TOCKINGTON TRACKER

The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School

6th February 2015

Headmasters Corner
We start this week with the whole school congratulating our first scholarship successes of the year. These are wonderful
achievements and are a result of the hard work that the children have put into the studies throughout their time here at
Tockington. They join the illustrious list of scholars on the honours board in the dining hall and whilst they still have plenty
to do here we wish them every future success. Well done to all of you; we are very proud of you!

Aditi Mehendale
Academic Scholarship, BGS

Henry Allan-Jones
has the enviable position of being
awarded places at both QEH and BGS

Max Curtis
Sports Scholarship, QEH

Antonia Hopcraft-Guest
Academic Scholarship, Red Maids

Lucy Allan-Jones
Academic Scholarship, Red Maids

Roshan Patel
Academic Scholarship, QEH

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

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FEBRUARY
BREAKFAST

LUNCH - Hot

SALAD BAR

PUDDING

MINI-TEA
SUPPER

MONDAY 2

TUESDAY 3

Assorted Cereals
Yoghurts, Toast
Fresh Fruit

Assorted Cereals
Yoghurts, Toast
Grilled Sausages
Hash Browns
Mexican Lunch

Minced Beef &

Onion Pie
New Potatoes
Fresh Carrots
Peas

Boiled Egg
Shortbread &
Custard
Fresh Fruit
Cheese & Biscuits

Roasted Vegetable
Couscous
Chocolate Crunch &
Chocolate Sauce
Fresh Fruit
Cheese & Biscuits

6th February 2015

WEDNESDAY 4
Assorted Cereals
Yoghurts, Toast
Fresh Fruit
Macaroni Cheese
Grilled Bacon
Green Beans
Sweetcorn
Turkey Meatballs in
Tomato Sauce,
Pasta
Grated Cheese
Ice Cream &
Strawberry Sauce
Fresh Fruit
Cheese & Biscuits

THURSDAY 5

FRIDAY 6

Assorted Cereals
Yoghurts, Toast
Fresh Fruit
Fried Egg on TOast
Roast Beef
Yorkshire Pudding
Roast Potatoes
Fresh Cabbage
Broccoli, Gravy

Assorted Cereals
Yoghurts, Toast
Fresh Fruit

Tuna

Cold Ham

Fresh Fruit Salad &

Cream
Fresh Fruit
Cheese & Biscuits

Valentine Sponge
Fresh Fruit
Cheese & Biscuits

Chicken Thighs
Fish Fingers
Baked Beans
Chips

A CHOICE OF HOMEMADE CAKES & BISCUITS AND WRAPPED BISCUITS

Prawn, Pepper &
Leek Risotto
Forest Fruit Oat
Crumble & Cream

Spaghetti Bolognese
Hot Pears & Custard

Jacket Potatoes
Baked Beans, Ham
Grated Cheese
Tuna Mayonnaise
Salad, Sweetcorn
Rice Pudding

Lentil & Thyme

Tomato Soup
Rolls
Sponge & Custard

Half term begins

Swimming News
IAPS
The IAPS team performed brilliantly and achieved 100% Personal Bests from dive starts with 90% of the swims putting
them in the top 30 in the country. Mrs Wakeling and I were very proud of the attitude and behaviour of the whole team.
Abigail Blackwell gave an outstanding performance in the backstroke, swimming an astonishing relay and individual
backstroke time of 15.9 seconds. This monumental effort seemed to inspire the team and give them self belief. Rachel
Shutt went on to post a top sixth time on last years figures. Jake Wakeling, Olivia Banks, Tom Edwards, Olivia Campbell,
Jonathan Baguley and Max Curtis went on to post top 25 swims. The top 12 times generally make the final so we wait to
see the Final team sheet which should be with us in March. Despite some very tough competition from seven other
schools, we managed to secure seven first places. Well done! Many thanks to the parents who kindly helped and
supported; it was much appreciated.
Swimarathon
Please note that the senior team is now full; the target to beat is 157 lengths in 55 minutes. Team members are Tom
Edwards, Ollie Shutt, Olivia Campbell, Alex Gooch, Ellie Parker and Abigail Blackwell. Thanks to Rachel Shutt, Jonathan
Baguley, James Allen and Iona Campbell who are chasing the 144 lengths junior target. There are two spaces left in the
junior team. Please contact Mrs Hinchliffe as soon as possible if you are interested in filling the remaining spaces.

Personalised Water Bottles

Personalised Tockington Manor water
bottles are now available in the school
shop priced at 12 each. In case your
name isnt Archie Symonds other names
are available!

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

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The Weekly Newsletter of Tockington Manor School

6th February 2015

Milkshake Monday Morning

Year 3 Geography

Year 2 had lots of fun at Milkshake

Monday Morning this week with stories
and banana milkshakes in the library.
They listened to two great stories read by
Mrs Edwards - "Snuff" and "The Wish
Cat". What a lovely way to spend some
of their break time! Thank you to Miss
Sheppard, Mrs Edwards and Mrs Baglin,
and, of course, the lovely kitchen staff for
making it all possible!

Year 3 had great fun in Geography this week learning about food that
comes from the rainforest. They found out what types of food come from the
rainforest, how they get from the rainforest to our supermarkets and what
'Fairtrade' means. They had an exciting time performing a taste test of different rainforest food, followed by describing their appearance, smell, texture
and taste.

Cross Country
Good performances from Max Curtis, Alex Grocott, Ellie Parker, Ceredig Jones, Jonathan Baguley and Isabel Browning.
Performances of the week: Ella Howard-Robinson, Adrian Ng, Lewis Burrows and Victoria Benito.
Congratulations to Freddie Cooper on a fabulous 8 minutes 18 seconds, beating his PB by 16 seconds, A great run,
Freddie!
Years 3 & 4 - Outstanding performances from Tilly Jordan, Angel Burrows and Henry Packham.

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

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6th February 2015

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

We had a fantastic hour on Thursday afternoon in the company of the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School who performed
Julius Caesar for us in our very own hall. It was fantastic. The children, who had all been made familiar with the story
during the week, were mesmerised by all of the theatrical effects and the clever switching of characters. The setting was
modern but the language was largely Shakespeare's own and the themes of human ambition and corruption were
timeless! The play, adapted for a younger audience by Toby Hulse, was made very accessible and it was great to see
one of the history plays brought to life for such young children.
Five of our own Year 8s joined the Old Vic Theatre Group for the afternoon, treading the boards with the actors and
delivering lines. Perhaps we have some thespians in the making there?
The same Theatre School is putting on The Merchant of Venice and The Heresy of Love. Look for the details online, or
on my door at school, if you fancy a trip to the theatre!

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