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 Latest Newsletter: Download a copy of the current School and Nursery newsletter (May 2008). The newsletter is in pdf format - you will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to read it - download the latest version if you haven't got it.
Earth Day - 22nd April 2008: we celebrated Earth Day with a poster competition, and a beach clean up on Hayling Island's Esso Station beach on Saturday, 26th April. We were delighted to see so many families participating in this worthwhile event. Please see photos below:
  
  
Barnardos Egg-cellent Competition - Wednesday, 26th March: lots of children decorated eggs and collected sponsorship money in aid of Barnardos. Please see their fantastic creations below.
   
MiniBeast Visit - Tuesday, 25th March: a ranger from Staunton Country Park visited the children with a number of MiniBeasts including a giant millipede, an African land snail and a giant cockroach. Please see a selection of the photos taken below.
   
Easter 2008: the children took part in Easter Egg Hunts and an Easter Bonnet Parade to celebrate Easter. Please see a selection of the photos taken below.
  
  
World Book Day - Thursday, 6th March: the children (and the staff) dressed up as characters from their favourite books for the day. Please see the photos below.
  
  
Mother's Day Assembly and Gift Sale - Friday, 29th February: we were delighted to see so many Mums and Grandmas at the Mother’s Day Assembly, and thank you for supporting the Gift Sale. Please see some photos of the assembly below.
  
  
Kung Hey Fat Choy! - Thursday, 7th February: We celebrated Chinese New Year with chinese food tasting courtesy of The New China in Emsworth, Chinese arts and crafts, T'ai Chi, Chinese music and other activities. Please see the photos below.
  
  
Shrove Tuesday "Pancake Day" - Tuesday, 5th February: Nursery and Pre-School had a great time making and tossing pancakes, both real ones and playdoh ones! Please see the photos below.
   
A Visit from Robin Hood and Maid Marian - Tuesday, 5th February: Thank you to Alan Jones and Julie Rogers who visited the children in mediaeval costumes, with numerous props such as bows and arrows and different kinds of foods eaten in mediaeval times. Each school class took part in activities with Alan and Julie - please see the photos below.
  
  
Year 2 Exam Success: Well done to all our children who successfully passed exams to enter their chosen Junior School in September 2008. This year, all of our Year 2 children have got places at their chosen state or independent school, as follows:
| Portsmouth Grammar |
6 places |
| Ditcham Park |
2 places |
| St Johns |
2 places |
| Kingscourt |
1 place |
| Bosmere Junior School |
2 places |
| St Johns Junior School |
1 place |
Foundation Stage Nativity Play - 10th December 2007: The children performed "Whoops-A-Daisy-Angel" to a huge and appreciative audience of Mums, Dads and grandparents. Please see photos below!
   
Christmas Fair - 30th November 2007: A huge thank you to local businesses and organisations that have provided some great raffle prizes for the Christmas Fair. Our kind supporters so far are:
Autumn Half Term Holiday Club: The Holiday Club was great fun and enjoyed by lots of children. Take a look at the fantastic displays of art work and photo board in the School dining room!
  
  
Health & Safety Week - October 2007: The children were visited by the Police, Fire Service and Coastguard Service, held a Beep Beep Road Safety Day, made pizza at Domino's Pizza in Havant, and enjoyed a visit to INTECH at Winchester.
  
Harvest Festival - 12th October 2007: Thank you for your gifts for the residents of Orchard House Retirement Home in Havant. We hope you enjoyed the Harvest Assembly.
  
Leavers’ Awards Ceremony - 13th July: We were very sad to see our oldest children leave Glenhurst, but we wish them every success at their Junior Schools. Trophies and certificates were awarded as follows:
| The William Johnson Trophy |
Tasmin Nandu-Swatton |
| The Henderson Music Trophy |
Chloe Sheath |
| The Williams Trophy for Progress |
Lauren Leaf |
| The Williams Trophy for Sport |
Alexander Miles |
| The Nevada Music Trophy |
Sydney Drury |
| The Award for All-Round Achievement |
Emilia Gibson |
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Summer Concert - 5th July: Each class including Nursery took part in the Summer Music Concert, with individual and group performances on the piano and violin. We were delighted to see such a huge number of appreciative parents and grandparents in the audience! Our thanks to Miss Mitchell (Music Teacher) who organised the concert and rehearsals, and to Mrs Pile for teaching the recorder to Bronze Class, who played beautifully. Below is a selection of photos from the concert.
   
  
Art Gallery Visit - 27th June: Years 1, 2 and 3 visited the “Introspective” modern art exhibition at Langstone Gate in Havant.
 
Summer Ball, Saturday 23rd June: The Summer Ball was held at the Avenue Lawn Tennis Club in Havant, and was attended by 86 parents, staff and friends. A delicious buffet supper was provided by Mrs Bev Brooks, followed by a disco and extended bar until 1pm. Below is a selection of photos from the Ball.
   
  
If you have a party or a special event coming up, Bev is a professional caterer who can be contacted on 023 9247 9942
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Hannah Massey
a former Glenhurst School pupil was presented with prizes at the recent Portsmouth High School Awards Evening. Hannah, who is currently studying Medicine at Christ's College, Cambridge, was presented with the Dean Memorial Prize for Medicine, the A.F.Cossey Memorial Prize and Miss Thorn's Prize for the Head Girl. Marina Granger-Brown and Fiona Haward
both former pupils of Glenhurst School were also presented with prizes at the Portsmouth High School Awards Evening. Marina received the Jubilee Science Prize, Miss Jewell's Prize for Piano and a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of her effort and endeavours over the last year, while Fiona received the Tudor Prize for Progress. Christine Huynh (Yr 9 Portsmouth High School)
emailed a picture of her class taken just before she left Glenhurst and says “...I think it was such a great school. I have so many wonderful memories... and I miss you all very much”.
James Parsons
(Ditcham School)
who left Glenhurst in 1998 achieved nine passes in his GCSE exams, including eight As. James Huntley
(Ditcham School)
who left Glenhurst in 1995 achieved eight A-C passes in his GCSE exams.
James Parsons
(Ditcham School)
who left Glenhurst in 1998 achieved nine passes in his GCSE exams, including eight As.
Larissa Dunn
Year 2, has been awarded the Livesey scholarship to Mayville High School from September 2006.
Harry Metherell
Year 3, has been awarded the Chief Scout's Bronze Award. Harry has also been selected to play in the Advanced Training Squad with the Pompey in the Community Department of Portsmouth Football Club.
David Fisher
and his sister Kate would like to say hello to anyone who
remembers them. David started school here in January 1975,
and looks back on his time here with fond memories.
Andrew Simpson Bradford
who attended Glenhurst from 1986 -1992 would love to hear news from any pupils present at the same time. Andrew enjoyed his time at Glenhurst and particulary remembers the desks, and was pleased to see that some still remained in the Year 2 classroom. He found himself in a group photo in the hall and wonders what happened to all the others in the photo.
Andrew graduated from Goldsmith College, University of London with a B.A in Fine Art and History of Art. Andrew has an older sister Fiona Bradford who also attended Glenhurst.
(also see Testimonials page)
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