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IAPS National Athletics Finals (5.7.10)

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IAPS National Athletics Finals (5.7.10)

On Monday 5th July, Spratton competed in the IAPS National Athletics Finals in Birmingham.

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Speech Day (2.7.10)

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Speech Day (2.7.10)

Speech day was, as usual, a wonderful occasion. 

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Pre-Prep Speech Day and Prize Giving (1.7.10)

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Pre-Prep Speech Day and Prize Giving (1.7.10)

Pre-Prep had one last lesson of hoola-hooping and Italian during their Speech Day.

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Summer Concerts (28.6.10)

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Summer Concerts (28.6.10)

Our Senior and Junior Summer Concerts were a brilliant culmination of the year. 

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Year 8 Outward Bound (21.6.10)

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Year 8 Outward Bound (21.6.10)

After Common Entrance, the Year 8s went off to the Ulswater Outward Bound Centre where we were truly stretched beyond our comfort zones

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Reception Assembly (ORS) (22.6.10)

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Reception Assembly (ORS) (22.6.10)

As part of their topic on Plants and Gardens, Mrs Sanchez’s children performed the story of ‘Jasper’s Beanstalk’ by Nick Butterworth. 

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Year 3 Performance of 'Little Red Riding Hood' (25.6.10)

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Year 3 Performance of 'Little Red Riding Hood' (25.6.10)

On Friday afternoon we performed our play to our parents

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Year 3 Woodland Adventure (21.6.10)

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Year 3 Woodland Adventure (21.6.10)

I was very excited when I got on the bus. We were put into groups, I was in Group B. When we got to the Manor Farm, I found out it was 9.45 am, we had been travelling for one hour and 30 minutes!

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Jazz Concert (18.6.10)

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Jazz Concert (18.6.10)

We had a fantastic Big Band Night at school which everyone thoroughly enjoyed.

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Year 4 Study Visit to Woburn Safari Park (23.6.10)

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Year 4 Study Visit to Woburn Safari Park (23.6.10)

As soon as the coach stopped, I was excited! We got off the coach and had a quick snack before we got back on the coach with a tour guide called Anna.

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Pre-Prep Sports Day (23.6.10)

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Pre-Prep Sports Day (23.6.10)

The afternoon was glorious, with a gentle breeze and almost cloudless blue skies. Smart children in glowing white T shirts and carefully pressed shorts marched out on the playing fields ready to enjoy the afternoon’s sport.

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Year 6 Study Visit to Warwick Castle (22.6.10)

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Year 6 Study Visit to Warwick Castle (22.6.10)

On arrival at Warwick Castle we first watched the Portcullis and watched a demonstration of it closing, how it worked and how difficult it may have been for any invader to get in the castle.

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Year 7 Study Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon (22.6.10)

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Year 7 Study Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon (22.6.10)

Year 7 went to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare’s birth place and his old school.

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Year 5 Study Visit to Cadbury World (21.6.10)

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Year 5 Study Visit to Cadbury World (21.6.10)

It was an early start for all of Year 5 who, I’m sure, bounced out of bed that morning with the temptations of a chocolate filled experience!

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Year 8 Shakespeare Performance (17.6.10)

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Year 8 Shakespeare Performance (17.6.10)

Year 8 worked with Fiona and Daphne, professional actors from the Young Shakespeare Company, for just four days before putting on an abridged (and occasionally utterly surreal) version of Romeo and Juliet.

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Choir Perform at Kettering Salvation Army (12.6.10)

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Choir Perform at Kettering Salvation Army (12.6.10)

On 12th June at 5.20 pm members of Spratton Hall School Choir started arriving at the great Salvation Hall, their voices ready for the concert ahead

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Head Master's London Trip with Year 8 (11.6.10)

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Head Master's London Trip with Year 8 (11.6.10)

To mark the end of Common Entrance Year 8 went to London for a relaxing day out.

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Bang & Olufsen Music Competition Final (14.6.10)

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Bang & Olufsen Music Competition Final (14.6.10)

Camilla Aldridge, Nicola Borkan and Hannah Reynolds represented the school in our annual Bang and Olufsen Competition on Monday.

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Malvern Tennis Tournament (12.6.10)

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Malvern Tennis Tournament (12.6.10)

On Saturday 12th June, 14 boys and girls travelled to Malvern for the Malvern College Prep Schools’ Tennis Tournament. The sun shone and lots of super tennis was played.

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Wind Quintet from Northamptonshire County Music Service (11.6.10)

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Wind Quintet from Northamptonshire County Music Service (11.6.10)

On the 10th June, we listened to the Wind Quintet from Northamptonshire County Music Service.

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Year 7 Artists Visit Uppingham School (11.6.10)

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Year 7 Artists Visit Uppingham School (11.6.10)

GalleryWe had been invited to take part in an Art Workshop in the Leonardo Centre at Uppingham School, 12 pupils were chosen from Year 7 to attend.

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Year 3 'Romans' with the History Man (25.5.10)

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Year 3 'Romans' with the History Man (25.5.10)

It was fun with the History Man because he taught us how to fight like a Roman soldier.

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House Singing Competition (28.5.10)

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House Singing Competition (28.5.10)

This year, more than ever, Spratton Hall House Singing Competition proved to be very challenging for Mr Davis, Music Director at Oakham School, to judge.

