We are proud to be once again sponsoring a jump at the Calmsden Horse Trials on Sunday 9th October.
A number of current and old Pinewoodians (and a parent) competed at last year's event and we are pleased to have the opportunity to support our riders. This year, Year 8 pupil, Alex Norris, will be competing, so do go along and support him.
For more details on the event, please go to their website: www.calmsdenevents.com.
The author, Penny Dolan will be visiting Pinewood on Tuesday 4th October to talk to Years 5 and 6. Penny’s new book, A Boy called M.O.U.S.E is a thrilling, near-Dickensian tale of lost parents, wicked uncles, evil schoolmasters and theatrical extravaganza.
If you would like your child to have a signed copy of A Boy called M.O.U.S.E. please click here to download the letter from Sally Matthews, complete the slip and hand it to form tutors or e-mail the library on library@pinewoodschool.co.uk
Books cost £6.99 and monies will be added to the bill.
You can find out more about Penny by visiting her website www.pennydolan.com
The Pinewood equestrian team of Ben Ryder, Alex Norris and Jess Tregoning started the season with all guns blazing by winning the 80cm class at the senior inter schools one day event at Stonar School on Saturday. Despite having a team of only 3 riders and being one of the youngest teams, they won by a huge margin of 17.5 points. All three riders rode good dressage tests and went double clear within the time in the show jumping and cross country sections to secure victory. Individually they all came home with honors too: Ben came 2nd, Alex came 3rd and Jess came 10th.
Congratulations!
Old Pinewoodians Caitlin Belsham, Philli Hall and James Norris also won their classes!
Melanie Norris
We are delighted to announce that the first phase of the Nursery extension was completed over the summer holidays.
The alterations, which have doubled the size of the Nursery and refurbished the existing space, will allow the children to enjoy more space for learning and play. Phase 2 which is expected to be completed by the end of the Autumn, will see a canopy over some of the outside playground, providing an outdoor learning environment that can be used year round.
To view more pictures of the Nursery this term and their fantastic new facilities, please click here. If you would like to visit the Nursery to see the changes, please contact the school office.
On Tuesday the 19th September, Years 6 and 7 were treated to an incredible performance of Shakespeare’s Tragedy of Othello by the Nuffield Theatre. With a reputation for professionalism and stunning acting, the company of three actors did not disappoint. The villainy, deceit and treachery of Iago and the fall from grace of the noble Othello, resulting in the tragic death of his true love Desdemona were played out with fierce passion and verve. So effective and enthralling was the production that one member of staff almost forgot he was in the theatre at school, such was his level of absorption in the action. Sadly there was no theatre bar at the end for us to pick over the nuances of the play – but it was certainly a most memorable performance and a tremendous introduction to Shakespeare for many of the children.
AJJ
A date for your diary! Our very popular Bonfire Night will be on Friday 4th November from 5.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you all there.
The evening starts at 5.30pm with a BBQ, Bar, tuck and children's activities, the bonfire will be lit at 6pm and the fireworks display will be at 6.30pm.
Friends of Pinewood committee members will be selling tickets every morning from Monday 17th October until Friday 4th November in the Hall, the Pre-Prep and Lower School.
Please do not bring sparklers, but torches and weather appropriate clothing/footwear are a good idea.
For more information, please speak to any member of Friends of Pinewood.
NB Treetops will be out of bounds for the evening.
If your daughter does ballet activity, there have been a number of changes to lesson times. The updated list of timings is on the Activities notice board outside the Dining Room.
Sunday 16th October, at Pinewood, 2.30pm kick off.
We would love as many Old Pinewoodians as possible to come and support or play in the rugby or hockey matches. These are always close fought, but great fun matches against the old rivals. It is always good to see as many former pupils as possible back at Pinewood, so why not come and support the teams, even if you are unable to play.
If you would like to play or come and support on the day, please contact Jim Bischoff, so that he has an idea of numbers.
Pinewood has received an excellent write up in the latest edition of the Tatler Good Schools Guide. Well done and thank you to everyone for making Pinewood "fizz"!
Choral Society starts again on Thursday 22nd September and will meet every Thursday at 6.30pm in the Music School, finishing at 7.15pm with a drink in the Hall.
Please do come along and join us, we are always look for new members; this term we will be working towards the end of term carol service, but we will also have an interesting repertoire before Half-Term.
For more information, please contact the School Office on 01793 782205
The school is now operating a minibus run from South Cerney, in addition to the runs from Marlborough and Chilton Foliat.
The bus operates in the mornings only and picks up at 7.40am from the Cotswold Water Park Main Car Park.
To book a place on the minibus, please contact Chris Field via the school office on 01793 782205 or on chrisfield@pinewoodschool.co.uk
For full details of all minibus runs, costs and timings, please click here.
There is a rich variety of music ensembles and choirs at Pinewood, who meet regularly to practise together. Some of these practice sessions take place during the normal school day, but others take place after 4.15pm, potentially affecting pick up times.
Please click here to view the full list of activities, their timings and the list of pupils involved.
We would be delighted to welcome any prospective parents to our Open Morning on Wednesday 12th October at 9.30am.
Come and see the Pre-Prep and Nursery at work and take the opportunity to meet our staff and pupils. We are also looking forward to showing you our newly refurbished and extended Nursery; we have created a fantastic new facility and a wonderful space for the children. To view photos of the new Nursery, please go to the Pre-Prep & Nursery Gallery.
To register for the Open Day, please click here or telephone Mrs Janey Nelson, the Registrar, on 01793 782205.
To arrange a visit to meet the Headmaster and tour the Prep School for children aged 7-13, please telephone the Registrar.
We welcome everyone back to school and in particular we welcome all our new pupils, members of staff and Gap student.
Summer uniform may be worn.
Please note that the first weekend of term is an exeat, but there is an U13 rugby tournament at Clifton College and an U13 & U11 hockey tournament at Cheltenham College on Sunday 11th September.
This will take place on Monday 12th September from 9am in the Surgery. Parents can pick up a booking form from the table in the Hall or book online on the OPRO website.
The School Shop also stocks an excellent range of self-fitting gum shields that are perfect for rugby and hockey at prep school level.