Spring Grove School Ashford

	Return to the South Pole In 2008 / 2009, Henry Worsley led a 3-man party to the South Pole. Many of you will remember the strong link with Spring Grove. Today, Henry Worlsey returned to the Antarctic again, this time to take part in the Scott-Amundsen centenary Race. Click here to visit the Scott-Amundsen website and follow this latest exciting adventure.
	Swimming Lanes Cathy Lane is continuing with her excellent swimming lessons at SG starting this Monday, 5th September. click here to download a copy of the booking form and flyer.
	Holiday Journals I have been enjoying the Holiday Journals that some of our children have written about their exciting summer experiences. One young Year 2 girl seems to have enjoyed her time on the beach.
	SG Messenger Survey We would love to get your feedback on our SG Messenger. Please Click here and take our 5 question survey
	LAMDA - lessons in acting, verse speaking and performing Jean-Marc Perret starts at Spring Grove next week giving lessons in dramatic performance and verse speaking. Jean-Mars is energetic, enthusiastic and eager to work with our SG children. click here to download a copy of the LAMDA flyer.
	Activities for the Autumn Term click here to download a copy of the Activities letter.
	Active Cricket - Autumn Term Active Cricket coaching returns to SG this friday. Have you signed up yet? click here to download a copy of the Active Cricket flyer. Click here for the Active Cricket website.
	The French department is dedicated to bringing a an inspirational approach to language development. Click here to visit Mme Rafferty's French blog.
	Reviews of the Year We have enjoyed a year of brilliant music-making and sport and new standards have been set. From the delight of regular informal concerts and wonderful assemblies and matches to the hilarious "Pirates of the Curry Bean" we have been able to offer a wide range of delights.Please read the following reviews. Click here to read Mrs Jones' Review of Music at SG in 2010 / 2011. Click here to read our Reviews of Sport at SG in 2010 / 2011. Click here to read the Captain of School's Review of the Year in 2010 / 2011. Click here to read Prep 6 Memories of SG in 2010 / 2011.
	School Uniform Please Click here to look at our newly updated uniform lists. For Prep 3 and above we are introducing a smart navy rucksack instead of book bags and briefcases.
	Did you enjoy "Pirates of the Curry Bean"? Would you like a DVD of the show? click here to download a copy of the DVD Order Form.
	Active Cricket Active Cricket will return to Spring Grove at the start of the Autumn Term and continue the Friday afternoon sessions. We aim to run two groups: a junior group and a more advanced development group. Click here to book.
	The Event in the Tent was a great success. It incorporated our brand new House Enterprise day which allowed the children to show their excellent teamwork, innovation and creative skills. Congratulations to Chaucer House for becoming Champions for their innovative cafe and refreshment stand.
	Future of Wye College A vitally important meeting was held this week in Wye concerning the future of Wye College. A group of local parents have got together to look at the feasibility of starting a new secondary school in Wye. All Spring Grove parents should take an opportunity to read the proposals and visit the appropriate website in which there is an important questionnaire. click here to download a copy of the flyer. click here to find out more and respond to questionnaire.
	Royal History Quiz Prince William's marriage to Kate Middleton is just 3 weeks away. In order to prepare for the great event you are invited to have a go at the Spring Grove history quiz. There are 50 questions with a maximum score of 10o marks. Every question has a royal connection; some are easy, some need careful research. click here to download a copy of the quiz. Remember to hand in the completed quiz to Mr Jones
	National Championships and Kent Primary Schools Championships News Following the amazing success at the National Championships, the Spring Grove cross-country team underlined its dominance by claiming 8 medals at the Kent Primary Schools Championships last Saturday. click here to find out the colour of the medals ands more details on SG's running.