Autumn Term. Issue 536. Friday 7 December From the Headmaster

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1 Autumn Term Issue 536 Fairfield Prep School, Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire. LE11 2AE Friday 7 December 2018 From the Headmaster The Christmas Spirit is certainly alive and well here at Fairfield. Having witnessed the children perform during the Pre Prep performances this week, not forgetting the children who sang at LHS s Carol Service on Monday and Tuesday, we are well on the way to finishing the term on a spectacular high. With our Upper Prep children poised for their Carol Services at All Saints with Holy Trinity, Loughborough next week, (Year 3 & 4 Tuesday and Year 5 & 6 Wednesday), the children will have definitely earned their Christmas lunch on Thursday! Although term finishes next Friday at 12 noon, the staff and I are busily preparing for our final assembly, where we will be presenting a whole host of awards across the school, celebrating a whole host of pupil achievement, both in and out of the classroom since September. The Reception team shall also be saying a fond farewell to Miss Usher, who will be moving on to pastures new, having been at Fairfield for 13 years. I would like to publicly thank her for her past service to Fairfield, for which the staff and I are truly grateful, and of course to wish her well in the future. A group of children in Year 5 and 6 are taking part in an e-twinning project with schools in Poland, Turkey, Spain and Ireland. We were delighted this week to receive Christmas cards from our new friends.

2 4 th Place Vikings: 99 Points (1Point House Cup) 3 rd Place Normans: 105 Points (2 Points House Cup) 2 nd Place Romans: 114 Points (3 Points House Cup) 1 st Place Saxons: 124 Points (4 Points House Cup) Winning Boys' Relay Team: Normans Winning Girls' Relay Team: Romans 4 th Place Saxons: 88 Points (1 Point House Cup) 3 rd Place Romans: 121 Points (2 Points House Cup) 2 nd Place Normans: 123 Points (3 Points House Cup) 1 st Place Vikings: 124 Points (4 Points House Cup) Winning Boys Relay Team: Vikings Winning Girls Relay Team: Romans Rugby v Witham Hall Away More strong opposition this week for the U10 boys and they again showed good progression. They played two matches and obviously started to tire in the second game but all played with magnificent courage and intensity throughout. Tackling was consistently good and the boys also began to pass the ball well which was good to see. The main difference between the teams was the ability to react quickly to rucks and to protect the ball in contact. Both matches were lost but the tries mainly came from situations when the ball was on the floor and the opposition reacted first to break away. Yesterday s opposition had lost only to Spratton Hall all term and we know from last week, how good they were. It has been a pleasure to work with this lovely group of young men and I am sure that if they continue their current rate of progress they will do even better next season. Mr Wilbraham. On Wednesday 5 December the U11 Rugby team played away at Witham Hall. Once again Fairfield started slowly and Witham scored three quick tries. Fairfield defended well and were committed in contact but Witham demonstrated great ball handling, good counter rucking technique and well developed game awareness which resulted in them scoring two more tries before half time. As it was the final game of the season the boys were determined to finish on a positive note and that is exactly what they did. Fairfield closed the space more effectively and this resulted in Witham making a few mistakes. This then led to Fairfield scoring a well deserved try of their own. Witham, however, had the final say with another well worked try. The final score was Fairfield 1 Witham 6. Despite the defeat the team can take many positives from this game and from the season as a whole. Well played everyone. Mr Pitts.

3 Leicestershire League Cross Country After having the gods on our side with the weather for October and November s races, December s instalment was quite the opposite. A truly horrible day for all involved, with a strong biting wind and persistent rain, making conditions tough for all competing. I even found myself telling children to rush off home straight after their races! This did not seem to phase any Fairfield pupils who all turned up wrapped up and ready to go. Before proceedings, a lot of teams were in a contention for prizes. The pressure was on to try and run to the best of their ability, as every place mattered in the team event! The Year 3 and 4 girls both responded and came 3 rd overall in the standings excellent work girls! Next was the Year 4 boys- also delivering with 30 points in the race (Samer 1 st, Leo 8 th, Oliver 21 st ) and all 9 runners finishing inside the top 100, even though some did lose shoes on the way round! The Year 4 boys picked up 1 st prize for the team event incredible! The Year 5 and 6 were not in line for prizes, but as individuals ran extremely well! The next event is the Loughborough Town Schools Qualifier on 6 March. Top 10 will qualify for the County Championships (Year 3 and 4) and National championships (Year 5 and 6) at Prestwold on 23 March Thank you to all who braved the weather! Mr Rennie. Year 5 House Cross Country Well thank goodness the weather had improved! We were so relieved that the heavy rain and grey skies that seemed to linger all day yesterday had moved on and we were left with a dry, and fairly mild morning. Mrs Sutcliffe and Mr Rennie had made sure that everything was prepared for the children at the Grammar School playing fields as we made our way down for the competition. The Year 5 children have been working well in their lessons to prepare for the annual House Cross Country Competition and were certainly in good spirits as they warmed up. As we made our way to the start a few nerves did start to settle in but as soon as Mr Pitts started the race off the children sprinted towards the first corner. The runners go out of sight from the main Pavillion and it is always quite nerve wracking until you start to see the Hares and runners coming into sight again. This year that happened very quickly as the leaders came into view soon after we had arrived at the finish. The winner of the boys race came in with a record time of 8 minutes and 13 seconds, a super run by Jude. The girls winner wasn t too far behind with an impressive time of 8 minutes and 55 seconds, well done to Hyam. The children came in thick and fast thereafter and as soon as they had caught their breath they could all be heard cheering their peers over the line. The children should all be commended on their efforts throughout the term and in the competition, but also for the support that they showed for each other, encouraging each and every one of them round the course. A great big thank you to all of the marshals and supporters who came to the event, I have never witnessed so many, without you we couldn t have done it! Also thank you to the Year 5 staff, the Catering staff, Estates who set up the course and Mr Caldwell. A fabulous event to end the term with. Well done all! Mrs Webster.

