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Our open evening for host families is being held on the 28^th November (families new to hosting in 2012) and the 10^th December (existing families previous to 2012).

The evening will be a chance for you to have a look around the school, meet other host families, meet some teachers and staff from the office, as well as ask any questions you may have about hosting.

There will be lots of nibbles and drinks available, including of course mince pies!!!

We look forward to seeing you at the Open Evening and, once again, would like to thank you for your support throughout the year, especially during the summer.

Please could you let us know by email, or phone, if you are available? Could you also confirm which evening you plan on attending?

We hope you can all make it and we look forward to seeing you.

Paul ran his first ever Marathon alongside 40,000 other runners in the Berlin BMW Marathon on September 30^th and finished in a very respectable time of 3.49 hrs.  We wish him all the best as Paul hopes to participate in next year’s run as well.

For more information and photos  see our face book page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southbourne-School-Official-Site/131396550240905

RALSA charity disco will be held on the 1^st of November to support the Mayor of Bournemouth’s Charity Appeal Fund for the following local charities.

• Bournemouth Leukaemia Fund (Charity No 290340) – supports local research into the cause, diagnosis, natural history and treatment of patients
• The Jigsaw Appeal for Women (Charity No 1057366) - to build a brand new Women’s Health Unit at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital to screen, diagnose and treat patients with breast and cervical cancer, for families touched by the tragedy of having a miscarriage and to provide teaching and training.
• The Jon Egging Trust (Charity No 1148180)- The Trust  – set up in memory of Red 4 Pilot Jon Egging – has a Charitable purpose to set up a Blue Skies Pilot Programme in Bournemouth to provide 10 selected young people with key Inspiration Days followed by a range of accredited work skills and leadership training opportunities.
• The Springbourne Family Centre (Charity No 1139977) - to support vulnerable families in the Boscombe area by offering individual and group support to parents with children under five and to provide parenting groups, crèche, workshops, courses and child contact services at their friendly centre in Boscombe.

For full information and photos  see our face book page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southbourne-School-Official-Site/131396550240905

The School is taking part in Jeans for Genes day on the 28^th September and in return for a donation of £2 (or more!) everyone can come to work in their jeans (Or Fancy dress!!).

Jeans for Genes Day raises money for Genetic Disorders UK, the charity that aims to transform the lives of children with genetic disorders. Funds raised provide vital care and support for thousands of children with genetic disorders.

Genetic disorders affect 1 in 25 children born in the UK – that’s more than 30,000 babies born each year. Their associated health problems mean that genetic disorders are the biggest cause of death of children aged 14 and under.

Taking part in Jeans for Genes Day means we could all make a real difference to affected children’s lives by helping fund the care and support they really need.

For more information and photos  see our face book page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southbourne-School-Official-Site/131396550240905

We are very pleased to inform you all of the successful completion of the ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate 2012) inspection of our school and have been awarded the PFE (Private Further Education) certification.

We are especially proud to have exceeded expectations in attaining the top mark in all areas of the inspection, which further guarantees our highly trusted status.

http://southbourneschool.co.uk/wp-content/themes/southbourneschool/downloads/pfe-report-southbourne-school-of-english.pdf

We are really pleased and honoured to have the Olympic Torch Relay on our doorsteps. The Olympic Torch Relay will be making its way through Bournemouth and into Christchurch on the 13^th and 14^th of July.

The flame will travel down Centenary Way and Christchurch Road, going through the neighbourhoods of Boscombe, Pokesdown and Southbourne between 8:40 am and 9:00 am on Saturday 14^th July. The flame will be carried by a number of locals, including Tony Chivers, aged 92 and the oldest torch bearer in the UK relay.

SOUTHBOURNE SCHOOL OF ENGLISH SUMMER COURSES

Don’t miss out on the last few places at our residential summer schools this summer, July 2012…..

BOURNEMOUTH COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

RESIDENTIAL GROUPS:

08/07 for 2 or 4 weeks

FULL PROGRAMME INCLUDING RETURN AIRPORT TRANSFERS

HOMESTAY B&B GROUPS:

08/07 for 2, 3 or 4 weeks

INDIVIDUAL PLACES:

There are still individual places left for 2 0r 4 weeks in residence, as well as B&B accommodation

PRIORS FIELD SCHOOL, GODALMING, SURREY

Residential groups:

2 weeks only from 08/07 – 22/07

Residential individual:

2 weeks only –

Airport transfers can be arranged

If you are interested in any of the last few places please contact our office ASAP:

PAUL GALLINA

MANAGING DIRECTOR

paul.gallina@southbourneschool.co.uk

The 32nd London Marathon is planned for 22 April 2012, with more than 35,000 runners expected. It has been held each spring in London since 1981. The race is currently sponsored by Virgin Money, as the Virgin London Marathon. The London Marathon is one of the biggest running events in the world and one of the five top world marathons that make up the World Marathon Majors competition, which has a $1 million prize purse.

We wish all the participants the best of luck!

Wishing you all a very happy Easter filled with love, peace and joy of springtime!

Best of luck to all our exam classes!

We would like to wish all of our students the very best of luck over the next few weeks in their IELTS, FCE and CAE exams.