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Art Week - Fashion Show (27.5.10)

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Art Week - Fashion Show (27.5.10)

A group of Year 8 girls designed and made 10 costumes in their own time, with help from the Art Department, and put on a Fashion Show to the backdrop of related images and music.

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Art Week - Fun with Bubbles (26.5.10)

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Art Week - Fun with Bubbles (26.5.10)

As part of Art Week, the Science Department helped to create fun in the playground by making massive bubbles with a large hoop and soapy water

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Drama Club Performances (13.5.10)

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Drama Club Performances (13.5.10)

An entertaining evening was provided by two of the Drama clubs – the Year3/4 with Mrs Hemmings and the Year 5/6 with Mrs Hanford.   These after school clubs provide the opportunity for the children to explore drama activities in a fun way, building confidence as they do so.

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Year 4 Drama Performance: All Greek to Me (11.5.10)

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Year 4 Drama Performance: All Greek to Me (11.5.10)

This Ancient Greek themed evening told the epic tale of the adventures of the hero Odysseus and his men.

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Spratton Athletics Meeting (20.5.10)

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Spratton Athletics Meeting (20.5.10)

Congratulations to all the competitors who took part in the Athletics meeting against Wellingborough and Maidwell last Thursday.  It was fantastic to see so many competitors take part with 115 pupils from Spratton alone.

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Spratton Sports Days (22.5.10)

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Spratton Sports Days (22.5.10)

The sun shone for both the Senior and Junior Spratton Sports Days this year and, with parents cheering them on, the children ran, jumped and threw to the best of their ability to represent their House.

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Reception Visit to the Butterfly Farm (12.5.10)

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Reception Visit to the Butterfly Farm (12.5.10)

The Reception children recently enjoyed a truly magical visit to Stratford Upon-Avon’s Butterfly Farm. 

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Barnardo's Assembly (30.4.10)

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Barnardo's Assembly (30.4.10)

Joanna Barnes gave a very moving talk on a case study about a little boy whose mum did not know how to look after him properly even though she loved him very much. 

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Year 2 Visit Cotswold Wildlife Park (4.5.10)

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Year 2 Visit Cotswold Wildlife Park (4.5.10)

In the greenhouse I counted four fruit bats, one was hanging upside down.

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Bang & Olufsen Audition Concert (7.5.10)

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Bang & Olufsen Audition Concert (7.5.10)

It was wonderful to hear such a high standard of soloists perform to our adjudicator.

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Charity 5000 Metre Record Attempt (14.5.10)

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Charity 5000 Metre Record Attempt (14.5.10)

On Friday 14th May Spratton Hall held a 5000 Metre Charity Event to raise money for Help for Heroes and The Colonel's Fund.

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Year 4 Art Study Visit to Boughton House (4.5.10)

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Year 4 Art Study Visit to Boughton House (4.5.10)

The house is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Bucclech. It is the winner of the Sandford Award for Heritage Education and is considered to be ‘The English Versaille’.

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Year 1 Native American Indian Day (28.4.10)

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Year 1 Native American Indian Day (28.4.10)

Year 1 spent a lovely, informative day with an outside expert on the North American Indians. 

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Year 7 Visit to Mercedes-Benz (30.4.10)

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Year 7 Visit to Mercedes-Benz (30.4.10)

Some of Year 7 visited Mercedes-Benz High Performance Engines in Brixworth.  They even saw Lewis Hamilton's 2008 F1 car!

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Year 5 Study Visit to Safety Centre, Milton Keynes (29.4.10)

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Year 5 Study Visit to Safety Centre, Milton Keynes (29.4.10)

After 55 minutes on the coach, we arrived at the Safety Centre.  We were put into groups of six and then headed off to 'Hazard Street'.

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Home Clothes Day (27.4.10)

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Home Clothes Day (27.4.10)

Home Clothes Day on Tuesday 27th April was in aid of Deaf Connect.

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Talk by Deaf Connect (23.4.10)

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Talk by Deaf Connect (23.4.10)

Mia and Nicola in Year 8 have been raising awareness and fundraising for Deaf Connect throughout the year.  As part of their work, we invited Johanna Steer from Deaf Connect to come and talk to pupils in Year 1-8.

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Year 8 Ski Trip to Pila (27.3.10)

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Year 8 Ski Trip to Pila (27.3.10)

A review of Ski Week by Ellie Smart (8R)

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Year 7 Study Visit to Normandy (22.3.10)

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Year 7 Study Visit to Normandy (22.3.10)

In March, Year 7 visited ‘Le Chateau du Tertre’ in Normandy.

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Year 5 Visit to Conkers, National Forest (22.3.10)

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Year 5 Visit to Conkers, National Forest (22.3.10)

Year 5 had a real adventure during their three days at Conkers.

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Year 6 Study Visit to the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (25.3.10)

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Year 6 Study Visit to the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (25.3.10)

Year 6 agreed they had an enlightening and rewarding experience.

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Year 6 Drama Performance: The A to Z of Poetry (23.3.10)

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Year 6 Drama Performance: The A to Z of Poetry (23.3.10)

The Year 6 Drama evening – The A to Z of poetry - was a great success.

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Pre-Prep Spellathon for NSPCC (24.3.10)

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Pre-Prep Spellathon for NSPCC (24.3.10)

This year the Pre-Pre children chose to raise funds for the NSPCC. Kathryn Brown came in to talk to the children and explained a little bit about their work and how much help it gives to children who perhaps do not have very happy lives.

