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NEWSLETTER
March 2015
NO. 22
Dear Parents and Friends of the Schools
I think the last half term has been one of the shortest ever but as always action packed. The trip to
Kingswood was a great success. The children’s behavior was a credit to themselves, their families and
the school and as a consequence we all got some sleep! The activities were challenging and character
building. I was very proud of the children’s perseverance and determination. The weather was dry, if a
little chilly on the Thursday and the children loved the food.
The Middle Years Production of Porridge was the other major highlight of the term with 150 children
working together to stage a wonderful performance of this highly amusing play. The actor’s comic timing
and intonation was a triumph and the characters they introduced us to were delightful. A galaxy of stars
were born, very ably supported by a wonderful choir and a superbly talented orchestra. My thanks to all
the talented staff who made putting on a production look easy.
Very best wishes to you all for a very enjoyable holiday. Hopefully with some beautiful Spring weather.
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We look forward to seeing the children back to on Tuesday 14 April.
Best wishes,
Caroline Peet
Headteacher
CLASS ASSEMBLIES
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1.1 5 Feb 2015
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1.2 19 March 2015
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2.1 29 Jan 2015
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2.2 9 July 2015
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3.1 7 May 2015
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3.2 4 Dec 2014
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4.1 22 Jan 2015
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4.2 23 Oct 2014
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4.3 27 Nov 2014
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5.1 12 Feb 2015
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5.2 30 April 2015
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6.1 21 July 2015
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6.2 21 July 2015
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Improving
Improving
Teaching & Learning
Behaviour
1.1 Share and develop
effective practice in
differentiation
2.1 Develop strategies for
managing pupils with
challenging behaviour
1.2 Share and develop
effective use of the
classroom learning
environment
2.2 Introduce peer mediation
to develop restorative
approaches
School Development Overview 2014-15
2.3 Promote pupils’ selfbelief and their development
of ‘growth mindsets’
Developing
Enriching
Strengthening
Inclusion
the Curriculum
Leadership
3.1 Sharpen the impact of
Pupil Premium spending to
accelerate pupil progress*
3.2 Introduce the new SEN
Code of Practice*
3.3 Review and strengthen
the impact of interventions
3.4 Engage parents in
supporting their children’s
learning
4.1 Establish strong, progressive curriculum
planning in English and Maths
4.2 Continue developing a new and
engaging skills-based curriculum
4.3 Review assessment and reporting
systems in line with the new curriculum
4.4 Extend the range of extra-curricular
opportunities
4.5 Develop the impact of the Sports
Premium
5.1 Develop the role of
phase leaders and other
middle managers
5.2 Review the roles and
effectiveness of the
Leadership Team
5.3 Develop the roles and
responsibilities of the
Governing Body
5.4 Continue to develop
effective partnership across
the Federation
* These are our 2013-14 equality objectives, to help us meet our statutory duties under the 2010 Equality
Act to: advance equality of opportunity; eliminate discrimination; and foster good relations
April 2015
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Training Day – school closed
Start of Term
PSFA Meeting
PSFA Discos
5pm;
Governor Cttee Meetings
Management Cttee
7:30 pm
7.30pm
5.30 pm
9:30 am
May 2015
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25th – 29th
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Bank Holiday - School Closed
KS2 SATs Week
Summer Fete
Governing Body Meeting
6 pm
Half Term
SCHOOL MEALS
School meals prices for 14th April to 22nd July 2015.
The cost of meals is:
£ 2.10 per day
£10.50 per week
Cost for 1st half of Summer Term (29 Days)
Cost for 2nd half of Summer Term (38 Days)
£60.90
£79.80
TOTAL
£140.70
Cheques should be made payable to:
“QUEENS’ FEDERATION”
All meals should be paid for in advance.
If you haven’t already signed up for “Agora” our online payment system for school dinners, please ask
the office for a new registration letter.
We believe there are pupils who are eligible for FREE SCHOOL MEALS who are not yet claiming
them. From September 2014 all children who are in reception, year 1 or year 2 in a state-funded
school will be offered a free healthy school lunch. Children in other school years will also be offered a
free school lunch if their parent is receiving any of the welfare benefits listed below.
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Income Support
Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Support from NASS (National Asylum Support Service) under part 6 of the Immigration and
Asylum Act 1999
The guarantee element of State Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit (with no Working Tax Credit) with an annual income of no more than £16,190
Working Tax Credit run-on
Universal Credit.