4 This week, Dhyan s mummy was our surprise Mystery Guest. She came to talk to us about how her job helps to support people in the local community who may need some extra help at home. She told us all about the importance of being kind to each other and helping our friends or members of our family who are elderly. Thank you very much. Last Saturday, Polly (4B) was a mascot for Southampton Football Club for their Premier League game against Manchester United (who Polly supports!). The game was live on BT Sport. Polly had a great day and loved every minute of her experience, especially meeting all the players in the tunnel and the line up, she even managed to get a smile from Jose Mourinho! A reminder that we finish at 12:00 next Friday and that there will not be any After School Care on that day. Please note that the After School Care collection bell is unmanned between 16:00 16:30 due to the children being supervised for tea in the Eadon Hall. Should you wish to gain entry to the school during this time, please contact the Main School Reception who will arrange access. Please then make your way to the Eadon Hall to collect your child. Please can I also remind parents that as per the terms and conditions, there is a late pick-up charge of 15. Mrs Willingham.

5 Congratulations to the following children who performed in today s SoundBites Benjamin Wright 1M (piano) We wish you a merry Christmas Traditional Dinuk Jawardhena 2R (piano) Train ride Watts Darell Yeoh 4H (cello) Banaha Trad. Congolese arr. Bruce & Wells Lilia Butterworth 4/5M (piano) Gypsy Song Kelly Amelie Simos 4Y (piano) We Three Kings Traditional Talulla Dunn 5G (voice) Blame it on me Ezra & Potts Emma Conradie 6H (piano) Clowns Op. 39 No. 29 Kabalevsky Inodh Jawardhena 4KB (piano) Silent night Gruber Maisie Fryer 4/5M (piano) Egyptian Level Wooding Sophie Perez 5W (violin) Theme from Rosamunde Schubert Our next SoundBites will be Friday 18 January 12:45 in the Pre Prep Hall Last week s Stars of the Week Congratulations to the following children who were last week s Stars of the Week. Indiana Somani Eva Nanci Nico Naik Ava Harling Anya-Diya Parmar Gracie Roe Our next Sound-

6 Name Instrument Grade Result Ben Farrar Cornet 2 Merit Aidan Thacker Horn 1 Merit Jack Reynolds Horn 1 Merit Joshua Monk Violin 1 Merit Nicholas Wright Horn 1 Merit Christian Geary-Whalley Horn 1 Merit Thank you to everyone who bought books from the Book Fair. We sold a total worth of books. This will enable us to buy lots of books for the Pre Prep and Upper Prep Libraries for the children to enjoy. For the last few years we have supported the Save the Children Charity by wearing a Christmas jumper on the last day of term, so we are hoping you can support us in this once again. All we ask is that on Friday 14 December the children wear their usual uniform with a festive jumper and bring in a 1 donation for this great cause. Many thanks for all the support you have given us during 2018 with our charity work and we look forward to more fund-raising in the New Year. The Charity Committee. There are still places available on the Christmas Holiday Courses. Please click the link below if you would like to book a place.

