pm L6 Futurewise + Careers Drop In 5-530pm Introduction to Higher Education 5.30-8.30pm Sixth Form Parents Evening

Tuesday 19 March: 4pm U12 Rugby (h) vs Moulton School 4pm Senior Netball (h) vs Overstone Park

Wednesday 20 March: GCSE Art Exam U18 ISA Rugby 7’s venue tbc 2.30pm U11 Netball (a) vs Quinton House 2.30pm Senior Rugby (h) vs Campion School 3.30pm Senior Netball (a) vs NSG

Thursday 21 March: 9-7pm Yr 9—U6 Tate Britain + Victoria Palace 1-3-30pm Junior School Swimming Lessons Time tbc U12, U13 Netball (a) vs NSG 3.30pm U12 Rugby (a) vs Bishop Stopford 4-5.15pm Junior Tennis Club (tennis courts)

Friday 22 March: 1-3pm Junior School Swimming Lessons 2pm KS2 Easter Entertainment 3pm KS1 Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Break Monday 25 March to Friday 12 April 2013

Monday 8 April—Friday 12 April L6 Snowdonia Residential Trip

Monday 15 April—Summer Term commences