Registering for free meals could raise an extra £1,300 for the school, to fund valuable support like
extra tuition, additional teaching staff or after school activities.
This additional money is available from central government for every child whose parent is receiving
one of the welfare benefits listed above. It is therefore important to sign up for free school meals, even
if your child is in reception, year 1 or year 2, so that your child’s school receives as much funding as
possible.
If you are at all unsure whether you qualify please come to the office and talk to Miss Perry.
PACKED LUNCHES
Please can we remind parents that children are not allowed sweets
or bars of chocolate in their lunchboxes. Please do not send any nuts or nut products as we have
children in school with severe nut allergies.
Children should also only have water in their water bottles.
(Juice cartons can be brought in for lunch).
Many thanks.
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WEEK ONE: 13/4/15, 4/5/15, 1/6/15, 22/6/15 and 13/7/15
MONDAY
PASTA DAY
TUESDAY
INTERNATIONAL DAY
WEDNESDAY
JACKET SPUD DAY
THURSDAY
ROAST DINNER DAY
FRIDAY
CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA DAY
MAIN CHOICE
Assorted Sauces: Beef
Bolognaise, Chicken Curry &
Tuna
Fish Fingers
Chips
Baked Beans
Toppings: Chilli, Chicken &
Mushroom, Curry & Tuna
Roasted Beef with Roasted Potatoes
Cheese & Tomato Pizza
Topping Choices: Tuna, Prawns,
Chicken, Spicy Chicken
Chips
VEGETARIAN
CHOICE
Assorted Sauces: Baked Beans,
Grated Cheese, Veggie
Bolognaise & Coleslaw
Macaroni Cheese
Baked Beans
Grated Cheese, Baked Beans,
Coleslaw or vegetable Curry
Three Cheese & Onion Tart
With Roast Potatoes
Cheese & Tomato Pizza
Topping Choices: Peppers, Pineapple,
Sweetcorn, Vegetables
Chips
VEGETABLES &
ADDITIONS
Seasonal Vegetables
Salad Bar
Seasonal Vegetables
Salad Bar
Seasonal Salads
Seasonal Vegetables
Seasonal Vegetables
Salad Bar
Seasonal Vegetables
Salad Bar
SWEETS
Apple Crumble & Custard
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurts
Sticky Toffee Pudding & Sauce
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurts
Flapjack
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurts
Lemon Cake
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurts
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurts
WEEK TWO: 20/4/15, 11/5/15, 8/6/15, 29/6/15 and 20/7/15
MONDAY
PASTA DAY
TUESDAY
INTERNATIONAL DAY
WEDNESDAY
JACKET SPUD DAY
THURSDAY
ROAST DINNER DAY
FRIDAY
CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA DAY
MAIN CHOICE
Assorted Sauces: Beef
Bolognaise, Chicken Curry &
Tuna
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Noodles or
Sticky Rice
Toppings: Chilli, Chicken &
Mushroom, Curry & Tuna
Chicken with Stuffing New Roasted
Potatoes
Cheese & Tomato Pizza
Topping Choices: Tuna, Prawns,
Chicken, Spicy Chicken
Chips
VEGETARIAN CHOICE
Assorted Sauces: Baked Beans,
Grated Cheese, Veggie
Bolognaise & Coleslaw
Vegetable Chow Mein
Noodles or
Sticky Rice
Grated Cheese, Baked Beans,
Coleslaw or vegetable Curry
Seasonal Crunchy Vegetable Crumble
with Fresh Herbs
Cheese & Tomato Pizza
Topping Choices: Peppers, Pineapple,
Sweetcorn, Vegetables
Chips
VEGETABLES &
ADDITIONS
Seasonal Vegetables
Salad Bar
Seasonal Vegetables
Salad Bar
Seasonal Salads
Seasonal Vegetables
Seasonal Vegetables
Salad Bar
Seasonal Vegetables
Salad Bar
SWEETS
Homemade Shortbread
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurts
Chocolate Marble Cake & Chocolate
Sauce
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurts
Rice Crispy Cakes
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurts
Jam Sponge Pudding
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurts
Chocolate Brownie Cake
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurts
WEEK THREE: 27/4/15, 18/5/15, 15/6/15, and 6/7/15
MONDAY
PASTA DAY
TUESDAY
INTERNATIONAL DAY
WEDNESDAY
JACKET SPUD DAY
THURSDAY
ROAST DINNER DAY
FRIDAY
CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA DAY
MAIN CHOICE
