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Cross Country News

Cross Country MalvernWow, have the girls been active or what?  The week of the 22nd February was extremely hectic as far as the girls’ sporting activities were concerned and so we started with a slightly smaller team than normal going to The Dragon on the Monday.  Georgie V came second in the U9 race and Sasha H won the U10 race.  Fantastic team running from all of the girls especially the U9 who all finished as a pack.

Just 2 days later, the girls were in action again at the Rose Hill Westonbirt Annual Inter Schools competition.  This was huge with 18 schools taking part and the girls running greater distances.  We had no first places here in the individuals but it is also a team event!  We won the U8s, U9s, U11s and came 2nd in the U10s.  This is no mean feat against so many schools.  Too many children to mention in this race but particularly well done to Clemmie L, running in the U8s and to Eleanor B and Elizabeth E, in the U11s, who both improved their positions from last year by 24 places. 

Cross Country Malvern 2It doesn’t stop there!  On Sunday 6 girls, Flora I, Melissa McA, Alice K, Evie O’C, Elizabeth E and Annie S competed in the National Prep Schools Cross-Country at Malvern.  On Saturday, severe weather warnings were in place but it went ahead without so much as a rain drop falling on us!  This was an incredibly tough 1.7Km course with hills (we were running in the Malvern Hills!) and streams to negotiate... a completely new experience for the girls!  All the girls ran fantastically against very tough competition with Flora coming 8th out of 150 girls.  There are some fantastic photographs of the children covered in glorious Malvern mud... it was a very muddy, water-logged course!

Well done to all of you who have competed this week.  You know I am enormously proud of you and your achievements. 

A huge thank you to all the parents who have come along to support and who have been roped in to help... we couldn’t do it without you.  THANK YOU!!

Mrs Catherine Duff

Year 6 visit the John Radcliffe Hospital

ImpsWatching the girls from Year Six confidently operating the Automated External Defibrillator after a morning’s training on the Injury Minimization Programme for Schools was a real privilege.  The girls worked together on resuscitation techniques, the recovery position and accident prevention, as well as learning about immediate action drills after accidents have happened.  We are all now in safe hands!  We would like to thank Mrs. Horrox for arranging such a valuable visit.

Raymond Blanc leaves ‘Le Manoir’ to visit The Manor

Raymond BlancOn Wednesday celebrity chef Raymond Blanc left his post at ‘Le Manoir’ to attend 4E’s French lunch.  He arrived at 12 noon, just in time to help the girls put the finishing touches to their tarte tatins.  He talked to them about the best variety of apples to use, and how to try to use local and seasonal ingredients at all times.  He also showed them how to get the best from their pastry.  Raymond was then treated to a delicious meal of Raymond Blanc CookingVichyssoise soup, pâté, cheeses, salad and bread, followed by tarte tatin.  4E served all the visiting parents, Governors, Mr Heyworth and M Blanc in French.  After lunch M Blanc and our visitors were joined in the Main Hall by Years 3 – 6 to watch Year 4 and Year 6 performing two songs in French to round off M Blanc’s visit.  M Blanc took part in a question and answer session, fielding a variety of fun questions from the pupils and sharing with us all his obvious passion for cooking and being a responsible consumer.  A vote of thanks was given in French by 3 of the Year 6 girls and finally M Blanc was presented with a Manor Ted, who will hopefully take up his new residence at ‘Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons’.  View video!

See us on Raymond Blanc's website!

Manor Pre-Nursery Outstanding in Every Respect!

We are delighted to share the results of the Ofsted Inspection of our Pre-Nursery, which took place on 25 January 2010.  The Pre-Nursery provision was judged 'outstanding' in every category.  The full report is available by clicking on the link below and will also be available on the Ofsted website www.ofsted.gov.uk.

The Manor Pre-Nursery Inspection Report for Early Years Provision

Y4, Y5 and Y6 Inter-House Football Postponed

Y4 Inter House Football on Tuesday 9 February, plus Y5 and Y6 Inter House Football on Wednesday 10 February have all had to be postponed due to the timings of the Y4 French Lunches this week.  We will inform parents as soon as we have new dates for these events.  In the meantime, many apologies for the short cancellation notice.  We look forward to seeing you later in the term for further Inter House fixtures.

Fabulous Football!

Tuesday 2 February
FtblTm2Feb10The Manor U11 team enjoyed a great match against St Edmund's School today.  The first match of the season saw several substitutions from both sides as the teams settled to rehearse their skills and formations.  The final score of 5-1 to The Manor marks a great start to the term and reflects the high standard and cohesion of the team! 

The Manor Triumphs at U11 Vale Hockey Tournament!

Manor HockeyU11 Vale Hockey Tournament – Tuesday 26 January 2010

The Manor hockey team entered our first Vale tournament taking an A and B team.  The girls were incredible showing some very tactical and positional play throughout.  Results were:

Manor A
v John Blandy Win 1 - 0 Zara Turner
v Cumnor No Score draw 0 - 0
v Buckland Win 2 - 0 Elizabeth Evans and Helena Murray

Manor B
v Thomas Reade No score draw 0 - 0
v St Nicholas Win 2 - 0 Olivia Swain and Lydia Tracey
v Charlton Win 2 - 0 Lydia Tracey 2 

Semi Final Manor B v Cumnor….. Full time ….Extra time…..Penalties….Sudden Death!          Cumnor Win

Semi Final Manor A v Thomas Reade Win 1 - 0 Elizabeth Evans scoring the winning goal

Final
Manor A     v    Cumnor

A well contested match that could have gone either way but at full time 0 - 0 and extra time 0 - 0 it was down to Penalties again AND THEN Sudden death…..but MANOR A …WON…!!!!An amazing performance from all of the players.  Well done girls you showed determination, were confident and are starting to have big dreams!  When you put your mind to it……………………………anything is possible.

Thank you to Mrs Mc Culloch for her organisation, expertise and drive throughout the day.

Update for Bus Users - Wednesday 20 January 2:40pm

Please check on the Abingdon School website for changes to bus routes for this afternoon.  Click on the link to the relevant page http://www.abingdon.org.uk/joint_bus_service_10_jan_10/

 

Wednesday 20 January, 12 noon update

At present the school is running as normal.  It is raining, not snowing, in Abingdon.  We have just been informed that the bus operator plans to run buses as normal tomorrow, Thursday 21 January, and there is currently no alteration to timetable or routes for this afternoon.

Website Update for Snow Forecast

Tuesday 19 January: As snow has been forecast for the Oxfordshire area on Wednesday 20 January, please check this website from 6:45am tomorrow for updates on whether the school's normal routine will be affected by the weather or road conditions. Tappins are hoping that all buses will run as usual tomorrow and there will only be an update to information if this is not the case.