Any possible Choristers out there?

We are very lucky to have on our doorstep a wonderful choir at Hampton Court. It is open to boys from 7+ and a number of ex-Emberhurst boys are involved.

Every year, places are available for boys to become choristers in the choir of the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court. Singing in a choir such as this would provide him with one of the most superb foundations for music, and would complement his education and capacity for learning. The work requires – and develops – musical memory, aural alertness and reading skills, all based on the voice.

For more info please go to: www.chapelroyal.org or the Director of Music at Hampton Court, Carl Jackson, is happy to provide further information about the choir. He may be contacted by e-mail: music @ chapelroyal . org

ENQUIRIES AND APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED AT ANY TIME IN THE YEAR

Bootcamp in Claygate

For those that are interested I have just been sent the details of a Bootcamp Class.

I’m a fully qualified and insured personal fitness trainer based in Guildford. I have just started a new website aimed at fun 45 minute group circuit training sessions for all ages and abilities, full details -  <http://www.getfitbootcamp.co.uk/>

To be held at Claygate Recreation Ground, Esher.

Boot camps are great for fat loss, weight loss, body toning and general health and fitness.

The Claygate boot camp starts Monday 9th November 2009 at 9.45am which should hopefully be convenient for parents after the school and nursery runs. There is no joining fee and the first session is FREE.

Stranger Danger – from St Pauls School, Thames Ditton

There have been two separate reports of someone in a maroon car trying to entice children in to it. One was in Hinchley Wood on Saturday the other was reported to have happened on 16th September in the Sunbury area. The man said to be involved with the second incident is reported to have been seen close to St Pauls Catholic College on Tuesday and Wednesday this week

Police have been informed.

Please share this among your staff and reinforce your stranger danger guidance to students.

Any suspicious sightings/ approaches should notified in the first instance to Surrey Police 0845 125 2222 [in an emergency 999].  Please also alert this office 01372 833412 to ensure circulation.

Rupert Peters Landscapes Full Garden Design & Construction

Member of staff Julie Peters: Swallows 1 & 2 and mum of Megan Peters in Year 1. Rupert Peters Landscapes Full Garden Design & Construction. Driveways, Paving, Patios, Decking, Timberwork, Brickwork, Water Features, Lighting, Turfing & Planting schemes. With over 20 years experience. Please visit http://www.rupertpeters.co.uk call Rupert 07725 168409 or 020 8873 2761.

Doing very well…

Dear Mrs. Chadwick,

I hope you remember Daniel Douthwaite who left Emberhurst in 2004.

I wanted to let you know of his progress and to thank you and your team for giving him such a good start to his educational life.

He is now 12 years old and will be in his last year at Parkside when he returns in September. It was through your advice and guidence that we selected Parkside and it has proved to be an excellent choice.

He has a place confirmed at Reeds depending on his Common Entrance results next year.

He plays clarinet (grade 3) and drums for the big band at school and sings in the choir.

He is playing cricket for the Surrey County team and when he returns in September he will be Deputy Head Boy of Parkside.

We cannot thank you enough for not only providing us with great advice about his next school but also providing Daniel with the very best start possible.

Best regards

Lorraine Douthwaite

Congratulations

Congratulations to Emilie Naess Clarke, an ex pupil, who will be Head Girl at Rowan from September.

TERM DATES AUTUMN 2009 ~SUMMER 2010

AUTUMN TERM 2009
TERM BEGINS Wednesday 9th September
SCHOOL CLOSES Thursday 22nd October
HALF TERM 23rd October ~ 3rd November
SCHOOL OPENS Wednesday 4th November
END OF TERM Friday 11th December 12 Noon

SPRING TERM 2010
TERM BEGINS Thursday 7th January
SCHOOL CLOSES Thursday 11th February
HALF TERM 12th ~ 22nd February
SCHOOL OPENS Tuesday 23rd February
END OF TERM Friday 26th March. 12 noon.

SUMMER TERM 2010
TERM BEGINS Wednesday 21st April.
SCHOOL CLOSES Tuesday 27th May
HALF TERM 28th May ~ 7th June
SCHOOL OPENS Tuesday 8th June.
END OF TERM Friday 9th July. 12 noon.

Keep Bushy Park free for everyone

The Royal Parks Agency is proposing to charge for car parking in Bushy Park.
Visit http://keepbushyparkfree.org.uk/ to download a form to sign to add your name to the petition.

Or contact KeepBushyParkFree, 86 Connaught Rd, Teddington TW11 0PX Tel: 07771 838 696

Part time post with local charity

LEAH trains volunteers to teach practical everyday English 1:1 to local residents (in the boroughs of Kingston and Richmond) who are unable to attend college (mainly women with young children).

They currently need a Director and a Kingston Co-ordinator, both part-time. The salaries are not huge but it is a wonderful organisation.

If you would like to know more, please email leah@leah.org.uk or visit www.leah.org.uk

Thurs. 7th – Sun. 10th May. MUSIC FIT FOR THE KING AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE!

As part of the 500th anniversary celebrations this year, trot along to Hampton Court where for four nights in the Great Hall you can enjoy Tudor music. This is an excellent opportunity to step back in time and listen to music in the very place where Henry VIII enjoyed musical entertainment.  Book tickets to go to the first-ever Tudor Music Festival at Hampton Court Palace takes place in Henry VIII’s anniversary year.
Adults: £19-£29, Concessions: £15, Child: £9.50-£14.50.
Tickets: call 0844 482 7795 or visit www.hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace/WhatsOn