Blog Archive
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Music is at the heart of Quinton
9th December 2018“Music is the greatest communication in the world” Lou Rawls The quality of the music and singing has been remarkably high this week and all children and staff should be congratulated on their wonderful contributions to the Christmas atmosphere pervading the school. Christmas activities have continued to dominate the daily calendar with an array of impressive and enjoyable Nativity performances in the beautiful surroundings of
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Christmas Begins at Quinton House School
30th November 2018“Family means no-one gets left behind or forgotten” George Cadbury Christmas has definitely arrived at Quinton House School with our lovely Q2 Christingle Service starting the season of festive events with a focus on Christmas around the World. On Saturday afternoon we have our ‘Christmas at Lindens’ event for our younger pupils and all families from the school community are warmly invited to attend. The
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Headmaster's Weekly Blog
24th November 2018“Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back everything is different” C.S. Lewis I would very much like to thank all of the parents that contributed to our ISI Inspection this week by completing the parent questionnaire. The Parent Forum on Thursday evening allowed me to discuss some of the issues that had been raised by the inspectorate and
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Headmaster's Weekly Blog
18th November 2018The theme of caring for others at Quinton House School continued this week with both Anti-Bullying Week and Children in Need. All of the children sported their odd socks in recognition that it is normal to be different and Radio Northampton arrived at the Head’s Study to interview our Senior School Bullseye Group, a group of volunteer students trained to be on the alert for
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Headmaster's Weekly Blog: 11th November 2018
11th November 2018This has been a significant week for the school community with a real focus on values. Fundamental values of democracy, rule of law and equality featured prominently at Monday's visit to the Houses of Parliament and Cabinet War Rooms by the Year 7 students. The group returned to QHS to enjoy a spectacular fireworks night attended by a large number of pupils, parents, staff and
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Headmaster's Weekly Newsletter: 19 October
19th October 2018I must start our weekly update by offering our very best wishes and appreciation to Mrs Mitchell-Hall as she leaves Quinton House School after three successful years as a Mathematics and Statistics Teacher in the Senior School and to announce that Mr Adam Sirett will be joining the staff as a permanent full-time replacement after half-term. One of the great advantages in being part of
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Weekly Update from the Head: 24 September
26th September 2018Working with parents is an important feature of a Quinton House School education. We are delighted to have been short-listed for an Independent Schools Association National Award for Parental Engagement at this year’s ISA Awards Ceremony. The list of activities included the Parent Lunch, Back to School Evening, Stay and Learn events, Forest School and Den Building Competition, Study Skills Evening, Guide to Social Media
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Headmaster's Summer Term Newsletter
23rd May 2018May 2018 Dear Parents, I am writing this newsletter to provide an insight into the exciting events at the school in the first half of the Summer Term and to highlight some of the developments that you will see at the school in the coming weeks and months. This term has already seen a number of high profile events that have provided our children with
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Headmaster's Letter: Spring Term 2018
23rd March 2018Dear Parents, The presentation of the ‘Good Egg’ Awards in the whole school End of Term Assembly reinforced the importance we place on all members of the school community upholding the ethos of the school...
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Welcome Back to the Spring Term
18th January 2018Dear Parents, The Spring Term consists of only ten weeks and I am delighted that the students and staff appear to have made such a positive and productive start. The School continues to work towards achieving the aims communicated in our School Development Plan and I have been delighted with the progress made in all areas, including our negotiations with the Northampton Borough Council and
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Back to School with a Bang!!
17th November 2017Back to school with a bang!! The bleak, dreary British weather did not dampen the mood and spirits of everyone who supported the spectacular ‘Bonfire’ night at Quinton. The firework display was incredible and I am told that the height of the bonfire was the biggest since records began! Half term finished with the Q6s dusting off their broom sticks and travelling to the amazing
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Time Flies When you are Having Fun!
20th October 2017As we finish the first half term of this academic year there is lots to reflect upon already. Q2 were transported back to 1666 to experience what it would have been like to live during this historic event. Kate Cunningham, author of Vlad and The Great Fire of London, came in to lead some inspiring and very engaging activities. Many of you joined our Lower
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School Meals!
11th October 2017School meals evoke a plethora of different memories for people. For some, it is the fond memories of a jam roly poly or spotted dick and custard for pudding, for others, it is the final sitting and having to make do with only tuna pasta bake or face an afternoon with a rumbling stomach! I do feel that the meals provided by our school caterers, Chartwells,
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Update from the Juniors
6th October 2017Life at Quinton is extremely busy and there is always a plethora of activities for the children to get involved in. Here are some of the highlights from the last fortnight: Q2 had a magical day at the Butterfly Farm in Stratford where Miss Howard learned that she actually has a phobia of butterflies - not sure she will be going back there in a
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One Month at QHS
3rd October 2017Dear Parents and Pupils, One month into the new school year and there have been many enjoyable and successful activities, in addition to a great deal of purposeful and productive learning within the classroom. The three day bonding excursion to Yorkshire for Year 7 proved a great success and our Junior pupils have already made visits to Everdon Forest and the Butterfly Farm. The Year
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Summer break, what summer break?
21st September 2017As term has started with a flurry of events, trips and fixtures the holidays seem like a distant memory. It was wonderful seeing so many of you at the cream tea afternoon and I hope you had a chance to meet each other and get answers to any questions you might have had. The first birthday cake celebration with the Head took place and it
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Welcome Back from the New Head Mr Hoyle
5th September 2017Dear Parents and Pupils, I am delighted that we are starting the new school year at Quinton House School with considerable optimism and excitement. I would like to offer a warm welcome to new members of staff, new pupils, and indeed, new parents, as members of our school community. You will receive a copy of the Autumn Term School Calendar and I look forward to