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8 Useful Numbers: Absence Line Main School Reception Monday - Friday 07:30-18:00 Term time only Thank you to everyone who baked such delicious cakes for Christmas is Coming. If you would like your tins back, they are available to collect from the Main School Reception. There are also some items of lost property from the evening at the Main School Reception. Golden Anniversary Ball - Saturday 2 February Eadon Hall - 19:00 If you have any feedback or suggestions for the PTA, please feel free to contact us at pta@lsf.org. A list of committee members can be found on the school website PTA page on the noticeboard outside the Eadon Hall. Correspondence can also be left at Fairfield s Main School Reception. Medical Room nurses@lsf.org Head s PA Mrs S Dexter fairfield.pa@lsf.org Registrar Mrs E Harrison fairfield.admissions@lsf.org Wrap Around Care Monday - Friday r.willingham@lsf.org Breakfast Club 07:45-08:45 After School Club 15:30-18:00 Loughborough Schools Foundation Shop lsfshop@lsf.org Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 15:00 17:00 Wed 13:00-17:00 First Saturday in the month 09:00-12:00 Nearly New Shop Opening Times nearlynewshop@lsf.org Tuesday & Friday Located on the ground floor of the White House From 08:15-09:30 We were thrilled to welcome so many families to our annual Christmas is Coming event. It was a fantastic evening with Christmas crafts, biscuit decorating, face painting, glitter tattoos, lucky dip, sweetie bags and shopping. Together with the extremely popular teddy, chocolate and bottle tombolas there certainly was something for everyone. A visit to Santa in his famous grotto was the highlight of the evening for many of the children. Santa s very special helper Rudolf and his elves were all on hand to keep the excited children entertained while they waited for their turn to meet Santa The Children had lots of fun playing the festive games; the snowball scavenge, key game, and basketball shoot out provided lots of excitement. They were delighted to be able to spin the wheel of fortune for a chance to win a festive prize. Lots of children had a go at guessing the name of our big cuddly doggy. Congratulations to Amira Chawla-Sampey (3S) for correctly guessing Droopy s name. There were five extremely delighted winners in the hamper raffle, thank you to everyone who donated to the hampers they looked absolutely wonderful. The cake stand was very popular with a huge selection of delicious cakes and biscuits for sale. There was a very competitive children's cake decorating competition. Very many congratulations to Sai-Isha Patel (6H) and Shivani Patel (RCH) who won a 10 Amazon voucher for the best decorated cake. Congratulations also to Avani Kumar (3C), Amira Chawla-Sampey (3S), Aarav Sinha (5G), and Alania Patel (6H) for your fantastic cakes, they all looked amazing. Thank you to everyone who baked for us. A huge thank you to everyone who donated gifts, came along and supported the event and especially to all our wonderful helpers on the day.

9 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Chicken Tikka Masala Paneer Tikka Masala Brown Rice & Sweetcorn Oat, Lemon & Raisin Cookie Jacket Potato, Grated Cheese & Baked Beans Chocolate Mousse Fish Fingers Quorn Nuggets Chips & Spaghetti Hoops Chocolate Krispie Cake Chicken Tikka Masala Paneer Tikka Masala Salmon Fishcake & Parsley Sauce Selection of vegetables available daily Raspberry & Apple Crumble or Oat, Lemon & Raisin Cookie Chicken Pie Cheese & Potato Bake Quorn & Vegetable Pie Selection of vegetables available daily Carrot Cake or Blackcurrant Cheesecake Battered Cod Pork Hotdog Quorn Hotdog Selection of vegetables available daily Chocolate Krispie Cake Thursday Christmas Lunch In addition to pudding you may also help yourself to a piece of fruit. Also available daily - yogurt, jelly, Angel Delight & cheese & biscuits. All desserts served with Birds Custard. KINDERGARTEN MENU MAIN COURSE Chicken or Paneer Tikka Masala Chicken Pie or Quorn & Vegetable Pie Fish Fingers or Quorn Nuggets VEGETABLES Sweetcorn Broccoli Florets Spaghetti Hoops Christmas Lunch POTATOES, PASTA & RICE Brown Rice Herby Diced Potatoes Chips DESSERT Oat, Lemon & Raisin Cookie Chocolate Mousse Chocolate Krispie Cake Yoghurt or cheese & biscuits are also available as an alternative to the dessert of the day. Fresh fruit will be offered daily. AFTERNOON SNACK Watermelon Cheese Straw & Salsa Satsuma Oatcakes & Cheese Water will be available with the afternoon snack.

10 After School Club Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Main Jacket Potato & Fillings Toast & Toppings Cheese & Tomato Pizza Sandwich Selection & Crudités Dessert Gingerbread Trees Krispie Christmas Pud Reindeer Jammy Dodger Christmas Cupcake Weekly Diary w/c 10 December 2018 Monday Tuesday :15 16:15 Year 6 visit to Loughborough Town Hall to see Beauty and the Beast Brownies Eadon Hall 15:40 17:00 Rainbows Busy room 15:40 17:00 Year 2 - Visiting Puppet Show Pre Prep Hall 08:15 12:00 Year 3 & 4 Carol Service for parents Parish Church 14:00 15:15 Kindergarten Welcome session (January 2019 starters) Kindergarten Dining Hall 16:00 17:00 Parish Church 14:00 15:15 Wednesday 12 Year 5 & 6 Carol Service for parents Thursday 13 Christmas Lunch 14:00 Year 3 singing at Carillon Court Beavers Friday 14 Scout Hut 16:15 17:15 Eadon Hall am Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save the Children End of Term Assembly 12:00 End of Autumn Term 2018 Weekly Diary w/c 7 January 2019 Tuesday 8 Spring Term 2019 commences 08:40 Thursday 10 Open Morning for prospective parents 09:15 10:45 Friday Saturday Beavers Scout Hut 16:15 17:15 Cubs Scout Hut 16:15 17:15 Scouts Scout Hut 17:45 19:30 4+ Assessment Day (by appointment only) 09:00 & 11:00 Year 3-6 Entrance Exam Day (by appointment only) 09:00 13:00 Alex Cimurs (5L) has lost his named jumper and un-named trousers. If found please return to Alex in the Year 5 block. Thank you. This week s lucky lottery winner is Remember there will be many doors of opportunity this year. Try to make the most of opportunities that come your way.