"This porridge is just right!" - and the Reception girls ate it all up!   In our reception class,  we have been immersing ourselves in the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.  This has involved retelling and reenacting the story, describing what Goldilocks looks like, making porridge in Upnah Wood, and sorting objects by size for each bear - all great opportunities for developing listening, speaking and writing skills!

      In Nursery, our youngest pupils are busy learning all about growth.  They have planted cress, beans and sunflower seeds, and have been thinking about what plants need in order to grow.

      The study of scientific ideas at an early age helps to spark curiosity, extend language skills, and develop thought processes - especially when it is coupled with hands-on and exciting learning opportunities.  With this topic, the girls have been empowered to literally bring their learning to life, witnessing how roots grow downwards and shoots grow upwards by germinating beans in transparent bags. 

      Five of our Junior School guitarists recently sat their LCME acoustic guitar exams, with their tutors commenting on how well they prepared by working hard on each and every element - performance, music knowledge and aural assessment.  Such examinations ensure that our musicians are not only proficient players, but also well-rounded musicologists who are fully engaged with the academic side of their learning.

      This week also saw a record number of sixty students sign up for Trinity College Music exams which will take place in school during the week beginning Monday 1 July, alongside further LCME guitar exams.  Well done to everyone!