Principal's Message:

It has been yet another busy week with rehearsals for Christmas performances well underway. It is wonderful to hear so many seasonal songs being sun. If you are coming to watch any of the performances, I know that you will be very proud of your children.

On Thursday, we had a range of KS2 children perform some songs on their guitars. This was to celebrate their hard work and the practice that they have been putting in to master playing the guitar. We were so proud of them being risk takers in this way. Watch this space for the next Ed Sheeran!

Today, our Reception pupils went to see the pantomime 'Sleeping Beauty' at the Hazlitt Theatre. As we do throughout the year, this was their experience that linked with learning about celebrations. Mrs Dunn and Miss State have reported that the children were all exceptionally well behaved and represented the academy beautifully. We even had one of our children go up on to the stage! A huge well done!

We have two more trips coming up; one for Year 5 and one for Year 3. We are so keen to try and have at least one trip or experience per seasonal term, with these linking with the children's current learning, especially after they lost out on so much during the pandemic.

Next week we will welcoming a visiting theatre group who will be performing the pantomime 'Aladdin' for all of the children to enjoy.

A huge thank you to the parents and carers who attended the SATs workshop this afternoon. It is so important that you are fully informed about your child's learning in order that you can support them at home too, therefore your attendance at this workshop was appreciated.

Have a lovely weekend.

Miss Brading