Grosvenor School Bulletin

Week Commencing 8th March: 249

CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS GO TO EDWARD SIDEBOTTOM ON BEING AWARDED AN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP AS WELL AS A MUSIC EXHIBITION TO UPPINGHAM SCHOOL, AND ALSO TO JOSH PAVIS ON BEING AWARDED BOTH SPORT AND ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO TRENT COLLEGE – WELL DONE TO BOTH BOYS

NETBALL vs SALTERFORD On Wednesday 3rd March, Salterford House brought a team of predominantly Year 6 girls to play a Grosvenor team of predominantly Year 5 girls. Our girls were additionally handicapped, as our normal game is High 5 rather than 7-a-side Netball. Our girls tried hard but by half time the score line dictated that we bring on a Year 6 squad. This squad was of a similar standard and the match now became one where both teams were able to challenge each other.

HIGH 5 vs DAGFA HOUSE The U13 squad played a High 5 fixture against Dagfa House on Wednesday 3rd March. Dagfa House had one tall, strong player who dominated play whilst she was on the court. However when the rotation took her off court, the team lost its anchor and we were able to strengthen our lead. We won the match by 6 goals to 1. Our goal scorers were Phoebe Holdstock 2, Emily Major 1, Isabella Walker 1, and Greta McKean 2. Emily, Phoebe and Greta were made Players of the Match for their commitment, both in attack and defence, as well as their shooting accuracy.

MUSIC NOTES There will be NO Senior Choir Practice on Thursday 11 March. Practices resume as normal on Thursday 18 March. Practice-a-Thon 2010 This year’s event begins on Monday 8 March. Letters and sponsorship forms for those who would like to take part should be with you this week. Watch and hear your young musician’s playing improve whilst raising money for the very worthwhile cause of helping children affected by cancer. Uppingham School Prep Schools’ Orchestra Day – Thursday 11 March If your child plays an orchestral instrument - and has reached approximately Grade 2 or above – please complete the reply slip (sent home this week) and return to Mrs Keys by Monday 8 March. Advance notice... This year we plan to hold a special “Parents’ Day” following the success of previous “Grandparents’ Days”. Clear your diaries, if possible, on Thursday 20 May – Junior school during the morning, Senior school after lunch. Further details in due course, but in the meantime, dig out the tuxedos and posh frocks for “Showtime”....

OPEN MORNING FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS There will be an Open Morning for Prospective Parents on Friday 12th March from 9.15 – 11.15 am.

PARENTS EVENINGS There are various Parents Evenings next week, please sign up in the porch for a convenient time. Junior School Monday – Year 3 3.45 – 5.30 pm Year 4 3.45 – 5.30 pm Tuesday - Year 3 3.45 – 5.30 pm Year 4 3.45 – 5.30 pm Thursday - Year 2 3.45 – 7.30 pm Senior School Tuesday (GES) Year 5 6.00 – 8.00 pm Thursday (MDP) Year 5 6.00 – 8.00 pm

Parents' Mornings Friday – Reception (Current Parents’) 8.10 – 8.40 am Year 1 (Current Parents’) 8.00 am

FrOGS Website You may now contact the FrOGS committee directly by email. Their email address is frogs@grosvenorschool.co.uk

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Edward Sidebottom, from Year 8, on being awarded a Music Exhibition to Uppingham School

FrOGS QUIZ NIGHT - FRIDAY 19th MARCH 7.00 pm Please don’t forget to buy your tickets. All the quiz rounds are written by Mr Monk with the aim of providing a fun evening where teams can socialise at the same time as competing! A two course meal will be homemade by Mrs Monk and Mrs Walker with other willing helpers, and is included in the cost of the ticket. The evening has always been enjoyable and well received. Please come along at 6.45 for a 7.00 pm start, we’re sure you won’t be disappointed!

PARENTS SIGNING IN So that we can ascertain who is on the school premises at any given time, could Parents please report to the Office when coming into and leaving School. This also applies to the Bungalow. Thank you.

SAINSBURYS VOUCHERS We are collecting Sainsburys “Active Kids” Vouchers again this year. The collection box is outside the DT room as usual. Thank you for all your help.

Events: Week Commencing 2010-03-08

8th March Monday U13 A & B vs Denstone 7-a-side Away 14.30 - 19.00 8th March Monday Year 3 Parents' Evening 15.45 - 17.30 8th March Monday Year 4 Parents' Evening 15.45 - 17.30 8th March Monday Years 4 & 5 Netball vs Fairfield Home 16.10 - 17.15 9th March Tuesday Year 3 Parents' Evening 15.45 - 17.30 9th March Tuesday Year 4 Parents' Evening 15.45 - 17.30 9th March Tuesday Year 5 Parents' Evening GES 18.00 - 20.00 10th March Wednesday U11 vs Derby - Tournament TBC 10th March Wednesday U13 vs St Anselms Home 14.30 10th March Wednesday High 5 U13 vs Greythorne 15.40 start Away 15.10 - 17.15 10th March Wednesday High 5 U11 vs Greythorne Away 15.10 - 17.15 11th March Thursday Uppingham School Prep Schools Orchestra Day 11th March Thursday Dagfa Cross Country 13.15 - 15.45 11th March Thursday Year 2 Parent's Evening 15.45 - 19.30 11th March Thursday Year 5 Parents' Evening MDP 18.00 - 20.00 12th March Friday Reception Parents' Morning 08.10 - 08.40 12th March Friday Year 1 Parents' Morning 08.10 - 08.40 12th March Friday OPEN MORNING FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS - please ring school for an appointment 09.30 13th March Saturday Stowe Art Competition 13.00 14th March Sunday Uppingham Skills Day - Year 5 08.30 - 16.45 15th March Monday Reception Parents' Morning 08.15 - 08.40 15th March Monday Year 1 Parents' Evening 15.45 - 17.40 15th March Monday Reception Parents' Evening 16.00 - 17.30