18-May-2012
Prep Idol 2012
Capacity audience wowed by amazing performers!
This year's Prep Idol was a resounding success. Not only were there more performers than ever before, but the audience was the biggest we've ever had. Twelve bands / performers wowed the crowd with some exceptional performances and a great deal of fun was had by all. Members of Form 8 launched their S.E.P businesses and did fantastically well by selling drinks, sweets, pizza and all manner of glow-in-the-dark trinkets. More details regarding how much money was raised and photos of the night will follow soon. We are thoroughly proud of everyone involved in the event, and would like thank all those who helped make Prep Idol 2012 the best one yet!
Mr Collings and Mr Pears
17-May-2012
Let's All Ride The Eye
Junior School Day Out In London
On Wednesday 16th May all of Reception, Form 1 and Form 2 went on a trip to London to ride the London Eye. We have been learning all about London as part of the Queen's Jubilee Year and this was a fantastic opportunity for the children to visit some of the attractions we have talked about. As well as a ride on The Eye, we also walked along the Embankment and across Hungerford Bridge taking in the sights and some very welcome sunshine. It was a tremendous day and everyone throughly enjoyed the experience. We returned to school in a double-decker bus, tired but happy.
17-May-2012
Drum Concert
Monday 21st May, 4.15pm
The Drum Concert will be held on Monday 21st May at 4.15pm in The Studio. Refreshments will be available in The Oakery from 4.00pm. I hope that you will be able to come along and support the children. I look forward to seeing you.
Mr Kotz
16-May-2012
Ride Steady Cycling
Sky Ride Local Events come to Kent
There will be two Sky Ride Local events on Sunday 27th May in Farningham. These are both 'Ride Steady' short cycle rides for families and beginners and are a fantastic way to enjoy cycling, get some exercise and meet other members of the community. If you are interested in taking part please visit www.sevenoaks-cycleforum.org.uk/diary for more details.
15-May-2012
7Oaks Junior Aquathlon
Sunday 8th July
The 7Oaks Junior Aquathlon will be held on the afternoon of Sunday 8th July 2012 at Tonbridge School Sports Centre. An Aquathlon is a swim / run event. The competitor is continuously timed from the start of their swim, during the ‘transition’ (changeover) and until the end of the run. Entries are open to anyone born between January 1st 1996 and December 31st 2004. More information on the event can be seen on the 7Oaks Tri Club website (www.7oakstriclub.co.uk) including an FAQ which is very comprehensive and a link to online entry which is open now.
10-May-2012
The Big Dribble
Prep hockey players wish Team GB luck!
Last week a group of Sevenoaks Prep hockey players took part in 'The nPower Big Dribble' event held at The Vine Gardens in Sevenoaks. Starting in Edinburgh, the Great Britain Hockey roadshow toured the country for 18 days and gave people of all ages and abilities the chance to pick up a stick and take part in the dribble. Our girls also had the opportunity to wish Great Britain’s hockey teams ‘good luck’ ahead of the Olympic Games by writing a message on the giant inflatable hockey ball, which also travelled around Britain before it was presented to the GB teams at the end of the event. Our girls had a great time and judging by the pictures, certainly demonstrated better hockey skills than Miss Lovegrove and Mr Oatley!!
09-May-2012
School Ski Trip
Plans are underway!
We are currently beginning to make preliminary plans for the Ski Trip which will be next Easter. All parents of pupils in Form 3 - 7 will have received an email about the trip today. If you are interested please let Mrs Jeremy know (via the office) as soon as possible as we currently have flights and hotel deals on hold. Many thanks.
04-May-2012
Start The Week With A Song
New time for choir!
It’s summer time and the children want to be outside at break times so I have decided to move choir rehearsals to Mondays from 8.25am - 8.55am. Singing is a great way to put yourself in a good mood and to feel energised for the week ahead, so please encourage your children to keep coming to choir. We are a team like any other and we depend on loyalty and commitment. Plus we are singing some great songs and there’s no chance of getting wet! The first rehearsal at the new time will be on Monday May 14th. Mr Kotz.
03-May-2012
Science is "Flying" at Sevenoaks Prep
Design An Aircraft Prizewinners
Sevenoaks School recently held a week-long programme of activities to celebrate Science and Technology Week. Their theme was 'Our World in Motion' and you may have noticed the fantastic aerobatic displays by the vintage aircraft over the school playing fields a few months ago. Sevenoaks Prep Year 6 pupils entered the Science poster competition which challenged them to 'Design an aircraft of the Future'. 3000 entries were received and from this, 10 prizes were awarded.
Sasha Cannon received first prize for her fabulous horse-themed poster and Peter Westbrooke was awarded a runners-up prize for his futuristic circular design. They both received some fantastic 'motion themed' prizes. Well done to you both!
30-Apr-2012
'SEP' Launch Evening
Form 8 are inspired!
Form 8 pupils, their parents and members of Amherst Rotary Club were addressed by Mr Pears (Headmaster Junior School), Tobias McBride (Tonbridge School pupil), Owen Hunnan (VINE Publishing) and Malcolm Elvines (President of Amherst Rotary). The evening was both thought-provoking and hugely inspirational as the audience heard stories of the incredible work of HOPEHIV (www.hopehiv.org) and the tremendous entrepreneurial success of Tobias McBride, who was part of the SEP at Tonbridge School and has gone on to make over £6800 for charity through his small business - and he’s still only 16 years of age! Local businessman Owen Hunnan delighted the crowd with stories of his entrepreneurial exploits selling Mars bars from his school locker as a teenager and how it led to him setting up his own publishing business, which only five years on boasts the area’s number one lifestyle magazine and business directory.