Assorted Sauces: Beef
Bolognaise, Chicken Curry &
Tuna
Lasagne
Garlic Bread
Toppings: Chilli, Chicken &
Mushroom, Curry & Tuna
Turkey with Stuffing Roast Potatoes
Cheese & Tomato Pizza
Topping Choices: Tuna, Prawns,
Chicken, Spicy Chicken
Chips
VEGETARIAN
CHOICE
Assorted Sauces: Baked Beans,
Grated Cheese, Veggie
Bolognaise & Coleslaw
Vegetable Lasagne
Garlic Bread
Grated Cheese, Baked Beans,
Coleslaw or vegetable Curry
Homemade Creamy Cauliflower
Cheese with Crusty bread
Cheese & Tomato Pizza
Topping Choices: Peppers, Pineapple,
Sweetcorn, Vegetables
Chips
VEGETABLES &
ADDITIONS
Seasonal Vegetables
Salad Bar
Seasonal Vegetables
Salad Bar
Seasonal Salads
Seasonal Vegetables
Seasonal Vegetables
Salad Bar
Seasonal Vegetables
Salad Bar
SWEETS
Homemade Chocolate Muffins
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurts
Chocolate Sponge & Chocolate Sauce
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurts
Fruit Salad & Ice Cream
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurts
Treacle Sponge Pudding & Custard
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurts
Cherry Cookies
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurts
PSFA News
March 2015
Changes to the PSFA Committee
We are pleased to announce that we elected a new Chair Person and Treasurer at the AGM in
February. From September we welcome both Carolyn Warburton as the new Chair and Ali Sanders as
the new Treasurer.
Carolyn will be working closely with our current Chair, Jacqui Whitmore, and is already helping the
committee and learning the ropes! Both Ali and Carolyn will officially take over from September 15.
One of the most important meetings of the PSFA takes place in July each year. This is when the PSFA
Committee agrees which events will go ahead for the forthcoming year.
This meeting is a great opportunity to influence which events take place and we invite you to come along
and help the team to plan for 2015/16. The meeting is Monday 6th July, 7.30pm, Queen Edith Staff
Room.
PSFA Vacancies
While it was great news that we were able to recruit to some of the posts, it is unfortunate that we could
not vote in a new Vice-Chair and Secretary. Without a full committee to support the organisation of the
wonderful events we enjoy at Queen Edith, it simply won’t be possible for some of them to continue. If
you think you may be able to offer some of your time to help organise events and therefore keep up the
good work of the current PSFA, then please do get in contact as soon as you can. Our email address is
queenedithPSFA@gmail.com
VICE-CHAIR:The vice-chair supports the chairperson and offers general help such as photocopying,
shopping at the cash & carry or supermarket before events’, coordinating helpers, selling tickets, etc.
SECRETARY:The secretary offers administrative support to the committee, prepares letters and
posters, takes minutes at meetings, updates the website, and helps at events, etc. This job could be split
and taken on by two or more people.
Bag 2 School
Our Bag 2 School collection took place on Friday 27th March. The PSFA would like to thank all of you
who so kindly donated good quality second hand clothing, bags and shoes. We’re delighted the “drop
off” was so busy and we hope to have raised just over £300 for the school.
Coming up next term:
Discos on Friday 24th April! Early Years 5 - 6.30pm, Middle & Later Years 6.45 - 8.15pm
Tickets will be available on the door.
Summer Fete on Saturday 16th May, 1-4pm.
The fete theme this year is 'Once Upon A Time.....', to follow on from the success of the Middle
Years' Porridge Production. The fete will be busy with the usual attractions including bouncy castles,
assault course, donkey rides and lots of wonderful stalls, plus we are planning exciting activities
linked to nursery rhymes and fairytales. Please see the letter sent home recently with details of this
year's competitions, plus information on how you can help to make the Summer Fete a big success!
Happy Holidays from the PSFA Committee and helpers!
