Gosh, it's hard to believe that we've only had five days of school since our half term break! The children and staff have returned ready and raring to go and, with World Ocean Day, an ISA athletics event, the Children's Festival at Greenfields and PGL to name but a few, they have got stuck straight into a mixture of learning activities and opportunities.
In Prep School Craft club on Monday, pupils collected natural materials to create their own mythical creatures. There was a mixture of both 2D and 3D designs, and all pupils demonstrated extraordinary imagination and creativity to produce their own individual beast. In Pre-prep STEAM club on Tuesday, pupils created stained glass windows using 2D shapes. It was a real challenge, cutting into the paper at a specific point, and the pupils should feel proud of the control and motor skills they utilised to achieve their tremendous final pieces.
On Wednesday morning, whilst the Prep School took part in World Ocean Day activities, Reception and Year 1 pupils impressed their parents during our Open Swimming Session. The children relished the opportunity to show off their skills and we look forward to inviting parents back to see their further progress in the Autumn Term.
Year 4 pupils have been putting the final touches to the games and activities they have been preparing in Endeavour lessons. They are very much looking forward to enjoying them alongside Year 5 next week, whilst away in the Isle of Wight. 'Crab football', a sandcastle building competition, a scavenger hunt, Snap - featuring places of interest on the Isle of Wight - and a quiz are all on the agenda. I'm sure that the pupils and staff will thoroughly enjoy the entertainment you've organised, well done and thank you Year 4!
The Pre-prep department have been delighted to welcome Miss Harris this week. Miss Harris will be assisting in Nursery for the remainder of this term and officially taking on the role of Deputy Nursery Manager in September. I've no doubt you'll join us in making her feel most welcome in our School community.
As we look ahead to next week, pupils are now aware of their new Form Teacher for next academic year and look forward to spending Tuesday in their new Form room with any new classmates for our Familiarisation Day.
Values Certificates:
Honesty: George S
Stars of the Week
Nursery: Annabelle S for improved communication and participation in group activities.
Charlotte D for improved communication, focus during activities and enthusiasm throughout the day.
Reception: Harry S for fantastic effort in literacy, especially in creative writing and using new ‘tricky’ words.
Year 1: Johnnie G for much improved handwriting and presentation.
Rocket M for increased concentration and working more quickly.
Ivy H for increased confidence and fluency in her reading.
Year 2: Norah C for an incredibly positive attitude towards Maths tasks this week.
Mr Wright