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Science Week - Biology Fun

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Science Week - Biology Fun

The children enjoyed trying to construct a skeleton on the floor when presented with a box of bones.

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Science Week - Quantum Theatre

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Science Week - Quantum Theatre

Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 went into the Hunter Hall to be entertained and educated by the Quantum Theatre group with a play called 'Bin Raider'.

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Science Week - Physics Fun

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Science Week - Physics Fun

We were investigating flight by building 15 different paper airplane designs and then launching them to see which ones flew best.

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Year 4 Indian Workshop (23.3.10)

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Year 4 Indian Workshop (23.3.10)

Year 4 spent the afternoon learning about India through interactive sessions.

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Science Week - Chemistry Fun (19.3.10)

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Science Week - Chemistry Fun (19.3.10)

The children enjoyed a lunchtime session with Mr Bradnam exploring some household Chemistry experiments that they could enjoy and try for themselves.

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Year 7 & 8 Drama Presentation (18.3.10)

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Year 7 & 8 Drama Presentation (18.3.10)

 Years 7 & 8 performed the many pieces they have worked on over the last term.

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Home Clothes Day (18.3.10)

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Home Clothes Day (18.3.10)

Home Clothes Day on Thursday 18th March was in aid of Save the Children and World Vision.

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Pre-Prep Easter Cake Competition (15.3.10)

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Pre-Prep Easter Cake Competition (15.3.10)

Thank you for supporting the Easter Cake Competition in aid of Genesis Breast Cancer. We had a fabulous response with lots of fantastic creations

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Year 1 Visit Gallone's Ice Cream Factory (10.3.10)

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Year 1 Visit Gallone's Ice Cream Factory (10.3.10)

As part of our topic on Italy, the children in Year One had a wonderful outing to Gallone’s famous Italian ice-cream factory

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Reception Assembly (RS) 'The Train Ride' (11.3.10)

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Reception Assembly (RS) 'The Train Ride' (11.3.10)

Mrs Sanchez’s children gave a wonderfully articulate and confident account of some of their work on ‘Toys and wheels’ in their recent Class Assembly.

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National Festival of Music for Youth (13.3.10)

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National Festival of Music for Youth (13.3.10)

Junior Song, Concert Band, Choir and Boys’ Choir all took part in the Regional Festival of Music for Youth held at the Northampton School for Girls.

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Uppingham Orchestral Day (11.3.10)

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Uppingham Orchestral Day (11.3.10)

On Thursday 11th March we went to Uppingham to play in an orchestra with 279 pupils from 17 other prep schools.

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Informal Concert for Music for Youth Participants (2.3.10)

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Informal Concert for Music for Youth Participants (2.3.10)

What a great evening of entertainment. The Informal Concert on Tuesday 2nd of March was a good practise for all of our groups performing in the Regional Festival of Music for Youth.

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Pre-Prep Assembly (RB) - The Chinese New Year (12.2.10)

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Pre-Prep Assembly (RB) - The Chinese New Year (12.2.10)

‘Kung Hay Fat Choi’ – a traditional Chinese New Year greeting set the scene for our assembly to welcome the Year of the Tiger.

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U11 Girls' Hockey Mini-County Tournament at Northampton High School (8.3.10)

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U11 Girls' Hockey Mini-County Tournament at Northampton High School (8.3.10)

Spratton were placed first overall in the Tournament and now go on to represent Northamptonshire in the East Midlands Tournament in May.

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Year 3 Study Visit to Holdenby House (23.3.10)

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Year 3 Study Visit to Holdenby House (23.3.10)

Year 3 had an eye opening visit to Holdenby House when they found out what like was like during the war.

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1st VII Boys' Hockey Win Beachborough Tournament (6.3.10)

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1st VII Boys' Hockey Win Beachborough Tournament (6.3.10)

A great day for the 1st VII. The target was simple, to win every game.

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U12 Girls' Netball Win Oakham Tournament (7.3.10)

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U12 Girls' Netball Win Oakham Tournament (7.3.10)

Well done to the U12 Girl's Netball team for their outstanding win in the Oakham Tournament.

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Year 5 Renewable Resources Study Visit (4.3.10)

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Year 5 Renewable Resources Study Visit (4.3.10)

Year 5 visited a Sewage Works and Wind Farm as part of their Renewable Resources study.

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Fund Raising for Haiti (8.3.10)

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Fund Raising for Haiti (8.3.10)

After hearing about the terrible earthquake in Haiti, pupils in Year 7 and 8 were anxious to do their part as young active citizens.

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RNIB Fund Raising (4.3.10)

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RNIB Fund Raising (4.3.10)

Sue, from the RNIB, came to talk to Year 7 and 8 about the work of RNIB and the needs of the partially sighted.

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Visit from Major Baker from The Grenadier Guards (11.2.10)

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Visit from Major Baker from The Grenadier Guards (11.2.10)

Major Baker came in to talk to Year 6, 7 and 8 about The Grenadier Guards and the role of the 1st Battalions in Afghanistan.

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Year 8 and Boys' Choir Informal Concert (8.2.10)

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Year 8 and Boys' Choir Informal Concert (8.2.10)

It was wonderful to see so many of our Year 8 musicians performing in the Informal Concert on Monday 8th February. 

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History Museum (3.2.10)

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History Museum (3.2.10)

Pupils from all year groups contributed items to the Spratton Hall History Museum.

