Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to all of our families after the Easter break. It has been wonderful to see everyone return so full of energy. We have certainly hit the ground running.
Last week, Year 3 stepped back in time and thoroughly enjoyed their Roman Day. The children took part in a range of exciting activities, learning about life in Roman Britain and even creating their own Roman coins. It was a fantastic hands-on way to bring history to life.
Our Upper Transition pupils have had an incredible time on their residential trip to Penshurst Place on a Bushcraft adventure. They have embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm and resilience. Activities have included den building, learning how to safely use a knife to create a wooden peg, and using rope to make bracelets. The children have also taken part in a wide range of outdoor games and wilderness activities, and watched a fascinating demonstration on how to gut and cook a salmon. They explored important skills such as concealment and camouflage, took part in wilderness first aid, and enjoyed a memorable hike to visit the oldest tree in England, the Sydney Oak. Alongside this, they learnt about the history of Penshurst, including links to Henry VIII. Evenings have been just as special, filled with songs, games, and a campfire with hot chocolate.
Today, Year 6 led us beautifully in our May Procession. We gathered as a school community to honour Mary, the Mother of Jesus. The children processed prayerfully to our grotto, stopping along the way to reflect on important moments in Mary’s life and to pray together. Through these reflections, we were reminded of Mary’s faith, her courage, and her example of kindness and trust in God. As we placed flowers at the grotto, we gave thanks and asked Mary to guide our school, our families, and our world.
It has been a joyful and busy start to the term, and we are looking forward to all that lies ahead.
