Whole School

Harnessing CAT4 Data for Meaningful Differentiation – PL Session Reflection 

This Month’s professional development focused on CAT4 data interpretation and differentiation, was both inspiring and thought-provoking. While many of us have access to this data, its true power lies in how we apply it to drive learning, support diverse learner profiles, and challenge every student, whether they’re struggling or excelling.

During the session, we explored how to:

1. Use CAT4 profiles to uncover student potential beyond classroom performance

2. Tailor instruction to verbal, quantitative, spatial, and non-verbal strengths

3. Design differentiation strategies that support learners at all levels, lifting the middle, challenging the advanced, and scaffolding those needing extra help

4. Make data actionable, not just stored

We also recognized the ongoing challenge of effectively differentiating for average learners, who can often go unnoticed. With continued collaboration, practical classroom models, and data-informed planning, we can ensure no student is left behind.

A big thank you to everyone who participated, shared insights, and challenged our thinking. We’re excited for the next session

Ms. Mary Kareji 

Buzzzing with Spelling Bee 

This week, our school held its first ever Primary Spelling Bee, and the excitement was felt across every year group. Throughout the term, students have been building their vocabulary through reading, class discussions, and spelling lessons. The Bee was a wonderful opportunity for them to showcase the words they have learned and confidently use.

Each class first held its own mini-competition to discover the top speller. The finalists then faced off in the grand year-group Spelling Bee, where the atmosphere was filled with anticipation, teamwork, and plenty of cheering from classmates.

We are incredibly proud of all our participants for their courage and enthusiasm. A special congratulations goes to our winners:

Year 1: Lucas Nyombi and Hasnain Mohammad

Year 2: Nehemie Barizabo and Myra Tugumizemu

Year 3: Harel Mangu and Torife Olomolehin

Year 4: Constance Mukiza and Misti Tugumizemu

Year 5: Akudzweishe Chinembiri and Ayden Louis Makon

Year 6: Oluwatoniyi Akin-Olugbade and Mukisa Kiwanuk

Well done to everyone involved for making our first Spelling Bee a memorable and inspiring event. We look forward to making this an annual tradition! 

Ms. Emily Potter 

Mother-Daughter Pamper Day

A Mother–Daughter Bond: Like a Milkshake

A mother–daughter relationship is a complex, layered, and deeply special one—something I have come to understand and appreciate more clearly through my own experiences with my 3 daughters. If I had to define it, I would compare it to a milkshake.

The top layer is sweet, light, and full of excitement: the early years of little girls in pretty pink dresses, looking up at their mothers with wide eyes and wanting to be just like them. These moments are sugary, joyful, and easy to savour.

Then comes the “body of the milkshake”—the teenage years. This is where the flavors intensify. There’s a bit too much of everything: too much attitude, too much moaning and/or too many demands. It can feel overwhelming at times, yet you keep sipping because you love this milkshake dearly, and you would never dream of ordering anything else.

Finally, you reach the bottom—the richest, most fulfilling part. These are the years after school, when mothers and daughters start talking like friends, making plans, sharing dreams, asking for advice (on everything!) and growing together. Even if life takes you thousands of miles apart, this stage comes with a depth of connection that cannot be shaken. No matter where you are, you will always be your mom’s little girl.

On Saturday, the 22nd of November, it was our Mother-Daughter Pamper day event, it also happened to be my middle daughter’s birthday. (Happy birthday Jess) I missed her terribly and cant remember when we last celebrated her birthday together. Yet, as I watched the heartwarming interactions between other mothers and daughters—through hair and nails, making cards and bracelets, even the food they enjoyed together, —I found unexpected comfort. Their joy brought me peace, reminding me of the unbreakable bond that mothers and daughters share, no matter the distance or the age. It truly is love at first sight until forever.

So mom’s and daughters; go and enjoy every single sip of your milkshakes! I know you will love it.

Ms. Tracy Hathorn 

Head of Operations/Student recruitment