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Clifton High School

Hockey - Players’ Player to Henri Feeny, Most Improved Player to Julia Summers and Player of the Season to Chloë Hargroves.

Netball - Players’ Player to Katie Norris, Most Improved Player to Frankie Crossley and Player of the Season to Elly Watson. Captains’ badges to new swimming captain Clemmie Beaham Powell and netball captain – Henri Feeny. It was announced that Vikki Jones retains her hockey captaincy next season and netball vice captain is Olivia Sherman. Miss Price also reminded us of Katie Norris & Brett McCarthy Harrop’s contribution to school tennis, before reinforcing the individual brilliance of Alex O’Mahony who competed for the GB Junior synchronised swimming team at the European Championships and the ongoing phenomenal progress of World No. 3 GB pole vaulter Lucy Bryan. Alex presented Lucy with the Grove Cup for national representation in sport. Miss Price finished by saying how proud she is of the contribution to school sport by Clifton High pupils over the past 24 years, and Dr Neill concluded by seconding that view before thanking Miss Price on behalf of everyone for her fine leadership and inspiration.

Sports lunch celebrates talent Senior pupils from Year 10 upwards gathered in the Beech Room on May 3rd with their year heads, Dr Neill and the P.E. Department staff. Miss Price gave an opening address thanking all pupils for their ongoing dedication to training and playing for the school teams. She reflected on the loyalty, reliability and commitment of the 11 Year 13 sportswomen who are departing at the end of term. Some girls had represented the School since 2002 when they started off in the Year 4 swimming team galas!

After a lunch of lasagne, garlic bread, salad and ice-cream, the school swimming, hockey and netball captains gave their end-of-season reports and presented trophies and awards as follows: Talented in Sport Podium badge to Emma Wills in Year 11 for her silver medal in the PUMA black belt World Taekwondo Championships in Swindon in March; Contribution to Swimming trophies to Clemmie Ursell, Emily Cobby, Alex O’Mahony and Frankie Crossley; Service Shield for services to swimming to Elly and Maddi Watson; Certificates for Bristol Schools’ Swimming Championships to Matt Bray, 1st in 50m butterfly & 2nd in 50m freestyle; Captains’ Awards to Vikki Jones, Lucy Bryan, Elly Watson and Maddi Watson;

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Healthy snacks with Year 6

Year 6 had a food treat with Mr Goldsmith this week! To kick start our Olympic theme, Year 6 went to the Food Technology room for an afternoon focused on healthy snacks. They made delicious fruit kebabs and tasty flapjacks. After Mr Goldsmith demonstrated how to prepare the food, Year 6 followed his techniques.

Once back in the classroom, they wrote up their afternoon. They included diagrams, sub-headings and technical language and described how the snacks linked in with our Olympic theme.

They also found out about the type of diets that top athletes need to follow. Thank you so much, Mr Goldsmith, for your help with this fun packed afternoon!

Reception 2 learn about Japan

Mr Sunayama came into Reception 2 to help us learn more about Japan. The children asked him lots of different questions mainly related to their own interests, such as ‘what is the fastest car in Japan?’ With the help of Kazuma, who was himself born in Tokyo, we learnt some Japanese like the way to say ‘hello’ and ‘thank you’. Kazuma also showed us some of his Japanese children’s books. Mr Sunayama had told us about children’s day in Japan when it is the custom to make koinobori, traditional carp-shaped kites, to hang outside. We have made some of these in school. Mr Sunayama and Kazuma brought in lots of interesting Japanese things to show us including traditional spinning tops, Japanese newspapers and some little china animals. He has also kindly given us a pack of origami papers to try out our skills in this traditional Japanese craft. If you would like to find out some more about Japan come to our class to see our display. We also have all our names written in Japanese on our door!

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Bristol Schools’ Primary Swimming Final 2012 Thirty-one schools competed this year and the swimmers did very well just getting through to the final. We had nine individual finalists.

Alysia Maestri is the new Bristol Schools’ 50m backstroke champion and she also came 2nd in the individual medley and 3rd in the 25m butterfly event. Charlotte Gardner and Charlie Turner came 5th in their events. Ben Badham, Georgia Silcocks, and George Denbow came 4th and Emily Doulton all came 2nd. The girls’ freestyle relay team and the medley team, Alysia Maestri, Sophia Webb, Georgia Silcocks, Isabel Creed, Charlotte Gardner, came 6th. Congratulations to all who participated so brilliantly.

Year 3 go to @Bristol As part of their Olympics theme, Year 3 explored @Bristol where they became scientists for the day. After a mind-bending morning of challenges and conundrums, they took a closer look at the human body using a very cool digital microscope—a truly disgusting experience!

After a healthy, well-balanced lunch, Year 3 met a neurology expert, who had them using their brains by thinking about working memory and how we can improve it. The children put all five senses to good use throughout the day!

Swimming success for Matt Bray Matt Bray from Year 11 concluded his swimming season in style by achieving success at the Regional Championships in Plymouth, representing Henleaze Swimming Club, over the Bank Holiday weekend. Matt won three gold medals in his events, which is a fantastic achievement. This success is evidence of his continued improvement in his swimming at Clifton High School and proof that his commitment to 5am starts in the pool is paying off! Congratulations Matt, we are extremely proud of you!

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Catch the Early Bird offer before tickets sell out!

Complimentary cocktail and canapé reception

Sumptuous three-course dinner with coffee

Belly dancer and live band

Cocktail bar and our very own Groovy Booth!

