Dear Parents,
I thought I would take this opportunity to write to you before the half term break to go over a few points of house business as I know how quickly the next half will pass by.
Hot Weather
Am I tempting fate by even mentioning this? Most probably. However, the extreme temperatures on Monday reminded us all of how intense the sun can be and how important it is for the boys to be protected and equipped, even on less hot days.
Sun hats and sun cream should be sent in with the boys which they can then wear and apply accordingly.
Water
Connected to the above yet also important in all weathers. A brief reminder that the boys are allowed to have small bottles of water with them in class which they can refill at Break / Lunch times. Keeping hydrated undoubtedly helps attentiveness, in addition to many other benefits, so I would encourage the boys to drink regularly.
Mobile Phones
The number of boys in possession of mobile phones appears to be growing. This is fine as long as the school rules regarding mobiles is adhered to. To reiterate:
- Only boys travelling to / from school on their own can have a mobile in school.
- All mobiles must be handed in to the top office on arrival and collected at the end of the day before leaving school.
- Mobiles should be named.
- Parents should not call during the day as the phones are locked away in the top office and they will not be answered.
- Any phones found in the possession of a pupil during the day outside of the above hours will be confiscated.
Exams
The exam week this year is being run alongside the CE week which should provide a quiet and focussed environment for all boys. No doubt the half term break will provide a period of calm for revision purposes. I would ask that for this week in particular all pupils arrive at school in plenty of time for their first exam.
Diary Dates to remember
11-14 June 4s Trip to Isle of Wight (boys rtn to school Wed 16th June).
14th June UVI Leavers’ photo. Smartly dressed in uniform please!
17th June Class photos. Smartly dressed in uniform please!
18th June Choir Trip to Chessington.
21-25 June UVI Outward Bounds Trip
24 June 4s/5s Parents’ Evening
28 June School Summer Concert – 6.00pm
29th June UVI Leavers Dinner
1st July Rs/LVIs Parents’ Evening
6th July Sports Day – Pupils off in morning and taken direct to Stadium for 2.00pm start.
8th July Term Ends 12.00pm
Should you wish to discuss any of the above points please do not hesitate to call.
I do hope that you all manage to have an enjoyable half term break.
With very best wishes,
Yours sincerely,
Mr S Hepher
Headmaster
Mr S Hepher