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'The History Man' Visit (3.2.10)

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'The History Man' Visit (3.2.10)

Ashley Holt, aka ‘The History Man’, took Spratton Hall by storm. 

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Home Clothes Day (3.2.10)

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Home Clothes Day (3.2.10)

Home Clothes Day, on Tuesday 2nd February, was in aid of Regain.

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Reception Study Visit to Coventry Transport Museum (20.1.10)

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Reception Study Visit to Coventry Transport Museum (20.1.10)

Great enthusiasm surrounded the Reception children’s first school outing

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Assembly Address (29.1.10)

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Assembly Address (29.1.10)

Mr Lashbrook focused on the phrase ‘Actions Speak Louder than Words’.

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Cake Sale (22.1.10)

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Cake Sale (22.1.10)

On Friday 22nd January we held a cake sale in aid of Rainbows Hospice and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

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Year 1 Study Visit to Papa Cino's Italian Restaurant (21.1.10)

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Year 1 Study Visit to Papa Cino's Italian Restaurant (21.1.10)

Ciao! Our Italian topic came to life when we visited an authentic Italian Restaurant in Northampton.

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NSPCC Visit (14.1.10)

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NSPCC Visit (14.1.10)

Years 7 and 8 and the Pre-Prep Department welcomed Kathryn Brown from the NSPCC who talked to them about the work of the organisation. 

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Carol Service (15.12.09)

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Carol Service (15.12.09)

Year 7 and 8 Choir joined forces with the Mums’ Choir and a Brass Group to provide a lovely atmosphere for our Senior Carol Service.

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Christingle Service (14.12.09)

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Christingle Service (14.12.09)

It is always wonderful to see the handmade Christingles and the church lit with candles and filled with people.

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Pre-Prep Christmas Plays (10.12.09)

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Pre-Prep Christmas Plays (10.12.09)

Early in November, Pre-Prep swung into action with its usual noise and enthusiasm to mark the beginning of Christmas!

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Junior & Senior Christmas Concerts (4/5.12.09)

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Junior & Senior Christmas Concerts (4/5.12.09)

The audiences enjoyed two fantastic evenings of music, giving everyone that Christmassy feeling.

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Choir Perform at Kelmarsh Hall (29.11.09)

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Choir Perform at Kelmarsh Hall (29.11.09)

Kelmarsh Hall is an event that always puts everybody in the Christmas spirit and this year was no exception. 

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Year 7 and Head Master's Visit to London (9.11.09)

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Year 7 and Head Master's Visit to London (9.11.09)

Our Year 7 trip to London on Monday 9th November was a great success which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. 

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Year 8 Pantomime (7.12.09)

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Year 8 Pantomime (7.12.09)

On Monday 7th December, Year 8 performed their pantomime, Robinson Crusoe.

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Year 8 Visit to Bosworth Battle Field (26.11.09)

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Year 8 Visit to Bosworth Battle Field (26.11.09)

We arrived at school on Thursday 26th of November at normal time, eager and ready to go. After a 45 minute bus journey we received an interesting and educational tour around Ambion Hill about the battle.

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Young Shakespeare Company visits Years 5-8 (24.11.09)

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Young Shakespeare Company visits Years 5-8 (24.11.09)

The Young Shakespeare Company paid their annual visit to Spratton to work with Years 5-8.

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SHSPA Christmas Fayre (27.11.09)

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SHSPA Christmas Fayre (27.11.09)

Thank you to everyone who supported the SHSPA Christmas Fayre on Friday 27th November.

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Sponsored Charity Swim (28.11.09)

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Sponsored Charity Swim (28.11.09)

On Saturday 28th November, Phoebe Dunkley and Vicky Sunter swam 1.5 miles to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign. 

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Charity Cake Sale (1.12.09)

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Charity Cake Sale (1.12.09)

On Tuesday 1st December, Spratton held a charity cake sale.

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Home Clothes Day (30.11.09)

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Home Clothes Day (30.11.09)

On Monday 30th November we had our second Home Clothes Day of the term.

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Year 8 Study Visit to Beth Shalom Holocaust Centre (9.11.09)

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Year 8 Study Visit to Beth Shalom Holocaust Centre (9.11.09)

When we arrived, we went into a large room the shape of a synagogue. The atmosphere was very calm and peaceful in the room, a bit like a church.

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Save the Children - Visiting Speaker with Years 7 & 8 (12.11.09)

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Save the Children - Visiting Speaker with Years 7 & 8 (12.11.09)

In our tutorial time, Gareth Owen, the Emergency Director of Save the Children, came to talk to us.

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Year 4 Study Visit to the Living Rainforest (10.11.09)

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Year 4 Study Visit to the Living Rainforest (10.11.09)

On Tuesday 10th November, we visited the Living Rainforest.

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Year 6 Study Visit to Coventry Cathedral (13.11.09)

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Year 6 Study Visit to Coventry Cathedral (13.11.09)

On Friday 13th November, Year 6 visited Coventry Cathedral.

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Year 6 in Uppingham 'On the Buzzer' Quiz (17.11.09)

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Year 6 in Uppingham 'On the Buzzer' Quiz (17.11.09)

Mr Gray and a team of 8 Year 6 pupils arrived at Uppingham School to be greeted by smiley faces and, more importantly, lots of Chocolate biscuits and juice!

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Pre-Prep Puppet Show (19.11.09)

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Pre-Prep Puppet Show (19.11.09)

On Thursday 19th November, the Pre-Prep children all gathered in Hunter Hall to be mesmerised by the annual puppet show.

