TOCKINGTON TRACKER

The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School

9th January 2015

Headmasters Corner
Welcome back to a new year and a new school term. I hope that you all had a very enjoyable break and are now fully
refreshed and raring to go. The children have returned in great form and are already back in the swing of things. I would
very much like to thank and congratulate all the children and the Music Department for such a wonderful Carol Service on
the last day of term. It was so nice to see all of the children from Reception to Year 8 there; to hear such excellent singing
from our choirs and such clear confident reading from our many readers.
If I may, I would like to remind you that registration is at 8.20am each morning from Monday to Friday and it is vital that
children arrive on time so that we can start assembly at 8.35am. Regrettably, any delays do have a knock on effect to
Period 1, which should start at 8.50am. Children should also arrive on time for Saturday morning school. We are using
session one for our Bugsy Malone rehearsals and this time can only be used properly if all children are there. In addition,
may I also request that if children arrive at school late due to a dental appointment or the like, can you please bring them
to the office so that they can sign in. We thank you in advance for your help.

Eisteddfod Speech and Drama

You might be aware that the Eisteddfod for Speech and Drama is fast approaching. It will take place in Thornbury on
Saturday March 14th. It has a wide range of categories which our children usually enjoy entering. Anyone from any year
group can enter something. Classes include poetry recitals, reading aloud, story telling, Shakespeare solo, acting and so
on. Your child has been asked to register interest with me so that I can give them application forms and information about
categories to enter. At that point it is up to you to complete the forms and send them to the organisers BEFORE
TUESDAY JANUARY 20TH. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED. Once that is done, and you have let me
know what categories you have entered your child for, I will give out poems and suggest readings and set up a rehearsal
schedule. On the day, the children will need to be accompanied by you to the competition, although, of course, I will be
there.
This is a great opportunity and most children enter year after year because they have enjoyed the experience so much.
Please consider whether you and your child can dedicate the time they will need to perform confidently in front of an
audience and check that the date is free before you apply.
Note: there is an Open Day on March 14th at school and play rehearsals also take place on Saturdays.
All information about entering for the Eisteddfod, including which age categories to enter the children into is on the official
website :
http://www.thornburyartsfestival.com/pdfdocs/EISTEDDFOD SYLLABUS 2015.pdf
If you need any help with making an application, please let me know as soon as possible. Good Luck!
Judith Case

OT News

Club Information

Old Tockingtonian Alan England, 16, won

his Black Belt at Judo at the end of 2014.
Alan has been coached by Judo John since
the age of six and secured his Black Belt
points whilst studying for his GCSEs last
year. He travelled with John to compete
across the country and win the 100 points
required. He is the first pupil from TMS to
gain a Black Belt. Alan is now helping John
with Tockington judo players Krystof, Henry
and James when they compete. Anyone
wishing to try judo can join in with Judo
John on Mondays at school.

Hockey club will continue this term on a

Monday evening from 4.15pm until 5.10pm
for ALL girls in Years 3-8.
Netball club will now be on Tuesday from
4.15pm until 5.10pm for girls in Years 5-8.
There will be a junior netball club for girls in
Years 3 & 4 (further information to follow).
Craft Club will continue to run on Monday
nights this term to avoid clashes with
Exeats. It will start on Monday 19th. There
will be a small charge for materials for this
club.

FOTM
The Friends of Tockington Manor (FOTM) Meeting will be on
Tuesday 13th January at 7.30pm in the Common Room. All
parents are warmly invited to attend the meeting.

