Fairfield Preparatory School, Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire. LE11 2AE. Tel:

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1 Autumn Term Issue 437 Fairfield Preparatory School, Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire. LE11 2AE. Tel: Friday 11 th December, 2015 From the Headmaster The Pre Prep Christmas productions have certainly finished off our penultimate week in splendid style. The children performed wonderfully and provided the perfect opportunity for us all to reflect on why this is such a magical time of year. Two of our Reception boys had an extra commitment on Monday and Tuesday evening at Loughborough High School s Carol Service and fulfilled their role as Baby Jesus with great aplomb, as did our Year 5 and 6 girls who sang beautifully as valued members of the Chesterton Cantamus. As this is the of the term (and 2015), I do hope that parents of Upper Prep children will be able to join us for the Year 3 & 4 Carol Service on Tuesday, 15 th December and the Year 5 & 6 Carol Service on Wednesday 16 th December. Both events will be held at 2.00pm at All Saints Parish Church, Loughborough and you may collect your children after the Carol Service directly from the church. On Thursday 10 th December, Year 5 travelled to Birmingham to watch a musical show, Treasure Island. The show started well, with the cast coming over to talk with some of the children. This was a thoroughly entertaining, interactive show which the children really loved. The cast even stopped the show midway through the second act to sing Happy Birthday to Rebecca and Grace Doolan. A fabulous time was had by all, and with an ice cream at the interval, what was there not to love?

2 SPORTS Netball v King Henry Prep School Team Results Blue Herons L: 3 0 Red Herons L: 5 2 Yellow Herons W: 4 1 Green Herons L: 6-4 On Wednesday 9 th December, Fairfield hosted a Year 5 netball fixture against King Henry VIII. This was the girls first netball fixture of the year and they were keen to play in their first 7-a-side match. King Henry started well and took a few of our girls by surprise, but it didn t take long for Fairfield to respond. The games were end-to-end and the Fairfield teams demonstrated some fluent attacking moves. All of the teams responded well to team talks at half time and took on board the advice given to them. The girls should be pleased with their performances and we look forward to testing our skills against King Henry again in the Spring term. Thank you to Mrs Leah, Mrs Love, Miss Greasley and Mrs Sutcliffe for umpiring the matches and supporting the girls throughout. SPORTS U11 Rugby v Leicester Grammar Junior School This was a good way for the U10 team to finish the term. The squad had a few new faces and it was good to see all players trying to move the ball and support from a little deeper. From the outset Fairfield looked eager to close down the opposition and when running the ball, they looked good when the ball was moved on before the tackle. Fairfield led 3 1 at half time and in the second half LGJS came back strongly, threading together some good passing moves of their own. Ultimately Fairfield s greater urgency in support of the ball carrier and assertiveness in breakdown situations led them to an 8 2 win. The game was played in a good spirit with the boys being very supportive of each other. We must thank our excellent supporters again. They have been terrific all term. The U11 B team took to the field for the final time this season facing the daunting prospect of Leicester Grammar's A team! We adapted well to the different class of opposition and soon amassed a 2-0 lead before letting our advantage slip to tie at 4-4 at the break. We dominated possession and territory in the second half and despite having plenty of chances couldn't pull clear. The visitors scored 2 interception tries to move a try ahead before some good passing resulted in an equalising try with minutes to spare. We squandered another try-scoring opportunity just before the final whistle and had to settle for a hard-fought 6-6 draw. A fantastic, unbeaten season nonetheless and the boys can look forward to the future with confidence! Mr Bancroft. On Wednesday 9 th December, the U11 C team played Leicester Grammar at home. The opposition made a bright start and quickly built up a strong lead. Fairfield scored a couple of tries before the break to make the half time score 7-3 to LGJS. The second half saw a much improved performance with Fairfield playing with greater determination and spirit. As a result, the final score was 8-6 to LGJS. A super second half made the score respectable and a fair reflection of the teams abilities. Well played everyone. Despite the score line the last 20 minutes meant the boys could finish the season with a smile. Mr Pitts.