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Year 1 Study Visit to the Sea-Life Centre in Birmingham (10.11.09)

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Year 1 Study Visit to the Sea-Life Centre in Birmingham (10.11.09)

Year 1 enjoyed visiting a magical marine world at The Sea-Life Centre in Birmingham.

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Music in Quiet Places Concert (16.11.09)

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Music in Quiet Places Concert (16.11.09)

On Monday 16th November, a group of soloists, varied in ages, marched over to the Spratton St. Andrew's Church. 

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Year 5 Study Visit to Ashby St. Ledgers (5.11.09)

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Year 5 Study Visit to Ashby St. Ledgers (5.11.09)

On Thursday 5th November, Year 5 Visited Ashby St. Ledgers.

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'Standing Start' with Years 7 and 8 (12.11.09)

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'Standing Start' with Years 7 and 8 (12.11.09)

Spinal injuries charity, Standing Start, came to visit the Year 7 & 8 pupils.

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Assembly Address with Dr C Stevens (13.11.09)

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Assembly Address with Dr C Stevens (13.11.09)

On Friday 13th November, Dr C Stevens, Housemaster, Brooklands House, Uppingham gave an address during assembly.

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Remembrance Day (11.11.09)

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Remembrance Day (11.11.09)

On Remembrance Day, all the children and staff gathered together, proudly wearing their poppies, to remember those who had given their lives during the war. 

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Year 6 Study Visit to Greenwich (5.11.09)

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Year 6 Study Visit to Greenwich (5.11.09)

On Thursday 5th November, Year 6 went to Greenwich. 

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Halloween Fundraising Disco (16.10.09)

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Halloween Fundraising Disco (16.10.09)

On 16th October Nathan Groves (Year 8) held a Halloween birthday disco.

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Charity Christmas Cards (3.11.09)

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Charity Christmas Cards (3.11.09)

Ole Pugh and Matthew Hampton in Year 8 are continuing to raise money for Francis House Hospice.

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U12 Girls' Hockey Tournament at Oakham (17.10.09)

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U12 Girls' Hockey Tournament at Oakham (17.10.09)

On Saturday 17th October, the Spratton U12 girls' Hockey team took part in the Oakham Hockey Tournament. 

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Reception Assembly (RS) Pumpkin Soup (16.10.09)

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Reception Assembly (RS) Pumpkin Soup (16.10.09)

After only seven weeks at school the Reception children performed their first Class Assemblies in front of the Pre-Prep Department.

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Informal Music Concert (15.10.09)

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Informal Music Concert (15.10.09)

A wonderful evening was had by all at the first of this year’s informal concerts.

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Year 6 Visit to Boulogne ( 7.10.09)

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Year 6 Visit to Boulogne ( 7.10.09)

Year 6 had a wet, but fun filled visit to Boulogne, France.

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Year 7 Study Visit to Edale (6.10.09)

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Year 7 Study Visit to Edale (6.10.09)

Year 7 thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Edale in the Peak District and learnt a great deal about teamwork.

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Year 8 Art Study Visit to Tate Modern (6.10.09)

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Year 8 Art Study Visit to Tate Modern (6.10.09)

On Tuesday 6th October, Year 8 visited Tate Modern in London. The main focus of the visit was to study Pop Art.

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Year 1 Assembly (Oct 09)

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Year 1 Assembly (Oct 09)

Year 1 performed their assembly based on the book 'The Mixed Up Chameleon'.

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Year 8 Dinner with Head Master (Sept 09)

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Year 8 Dinner with Head Master (Sept 09)

Year 8 enjoyed a wonderful evening with the Head Master and Mrs Player during the annual Head Master's Dinner.

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Running for Rainbows (4.10.09)

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Running for Rainbows (4.10.09)

On Sunday 4th October Nathan Groves & Isabel Fairlie took part in the Northampton Run 09 to raise money for Rainbows Children's Hospice. 

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Harvest Festival (21.9.09)

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Harvest Festival (21.9.09)

On Monday 21st September Spratton Hall went to church to celebrate Harvest Festival.

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Years 3-5 Drumming Workshop (28.9.09)

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Years 3-5 Drumming Workshop (28.9.09)

On Monday 28th September the sounds of drumming echoed around the school as Years 3-5 all took part in a Samba Workshop.

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Year 2 Visit from 'The History Man' (22.9.09)

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Year 2 Visit from 'The History Man' (22.9.09)

The day began as any other but little did Year 2 know that they were about to get a visit from a brave knight who was to fill their day with action packed adventure and fun!

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Home Clothes Day (22.9.09)

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Home Clothes Day (22.9.09)

On Tuesday 22nd September we held our first 'Home Clothes Day' of the new school year.

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Author, Meg Harper, Visits Years 3-6 (16.9.09)

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Author, Meg Harper, Visits Years 3-6 (16.9.09)

We had a fabulous day on Wednesday 16th September when author, Meg Harper, visited Years 3, 4 and 5. The extracts she read were inspirational.

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Year 2 Visit to Warwick Castle (15.9.09)

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Year 2 Visit to Warwick Castle (15.9.09)

Year 2 enjoyed a memorable day at Warwick Castle and learned many interesting facts.

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Charity News (14.9.09)

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Charity News (14.9.09)

Charity events from the weekend - 12th and 13th September 2009.