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Your School Council Representatives
Spring Term School Council Reps
Year 2
2.1
Benjamin and Ying Fei
2.2
Vatan and Céline
Year 3
3.1
Ben and Lillie
3.2
Arthur and Aasiya
Year 4
4.1
Ayyildiz and Muhammad
4.2
James and Fredrika
4.3
Edward and Lara
Year 5
5.1
Mick and Sumayya
5.2
Franklin and Georgia
Year 6
6.1
Hasan and Amber
6.2
Max and Suzannah
School Council Spring Term Update
Red Nose Day Friday 13th March
The children at Queen Edith had a brilliant day helping to raise money for
Comic Relief. We dressed up in Red clothes and brought in 50p or more. The
whole school from Nursery to Year 6 joined in with this national event. The
money raised by schools will be doubled by the Government. Comic Relief
hope to raise enough money to help 300 000 children get into education.
We raised an amazing……….
£334.78
Thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible!
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In the last week of the Spring Term, classes took part in
different Design and Technology activities as part of a special
week organised by School Council. There was a wide range of
activities including cooking in Nursery and making Easter
boxes in Year 2!
Many thanks to all the Spring Term School Council Reps for making this possible!
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Year 1
Year 1 really enjoyed Castle's day. We took part in
a dragon hunt, enjoyed some physical training
exercises, iced biscuits and made mini flags for a
pencil. It was all great fun, and we are say that
everyone graduated from Knight School with flying
colors. Here are some quotes from the children
"I liked playing games in the small hall" Amy
"I liked going over the creaky bridge in the Dragon hunt" Chloe
Making my biscuit was so much fun, I thought carefully about my design" Isla
There will be lots more pictures on the website soon!
Eco Monitors
Eco Monitors is a new club that has started on Friday lunchtimes. We are a small team, dedicated to
helping Queen Edith become more environmentally friendly. This term we have been thinking about
making sure we turn off the lights in areas of the school not in use, and keeping doors closed on cold
days. We have also been busy helping Mr Gunia by collecting paper recycling from all areas of the
school. We are looking forward to the summer term, and thinking of different ways to help around the
school.
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Kingswood
Year 5 had a great time at Kingswood last week. During the 3 days they took part in a range of activities
including visiting Holy Trinity Church, "Leap of Faith", Zipwire, Mini-Olympics as well as Caving and
Rockpooling.
“ The leaders at Kingswood made the activities fun by having a shout-out for each
activity ” Giorgia
“Climbing up the Leap of Faith was my favourite activity” Sienna
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“I was proud of fact that I made myself try something new despite being
nervous“ Jeroen.
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Middle Years Production – Porridge!
The Middle Years children and staff have had an exciting half-term preparing for four performances of
“Porridge” which took place in the last week of term. Parents, family and friends who came to watch
were astounded at the way the children had learnt all their lines and music. The quality of acting was
amazing, with clear loud voices from the large casts of actors, which meant that the many jokes could
be clearly heard. The musicians added a skilful and specially written accompaniment to the backing
tracks for the songs, and the choir sang their own solo songs as well as helping the rest of the children
learn tunes, words and actions.
There are lots of tasks involved in putting on such a spectacular show, ranging from scenery and prop
creation to musical arrangement and choreography, coaching and directing the actors, singers and
musicians, and ensuring everyone is safe and happy on and off the stage. Thanks to the many staff who
gave their time to ensure everything ran smoothly.
Many thanks are also due to all parents and friends for their support during the production,
encouraging children to learn lines and songs and for providing such colourful costumes. Especial
thanks to those who provided extra costumes and props, and also for the last-minute repairs made to
the stage curtains!
The Middle Years Team
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There are lots more pictures on the website, please do take a look
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PE Update:
Netherhall Pride Football Tournament
In the final week of last half term, we went to Netherhall to play in the Pride competition, organised by
Year 7 pupils. We had two teams competing in this, one playing as England and one as Portugal.
Although I’d tried my best to make sure the two teams were evenly matched, they enjoyed contrasting
fortunes, with England – unusually in tournament football – unbeaten throughout the competition and
finishing as winners and Portugal struggling against ‘Italy’ and ‘Brazil’ (which sounds slightly more
impressive than ‘Fawcett’ and ‘Trumpington Meadows’).
It was an enjoyable afternoon and a good opportunity to give a number of players who have been
attending after school football regularly a chance to represent the school. It was also nice to pick up our
first silverware (or certificates) of the season after coming close in several tournaments this year.
We hope to have some more football fixtures in the summer term.
Action from England v Portugal
Cambridge School Sports Partnership Tag Rugby Tournament
Also at the end of last half term (and too late for the last newsletter) we participated in a tag rugby
tournament against other Cambridge schools.
