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A Heart Full of Community: Celebrating Mrs Mulholland
A Heart Full of Community: Celebrating Mrs Mulholland
This week, our Worship time truly captured the heart of what it means to belong to the St Stephen’s family. Assemblies like Wednesday’s do so much more than just show appreciation for our staff - they bring us together, deepen our sense of connection, and fill our hearts with joy. Being part of a school community is all about these shared moments of gratitude, laughter, and love.
On Wednesday, the entire school gathered for a very special surprise assembly in honor of Mrs Mulholland. As well as celebrating a milestone birthday, we officially marked her retirement after spending these first few weeks of term seamlessly handing over her duties to Emily Cook, our new SENCo.
The children did us proud with their heartfelt contributions. A group of pupils came together to share carefully chosen words of thanks and appreciation, alongside a beautiful - and very funny - poem written especially for the occasion. We also shared a video compilation of messages from staff, ensuring Mrs Mulholland knows just how deeply valued, respected, and loved she is across our school. And, as we always say when someone moves on: once you’ve been a part of St Stephen’s, you never truly leave! We will miss her enormously - and we're going to have to start emptying the dishwasher ourselves now!
Importantly, we want to extend a huge, heartfelt thank you to Mrs Blomley, our Worship Lead. Mrs Blomley is the driving force behind these powerful feelings of togetherness in our community. She works tirelessly behind the scenes, planning and preparing every detail and always going above and beyond to make everyone feel appreciated and our collective worship so special and meaningful.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Wednesday so memorable, and to Mrs Mulholland for everything she has given to our school over the years.
Mrs Mulholand says, "Have fun, and stay young!"
Music of the Week
Music of the Week
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Born: Bonn, Germany
Lifespan: 1770–1827
Instruments Played: Piano, organ, and violin
Even if you think you don't know it, you almost certainly recognise its iconic opening four notes—da-da-da-DUM! That powerful motif drives the entire first movement, creating a sense of drama, urgency, and triumph that has captivated audiences for over two centuries.
Incredible Facts:
Incredible Facts:
By the time Beethoven was around 30 years old, he began losing his hearing. By 1819, he was completely deaf.
Incredibly, Beethoven composed some of his greatest masterpieces - including much of Symphony No. 5 - without being able to hear them with his ears. How did he do it?
Having played the piano, organ, and violin from a young age, Beethoven understood music theory and instrument ranges so deeply that he could hear every instrument perfectly inside his mind.
To help feel the music whilst composing, he would press his body or ear against the piano to feel the physical vibrations of the notes through the instrument and the floor.
Beethoven's story is a brilliant reminder of how determination and passion can overcome immense obstacles. Next time you hear those four famous opening notes, remember the remarkable mind that brought them to life!
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