17th October 2025

Henley Living Advent Calendar – Save the Date

We are very excited that Rupert House children in Years 3 to 6 have been invited to take part in the Henley Living Advent Calendar on Saturday 6th December. They will be singing carols alongside local singer Daisy at Trinity Church from approximately 5–7pm. It would be wonderful to have a large group of children, so please do save the date if at all possible and parents and siblings are warmly invited to join in too. Please keep it under wraps as the location of each performance is revealed only the day before!

 

Hairdryer Needed!
The Art Department is on the lookout for a spare hairdryer to assist with pottery and painting projects. If you have an old one at home that you no longer use, we would be very grateful for your donation after half term.

 

Halloween

As Halloween approaches, we have been given some tips on keeping children safe while they enjoy the celebrations:

• Ensure costumes fit properly and are visible in the dark
• Use face paint instead of masks for better visibility
• Children should stay with an adult while trick-or-treating

For more tips on staying safe, visit the Child Accident Prevention Trust website: How to keep children safe this Halloween | 12 top tips

 

Children in Need Day - Friday 14^th November

Following on from last year's 24 hours Sportathon, there has been much excitement around the school about what we might be planning to do this year. The theme is '25' and we are keen that as a school community (which includes parents and other family members!) we involve as many people as is possible to take on a challenge to raise collectively as much as we can for Children in Need and the wonderful charities they support. We will be encouraging the children to come in that day in silly sports kit. The day will start with Running Club, where we will be encouraging lots of children to join us in a run around the Marlow pitches before a group of staff and parents take on the challenge of running 25km, while others may like to join a 25km walk at some point during the day or indeed to work as a team and undertake the challenge in the form of a relay. In addition to various planned events during lessons, we have asked the children to think of their own challenge to undertake around the theme of '25' (or multiples of) which they will need to practise or train for and we will give out sponsorship forms after half term for them to seek to raise as much as is possible. We hope you will be keen to step out of your comfort zone in some way as well and that over Half Term you might help your child decide what their own challenge will be!

 

A few notes about Spring Term Clubs

• We’re excited to offer a new Football Club for Years 3 & 4, held on Thursdays – cost: £84 for the term. To book a place please email Mrs Halfhead: arlette.halfhead@ruperthouse.co.uk
• Please review the updated club list (with names). If you’d like to add or remove any clubs, you have until Sunday 2nd November to make changes.
• To make changes, you must email Mrs Halfhead: arlette.halfhead@ruperthouse.co.uk
• Changes cannot be made via the portal.
• After 2nd November, no amendments will be accepted, and you will be liable for the full cost of any clubs booked.

 

October Half Term Activity Camps

There are a few spaces left on the Discover Activity Camps this October Half Term. Children are provided for by a team of highly trained education professionals who know that busy parents sometimes need a little help during the school holiday.  And with a hot lunch included to fuel the fun, children are well catered for! 

Discover Activity Camps is part of Wishford Education and Discover Activity Camps are open to all children from both the school and local community so your child can invite their local friends and make memories in the beautiful grounds and wonderful facilities at Rupert House School. Book here: October Half Term – Rupert House - Discover Activity Camps

 

Catholic church service at Stonor Chapel

There will be a family friendly Catholic church service at Stonor Chapel on Sunday 26^th October at 9.30am. The Stonors would like to welcome any Rupert House families who are interested to come along. For those coming, when you arrive please park at the Tumblestone Hollow Visitor car park and come to the chapel at the side of the house.

 

Harvest Donations – Thank You!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to our Harvest collection. The Year 6 children delivered over 60 bags and boxes of goods to the Henley Foodbank this morning. The team there was incredibly grateful, and your generosity will make a real difference to local families this winter.

 

Wishing You a Wonderful Half Term
We hope you enjoyed the Harvest church service this afternoon. Best of luck to all those taking part in the Sacred Heart cross country and Henley Half Marathon on Sunday – and we wish all families a safe, restful and enjoyable half term break!

Best wishes,

Nick Armitage