Issue 31

Chandlings Prep braved the weather on the final day of September to welcome five local schools (St Hugh's, Headington, Cokethorpe, Kitebrook, and Cranford House) for an U8 & U9 girls hockey festival. Despite the wet conditions, the children worked hard and played with smiles on their faces throughout. Our Chandlings teams relished the opportunity to put into practice the skills they had been developing in lessons, demonstrating some lovely hockey!

Twice a term, the older children visit the younger ones in their classrooms for special 'buddy' sessions. During these visits, they might play games, share a book, or engage in fun activities together. These moments are cherished by all the children, as they not only have fun but also strengthen friendships across year groups. This initiative plays a key role in fostering a supportive and inclusive school environment, where our values of kindness and helpfulness are actively nurtured and displayed.

The Junior and Senior Garden Clubs have been busy harvesting the fruits of their summer efforts. Although the squirrels, rabbits, and slugs enjoyed their share, we’ve still managed to gather a wonderful variety of produce including garlic, onions, potatoes, leeks, spring onions, tomatoes, corn, kale, spinach, sunflower seeds, mangetout, strawberries, beetroot, and an array of herbs. All of this was planted and nurtured by the club members between May and October. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Foster for watering and weeding during the summer break. The pupils get to take home the produce when it's ready, and recently, the school kitchen even used some in lunch! 

Year 3 enjoyed a delightful afternoon tea inspired by their reading of The Mousehole Cat by Antonia Barber. Set in Cornwall, this story follows the legend of a fisherman named Tom and his cat, Mowzer. The students enjoyed delicious scones, jam and clotted cream while admiring the nautical-themed table decorations that added to the atmosphere.

We recently held our Year 1 and Year 2 House Fun Run with our pupils showing incredible enthusiasm as they represented their Houses, fostering a sense of belonging and friendly competition among our Houses. We're immensely proud of all our young runners for their participation and effort, embodying our school's commitment to nurturing both mind and body while having plenty of fun!