Congratulations to all swimmers who have taken part in the Early Birds Swim Meet this week, please see below for the current results and current point standings:

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Trophies will be awarded at the end of term 1, term 2 and term 3.

Stop by the library to check out the new senior fiction books in this week!

Fancy reading a dark and mysterious novel? The Lost Boy by Greg Ruth might be for you. In this engaging form of a graphic novel, Greg Ruth details the story of a young boy called Nate who is forced to move to a new house in a new town. But when he arrives at his new house, he discovers a tape recorder and note addressed to him under the floorboards of his bedroom. Nate is thrown into the dark mystery of a boy who went missing many years ago. Partnering up with his new neighbour Tabitha, they listen to the tapes together and begin on an adventure to find out what happened to the lost boy.  This detailed adventure novel is definitely worth a read. The illustrations are nothing short of triumphant either!

Love letters to the Dead written by American author Ava Dellaira is a capturing young adult novel. The novel begins with Laurel, a 15 year old girl, moving to a new high school and being set an interesting assignment by her English teacher; to write a letter to a dead person. Laurel chooses to write a letter to Kurt Cobain because her sister, May, loved him. And he died young, just like May. But Laurel doesn’t stop at one letter. Soon, she has a series of letters written to dead people such as Heath Ledger and Amy Winehouse, where she writes to them about starting high school, falling in love and most importantly, the grieving of her sister May. An incredible, moving story – one of those books that everyone ought to read.

It’s a must for all girls to start seventh grade with a boyfriend. That’s why in Alice In Rapture, Sort Of Alice is glad that she and Patrick are going together. But in #2 of the Alice series, Alice finds herself feeling puzzled. Having a boyfriend is a lot more complicated than having a boy-friend! What do you talk about when you’re on the phone with a boy? What should Alice get him for his birthday? What should she do if he wants to kiss her and she hasn’t just brushed her teeth? Alice really likes Patrick, but sometimes it seems as though life would be a lot simpler if they were just friends. This book is perfect for ages 11-14, and definitely an Alice book not to go unnoticed.

A friendly reminder that online entries close today at 3.30pm : Aquathon Registration

Please ensure you have made payment to the accounts office no later than 4pm today.

Any outstanding entries after 4pm will be removed from the entry lists.

If you would like to check whether you have made payment for your entry please check below:

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Please find below the meet program for session 1 of the Early Birds Swim Meet tomorrow – Tuesday 27th September. For any swimmers who have not yet registered and would like to attend they will be allocated to an additional heat at the end of each event.

This is a friendly meet, with the focus on technique. Therefore the scoreboard will not be in used for this first session.

Warm Up begins at 6am with the first race starting promptly at 6.15am.

If you would like to assist at the meet please see Mrs Gill in the Sports and Activities office.

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Reluctantly Alice by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Review by Ms Beth

Genre – Fiction

Rating – 8/10

In this third book of the Alice series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Alice is back and finds herself in seventh grade hoping to make it through the entire year with everyone liking her. However, after the first day of high school, Alice comes home with a list of ‘seven things about seventh grade that stink’. After she gets on the wrong side of the school bully, Denise, Alice realizes that her goal may be a little harder to achieve than she once thought.

As always, the Alice books are so relatable for young girls and this book does not disappoint. The book portrays the honest and funny antics of everyday life in the eyes of an 11 year old, demonstrating the trials and tribulations had through navigating adolescence.  I particularly like that Naylor tackles the issue of bullying in this book, which for many can often be a scary experience – but Naylor handles it with ease and without a tone of condescension. This book has a great plot with well-developed characters, and like the rest of the series, it was poignant, sweet and funny. While Alice finds herself trying to deal with the bully, there is still plenty to laugh about – horrible PE tests, family romances and so much more. This book is definitely worth a read!

Dear All

A friendly reminder that the entry deadline for the upcoming Aquathon (8th October) is approaching. No further entries or payments will be possible after 4pm on Monday 25th September.

We currently have over 200 entries, to confirm your place in this exciting event please ensure your entry fee has been paid to the accounts department no later than 4pm on Monday 25th September.

Aquathon Registration Form

Aquathon Website

Best Wishes

Mrs Gill

Please see below for the updated relay teams for tomorrow:

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Please find below the program for Bangkok Patana Tiger Prawns hosted on Saturday 24th September at Bangkok Patana.

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Due to the increased number of entries, this year the first events will be the relays. Sadly due to some last minute withdrawals it has been necessary to alter our relay teams. Swimmers will be informed of their new teams on Saturday morning. Please remember the bus will leave at 7am prompt. Swimmers should wear their swim kit with their PE kit over the top. The focus of the meet is fun and participation, I am sure everyone will have a superb time.

Best Wishes

Mrs Gill

Dear All

A polite reminder that should you wish to join the Shrewsbury Aquathon (Saturday 8th October), entries and payment close at 4pm on Monday 25th September. Late entries will not be possible.

Registration is now live, please sign up online: Registration Sign Up

Entry fee 500thb – payable to the accounts department before 4pm Monday 25th September

• 8&U Swim 100m (4 Lengths) / Run 1km (1 Lap)
• U11 Swim 300m (12 Lengths) / Run 2km (2 Laps)
• U13 Swim 400m (16 Lengths) / Run 3KM (3 Laps)
• U18 Swim 800m (32 Lengths) / Run 5KM (5 Laps)
• Scooter/Bike & Run 370m Scoot / Bike & Run 500m

Full event details are available on the website: Aquathon Website

Best Wishes

Mrs Gill

Registration is now live, please sign up online: Registration Sign Up

Entry fee 500thb – payable to the accounts department before 4pm Monday 25th September

• 8&U Swim 100m (4 Lengths) / Run 1km (1 Lap)
• U11 Swim 300m (12 Lengths) / Run 2km (2 Laps)
• U13 Swim 400m (16 Lengths) / Run 3KM (3 Laps)
• U18 Swim 800m (32 Lengths) / Run 5KM (5 Laps)
• Scooter/Bike & Run 370m Scoot / Bike & Run 500m

Full event details are available on the website: Aquathon Website