3 SPORTS Year 3 House Rugby After a fabulous and competitive afternoon of tag rugby, the Year 3 results were as follows: 1 st Normans 2 nd Saxons 3 rd Romans 4 th Vikings Name Instrument Grade Result Amelia Rodger Flute 4 Distinction Ruaidhri Maguire Violin 3 Pass Joshua Pau Violin 3 Pass Sara Latif Harp 2 Distinction Diya Premkumar Harp 1 Distinction Reva Jenty Saxophone 2 Merit Harry Mitchell Guitar 1 Distinction Kaavya Kulkarni Violin 1 Merit India Cudbill Voice 1 Merit Nia Shah Cello 1 Merit Ben Brazendale Clarinet 1 Pass Stephanie Charlesworth Saxophone 1 Pass Eleanor Regan Piano 1 Pass Congratulations to all the children who recently attended the trials for Leicestershire U13 Junior Academy Centre. They all performed exceptionally well and were a credit to both themselves and to Fairfield. We are delighted to report that the following children who have been selected: Lara Dowsett, Violet O Neill, Annabel Proctor, Roma Hargreaves, Georgina Sheppard, Donovan Earnshaw. Roma Gangavati (RCK) has lost her scarf. It is named. Please could everyone check theirs to see if they have the correct one. Holly King (2D) has lost her overall, beanie hat, tracksuit top and red jumper. They are all named. Please could everyone look for these items and return to Holly if found. Thank you. Diya Kanani (4C) has lost her hat. It is size large and named on the underside of the grosgrain sweatband inside the hat. Please could everyone check they are wearing the correct hat. Aditya Iswaran (4B) has lost his full sports bag. It is named. Please can everyone check they have the correct bag. Congratulations to Jemima and Zianna who did really well to complete the Santa Fun Run in Loughborough at the weekend.

4 Useful Numbers: Absence Line: School Office: School Shop: Medical Room Head s PA Registrar Wrap Around Care Monday Friday Breakfast Club 7.45am am After School Club 3.30pm pm Notice for all attending Snow White at De Montfort Hall tomorrow afternoon. All tickets have been distributed, please contact us on pta@lesfairfield.org if you have not received yours. We have private use of the Garden Suite from midday and again at the interval where ice creams will be served. The PTA contact for the day is Gemma Bettoney-Bramhall, she is contactable on We look forward to seeing you there. Calendar: 12 th December 2015: Pantomime trip to see Snow White 22 nd January 2016: Family Bingo 29 th January 2016: Coffee Morning 22 nd April 2016: Whole School Disco 10 th June 2016: Children's Movie Night (Upper Prep Only) If you have any feedback or suggestions for the PTA, please feel free to contact us at pta@lesfairfield.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 in the PTA box, located on the wall outside the library windows, by the medical room in the White House. Diary Dates We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your support this year and wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year School Office Monday - Friday 7.30am pm Term time only School Shop Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 3.00pm-5.00pm Wed 1.00pm-5.00pm Every 1 st Saturday in the month 9.00am - 12 noon Nearly New Shop Opening Times: The School Uniform Shop will open on Saturday 9 th January from 9.00am - 12noon. Please note there will not be an after School Club facility on Friday 18 th December If you have any changes or amendments to your requirements for the Spring term, please advise Mrs Willingham no later than 21 st January,2016. Thank you. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Pre Prep Christmas Production collection. We raised a fantastic for the Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation. Wednesday & Friday From 8.15am 9.30am Thank you to everyone who made and bought cakes at the 5R cake sale. They managed to raise for this term s Helpers Fund The Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation.

5 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Salmon Fishcake & Parsley Sauce Vegetarian Mince & Yorkie New Potatoes & Garden Peas Apple Crumble Turkey Meatballs Provençale Vegetarian Meatballs Provençale Pasta & Broccoli Triple Chocolate Cookie Beef Burger Bean Burger Chips & Spaghetti Hoops Christmas Sponge Christmas Lunch Salmon Fishcake & Parsley Sauce Savoury Minced Beef & Yorkie Vegetarian Mince & Yorkie Apple Crumble & Iced Buns Turkey Meatballs Provençale Vegetarian Meatballs Provençale Chicken Korma Sticky Toffee Pudding & Chocolate Krispie Burger in a Bun Breaded Haddock Bean Burger Christmas Sponge Christmas Lunch In addition to pudding you may also help yourself to a piece of fruit. Also available daily - yoghurt, jelly, Angel Delight & cheese & biscuits. All desserts served with Birds Custard. Weekly Diary 14 th December 2015 Monday 14 th Upper Prep Sports Presentation Assembly Eadon Hall a.m. Years 3 & 4 Carol Service rehearsal Parish Church 2.00 p.m. Rainbows & Brownies Eadon Hall p.m. Tuesday 15 th Years 5 & 6 Carol Service rehearsal Parish Church 9.30 a.m. Year 2 visit to Loughborough College to see Aladdin p.m. Years 3 & 4 Carol Service for parents Parish Church 2.00 p.m. Wednesday 16 th Year 5 Christmas party Classrooms a.m. Year 2 Christmas party Eadon Hall p.m. Year 4 visit to The Curve Theatre to see The Witches Year 1 visit to Loughborough Town Hall to see Aladdin 1.30 p.m p.m. Thursday 17 th Christmas Lunch Years 5 & 6 Carol Service for parents Parish Church 2.00 p.m. Kindergarten Open Afternoon Year 3 singing at Carillon Court p.m p.m. Year 4 Christmas party Classrooms p.m. Cubs Scout Hut p.m. Kindergarten Open Afternoon p.m. Friday 18 th End of Term Assembly Eadon Hall a.m. End of Autumn Term noon Fairfield Focus Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy holiday. This week s lucky lottery winner is LR15 TXG