ALL CRICKET MATCHES V BILTON GRANGE (HOME + AWAY) TODAY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO STATE OF PITCHES AFTER LAST NIGHT'S RAIN.  1st + 2nd XI to stay for training until 3.30pm.  All other teams may go home at 12.35pm.

Cancelled Fixtures:  U9A+B v Grace Dieu (a) - to be rearranged for a later date.

Additional Fixtures:  10.30am U9A+B v Warwick Prep (h)

Monday, 21st May

Rearranged Fixture:  2.45pm 1st Cricket (JET) v Birkdale (a), return approx 7.30-8.00pm

Thank you

On Wednesday morning four excited pupils, John Robson, Daniel McGarrity, Stevie Kyriakidis and Rebecca Trafford set off for Aston University with Mrs Waldock and Mrs Dunion to compete in the Salter’s and Royal Society of Chemistry Festival of Chemistry. The team is selected from the regular attendees of the Chemistry Club that meets every Thursday and is open to Years 7 and 8.  On arrival they were greeted by Doctor Gareth Griffiths who showed them the laboratory where they would be working. After a brief introduction they started the first challenge which was a murder mystery.  They had to solve a crime using chromatography and salt analysis techniques. They could not ask for help from Mrs Waldock or Mrs Dunion. They seemed very calm and organised and their chromatograms appeared to be going well.  They finished the task with time to spare and were able to write up the forensic report. They were being watched closely by the judges, who were looking for safe practice and team work.

After lunch they were back in the Chemistry Laboratory for the University Challenge to solve another problem, this time it involved dyes.  Once again they could not ask for help. Finally after an interesting lecture which included liquid nitrogen, dry ice and ether, they waited to hear who had won the Salter’s and University challenges. They were thrilled when they realised that Foremarke Hall had won the Salter’s challenge!  

Very well done John, Rebecca, Stevie and Daniel, it was a pleasure to accompany you to Aston University. Mrs Waldock and Mrs Dunion would like to praise the children for their proficient and organised approach to the Challenges.

On Friday evening at Repton's 400 Hall, the "Kids for Kids" charity concert was held with Foremarke pupils performing music from the Higgledy Piggledy Jazz music books.  Cup cakes and a visit from "Super Duck" all contributed to a fabulous evening enjoyed by all, raising funds for the Theo Trust charity.

After school on Saturday and a very busy Open Morning, the boarders ventured out to the Peak District to enjoy a lovely break in the weather!  Alas, the respite was short-lived.

On Sunday, Foremarke's Greenpower cars took to the race track once again for this year's season opener at Silverstone.  Despite the howling gales and driving rain, our drivers persevered completing the circuit against all the odds!  Well done to all those who took part and to those who braved the weather to support us - thank you! 

Tonight pupils present Kids for Kids, a jazz concert in aid of the Theo Trust, which has helped more than 50 Russian orphans, including current pupil Maksim Segeev, experience the benefits of Foremarke life.

Hosted by radio presenter Andy Potter, the concert will feature 70 pupils, all of whom are fully aware of the importance and value of the Trust's work, and all tickets have been sold to members of the Foremarke community.

The concernt has been organised by Elena Cobb, who wrote both the Higgledy Piggledy Jazz tunes that the children will perform and the accompanying Higgledy Piggledy music books, which are being sold to generate funds for the Trust.  

Pupils will then take to the stage again on May 18 after agreeing to perform in a concert organised by South Derbyshiire District Council to raise funds for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance.

Tickets for this concert, featuring instrumental ensembles covering classical and modern music, cost £6 for adults and £3 for children, and are available.from the Civic Offices, in Swadlincote, Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre, Austen Properties in Melbourne, or the Lodge at Repton School.

We are very pleased to announce the creation of two official accounts, which we hope will give you a real insight into life at Foremarke through sports results, links to news stories on www.foremarke.org.uk, quick observations and photos of prep school life.

@ForemarkeHall will report on all aspects of school life, with topics already covering everything from the whole school photo to the problems of trying to stage a cricket match in a rainstorm (hint: it isn't possible) as well as retweeting some of the School's more important sports results.

@ForemarkeSport will cover a wider range of sporting fixtures, and attempt to provide up-to-date results from the big sporting events of the year.

Joining twitter is easy, and (we think!) worthwhile - just go to www.twitter.com and follow the instructions.

Of course, if you're already on twitter, feel free to get following!

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The performances were extremely accomplished, particularly in light of the fact the students had only a short amount of time before the concert to practise and get used to the organ at St. Peter’s; an instrument rather different to the one they are used to in Chapel. The organ, installed in 2010, is unique in the UK: it is the first organ to seamlessly combine pipe and digital technology alongside one another in an instrument of this size. It has a magnificent array of tone colour and has attracted notable recitalists such as Paul Hale and David Briggs.

Both Kyoko and Joseph are becoming seasoned public performers on the instrument; in addition to this recital in Nottingham, they have played in two Organ Half Hours in Chapel and Lichfield and Gloucester Cathedrals in the past year. We are very grateful to Dr. Siepmann and all at St. Peter’s for making us feel so welcome and for their favourable comments, and we hope to make this recital an annual event!