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Assembly Address (11.9.09)

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Assembly Address (11.9.09)

On Friday 11th September 2009 Mr Clark, Head Master of Malvern College, gave an assembly address.

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Authors Visit (8.9.09)

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Authors Visit (8.9.09)

On Tuesday 8th September, authors Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore gave an inspirational talk to Years 6, 7 and 8.

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House Competition (Summer 2009)

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House Competition (Summer 2009)

Summer 2009 House Competition Results.

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Speech Day (3.7.09)

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Speech Day (3.7.09)

Friday 3rd July, the last day of term, saw the annual Spratton Hall Speech Day.

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Pre-Prep Speech Day (2.7.09)

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Pre-Prep Speech Day (2.7.09)

On Thursday 2nd July Pre-Prep held their Speech Day and Prize Giving.

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Junior Summer Concert (1.7.09)

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Junior Summer Concert (1.7.09)

A very warm, enjoyable evening was had by all!

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Senior Summer Concert (30.6.09)

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Senior Summer Concert (30.6.09)

This was a wonderful send off for our Year 8 musicians.

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Year 2 Athletics Medals (1.7.09)

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Year 2 Athletics Medals (1.7.09)

A medal ceremony was held for the Year 2 children.

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Year 8 Outward Bound (22.6.09)

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Year 8 Outward Bound (22.6.09)

Year 8 Outward Bound trip during Activity Week was a week to remember!

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Year 3 Performance of 'Jack & the Beanstalk' (26.6.09)

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Year 3 Performance of 'Jack & the Beanstalk' (26.6.09)

On Friday 26th June, Year 3 did a ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ play. Everyone enjoyed it.

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Year 4 Visit to Woburn Safari (24.6.09)

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Year 4 Visit to Woburn Safari (24.6.09)

On Wednesday 24th June, as part of Activity Week, Year 4 visited Woburn Safari Park

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IAPS National Athletics Finals (30.6.09)

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IAPS National Athletics Finals (30.6.09)

On Monday 29th June, Spratton attended the IAPS National Athletics Finals at Birmingham Stadium.

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SHSPA - Night at the Musicals (19.6.09)

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SHSPA - Night at the Musicals (19.6.09)

This was a highly successful evening of entertainment featuring music from Broadway and the West End.

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Year 5 Visit to Cadbury World (22.6.09)

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Year 5 Visit to Cadbury World (22.6.09)

On Monday 22nd June Year 5 went on their trip to Cadbury World.

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Year 7 Visit to Stratford (23.6.09)

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Year 7 Visit to Stratford (23.6.09)

On Tuesday 23rd June Year 7 went to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit the birth place and school of William Shakespeare.

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Year 6 Visit to Warwick Castle (23.6.09)

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Year 6 Visit to Warwick Castle (23.6.09)

During Activities Week Year 6 visited Warwick Castle as part of their study on medieval life.

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Bang & Olufsen Competition (8.6.09)

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Bang & Olufsen Competition (8.6.09)

Spratton Hall takes part in the annual Bang & Olufsen Music Competition.

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Assembly with Mr C Bush (19.6.09)

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Assembly with Mr C Bush (19.6.09)

On Friday 19th June, Mr C Bush, Head Master at Oundle visited Spratton to give an address during assembly

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Year 2 Study Visit to Foxton Locks (9.6.09)

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Year 2 Study Visit to Foxton Locks (9.6.09)

Down by the canal, Year 2 caused a great stir!

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Sports Days - June 09

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Sports Days - June 09

Senior and Junior Sports Days took place on 12th and 15th June.

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Year 5 Study Visit to the Safety Centre (2.6.09)

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Year 5 Study Visit to the Safety Centre (2.6.09)

On Tuesday 2nd June, Year 5 went to the Safety Centre in Milton Keynes.

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Year 3 Assembly (12.6.09)

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Year 3 Assembly (12.6.09)

Year 3 put on a wonderful performance of their take on Britain's Got Talent!

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Equestrian Events (27-28.5.09)

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Equestrian Events (27-28.5.09)

Wellingborough Schools Show Jumping - 27th May and Alconbury Open Inter-Schools Cross Country - 28th May 2009.

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Year 8 Ceroc Dancing (10.6.09)

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Year 8 Ceroc Dancing (10.6.09)

Year 8 Special Activity Week.

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Puzzle Challenge Day (9.6.09)

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Puzzle Challenge Day (9.6.09)

The Happy Puzzle Company visited school on Tuesday 9th June.

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Year 1 Visit to 'Wild Britain' (20.5.09)

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Year 1 Visit to 'Wild Britain' (20.5.09)

On 20th May ,Year 1 Visited 'Wild Britain' in Bedford.

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Group of Year 7 Artists Visit Uppingham School (3.6.09)

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Group of Year 7 Artists Visit Uppingham School (3.6.09)

A group of Year 7 Artisits visited the Leonardo Centre at Uppingham School.

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House Singing Competition (22.5.09)

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House Singing Competition (22.5.09)

On Friday 22nd May we held the House Singing Competition in Hunter Hall.  'Abba' was the theme of the day!

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Year 2 Study Visit to Holdenby House (11.5.09)

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Year 2 Study Visit to Holdenby House (11.5.09)

On Monday 11th May, Year 2 experienced an exciting, albeit tiring, day in full costume as Victorian servants at Holdenby House.

