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Lower School News

RugbyM any congra tu la t ions to Leon idas

Lazarides and Rohan Howard-Robinson (Year 2)

for reaching the semi-finals and coming third in

the Keynsham Minis Rugby tournament. Theyplay for Clifton Rugby.

Display

Thank you to all the children who have already

contributed to our 'Where in the World?' display.

Parents please have a look in the middle room and

see how far the children have travelled. If you are

going away after half term don't forget to bring

back a photo, postcard or souvenir to add to

the display.

Good Intention & Politeness Award

Congratulations to the following children who were

nominated by staff: Iona Campbell, Andres Benito, BeatrizVillar, Harry Huby, Ellie Parker and Helena Brain. The

winner for the second quarter was Simon Sheppard for

‘always looking after younger children’. Well done, Simon!

The Pumpkin Pursuit

Winners - A Grocott, A Jacobi, G Torres, J Sanzo,

A Jacobi, A TseMain Runners-Up - A Walker, P Carter, L Clevett,

B Sanzo, E Parker, C Bentejac

There were 20 other prize winners and a further 14

other children achieved their personal bests. Well

done, everyone! Year 2 Science Health & Growth

Nurse Becky visited Year 2 just before half-term to talk

about medicines and safety. In one activity the children had

to identify which were sweets and which were not. A very

important lesson was learned. Mr Glanville taught the

children how to find their resting pulse after exercise. The

children really enjoyed this activity and came up with some

really interesting results. A big thank you to both membersof staff from Year 2.

The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School 4th November 2011

© 2011 Tockington Manor School, Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY.

Art Success

Alexander Gooch had one of his paintingsexhibited at the Mall Gallery in London this

weekend. He entered the RSPB Wild Art 2011

competition earlier this year, pupils may

remember Miss May handing out the entry forms.

He painted a Red Kite which was inspired by Mr

Glanville's last Ornithology competition and the

story that Mr J Jones told in assembly about the

Red Kites near his home in Wales. Alexander’s

water colour was awarded commended for his age

group (8-12yrs) by the President of the Society of

Wildlife Artists. It was published in the latest

edition of Bird Life and exhibited in the SWLA

Wildlife Explorers Exhibition during the half term

holiday.

Big Sing Workshop

The Performance Choir will be taking part in a Big

Sing Workshop in Thornbury on the morning of

Thursday 10th November.



Swimming News

The results of this season’s best have been posted in the

lobby on the PE board. Please take the time to look at the topten in each age bracket. In summary, the top three in each

stroke are as follows:

U9 Crawl

1st Alex Grocott, 2nd Ella Howard-Robinson, 3rd Helena

Brain/Ellie Parker/Poppy Carter

U9 Backstroke

1st Alex Grocott/Ella Howard-Robinson, 2nd Helena Brain

U9 Breaststroke

1st Poppy Carter, 2nd Olivia Banks, 3rd Alex Jacobi

Most ImprovedPoppy Carter/Ella Howard-Robinson

U11 Crawl

1st Imogen Rees, 2nd Abigail Blackwell, 3rd Max Curtis

U11 Backstroke

1st Abigail Blackwell, 2nd Olivia Campbell, 3rd Imogen

Rees

U11 Breaststroke

1st Seren Clayton, 2nd Max Curtis, 3rd Olivia Campbell

Most Improved

Charlie Sanzo/Tom EdwardsU13 Crawl

1st Alexander Blackwell, 2nd Tobias Burden, 3rd Ethan

Hilsley

U13 Backstroke

1st Simon Sheppard/Daisy Williamson, 2nd Tobias Burden/

TJ Underwood

U13 Breaststroke

1st John Pineau, 2nd Eleanor Clark, 3rd Darren Banks/

Beatriz Villar

U13 50 metres1st, Alexander Blackwell, 2nd Ethan Hilsley, 3rd Mimi

James/Beatriz Villar

Most Improved

Simon Sheppard/Daisy Williamson

Religious Studies

Years 7 and 8 have had their revision lists

issued and Year 8 have been issued with their

revision pack which will last all year. They are to

keep for this year but need to be returned in the

Summer Term. If you have any questions please

contact Mrs Hinchliffe.