Pupils and staff have now taken possession of this fabulous new building and are looking forward to making good use of all the wonderful facilities it offers. The building was completed on time and now houses a contemporary music facility, a bespoke languages suite, along with facilities dedicated to Learning Enhancement and further modern classrooms.

Building work is continuing with the next stage of this Quad development, providing eight new classrooms for English and humanities.  What exciting times!

Tours for parents are taking place this week as follows, all most welcome to join us:

Thursday, 19th April    6.30pm   to meet at the Quad (double doors to Languages)

Friday, 20th April        6.30pm    "    "

Trinity_Guildhall_Exams_Spring_2012.pdf

Many congratulations to you all!

Mrs Bloor

Associated_Board_Exams_Spring_2012_Theory.pdf

Many congratulations to you all!

Mrs Bloor

Associated Board Spring 2012 Results Practical (pdf)

Many congratulations to you all!

Mrs Bloor

A reminder to all Lower School and Upper School pupils:

BLAZERS ARE REQUIRED for House Music (along with polished shoes, clean shirt, combed hair etc) but jumpers should NOT be worn to school on Wednesday.

Good luck to everyone, it's going to be great! 

Joshua Bowesman-Jones has been awarded an academic scholarship by Radley College, while Johanna Allsop and Megan Corbin have won Design and Technology scholarships to Uppingham and Denstone respectively. Closer to home, Georgina Brownhill and Pippa Coombs have been awarded CB Fry Scholarships to Repton, and Charlie Wilcox a CB Fry Exhibition.

I am delighted for all six, and many congratulations are due for these fine achievements. I am sure they will continue to represent Foremarke Hall with distinction as they move on to the next stage of their educational journey.

Richard Merriman

Calendar amendment:

2.15pm - U10A+B v The Elms is an AWAY match, not home as published

Saturday, 17th March

Additional fixture:

1.30pm - U11A Boys' Hockey v Cargilfield Prep School, Scotland(h)

After winning their group they breezed through their quarter finals, beating St Olave's in the semi-finals (4-1) and only narrowly losing to Bromsgrove in the final (3-1).

All the boys involved played fantastically well and now look forward to travelling to Millfield School in Somerset to take part in the National IAPS Finals on Tuesday, 20th March. 

GOOD LUCK, FOREMARKE!

All children who fence at Foremarke, either as a Wednesday or as an after-school activity, are invited to take part.  The competition will start at 2.00pm and is scheduled to finish at 4.00pm.

Good luck to all our participants!

The children have already been reminded of the following points in school, but would parents please be kind enough to stress the following:

• Wigs are permitted but no hair dye
• Neither make-up nor face paints are allowed

This is a normal working school day - their appearance may be different but they should be mindful of the need to be able to work comfortably and safely in their preparation and during the day itself.  

JJH

Over 30 of you have entered the Young Musician of the Year competition.  This is wonderful - well done!  Due to the large number of entrants, prelim sessions will be held throughout Friday and Monday lunchtimes - a maximum of 12 performers will go through to the class on Tuesday evening.

Mrs Bloor

Tuesday, 17th January - Boys' Hockey: 1st+2nd XI v Repton U14 at Repton 4.30pm

This match has had to be cancelled as the ground is too hard.

The performances are on Monday and Tuesday, 18th and 19th January, starting at 7.00pm in the Theatre.  Finish time is 8.30pm and children will be ready for collection at 8.45pm.

Break a leg, everyone!

Girls' Netball - U9 v Grace Dieu - match postponed.

Best wishes for 2012.

J Hawtree, Head of History

Ingleby Lane, Ingleby

When:  From 03 January 2012 to 06 January 2012

Where:    Ingleby Lane from its junction with Ingleby Road to its junction with the unnamed road to Foremark.

Reason:  Carriageway patching.

Alternative Route:  Ingleby Road, A514 Stanton Hill/Main Street, Ingleby Lane and vice versa.

"Access will be maintained, whenever reasonably possible, on the affected length of road.  The road will re-open as soon as the work is finished.  This may be earlier than advertised.  Derbyshire County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused while work takes place.  Anyone needing further information should ring Call Derbyshire on 08456 058 058."

Associated Board Theory Results - Michaelmas 2011

Many congratulations to you all on a phenominal set of results!

Mrs Bloor

During Michaelmas half term Alistair attended the East Midlands audition for the National Children’s Orchestra. Alistair performed two pieces to a panel of two, the lady being Mrs Vivienne Price who founded the orchestra. Alistair was accompanied on the piano by Mrs Bloor, our Director of Music, who reported on how superbly well he played. Alistair then had to undergo two sight reading tests. Alistair came out beaming and irrespective of what the result might be, he felt he had played well and was happy with the effort he had made to prepare for this. It was then a case of waiting … and then on Thursday, 1st December the good news came that he had been accepted into the National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain! Alistair told Mrs Bloor the news just before the start of our concert at St Wystan’s Church and what a fabulous start to the evening it was!!

Entry is by ticket only (£5.00, £3.00 concessions), the price of which includes refreshments following the Concert.  Please contact the School Office (01283 707100, email: office@foremarke.org.uk) for further details.

• Football: 1st team v Abbeygate College (a)
• Football: 2nd team v Abbeygate College (a)

There will be no training for these boys on this afternoon and so they may leave school at 12.35pm.

Thank you