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Year 4 Drama Performance (13.5.09)

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Year 4 Drama Performance (13.5.09)

Year 4 Drama Performance: All Greek to Me

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Year 6 Drama Performance (12.5.09)

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Year 6 Drama Performance (12.5.09)

Year 6 Drama Performance: The A to Z of Poetry

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Speech & Drama Club Presentation (8.5.09)

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Speech & Drama Club Presentation (8.5.09)

Speech & Drama Club Pupils and Drama Club did presentations in the Hunter Hall on Friday 8th May.

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Home Clothes Day (12.5.09)

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Home Clothes Day (12.5.09)

Home Clothes Day in aid of 'Wooden Spoon'.

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Athletics at St Faith's, Cambridge (7.5.09)

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Athletics at St Faith's, Cambridge (7.5.09)

St Faith's Athletics Match (St Faith's, St John's, Perse Prep, Perse Boys, The Leys, Wellingborough, Spratton Hall)

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Bang and Olufsen Audition Concert (1.5.09)

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Bang and Olufsen Audition Concert (1.5.09)

On Friday 1st May, Spratton Hall Jazz Band and soloists gave some wonderful performances at the Bang & Olufsen Audition Concert. 

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French Play Performance (8.5.09)

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French Play Performance (8.5.09)

6S Performed a French Play in assembly.

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Reception Study Visit to Rockingham Castle (30.4.09

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Reception Study Visit to Rockingham Castle (30.4.09

The Reception children had a marvellous time at Rockingham Castle.

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Year 5 Study Visit to 'Conkers' (20.4.09)

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Year 5 Study Visit to 'Conkers' (20.4.09)

On Monday 20th April Year 5 went on a three day visit to 'Conkers' in the National Forest.

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Princethorpe College Equestrian Weekend (25.4.09)

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Princethorpe College Equestrian Weekend (25.4.09)

On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April, Spratton took part in the Princethorpe Equestrian Weekend.

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WaterAid Sponsored Walk (26.4.09)

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WaterAid Sponsored Walk (26.4.09)

8 Girls from Year 8 took part in a sponsored walk.

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Cross Country at Gawcott (13.4.09)

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Cross Country at Gawcott (13.4.09)

Spratton took part in the National Schools' Cross Country Competition at Gawcott, Buckinghamshire.

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Year 8 Ski Trip (28.3.09)

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Year 8 Ski Trip (28.3.09)

On Saturday 28th March, Year 8 went to Pila, Italy for this year's Ski Trip.

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Year 7 Visit to Picardie, France (23.3.09)

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Year 7 Visit to Picardie, France (23.3.09)

On Monday 23rd March, Year 7 went to ‘Le Chateau du Broutel’ in Picardie, France.

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Making Palm Crosses (27.3.09)

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Making Palm Crosses (27.3.09)

Re-living the Easter experience - making palm crosses

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Year 4 India Workshop (23.3.09)

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Year 4 India Workshop (23.3.09)

Year 4 had an enjoyable afternoon learning about India during their India Workshop.

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Science Week (16-20.3.09)

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Science Week (16-20.3.09)

Science Week at Spratton was full of excitement with Chemistry, Biology and Physics Fun sessions to the Science Fair and a visit from 'Quantum Theatre'.

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Assembly with Mr Mark Allbrook (18.3.09)

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Assembly with Mr Mark Allbrook (18.3.09)

Assembly address by Mr Mark Allbrook, Head Master of Bloxham School.

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Story and Poem Competition (March 09)

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Story and Poem Competition (March 09)

In March we held a Story and Poem Competition in aid of Barnado's.

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National Festival of Music for Youth (14.3.09)

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National Festival of Music for Youth (14.3.09)

On Saturday 14th March The Choir, The Concert Band and Junior Song all went to compete in the National Music for Youth competition at the Performing Arts Centre in Northampton.

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Uppingham Orchestral Day (12.3.09)

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Uppingham Orchestral Day (12.3.09)

This was Spratton Hall’s 4th year at the Uppingham Orchestral Day.

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Salvation Army Concert (21.3.09)

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Salvation Army Concert (21.3.09)

On Saturday, 21st March the school Choir went to Kettering to perform with the Kettering Citadel Band in a charity concert in aid of WaterAid.

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Year 6 Study Visit to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (19.3.09)

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Year 6 Study Visit to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (19.3.09)

Year 6 had an exciting day in Birmingham and got 'hands-on' with the exhibits

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Year 8 Drama Club Presentation (19.3.09)

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Year 8 Drama Club Presentation (19.3.09)

Year 8 put on performances from their Drama Club

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Rainbow's Golf Day (19.3.09)

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Rainbow's Golf Day (19.3.09)

Fun in the Sun on the Child and Parent Rainbow's Golf Day

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IAPS U13 Rugby Sevens Tournament at Oundle School (15.3.09)

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IAPS U13 Rugby Sevens Tournament at Oundle School (15.3.09)

Under 13s at the IAPS Rugby Sevens Tournament at Oundle School

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U11 and U13 Boys' Cross Country at Maidwell Chase (12.3.09)

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U11 and U13 Boys' Cross Country at Maidwell Chase (12.3.09)

Junior and Senior Boys' success at the Maidwell Chase.

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Spratton Hall Cross Country Relays (9.3.09)

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Spratton Hall Cross Country Relays (9.3.09)

On Monday 9th March the re-arranged relays took place.

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Year 1 Study Visit to Snibston Discovery Park (10.3.09)

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Year 1 Study Visit to Snibston Discovery Park (10.3.09)

The children enjoyed the visit as part of their science topic on forces.

