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The Kings’ Calendar (for the second half of Spring Term 2009)February 2009Return to School Monday 23 February 2009 (WEEK B)PTA MeetingTuesday 24 February 2009 at 7.30pm, Conference RoomAS French Revision Trip to Bristol University Wednesday 25 February 2009Years 10/11 French Revision Trip to Bristol Thursday 26 February 2009Dance Festival with Kings, the Middle Schools & Danzatak Friday 27 February 2009 between 1.45pm – 8.00pm(including an evening performance at 6.00pm)March 2009Years 12 & 13 German Revision Trip to Birmingham University Tuesday 3 March 2009Years 11, 12 & 13 Theatre Trip to TauntonWednesday 4 March 2009 at 6.00pmYear 12 & 13 Ethics Trip to Yeovil Monday 9 March 2009Year 12 Geography Field TripTuesday 10 March 2009 - All DayYears 5 and 6 Sports FestivalWednesday 11 March 2009 between 1.30-3.30pmYear 12 Geography FieldtripThursday 12 March 2009 - All DayYear 9 Parents’ ‘Options’ Information EveningWednesday 18 March 2009 at 7.00pm, School HallIMPORTANT! New date!* (original date 25/2/09)Year 12 Biology Trip to Ardingly Seed Bank Thursday 19 March 2009Year 10 Min-Y-Dom Trip Parents’ Information Evening Thursday 19 March 2009 at 7.00pm, School HallYears 11 & 13 School PhotographsTuesday 24 March 2009 (to be confirmed)Years 10 & 11 French Revision Bristol University Wednesday 25 March 2009Year 13 Psychology Trip to LondonWednesday 25 March 2009 - All DayYear 9 Design Technology Trip to LegolandFriday 27 March 2009 - All DayApril 2009Year 12 Higher Education ConferenceWednesday 1 April 2009 between 2.00 – 3.45pm, School HallYear 12 Parents’ Higher Education Information Evening Wednesday 1 April 2009 at 7.00pm, School HallEaster ConcertThursday 2 April 2009 at 7.30pm, School HallYears12 & 13 Design Technology and Business Studies Trip to Thursday 2 – Tuesday 7 April 2009 inclusiveNew YorkEASTER HOLIDAYS:Saturday 4 April to Sunday 19 April 2009 (inclusive)PARENTS’ EVENINGS will be held on the following dates between 5.00-8.00pm, in the School Hall:Wednesday 25 March 2009 - Year 10 Parents’ EveningThe Kings’ Messenger is due to be published on the following dates:Friday 3 April 2009 Friday 22 May 2009Tuesday 21 July 2009Useful Information :Contact details: The Kings of Wessex School, Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3AQMain School Office Phone: 01934 742608 Fax: 01934 742757 email: office@kingsofwessex.somerset.sch.ukWebsite: www.kowessex.co.ukAbsence Phone: thank you for phoning before 10.00am with your child’s name and tutor group on 01934 745304 or emailTJenkins@educ.somerset.gov.uk on each day of absence explaining the reason for your child’s absence.Year Leaders: Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Year Leader to arrange an appointment in advance if you have any concerns or wish todiscuss their progress.Year 9: Mr Eric Holdsworth Year 10: Mr Steve Green Year 11: Mr Terry ClarkSixth Form: Miss S Bishop
Kings’ Messages - Bulletin BoardYear 11 Yearbook 2006-9:Sponsorship Opportunity!Do you know of any local companies who would bewilling to place an advert in the Yearbook at the costof £30? Or, would any parents or family members liketo contribute a message for £10?To find out how, please contact theSchool Bursar, Mr Brown.It is really important that we raiseas much money as possible to gotowards the Yearbookproduction; otherwise they willcost the students more money.Thank you in anticipation, The Yearbook Team.FOR THE ATTENTION OF ALLCHEDDAR STUDENTS ANDPARENTS!THE CHEDDARYOUNG PERSONS’MILLENNIUM TRUSTThe Trust was formed in 2000 to help youngpeople to fund a particular venture.Financial support is considered for the following:-1. To assist students with education.EXAMPLE:- You may need books or equipment foryour course of study or training.2. To encourage and assist youngpeople to help others.EXAMPLE:- You may want to work here in Cheddaror away from home and maybe abroad, in assistingthose who are old or ill or in need of help.3. To support the formation of a club.EXAMPLE:- You may wish to take someresponsibility for getting a club off the ground.4. To help where real need can bedemonstrated.EXAMPLE:- Family finances may be such that youcannot take up an available opportunity.The deadline for grants this year isTuesday 30 June 2009.Information about how to apply to follow in a futureKings’ Messenger.For further details, please contact Keith Herring onphone 01934 743256.Rotary YoungWriter 2009“Make Dreams Real”Open to two age groups…pens at the ready:Juniors - Years 9 and 101000 words of proseor 400 words in verseSeniors - Years 11, 12 and 131500 words of proseor 400 words in verseAll entries must be word-processed.The closing date is Friday 27 March 2009See Miss Cottell for more information…Thank you to everyone for their Muftidonation to the Dorset and Somerset AirAmbulance inmemory ofElliot Davies.Launched in March 2000, theservice provides a dailyresponse to emergency calls,sporting and road trafficaccidents in remote locationsin support of the NHSAmbulance Service.The helicopters cost in excess of £3500 per day to run, andfunds are raised largely from charitable donations from thecounties of Dorset and Somerset and beyond.www.dorsetandsomersetairambulance.co.ukA Thought by Christian Leader, Joanna Slade‘Man does not live by bread alone’These famous words were Jesus’ reply when he wastempted to change stones in the desert into bread.During the Christian festival of Lent, which begins on AshWednesday (25 February – don’t forget your pancakes the daybefore!); Christians all over the world remember Jesus’temptation and also use that time to prepare for Easter.Whatever your beliefs, in a world dominated by ourattitudes to material possessions – either having them ornot having them – this season of Lent is a good time toreassess the things which are important in our life and towork out what our priorities really are.What are the things in our lives which really sustain usand feed not just our bodies, but our spirits too?
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