I accompanied our Year 5 children, who performed brilliantly to finish third in their group: winning
three of their games and losing the other two by a single try. It was great to see players improving as
the tournament went on. Initially, Matthew was our main threat, making some searing runs and being
in the right place after his team mates had been tagged to score vital tries, but by the end of the group
matches our support play was brilliant and we defended tigerishly throughout.
The Year 5s have been playing rugby in PE lessons in the autumn term, as well as being supported by a
coach and, although competing against older teams, showed that they will be a force to be reckoned
with next year.
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In contrast, our Year 6 team had barely picked up a rugby ball all year (we managed a couple of quick
lunchtime sessions, but the weather always seemed to be against us whenever I’d ear marked a day for
a practice.) They also lost their opening game, but, coached brilliantly by Mrs Butler, recovered to win
their remaining games and top their group.
Unfortunately, they lost a close semi-final to St Matthew’s, but managed to secure third place (and
medals) with a deserved win against Newnham Croft, with Iwan (if memory serves me correctly –
which, increasingly, it doesn’t) scoring the decisive try. Again, it was pleasing to see how much progress
had made in the course of the competition in attacking and defending as a group. To finish third out of
twenty four teams given the lack of preparation was a brilliant achievement and our players were
rightly thrilled.
Our Year 5 and 6 teams
Cambridge School Sports Partnership Hockey Tournament
On Thursday 12th March, we took two teams to a hockey tournament at the Abbey astroturf. Year 6
have been learning hockey in PE this term and, like the Year 5s with tag rugby, have benefitted from
the support of a coach in lessons. It was also nice to give an opportunity to some of the children who
attended the after school club run by Neil O’Donohue.
In a recurring theme, both teams improved as the tournament progressed. Our ‘B’ team finished fifth in
their group, whilst our ‘A’ team were unbeaten, apart from their final game. Pouring forward after
conceding an early goal, they unfortunately conceded a few more and finished third (missing out on a
place in the semi-finals on goal difference). Well done to everyone who played!
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Our hockey teams
Under 11s Korfball Tournament
We also entered a korfball tournament against local club and school teams. It was a strange
competition for us, with two of our players leaving after the first couple of games and others arriving
after their morning football commitments, at staggered intervals, to take their place. We won our
opening game against Vikings, 1-0, through a lovely running in shot from Asha, but went 1-0 down in
our next game against City. Thankfully, Josh, who had only just arrived from football, stepped off the
bench to score an equalising goal. Our next game was a 4-0 win against Tigers (goals from Mekhi,
Pravishan, Asha and Josh) before we made hard work of our match against Milton Road – eventually
winning 2-1 (Pravishan and Josh scoring our goals this time).
Those results saw us win the tournament and it was great to see the progress we’ve made since the
start of the year, as some of our newer players have gained experience. We again defended brilliantly
and our passing was much improved. We were a little impulsive in attack, though (possibly as a result
of playing on a much smaller pitch in the large hall, where it’s possible to shoot from anywhere) and
need to look to keep the ball for longer before taking our shots.
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A later incarnation of our korfball team
Under 9s Korfball Tournament at Hills Road
The following Saturday, we entered four teams into an Under 9s tournament at Hills Road.
Unfortunately, there seemed to be a bit of a communication break down and we only had eleven
players (not quite enough for three teams – let alone four). This led to lots of frantic to-ing and fro-ing
and lots of game time for everyone who came. Our highest placed team was fifth, but it was another
great opportunity to give children in Years 3 and 4 an opportunity to play against different school and
club teams. As we learn more about the game, we are getting better defensively and creating more
opportunities to score goals – although sometimes we need to remember which way we’re attacking!
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Extra curricular activities organised by outside providers
At Queen Edith School
Summer 2015
Ballet and drama
Ballet
Monday to Thursday in the Small Hall from 4.30pm
Ballet lessons are taught by Kate Simmons who is a registered Royal Academy of Dance
teacher and runs classes for children from the age of 3 up to adult. The syllabus has been
designed and graduated to slowly develop the dancer’s technique. Along with this the classes
develop social awareness, sharing, group interaction, flexibility, stamina, strength,
coordination, self confidence, imagination, and much more. . More information is available
from www.dedikated.biz or telephone 01223 292562.