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Scholarships Recitals Concert 9.3.09

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Scholarships Recitals Concert 9.3.09

This was a concert for all those who did either music scholarships or music as part of their all-rounder scholarship. 

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Charity Disco (6.3.09)

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Charity Disco (6.3.09)

Years 7 and 8 support charity disco.

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Sponsored Swim (6.3.09)

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Sponsored Swim (6.3.09)

Year 8 Girls make a 'splash' for WaterAid!

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IAPS Regional Netball Tournament at High Wycombe (6.3.09)

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IAPS Regional Netball Tournament at High Wycombe (6.3.09)

1st VII compete at the IAPS Regional Netball Tournament at High Wycombe

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Informal Concert (5.3.09)

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Informal Concert (5.3.09)

This was a great evening, enjoyed by both audience and participants, consisting of performances by Junior Song, Concert Band and the School Choir.

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Home Clothes Day (3.3.09)

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Home Clothes Day (3.3.09)

Home Clothes Day, in aid of WaterAid.

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House Matches (2.3.09)

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House Matches (2.3.09)

House Match results for Years 3 & 4

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Darwin Day (Feb 09)

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Darwin Day (Feb 09)

Year 8 students attended a presentation by Ms Kinnear about Charles Darwin to celebrate his 200th Birthday.

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IAPS National Cross Country Championships 2009 at Malvern College (1.3.09)

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IAPS National Cross Country Championships 2009 at Malvern College (1.3.09)

'This will go down as one of the great days in Spratton Sport.'

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Under 10 Rugby Tournament at Oakham (1.3.09)

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Under 10 Rugby Tournament at Oakham (1.3.09)

Spratton Under 10s Win Oakham Rugby Sevens Tournament

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U10 Netball Tournament at Oakham (1.3.09)

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U10 Netball Tournament at Oakham (1.3.09)

We played some fantastic netball to finish in 4th place out of 18 teams!

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Assembly Address (27.2.09)

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Assembly Address (27.2.09)

On Friday 27th February we were delighted to welcome Mr Bowe, Head Master of Wellingborough School, to give an address during assembly.

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U11 Netball Tournament at Rugby (25.2.09)

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U11 Netball Tournament at Rugby (25.2.09)

All players played with commitment and determination and gave 100% to become 2nd overall medal winners - a tremendous effort!

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Colts A Caldicott 7s Rugby Tournament (25.2.09)

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Colts A Caldicott 7s Rugby Tournament (25.2.09)

The Colts A produced absolutely superb rugby to finish the tournament as winners!

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Spratton Scholarship Success (Feb 09)

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We are delighted that, so far this year, eleven Spratton Year 8 pupils have achieved Scholarship success.

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Snow at Spratton (Feb 09)

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Snow at Spratton (Feb 09)

Spratton felt the effects of the recent snow but the children still managed to have fun building snowmen!

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Year 5 Theatre Visit (3.2.09)

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Year 5 Theatre Visit (3.2.09)

Year 5 Visit to the Royal and Derngate Theatre, Northampton to see 'The Tempest' by 'Shakespeare 4 Kidz'

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Year 4 Islamic Talk (23.1.09)

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Year 4 Islamic Talk (23.1.09)

On Friday 23rd January a lady called Sundus came to speak to us all.  She is a muslim who comes from Turkey and she comes from a very religious family.

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Charity Cake Sale (22.1.09)

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Charity Cake Sale (22.1.09)

On Thursday 22nd January we held a Cake Sale in aid of STEPS and Bransby Home of Rest.

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Home Clothes Day (20.1.09)

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Home Clothes Day (20.1.09)

Home Clothes Day in aid of Air Ambulance

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Years 2 & 3 Visit to see 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' (13.1.09)

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Years 2 & 3 Visit to see 'The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe' at the Birmingham Rep (13.1.09)

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Assembly Address (16.1.09)

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Assembly Address (16.1.09)

Assembly Address by Mrs S Dixon, Head Mistress of Northampton High School (16.1.09)

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Year 3 Study Visit to the Imperial War Museum (6.10.08)

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Year 3 Study Visit to the Imperial War Museum (6.10.08)

Year 3 went on a Study Visit to the Imperial War Museum.

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Year 8 Visit to Battle of Bosworth (23.9.08)

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Year 8 Visit to Battle of Bosworth (23.9.08)

Year 8 Visited the Battle of Bosworth Field Site.

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Year 2 Visit to the National Space Centre (7.10.08)

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Year 2 Visit to the National Space Centre (7.10.08)

Year 2 Visited the National Space Centre in Birmingham

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Reception Visit to West Lodge Farm Rural Centre (26.9.08)

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Reception Visit to West Lodge Farm Rural Centre (26.9.08)

The children from Reception visited West Lodge Farm Rural Centre and really enjoyed seeing all the animals and driving the tractors!

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Year 6 Trip to Boulogne, France (8.10.08)

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Year 6 Trip to Boulogne, France (8.10.08)

In October, the chiIdren in Year 6 embarked on a three day residential trip to Boulogne-Le-Touquet.

To view further photographs please click this link to the Gallery.

 

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Townsend Media Centre Opening (11.11.08)

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Townsend Media Centre Opening (11.11.08)

Our brand new Townsend Media Centre was opened by Mr. and Mrs Townsend on 11th November 2008.

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