Headteacher Message

Good morning all,

Can I ask you a question?  Were you awoken at 5.30am this morning by a noisy flock of geese flying over your Tepee?  I am hoping not.  I have just returned from the Year 4 residential, at Thames Young Mariners.  They are having a lovely time.  For many of them, it is the first time that they will have been away from home, but you would not know it.  When I got there yesterday evening, I was regaled with stories of adventures on the high seas (well, the lake).  They went to bed on time and, unbelievably, the only noise that was heard through the night was the reassuring snoring of birthday boy Mr Shankar.  The staff team has been magnificent, facilitating participation from all.  I can say the behaviour of our children shone like a beacon from what my beady eyes were observing of another school on site.  The geese have given me some time to reflect and, as a dad and a head teacher, I have been thinking about how we sometimes place expectations on what we believe our children can do.  Speaking to and spending time with the children of Year 4 in a new environment is a timely reminder that the sky, minus the geese, is the limit.  Set them free and they will flourish.

Have a lovely weekend.

Joe Porter

Author visit planned for Tuesday, 23^rd April

We are delighted to announce that children's author 'Mrs P' will be sharing her newest book 'Jessie and JoJo' and running workshops with the children from Years 1 to 6. The story promotes positive strategies to deal with children’s worries and highlights the importance of friendships.

 Mrs P will sign and dedicate books at the end of the workshops. Should you wish to purchase a copy of the book for your child to get signed, it will be available to purchase via Arbor, for £8.99. It will then be kept in school until the day of the visit and will be handed to your child. Please be aware we only have a limited number of books and so these will be available on a first come, first served basis.

 Mrs P is donating 50% of the proceeds of the book to NSPCC (UK) and Wires (Australia). For more information, please click below.

 www.mrsp.me

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