Drama
Saturday mornings in the large hall
‘Development through Drama’ – encouraging Creativity, Confidence and
Communication. Our weekly classes will give you the chance to develop these
skills and so much more. Sessions are fast moving and fun. Classes run on
Saturday mornings at Queen Edith and students are divided into three age groups:
Lower Primary - ages 4 to 7, Upper Primary- ages 8-10 and Youth Theatre 11+ To
find out more phone 01462 713406, email cambs-herts@helenogrady.co.uk or
www.welcometodrama.co.uk
Language tuition
Kids Arabic Club takes place at school on Sunday mornings during term time.
We aim to give your children an enjoyable, stimulating and high achieving learning experience. Through
our modern curriculum and the help of our friendly and experienced teachers, we aim to make children
enjoy the beauty of Arabic language.
For more information please visit : www.kidsarabicclub.co.uk. or call 07718 621264.
Italian lessons
Mrs Santocchini will be running the Italian club again this year on Tuesday lunchtimes, divided into
separate groups for KS1 and KS2. The cost will be £4 per lesson. If you are interested please contact
mariannazaffaroni3@gmail.com.
French club is available for Years 1-2 and Years 3-6, at lunchtimes on Thursdays.
Clubs at Queen Edith School
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Years 1-2 French Club: Thursday from 12:45 to 13:15.
Fee for Summer term 2014-2015: £45.50
Dates: 16/04/2015 to 02/07/2015
New members also pay a joining fee of £12.50, for which they receive a CD, songbook, and
access to the club's BabelZone website.
Available for: Year 1 to Year 2
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Years 3-6 French Club: Thursday from 12:15 to 12:45.
Fee for Summer term 2014-2015: £45.50
Dates: 16/04/2015 to 02/07/2015
New members also pay a joining fee of £12.50, for which they receive a CD, songbook, and
access to the club's BabelZone website.
Available for: Year 3 to Year 6
Clubs at Queen Emma School
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Year 1-3 French club: Tuesday from 12:45 to 13:15.
Fee for Summer term 2014-2015: £45.50
Dates: 21/04/2015 to 30/06/2015
New members also pay a joining fee of £12.50, for which they receive a CD, songbook, and
access to the club's BabelZone website.
Available for: Year 1 to Year 3
at http://westcambs.com or contact Tim Morley with queries on 01223 911575
or leclubfrancais@westcambs.com
Mighty Ninjas of MAUL Tae Kwon Do Club
Fridays 6.30-7.30pm
This club for years x to x will learn Taek Won Do styles with an emphasis on the philosophy of
traditional martial arts. A donation of £2.50 per class is requested to cover kit and insurance. More
information is available from Wendi Bacon (2nd Dan black belt) on wendi.bacon@gmail.com.
Steve Fallon Football
3.30-4.20pm Wednesdays
The coaches have experience of working with boys and girls of all ages and are first aid trained.
Children can have fun learning to play football Lessons cost £3 per week. Contact Steve Fallon on
Cambridge 569778 or 07810 526805
Karate -English Wado-ryu Sport Karate
Thurs evenings in Large Hall
Wado-ryu Sport Karate is one of the fastest growing pastimes in the UK. It is a combination of aerobic
exercise with traditional and modern karate and boxing techniques. Join our beginners’ course on
Thursday evenings (6.30-7.30pm for children and 7.30-8.30pm for adults) throughout the year, and we
will show you all the basics of this very exciting and safe sport. Contact Philip May on 07986 006833
Brownies, Scouts and Cubs
Brownies are for exploring, having fun, making discoveries and more!For more information
on what makes Brownies special check out the Girlguiding website www.girlguiding.org.uk or
phone 0800 169 590
The 40th Cambridge Brownies meet at school on Tuesdays starting
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on 11 September in the Large Hall from 6.00-7.30pm. For information please contact
40thbrownies@gmail.com.
Have fun! Play games! Go camping! Take part in outdoor activities, earn
badges.
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The 16th Cambridge Scout Group will continue meeting at Queen Edith.
Cubs (aged 8-10 years) meet on Mondays in the Large Hall between 6.30-8pm.
Scouts (aged 10-14 years) meet on Wednesdays in the Large Hall between 7-9pm
Contact Steve Harrison - akela16thcam@yahoo.co.uk
Music lessons for Years 2-6
There is a waiting list for most music lessons but contact the teacher to find out about availability or to
add your child’s name on the list.