Firework Science

Year 1 spent a fantastic morning with Mr

Glanville in the science laboratory learning about

light and dark. They learnt about how the moon

reflects the sun's light and all about shadows. They

even watched Mr Glanville make some mini

fireworks burning different chemicals over theBunsen burner! A special mention to Erin O'Leary

for her enthusiasm and hard work, well done!

FOTM Christmas Market

The Friends are still taking bookings for stalls at

their Christmas Market on Friday 25th November.

If you would like a stall please contact Anita

Williamson on 07968 508941 or send an email to

[email protected]..

Music Achievements

Congratulations to Alexander Blackwell, Oliver

Harris and Darren Banks who have all achieved

very high marks for their recent 'Elements of

Sound' unit test (Year 7 Music) with a special

mention for Beatriz Villar who also did very well

and gained the highest marks for the most neatly

presented work. Well done to you all!

Mrs J Winter-Smith

Reminder

All children in Years 3-8 should have a pair of cross country

shoes or spikes. These must be suitable for mud. The Sweat-

shop in Westbury-on-Trym is selling an excellent range of

shoes and offering anyone connected with TMS a 10% re-

duction. We had a number of children falling this week as itwas the first week of mud and ‘real’ cross country condi-

tions.



Tennis Award

Lola Winter-Smith (Year 1) entered the David

Lloyd 8 and under tennis tournament on Saturday

29th October and, after being not only the

youngest entrant but the only girl who entered the

competition, made her way to the final after a

tremendous semi final beating her opponent 11-9.

Lola eventually became runner-up for the

competition after a tough final against 8 year old

Tobey Lock (pictured with Lola). Well done,

Lola!



Long Exeat

Long Exeat begins at 4.00 pm on Friday 11th November.

There are no evening activities on that day.

Field Study Week

Year 8 will be in Stackpole in Pembrokeshire from Monday

to Friday next week as part of their Geography studies with

Mr Jones, Mr Cann and Miss Kemp.

Bonfire Party Tonight

The FOTM Bonfire Party is tonight at 6.30 pm. We are all

looking forward to seeing the enormous bonfire lit at 6.45.

Everyone welcome. Don’t forget to bring a torch!

Refreshments will be on sale on the colonnade with all

proceed to FOTM. There will also be a children’s disco inthe school hall.

Years 4 & 5 Trips

Year 4 had a fantastic day out at Bristol Museum this week

and Year 5 enjoyed their day at Blaise Castle before half

term. All the children were well-behaved and

knowledgeable. Well done, everyone!

Parking

We would like to remind parents that when they

are picking up or dropping off children they

should make sure they are not blocking the

minibus parking area. We will be putting cones

out to facilitate this and to keep the children safe.

Please can we also remind you that you should

turn your car round on arrival so that you are

facing the right direction to go out. Whenever

possible, please use the back car park to avoid

congestion at the front. Thank you for your co-

operation.

Children in Need

The Upper School and Lower School will be holding the

usual Mufti Day (wear own clothes) in Support of Childrenin Need on Friday 18th November. There will be a Bring

and Buy Tuck Shop at break and donations of cakes, biscuits

and drinks from everyone in Year 8 to Reception will be

welcome. Children are asked to bring £1 for the privilege of

wearing their own clothes and a maximum of £1 to spend at

break time.

Great South Run

Thank you to all parents who supported Mrs Preston in the

Great South Run. She completed the run in 1 hour 26

minutes. As Mrs Preston’s paper form has been temporarily

mislaid, she would appreciate it if anyone who sponsoredher on the sheet could do so online instead as that would be

really helpful! www.justgiving.com/sarahrunningforcharity.

Sports News

Congratulations to Max Curtis who was Athlete of the Month for October.

Cross Country performances of the week:

Years 5-8 Oliver Shutt, Jack Brain, Rosie Dalziel, Abigail Blackwell, Loveday

Kossmann, Hugo Watts, Nkechinyem Ogbogbo and Ben Horler.

Year 3-4 Tabitha Huby, Ceredig Jones, Dalis Jones, Alex Jacobi, Vivian Boudon

and Olivia Banks.

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