Tickets for the ball are selling out fast and there are only a few complete tables left. In order to secure your tickets please complete your application form as soon as possible and send it together with the correct money (£50 for adults, £45 for Sixth Form students) to Mrs E Bond at the address stated in the application form. Ticket orders can also be dropped off in the school office. Please note that payment must be received by 4pm on Friday 25th May to qualify for this early bird offer. All ticket orders after this date will cost an additional £10. If you would like to sponsor the ball, please

contact Mrs J Rosser in the school office: jrosser@cliftonhigh.bristol.sch.uk for

our sponsorship package.

All existing ticket orders will be sent out week beginning Monday 28th May together

with your drinks pre-order form.

Experience an Aladdin’s cave of delights at this year’s Arabian Nights Ball.

You will be surrounded by the sights and sounds of an Arabian summer night whilst dining on a sumptuous

meal and being entertained by exotic dancing.

Artwork designed by Helen Milne Year 12

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Pitch @£20

Food Package Adults £11 Children £5.50

Please indicate any vegetarian options required

Total (payable to CHSPA)

Quantity Adults Children

Names, school class, email con-tact (directions and further details will be emailed on receipt)

CAMPFEST 2012 From 2pm Saturday 26th May Off Beggar Bush Lane, Failand

Please come and spend a night under stars on a family camp night (parents to accompany children)

There will be a camp fire, football games, rounders matches and also lunar and solar

observations with the Bristol Astronomical Society at the onsite observatory

Tents can be pitched the day before if desired £20/pitch (payable in advance by cheque)

Afternoon tea, dusk hog roast for dinner, cooked breakfast on Sunday morning, including

vegetarian options. Hot and cold drinks also available

£11/ adult and £5.50/ child (Payable in advance by cheque)

Cash bar on the night

Jane –aaa.doubleday@gmail.com 07971 082383

Asha – ashagoyal@blueyonder.co.uk 07833 494423

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Beech Café Opening times:

Before school 7.40 to 8.30am Break time 10.55 to 11.15am Afternoon 3.15 to 4.15pm

Open every school day

The Beech Café has been turned into the Coronation Café this term to get into the spirit of the Jubilee and Olympics. The Coronation café is open every day selling a selection of fruit, toasted bagels and in the afternoon a selection of cakes to have with a cup of tea. If you find yourself waiting at school for your children, why not give the Coronation Café a try!

Half Term Cricket

With Mr. Thompson

and Gary Phillips

Wednesday 6th June - Friday 8th June Venue: Old Bristolians’ Cricket Club

Times: 10am-3pm each day

Ages: 6-12 years old (5 year olds on

Friday only) Cost: £25 a day or £60 for the course

Booking:

charliethompson33@yahoo.co.uk

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Family and Friends Swim

Please note that Friends and Family Swim is from 3pm to 4pm only on Saturdays. If you have any old Clifton High School tickets (not Sport Education) that you wish to return, please bring them to the Finance Office before Friday 1st June, as we will be unable to refund after this date.

CHS Parents’ Association Once again we are greatly indebted to the Parents’ Association who have worked tirelessly, running events that enliven the school calendar, and who have raised a considerable amount of money to enhance the learning experience for the children.

This month they have provided funds to purchase nearly £7,000 worth of resources including:

N-Year 2 Welcome mat, playground sign rules, playground giant ruler, multicultural height chart, resources for the development of the existing shared area. Library Chatterbox books Spanish Resources including films and games Music Timpani Food technology Nutrition programme, Thermomix Art and Design Sewing machine Learning support PM reading books, “My Maths”, a variety of supportive games.

Many thanks to all parents who have contributed to the fundraising, from the children and staff of CHS.

School Contact Details Tel: 0117 973 0201

For general communication: enquiries@cliftonhigh.bristol.sch.uk To report an absence: absence@cliftonhigh.bristol.sch.uk

If your child is ill...

We would like to draw to your attention the NHS guidance on keeping your child off school.

Cough and cold. A child with a minor cough or cold may attend school. If the cold is accompanied by a raised temperature, shivers or drowsiness, the child should stay off school, visit the GP and return to school 24 hours after they start to feel better. If your child has a more severe and long-lasting cough, consult your GP. They can give guidance on whether the child should stay off school.

Raised temperature. If your child has a raised temperature, they shouldn't attend school. They can return 24 hours after they start to feel better.

Rash. Rashes can be the first sign of many infectious illnesses, such as chickenpox and measles. Children with these conditions shouldn't attend school. If your child has a rash, check with your GP or practice nurse before sending them to school.

Headache. A child with a minor headache doesn't usually need to be kept off school. If the headache is more severe or is accompanied by other symptoms, such as raised temperature or drowsiness, then keep the child off school and consult your GP.

Vomiting and diarrhea. Children with these conditions should be kept off school. They can return 48 hours after their symptoms disappear. Most cases of vomiting or diarrhea get better without treatment, but if symptoms persist, consult your GP.

Sore throat. A sore throat alone doesn't have to keep a child from school. If it's accompanied by a raised temperature, the child should stay at home.

We hope you find this information helpful and thank you for following the guidance in the interest of other’s wellbeing.

CHS Bee News We are delighted that the new hives and equipment have now arrived and we are now in the process of building two new bee hives. Our prize winners from Foundation Stage and Key Stage 2 were Bella and Georgia, who were able to tell Mr Cowper what 30lbs is in kilograms. Well done!

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Union Jack Flags for Sale

If you are watching the Torch Relay or attending a jubilee party we can help. We have union jack flags available to buy at 50p each from the school office or the Beech Café. Buy early to avoid disappointment.