Saxophone, clarinet and recorder lessons
Mondays during school
Alison Hurst, an experienced teacher with over 3 years’ private teaching experience, is now
offering saxophone lessons (year 5 up), clarinet (year 4 up) and recorder lessons (year 2 up) to
individuals or pairs during the school term. Lessons are open to beginners and to those already
studying. Charges depend on length of lesson and numbers involved. Contact Alison for more
details on alison_hurst@hotmail.co.uk or 07790330282
Flute lessons
Tuition after school
Rebecca Homewood (a TA at Queen Emma) will be available to teach individual lessons after school with
children aged 7 years and above. She is a music graduate who has been teaching the flute and performing
in and around Cambridgeshire for the last 5 years. For further details please contact becca-3010@hotmail.co.uk.
Piano lessons
Tuition during the school day
to join the waiting list please contact Michele on michelebentley_piano@yahoo.co.uk (01223 47401)
Michele Bentley (CT ABRSM) is an experienced piano teacher providing
lessons during school hours to children from beginners up to Grade 5.
Individual lessons lasting 30 minutes cost £14 a session (for younger
students, 20 minutes at £12 a session).
Vaida Kalvaitiene is a qualified piano teacher with over 16 years of experience who will teach
pupils over 5 years old either for exams from beginner to advanced grades, or just for pleasure.
Her tuition rates during the school day are £15 for 30 minutes, £20 for 45 minutes. If you have more
questions or if you would like to arrange a free trial lesson, please contact
vaidakalvaitiene@gmail.com,
www.pianotutorcambridge.com
www.queenedithschool.org.uk
Violin lessons
Tuition during the school day
Hilary Crooks is a qualified and experienced teacher and will be teaching violin on Tuesday afternoons
for pupils from Year 2 upwards. Children can be taught individually or in small groups. For more
information, or to register your child please contact Hilary on 01223 894373 or on
hilary.crooks@gmail.com
Guitar lessons
Tuition after school
Gordon Scott is a qualified teacher and has taught classical guitar extensively in four schools in
Cambridgeshire. He teaches children how to read music and play the guitar together. Lessons cost
£10.00 per person in groups of three. They take place after school on Tuesdays and Fridays. For more
information call 01638 741905 or 07806 975812
www.queenedithschool.org.uk
Easter Holiday Optional Homework
This year the Queen Edith Summer Fete (Saturday 16th May 2015) will be themed around nursery
rhymes and fairy-tales – following on from the success of the Middle Years’ production ‘Porridge’.
This optional homework will be linked to the summer fete theme ‘Once upon a time…’. You should
write your own short nursery rhyme or fairy-tale. Three winners will be selected (KS1, middle years and
later years). The three winners will have their stories published in the Summer Fete programme, as
well as receiving VIP passes on the day.
To enter a story into the competition, follow these simple rules:
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No more than one side of A4 (handwritten or typed)
You can illustrate your story / nursery rhyme, but drawings must be included on the A4 page
You can create a comic-strip story if you prefer
Everyone can enter!
Please hand your entries to Miss Dean on the first week back after Easter.
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Children who played in the hockey tournament on 12th March:
Fabien Abdi
Pravishan Bajee
Iwan Barnett
Jesse Bidwell
Iona Cessford
Maxim Demydchuk
Henry French
Sebby Hutchinson
Felix Keller
Alexine Macpherson
Max Roberson
Ella Sparkes
Korfballers who won the tournament at Cambridge Regional College on 14th March:
Lottie Attle
Pravishan Bajee
Iwan Barnett
Matilda Bentley
Asha Bharadwa
Nicholas Boyd
Lavinia-Marie Harlow
Felix Keller
Josh Murray
Mekhi Osman
Talia Stocker
Korfballers who played in the Under 9s tournament at Hills Road on 21st March:
Ailish Donachie
Conor Leedham
Frances Milner
Rhiannon Monie
Jannaht Rahman
Catarina Rocha
Bethany Sanders
Louis Sundhoo
Susannah Tankard
Hoi Lok Wang
Leonardo Wong
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CATERING ASSISTANT
(MATERNITY COVER)
REQUIRED at QUEEN EMMA
5 ½hours per day (27.5hours per week)
From 1st June 2015 for approx. 1 year
Monday – Friday
Term time only
Scale 1C point 10
£7.43 per hour
Please collect an application form from the school office, or
telephone C.714300. The closing date for applications is
Monday 13th April.
Queen Emma School is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the well being of all its pupils. All appointments are
subject to an enhanced DBS check
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