Summer's here at last!

The end of term finally arrived! This term had began well and we all had high hopes for an enjoyable last term of the year. That was until the phone call came from ISI giving 5 days notice of a standard inspection. I had known for a while that our luck would come to an end soon. However, we are delighted with our 'outstanding' inspection report. Thanks to all pupils, staff and parents as well as to the inspection team who were rigorous but very approachable and understood our school very well indeed. Only 3 years to go and counting before the next one! Have a great summer. Nick Rees

School at last!

Wednesday 21 April Delighted to be back! Bangkok not the wisest choice of cities to be stranded in for 5 days! We have all swapped stories of sitting by the pool planning a route home-surprising how many thought the Queen Mary a viable option! My newly acquired celebrity status took a nose dive having been interviwed by Channel 4 and ITV at Heathrow and then discovered that I had also appeared on the front page of The Sun. Only one staff member and two pupils yet to arrive-welcome home everybody.

Alpha Plus Music World 2010

Dear Parents

The Alpha Plus Music World Concert in aid of Kid’s Kidney Research UK is taking place on the 18th of March. Children from all of the schools in the group are taking part and the evening promises to be an entertaining one.


Tickets for this highly acclaimed event are going to be released to the parents/guardians of all pupils on Wednesday 13th January at 9am. In order to purchase tickets please go to  http://www.alphaplusmusicworld.co.uk/index.asp. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The tickets are going to be £20 per adult (including a programme) and £5 per school aged child. Applications for tickets can only be made online. Payment for the tickets will be in the form of a cheque (made payable to Alpha Plus Group) which will have to be given to the child’s school before the tickets are given.

Many thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you on the 18th!

Roy English

National Success for AHS

Wow! Absolutely delighted and full of pride this afternoon. Opened the mail to find a certificate from ISA congratulating AHS on receiving 1st place in the national art competition for under 11's Sheldon Prize for Textiles for our entry 'Animal Habitats. A fabulous way to start the weekend.

Samaritans 'Christmas Boxes'

Very proud of AHS last week! Having agreed to produce one Christmas Box per class filled with goodies such as toothpaste, soap, sweets, toys, pens and paper we actually managed to fill 17. Well done for the suggestion by one of our parents and to the parents who supplied the goodies including 17 shoe boxes at very short notice! A good deed indeed! Best wishes Nick Rees

Fit for Sport Festive Fun

FESTIVE HOLIDAY FUN IN YOUR AREA!
Fit For Sport Healthy Lifestyle Kids Camp at Ethos Sport Imperial College, 7 Princes Gardens, South Kensington Campus, SW7 2AZ

OFSTED registered, full day, healthy lifestyle activity camps. Children take part in 3 multi-sport sessions including football, tennis, rounders, hockey, basketball, handball or dodgeball, arty activity or dance, and keeping the future fit activities.

How to book:
CALL 0845 456 3233 OR VISIT WWW.FITFORSPORT.CO.UK FOR DETAILS & PRICES

EARLY BIRD 10% BOOKING DISCOUNT FOR DECEMBER – BOOK BY 27/11/09 & QUOTE ‘APPLE

Anti-Bullying Week 16-20th November

Dear Parents

During the course of the week many of the children at Abingdon House School will be taking part in Anti-Bullying activities. The theme for anti-bullying week 2009 is "Cyberbullying."

For more information go to www.antibullyingweek.co.uk.

Regards
Roy English
Deputy Head