Dear parents and carers,
As we finally come to the end of the term, I want to say what a truly fantastic term it has been. It was a real delight to lead our celebration Collective Worship this morning and to reflect together on just how much has happened, not only this month, but across the whole term.
Our pupils have experienced an incredible range of opportunities. From the Year 6 residential at Trewern, to the many festive events that have filled the school with joy, including iSingPop, Christmas parties, the Christmas disco, Christmas dinner day and Christmas jumper day. These moments create memories that last well beyond the classroom and are such an important part of school life.
Alongside this, pupils have enjoyed a rich and exciting curriculum, brought to life through special days such as Victorian Day, Indian Day, UK Day and Egyptian Day. These experiences, together with trips such as the Science Museum and cinema visits, have helped to deepen learning and spark curiosity. We have also seen the start of new initiatives, including pupils learning to cook alongside our school cook, which is already proving to be a huge success.
This term has also been full of wider enrichment and community events. William's Winter Wonderland and our Christmas Bazaar were real highlights. The Bazaar raised over £1,000 and generated approximately £800 profit, which will be reinvested directly for the benefit of our pupils. We were also delighted to welcome Santa to school, host football matches, and receive a range of visitors, from West Ham United to Matt Hancock, all helping to broaden pupils’ experiences and aspirations.
None of this happens without your support. Thank you to parents, carers and staff for everything you have done to make this such a busy, joyful and successful term. We are already looking forward to even more exciting opportunities in 2026.
Before we finish, I would like to encourage parents to complete the parent survey if you have not already done so. I shared feedback from the responses in today’s leadership meeting, but we would really value hearing from more of you. We especially appreciate reading your positive comments about the school, which are a huge motivation for staff.
Survey link: https://forms.office.com/e/dyPLPw3FD4
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All that remains is to wish you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. We hope you enjoy celebrating with friends and family. We look forward to welcoming pupils back to school on Monday 6th January for Colombia Day, where children are invited to come dressed in red, yellow, blue, or any combination of the colours of the Colombian flag, as we celebrate our sponsor children.
I pray you all have a wonderful weekend and blessed Christmas holiday.
Mr. David Huntingford
Headteacher
