May 2008

Derek Paravicini
After Derek performed at Heritage House we have been asked to inform you of his website again: www.derekparavicini.net
Adam Ockelford, who has been his mentor since childhood, has written Derek’s biography

’In the Key of Genius’. This is also available from the website.

The Changing Face of Education
Free public meeting and active discussion—everyone welcome. Do you want to hear what the government is planning for our children? Is the state of today’s education important to you ? If so, Amersham & Chesham Lions club invites you to attend a talk and active discussion with Sir Mike Tomlinson, former HM Chief Inspector of Schools.
Thursday 5th June
7.00p.m.starting at 7.30 pm
Amersham & Chiltern Rugby Club
Weedon Lane
Amersham
No entrance fee

As part of our 40th Celebration Week, we all dressed up for Sixies Day. It was a fantastic colourful day!

Wye Class on their Lambrettas


Proposed visit to India: This is now being considered for September 2009. Please express interest to Julie Golding Clarke

Mike’s Leaving Day was great fun for everyone ! His day started with a swim with Chess class, Sponge throwing from the Teacch department and Scottish dancing with the Extended Education pupils, dressing up was included in this activity. He did look lovely in his long skirt, sorry I mean kilt. Unfortunately a couple of naughty pixies decorated his car, much to the amusement of the pupils. The local bagpipe player began our special assembly, to say good-bye to Mike. We thought he must be thirsty by now so we gave him a little drop of Ironbru. We also give Mike his present from the School-this was vouchers for The Royal Opera House.

Education Maintenance Allowance
Pupils eligible to make new claims for EMA for the next academic year 2008/09 have been sent application packs. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible to ensure that payments can begin in September. Late applications do not necessarily mean that payments will be backdated in September. To those families already in receipt of EMA you will be contacted directly by the EMA to make a new application for September. Please ensure that you apply as soon as possible to ensure payment begins in September.

Dates for Your Diary
23rd May 2008 End of Term
9th June 2008 School return
17th July 2008 Parent’s Evening
18th July 2008 Training Day
29th July 2008 Fun Day
30th July 2008 End of Term


ZSL London Zoo
Special Children’s Day
Saturday 14th June 2008
London Zoo would like to invite you to their annual funday offering special reduced rates for one day only. Tickets must be pre booked before 7th June 2008. For further information please contact Steve Marriott on 0207 449 6551 or email education.admin@zsl.org

APRIL 2008

London Philharmonic Orchestra
A performance by the Hit Squad on February 28th at Heritage House School.

A group of 15 musicians arrived at school to give a concert of classical music. The Hit Squad give occasional performances in hospitals, schools, factories and offices as part of their Education and Community Programme. Normally their chosen venues are within London, so we were really fortunate to receive their offer of a concert in Chesham!

They played music by Copeland, Wagner and others. There were some really exceptional responses to the music from our students, and by the end we were almost a hushed audience! The players said that they very much enjoyed playing for us and Anna Vernon-Evans kindly provided delicious home-made biscuits for them, in the hope that they may be enticed to come back again one day.

He have links with the London Philharmonic that go back several years, with our annual trips to their schools’ concerts. Families have also enjoyed their “Funharmonics” concerts held on Sundays at the Festival Hall (details available on their website: www.lpo.org.uk)

New Appointment
We look forward to welcoming our new Assistant Headteacher, Simon Bishop, next term.
He will be based in the Lower School with Julie Golding Clarke containing to be based in the Upper School as Assistant Headteacher.

Celebration Week
We have a very exciting time coming up this week and this will include a concert by outstanding pianist Derek Paravicini on Monday. On Tuesday it will be Entertainers Day and our big 40th Birthday Celebration is on Wednesday. Thursday is 60’s Day all Students and Staff are invited to come dressed in sixty’s fancy dress!! We look forward to showing the photo’s next time.

May we remind you if you are attending our 40th Celebration Open Day, that parking will be extremely limited.

Stop Press—Fantastic Raffle Prizes
including 15’’ flat screen TV, Beauty salon Vouchers, toy hampers and lots more. If you would like buy tickets, please send money to school office £1.00 per ticket—prizes will be draw on 2nd April 2008, as part of our Celebration Day.

Special Needs Family All Ability Day Green Park –Aston Clinton 8th April 2008
A day of fun activities for young people with special needs (from 12 to 25 Years) to enjoy with their friends, family and/or carers.
For more information, please telephone Sarah on 01296 633 836 or email sgill@buckscc.gov.uk

Jan-Feb 2008

Staffing
We would like to welcome two new staff members, Felix Stankard and Karen Wheatley (formerly a Lunchtime Supervisor with us) to Heritage House.

JOINT RESIDENTIAL WITH PUPILS FROM SCHOOL IN JAPAN
On 23rd June this year pupils from Windrush Class and some from Extended Education Department will be joined for a residential in Windsor by three staff and ten pupils from our link school in Japan. Apparently the pupils and staff from Japan have never been to England before and are very excited at the prospect. Every week the Student Council are in contact with the Japanese students via the Japan Society website and are discussing plans for the visit.

4TH UK TAIKO FESTIVAL, 28th June 2008
The 4th UK Taiko Festival will be taking place in Rickmansworth this year and pupils from Heritage House will be performing at the festival alongside a group of their mainstream peers from Princes Risborough Primary School on Saturday 28th June.

HALF TERM DISABILTY SWIMMING SESSIONS
Bucks disability swimming club and Bucks Sport have teamed up to offer stroke development sessions for school children during the half term holiday at Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Aylesbury.

Monday 18th – Friday 22nd February
9:30am – 10:30am
Swimmers must be able to swim 25m to take part in these sessions
Cost: £10.00 for the week
call Emily Swain on 01296 585090 or email eswain@buckssport.org.

Family Physio
Family Physio is an independent private physiotherapy practice specialising in the provision of physiotherapy for babies, children and adolescents.
For further information, contact Jenny Evans on 07802 868505
www.familyphysio.co.uk Email familyphysio@googlemail.com

We had very successful Arts Week last week. Students were involved in an art project, drama sessions and enjoyed a musical concert performed by Challoners Girls School. One of the highlights of the week was our Chinese New Year Day, where we had a whole school Chinese lunch followed by a Chinese New Year Parade. The parade was opened by two Chinese lion dancers funded by Chesham Park Community College. Heritage House students paraded dressed as different signs of the zodiac.

Buckinghamshire Children’s Information Service
Buckinghamshire’s Children Information Service is a part of the Early Years Development and Children Service. It has a free telephone line, offering information and guidance on a wide range of issues covering childcare and children aged 0-14 years.(16 if special needs)
0800 3283317

Personal Accident Insurance scheme—for pupils . Parents wishing to take out cover for their child should contact the school office for an application form.

Wanted
We are looking for a number of toys for our Sensory Story Box.

Do you have any of the following :
Farmer, Horse, Aeroplane, Farmer Wife Taxis Bus, Cockerel, Dog, Flags (sm)
Rabbit, Ice-cream, Clown , Elephant, Lion, Snake, Cat.
Also, we always need hand cream or body lotions for our Tac Pac sessions.

Dates for your Diary
18th Feb Half term holiday
25th Feb Term starts
Reminder Extra training day 18th July 2008