2012 Tockington Manor School, Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY.

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The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School

9th January 2015

JANUARY

MONDAY 12

TUESDAY 13

BREAKFAST

Assorted Cereals
Yoghurts, Toast
Fresh Fruit

Toad in the Hole

Boiled Potatoes
Carrots
Green Beans

Assorted Cereals
Yoghurts, Toast
Fresh Fruit
Poached Egg on
Toast
Macaroni Cheese
Grilled Bacon
Sweetcorn
Mixed Salad

Home Cooked Ham

New Potatoes
Peas
Cauliflower Cheese

Grated Cheese

Boiled Eggs

Tuna

Lemon Drizzle Cake

& Custard
Fresh Fruit
Cheese & Biscuits

Sticky Toffee
Pudding & Cream
Fresh Fruit
Cheese & Biscuits

Blackcurrant Jelly &

Cream
Fresh Fruit
Cheese & Biscuits

Chicken & Broccoli

Bake
Apricot Tart &
Custard

Salmon & Cod

Florentine
New Potatoes
Flat Beans
Pears & Custard

Jacket Potatoes
Various Fillings
Rice Pudding & Jam

LUNCH - Hot

SALAD BAR

PUDDING

MINI-TEA
SUPPER

WEDNESDAY 14
Assorted Cereals
Yoghurts, Toast
Fresh Fruit

THURSDAY 15
Assorted Cereals
Yoghurts, Toast
Fresh Fruit
Grilled Sausages &
Mushrooms
Beef Hot Pot
Boiled Potatoes
Fresh Cabbage
Broccoli

FRIDAY 16
Assorted Cereals
Yoghurts, Toast
Fresh Fruit
Porridge
Chicken Thighs
Fish Fingers
Baked Beans
Chips

Roasted Vegetable
Couscous
Chocolate Chip
Shortbread & Custard
Fresh Fruit
Cheese & Biscuits

Cold Ham

Three Bean Soup

Rolls
Hot Sponge &
Custard

Pork & Apple

Casserole
Forest Fruit Oat
Crumble

Fresh Fruit
Meringues &
Cream
Fresh Fruit
Cheese & Biscuits
A CHOICE OF HOMEMADE CAKES & BISCUITS AND WRAPPED BISCUITS

2012 Tockington Manor School, Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY.

TOCKINGTON TRACKER
The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School

9th January 2015

SWIMMING GALAS THIS TERM

DATE

EVENT/LOCATION

SWIMMERS

Thursday 5th February

IAPS Regional Finals

Monkton Combe School, Bath
3.30-8.00pm

Selected U9, U11, U13

Thursday 12th February

Clifton College (A) 4.15-5.30pm

Leaving TMS 3.40pm

Selected U9, U11, U13

Friday 27th February

Thornbury Swimarathon
Thornbury Leisure Centre
6.00-7.15pm

Years 5-8 Swimmers

(Swim ability 100m+)
Swimmers must have sent an email to
enrol for one of the 12 spaces. Junior
and Senior teams,

Thursday 12th March

Beaudesert School (H)

4.15-5.30pm

Selected U9, U11, U13

Wednesday 18th March

Home Stamina Swim 2.00-4.00pm

All in Years 3-8

Thursday 26th March

Home Inter-House Water Polo

2.15-4.00pm

All in Years 3-8

Thornbury Swimarathon 2015

Invitations are open to Years 5-8 swimmers who wish to swim in the Swimarathon at Thornbury Leisure Centre on
February 27th at 6.00pm.
Swimmers must have emailed to say that they wish to be part of the team and receive an email back confirming
acceptance on the team -the Sharks (record 157 lengths) or the Dolphins (record 144 lengths). Swimmers must meet at
Thornbury at 5.55pm and be collected at 7.10pm from Thornbury. Any pupil who would like to attend, but has transport
difficulties, please contact Mrs Hinchliffe.
Swimmers swim for 55 minutes in a team with steel band music playing and a general sense of fun! Silly swim hats are
actively encouraged. Swimmers are asked to get sponsorship for the Rotary Club which supports local projects. The
principle is that many small amounts of sponsorship money create a large team effort. Most years see a contribution
from TMS of between 250 and 400. More details are available on receipt of an email requesting a place. There are
12 spaces and these usually go quickly! bhinchliffe@tockingtonmanorschool.com

2012 Tockington Manor School, Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY.