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PREP NEWS

Prep Newspaper Club

July 2019

Issue 20

20p

Dates for your diary…

Thursday 11th July- Reception- Yr4 prize giving 2.30pm

Thursday 11th July- Yr5-Yr10 prize giving 6pm

Friday 12th July- End of term 12.15pm

Thursday 5th September- Back to school!

ISSUES newspaper

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As we approach the end of

the year, we have been

finding out what all the

pupils in Prep would like to

be when they grow up.

Reception

Year 1

Ainsley A firefighter

Rohan A policeman with a

police dog

Bertie In the Army

Gregory A farmer, both cattle

and crops

Dylan A builder that makes

houses

Noah A doctor

Rebecca A vet

Luca A policeman, working

with Rohan

Lucy A PE teacher, of all

ages

Amelia A firefighter

Mary A Science teacher

and a mummy

Isabelle A decorator and an

artist

Leah An artist

Pearl A mummy, and a

Science teacher

”I will be a grown up when I’m the

same age as my mummy”

” Science is making potions”

” You can’t grow up into an animal”

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Year 2 Year 3

Alexander Football player

Thomas Football player

George Lego designer

McKenzie Vet

Charlotte History teacher

Zach Policeman

Spencer Football player

Ben Paramedic

Sholto Football player

William Soldier in the army

Hattie Meteorologist

Jacob Architect

Alexis Work at Battersea dogs’

home, a popstar or look

after orphaned animals

Charlie B An architect that designs

ships

Monty A professional golf player

John An architect that designs

Cathedrals

Henry Win the lottery so I don’t

have to have a job and I

can do what I want

Luke A football player for

Watford

Fergus An actor

Guy An explorer, specializing in

frogs

Charlie R A football player for Man

City

Grace A professional netball

player, a chemist or a

dolphin keeper

Aisha A Scientist or an engineer

or an actress

Bethany A scientist

”35 or 63 is a grown-up”

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Year 4 X

Year 4 Y

Caitlin Sketch artist

Rufus A vlogger

Libby Olympic athlete

Ethan B.A Pilot

Samar Olympic swimmer

Leah Professional

photographer, or work in

passport control at an

airport

Annabel Wedding photographer

or cheerleader

Tami App designer or

animator

Sumirah A lawyer

Nathan Footballer for

Manchester United or

Barcelona

James A banker or a

conservationist

Immy A dog breeder

Caelan Art teacher or actress

Mary

Margret

A vet

Lottie A biologist or a wildlife

photographer

Charlotte An actress or a vet

Elsa A marine biologist

Charlie A spa owner

Zyan A doctor

William Lawyer or a heart surgeon

Anna A lawyer

Piers A professional cricketer

Marcus A youtuber or president of

the USA

“World domination”

”I want to be too many things”

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Year 5

Ethan An Olympic swimmer

Chloe A footballer for England

Jack A doctor

Sophie A hairdresser

Phoebe A doctor

Vince A mechanic

Verity An astrophysicist

Olivia A musician

Sam A footballer for England

Oli A footballer for

Southampton

Zach Conservationist

Maddy Prep art teacher

Wilf Rugby player for the

Sarasons

Lara An astronaut

Rachel A video game

designer

George A crazy scientist

Josiah An ornithologist and a

missionary

Laila A professional

chocolate tester

Mathew A court barrister

Jess An author of thriller

and crime books

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Year 6 X

Year 6 Y

“something to give me money to pay bills and a mortgage”

Thomas I want to work for

my dad’s

company

“Gravity” with the

kids jest suits

Freddie A games tester

Tilly Professor of

transfiguration or

flying at Hogwarts

Emily DADA Professor at

Hogwarts

Euan A theoretical

physicist

John Lego designer or

space scientist

Lucy Work at cat’s

protection or be

an artist

Lulu A designer or an

author

Liv A pilot

Abi An actress or a

designer

Risha A professor (subject yet

to be decided) or an

Athlete

Andrew A jet fighter or Iron man

Chloe Vet or astronaut

Neve Sports scientist

Emily Marine biologist

Clemmie Veterinary nurse

Daniel Zoologist

Sophie Author or athlete

Emilia Surgeon or astronaut

Gabby A baker or an engineer

Harry Paramedic on the

ground, or part of

‘HEMS’

Ben Year 6 Maths teacher

“Year 6 are the best”

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Watermelon song

Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon,

Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon,

Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon,

Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon

You eat them when they’re ripe

You cut them with a knife

You gulp them down in one bite

Their watermelons, their watermelons

You dig in with a spoon

You can also use a fork

You cut them up with a knife

And then you do the watermelon.

Their watermelons, their watermelons

You get them from watermelon hill,

The watermelon man comes and gives

them to you

You can choose the skinny and dry one

Or you can choose the big and juiciest

You can make a hole, and hollow them

out

Then you can pour inside watermelon

juice. Attach a tap and you’re ready to

go!

Their watermelons, their watermelons

You get them from the watermelon

tree,

From the watermelon

familyyyyyyyyyyyy

By Marcus year 4

A year 2 pupil wrote the lovely acrostic poem after their

class trip to Marwell Zoo last term.

Miss Veratau was very impressed.

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Head boy and Girl interview

What have you enjoyed most about being

head boy and girl this year?

Tilly- Having responsibilities and speaking at the

Christmas Cathedral speech. I have also

enjoyed writing my prize giving speech for the

end of term.

Thomas- I enjoy writing speeches and

attending special assemblies

What schools are you moving on to and what

are you most looking forward to about your

new schools?

Tilly- I am going to South Wilts, I am looking

forward to starting something new and making

new friends.

Thomas- I am going to Dauntsey’s and looking

forward to it as it’s a much bigger school

What advice would you give to the new head

boy and girl?

Tilly- Make yourself approachable and have

fun, don’t be nervous. It’s fun doing readings in

services.

Thomas- Don’t be afraid of talking in front of

people

What has been your highlight of year 6?

Tilly- Mill on the Brue!

Thomas- I have found it all fun!

What is your best memory from your whole

time in the Prep school?

Tilly- All the different activities and having fun

with my friends. Fact- Next year will be the first

time I haven’t been in a class with Lulu!

Thomas- All the break times

What is your favourite thing about Leehurst

Swan?

Tilly- Spending time with all my friends!

Thomas- Making friends

What qualities do you think are needed to

make a good head boy and girl?

Tilly- You need to be fair and confident. Also, a

clear speaker.

Thomas- You must make sure you stay out of

trouble!

Good luck to Thomas and Tilly at their new

schools!

September 2018

July 2019

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The cast of 'Alice in Wonderland' put on a dazzling performance. The prep

children worked hard to learn vast quantities of lines and Miss T was extremely

impressed. They all shone on the stage like the brightest stars and it was lovely

to see each and every member of the cast smiling throughout the performance.

Miss T would like to thank the backstage crew who did a sterling job. Well done to

everyone!

Alice in wonderland- Monday 17th June

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Senior Sports Day- Thursday 20th June There was a swimming gala for years 5-10. There was a lot of swimming races, there was also

some fun races such as the t-shirt race, obstacle race and the swan race. Everyone had fun.

Back at school we went to the courts to play some games. Then afterwards the teachers

covered the house mascots in shaving foam. We had to spray all the shaving foam off. After

that was the track races. - Phoebe and Laila year 5

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Prep Sports Day- Friday 28th June

Prep sports day was full of sunshine, smiles and fantastic sporting efforts. Spectators

witnessed some great efforts from all the pupils involved and it was thoroughly enjoyable to

see all the children taking part and having a great time!

“Sports day was a great event that displays the skills, attitude and effort of our pupils. It

shows off how much they have developed in terms of mind set and skill set.” – Mr Digby

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Marcus Rashford facts by Chloe year 5

• He is 21 years old

• He plays for Manchester United

• He is the best football player

• He plays for England

• Last season, he scored 13 goals in 53

club matches

• He plays forward

The Prep and Senior pupils spent some time

getting to know our new headmaster Mr Ayres,

head to the website to watch the video of their

interview.

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Thursday 4th July

“I enjoy celebrating 4th July as

you get to spend more time

with family and see fireworks”

Caelan

“My favourite thing about 4th

July is the fireworks”

Mary Margret

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Pupils, families and staff

have given their thanks

to Mrs Bayliss as she retires after 28 years of

teaching, 22 of which have been at Leehurst

Swan.

Pupils paid tribute to our wonderful Head of

Prep with individual, group and class

performances including poems, songs and

drama.

Mrs Bayliss, accompanied by her

daughter, was very

moved.

We would like to say a big THANK YOU for

everything Mrs Bayliss has given to the pupils

and the wider Leehurst Swan community over

the years.

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What have you enjoyed most about

being head of prep?

I have enjoyed getting to know the pupils

and seeing them grow from little Reception

Swans into confident Year 6 pupils,

ready to "fly the Prep nest".

What are you most looking forward

to about your retirement?

I hope to spend more time walking my dog, gardening and looking

after grandchildren and perhaps travelling too. I may try to work

part time too, as I like to be busy!

What has been your highlight of this year?

There have been wonderful times as well as less happy ones. The

Christingle, the lovely carol service at the Cathedral, the

Pantomania Drama pantomime, the wonderful concerts, "Alice"

and "Crime doesn't pay", sports day and the Farewell Assembly

put on for me- that was so special!

What is your best memory from your whole time in the Prep

school?

My best memories- perhaps visiting the wonderful Water

Meadows with Year 3, my son opening the fete last year, some of

our celebrations like Lift Off day, the celebrations for HM the

Queen's jubilee like the Street party, visits like those the Roman

Baths or the Museum of Army Flying, Wren Hall in the Close in the

old days, Salisbury Cathedral WW1 day etc.

What is your favourite thing about Leehurst Swan?

The polite, friendly, helpful, enthusiastic children.

We will miss you Mrs Bayliss!

Interviewing Mrs Bayliss

A lot of fun was had by everyone at

the fete last Saturday. We enjoyed

lovely sunshine, dog shows, face

painting, assault courses and much

more! Thank you to everyone for the

hard work and contributions.