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Friday 28th November

November 28, 2014/in Mr Spong's Blog/by sadleir2021

Not much has really happened this week…

This biggest news of the week is that tomorrow will be the Christmas Bazaar, a day where the RSA work tirelessly on behalf of the school and we as staff can never really thank them enough for their hard work and effort!! I know when it is nearly the Bazaar because Miss Bickerstaff instigates ‘Operation Bottle Tombola’ and our office begins to resemble an outlet store of Threshers!! Soo many donations, all gratefully received – a special thank you to the whole of the school community.

Elsewhere in school this week we had SIM’s tutor group assembly which allowed the children to share with us the wide range of sporting activities that they participate in. This brings me on nicely to a roundup of recent sporting achievements: the Year 8 girls played – and ate – very well against Haileybury, winning one and drawing one; the Year 7 boys came second and girls third, in the district table tennis – Alex G being the top boy in the competition; the Year 7 & 8 boys came second in the district rugby – 2 great tries scored by Calwyn L-J; finally the Year 6 & 5 boys both narrowly lost last night to St Ed’s.

In school, last week saw the first of our Cross-Curricular Days where the focus was the world around us. A whole range of activities were enjoyed from redesigning the school site, cleaning up an oil slick, recycling, endangered animals, to making winter bird feeders. The children really enjoyed the chance to learn new skills and the wide range of experiences.

On Thursday Mrs Bush and three Year 7 children went off to Heartswood Forest in Wheathampsted to do some tree planting with the Woodland Trust. They had a great time for many reasons – which will be included in their soon to be published report.Tree Planting

So that’s about it for this week, unless of course you count the Bushtucker Trial-esq interview process that I endured for two days this week!! Despite wanting to cry ‘I am a deputy, get me outta here’ on numerous occasions, I was resilient and kept going. As I am sure you are all aware by now, I was successful and am delighted to be the next Headteacher, from the Summer Term. I would like to say that I have been very touched by all the messages I have received, but mostly by the reaction of the children.

As with any changes there can be anxiety or concerns for the future, the good news is that once I have modified the uniform, excluded all Arsenal fans, made everyone speak backwards on a Thursday, extended the school day to 6pm and changed the school name – I really don’t plan on making any more changes!! In reality some changes are going to happen, but as always they will be done with the best interests of the school and children in mind. I joined Ralph Sadleir because I liked the ethos and that will never change – providing a stimulating environment in which children’s learning can progress.

As I said in my interview I am 100% a Ralphie and that I get to be the ‘Head’ Ralphie is very exciting. Enjoy your weekend, I hope to see lots of you at the Bazaar.

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Mr Spong – Headteacher Appointment

November 28, 2014/in General news/by sadleir2021

Dear All

On behalf of the Directors and Local Governing Body of Ralph Sadleir School, I would like to take this opportunity to inform you that following a detailed recruitment process we have reached a decision regarding the appointment of our new headteacher upon the retirement of Mrs Hinton in April 2015.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Spong, our current deputy and with whom many of you will be familiar, his appointment commencing on Monday 20th April 2015.

Yours sincerely
Mr G Smith
Chair of Board of Directors

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Friday 14th November

November 14, 2014/in Mr Spong's Blog/by sadleir2021

Hello everyone, i’m back – did you miss me?

It has been a hectic few weeks both in and out of school, with lots going on.

There has been lots of sporting action for both the boys and the girls: our Year 5 girls beating St Edmunds but our Year 6 losing; the Year 7 & 8s competing at the District Cross Country; a mixed Year 6 team taking part in the basketball at Royston and table tennis and speed stacking; finally our Year 7 boys narrowly lost 2-1 to Etonbury Academy in the English Schools Cup.

This week marked the 100th anniversary of the First World War, lots of activities took place in school but the focal point was Mrs Hinton’s assembly and huge poppy display with contributions from both staff and pupils.  A huge thank you to you all who donated money, the British Legion man was very happy when he arrived this morning.  Special mention should go to Paige and Courtney from Year 8 whom took on the majority of the collecting.

remembrance display aIn keeping with the Rememberance theme our wonderful kitchen staff dressed up and delivered a delicious, nutritous 1940’s themed menu.

 

 

 

 

 

Today’s assembly introduced this half-term’s Ralph Sadleir Skill – Thinking about your thinking or Metacognition to give it its posh scientific name.  We will be encouraging the children to be open minded; consider the input of others; generate alternatives; and to knowing what they do and say affects others and the impact of their choices.

The second part was introducing Anti-bullying week which is next week where the children will be exploring this emotive subject more in their PSHE lessons.  It gave our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors to introduce themselves, more from them to follow….

Looking forward, the Bazaar is not to far away, I know this not because Miss Bickerstaff is reminding everyone, but because our office is slowly filling up with bottles for the bottle stall.  All donations (except empty) are greatfully received, it is a huge fundraiser for the RSA and in turn the school so please make a donation if you can and come along to support the school in 3 Saturdays time.  HELPFUL REMINDER – 6 shopping weekends until Christmas, jingle bells everybody!!

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Remembrance Display 2014

November 11, 2014/in General news/by sadleir2021

Please take a couple of minutes to look at the photographs taken of our Remembrance display that is currently in our Hall. These have been published on our Gallery page.

Thanks must go out to Mr Mikelsons who created this wonderful piece of work, with the help of Mrs Watson and Mrs Hinton.

All the children wrote on a poppy petal to contribute to the display.

Thank you.

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WOW ! Bad Hair Day raised an a-ma-zing……

November 4, 2014/in General news/by sadleir2021

….. £753 !!

A huge thank you to everyone that supported our Bad Hair Day before half term.

This money will be donated to the charities that were close to Mrs Shore-Nye’s heart.

Here are a few photos to prove that school work did continue, even with the weird and wonderful hair styles !!!

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New – Fencing Club

November 4, 2014/in General news/by sadleir2021

Please click here to read the attached flier regarding the new Fencing Club that is available at Ralph Sadleir.

Thank you.

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RSA – Donations for the Christmas Bazaar 2014

November 4, 2014/in General news/by sadleir2021

Please click here to read a letter from the RSA about donations for our Christmas Bazaar.

Thank you.

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