Keep up to date with our latest news below.

• Rotary Writing Competition

  Fri 13 Feb 2015

  Three of our pupils enjoyed a wonderful prize giving celebration last week, along with their families and Mrs Newton and Ms Meek. Elliot Brown (Year 3), Lucy Hobbs (Year 5) and Abby Rosser (Year 6) were all winners in the Rotary Club's annual Christmas Story Competition. The ceremony was held at the Damien Hall, Great Missenden and it was attended by the Presidents and District Governors of the Amersham, Chesham and Great Missenden combined Rotary Clubs.

   

  All of the winning stories were read aloud and beautifully brought to life by local actor and youth worker Nick Gallant. The stipulation of no more than 100 words meant that the writing had to be concise with good use of vocabulary and grammar. Elliot's story "No Fighting Today" was a poignant and memorable account of his great grandfather's wartime Christmas truce experience whilst Lucy's "Disco Santa" and Abby's "The Elf Inspection" highly amused the audience.

   

  The children received certificates, book tokens and golden tickets to the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden.

  We would like to thank the Rotary Club for running the event and enthusing the children in their writing again this year.

  

• Year 6 Visit to the Science Museum in London

  Mon 09 Feb 2015

  Year 6 visited the Science Museum in London this week, with a day full of activity including the Imax cinema where we watched a 3D film about the creation of the International Space Station, investigation of 3 levels of interactive displays spanning all areas of science, and a great experience within the Launch Pad where hands-on investigations thrilled the children’s curiosity!

   

   A wonderful ‘memorable learning experience’.

  

• Southern England U11 Boys’ Floor & Vault Gymnastics Championships : Sunday 8th February 2015

  Sun 08 Feb 2015

  Competing in Round 1 of three highly competitive rounds, our Chalfont St Peter boys’ team performed brilliantly with great presence and quality of movement in Sunday’s championships. 

   

  Chalfont St Peter’s team comprising three new, young, talented gymnasts alongside our two regular gymnasts proved too strong for the opposition winning by five clear points. 

   

  The boys qualify for the national floor and vault finals to be held on 2nd May at Stoke on Trent to defend our title from last year.

  Congratulations to Charlie Walsh, Oliver Evans, James Whitelaw, Finlay Howard and Ted Quaife. 

  

• PTA Ball: Starry Starry Night! 6th February 2015

  Fri 06 Feb 2015

  The PTA "Ball Committee" organised another amazing Ball on Friday evening. Hours and hours of planning, purchasing, preparation and making came together for a fantastic occasion, enjoyed by parents and friends of the school.

   

  The theme this year, "Starry, Starry Night" was brought to life through decorations in the school hall, trnasforming it into a 'Ball room' - the celing adorned with night-sky drapes and hanging stars, star-spot lights and fairy lights and a huge painting of Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night". Tables, laid for the 4 course dinner with linen table cloths and decorations set the scene for a splendid evening's enjoyment.

   

  Lights, music, conversation and a glass of bubbly welcomed the guests to the star-lit hall with raffle prizes to be won for those picking a lucky star.

   

  Past parent and great friend of the school, 5* chef Paul Jefferys created the smoked salmon starter and shoulder of pork main courses, an amazing cheesecake was followed by cakes made by Farah accompanying coffee, and the cheese course perfectly rounded off the dinner served by willing parent helpers and many past pupils of the school!

   

  After dinner the auction began with 12 lots, eagerly bid upon by the guests! From Pinewood Studio tours, Harry Potter Studio visit, theatre tickets, to sign rugby shirt/tickets, there was something for everyone.

   

  Our new band, "Cool Beans" came next singing live, tracks that we all know and love and the dancing didn't stop until "carriages at midnight"!

   

  Willing volunteers stepped up to help clear the hall until late into the night and Saturday morning (before 40 girls arrive for gym club on Monday morning!)

   

  A wonderful occasion and all proceeds going towards the upgrade of our ICT in school - to bring our computing back to the forefront.

   

  Thank you to everyone who helped and supported!