As mentioned earlier in the term, School Council have one final initiative to boost the total raised for WaterAid UK. From Monday onwards, children are invited to bring £2 to name a cuddly, supersoft zebra. We have come up with a few names to get everyone started but pupils are, of course, welcome to create their own. All names will go into a hat and the winner will be drawn at morning playtime on Friday 27 March. To borrow a well-known phrase, you have to be in it to win it!
On Tuesday morning, we enjoyed one of the highlights of our school calendar, the annual House Poetry Competition. Our Year 2 finalists, Zaki, Krishna, Taksh and Kabir, took to the stage with confidence, poise and real flair as they represented their Houses. Mrs Rigby certainly had a challenging task selecting the winners, as each performance, from Year 2 to Year 6, was delivered with such aplomb! We were extremely proud of all the children who took part, and offer special congratulations to Krishna, representing Tudor (Blue House), for winning the Year 2 category.
Our Year 1 pupils had an exciting day out at Hanwell Zoo, returning with plenty of stories and newly discovered facts about the animals they encountered. These visits always spark such enthusiasm and curiosity, and it was lovely to see their learning brought to life. We are now eagerly looking ahead to Year 2’s visit to Windsor Castle next week on Monday 23 March, where they will have the chance to immerse themselves in a historic setting and enrich their class work through handson exploration. Hearing that the children behaved beautifully on their visit is always a delight, but my pride was multiplied when I was told they received no less than three compliments for their exquisite manners from members of the public at Hanwell Zoo – very well done, Year 1! A huge thank you to all the adults accompanying them, too.
Educational visits such as these are invaluable in deepening children’s understanding of the world. Whether meeting animals, stepping into a historic landmark, or engaging with experts, these experiences cultivate curiosity and help develop independence, confidence and teamwork – skills that are vital to their overall growth. We are sincerely grateful for your ongoing support, which ensures these opportunities continue to flourish.
This week, we were also proud to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Through thoughtful, ageappropriate discussions and activities, the children learned about the many different ways our brains work, and the strengths each person brings. It has been heartwarming to witness their openness, empathy and enthusiasm as they embraced the message that our differences make us unique, valued and important. Their responses have been a true credit to them.
It was a pleasure to welcome so many of you to Open Classrooms today. We hope you enjoyed seeing your children’s learning firsthand and celebrating their achievements. The pride on their faces as they shared their work was truly wonderful to see.
This week the Courtesy Cup and Badge went to Ozan (Reception) for consistently displaying kindness, respect and consideration. He is a wonderful role model with a positive attitude and caring nature. Well done, Ozan!
and Stars of the Week were awarded to:
Year 2: Francis for working enthusiastically and independently in class.
Year 1: Jon for putting the needs of others before his own and sharing his toys at golden time.
Reception: Shaan for his fabulous phonic skills and independent writing.
Congratulations to Daniel (Year 1) for his achievement in football at the weekend – excellent enthusiasm and passing of the ball. Very well done!
Well done to Oscar (Year 1) who received a keyring for good listening at his rugby club. Congratulations!
Before I wish you all a restful weekend, a gentle reminder that our Easter Bonnet Parade takes place on Thursday 26 March in the PrePrep playground, starting at 9.15am. My apologies that this was not made clearer in earlier communications: the bonnets are to be made at home. We believe that creating these together provides a lovely opportunity for shared creativity, conversation, and most importantly fun – these experiences are just as important for children’s development as those that take place in school.
Have a super weekend.
