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Fantastic piece of transient art in Forest School today – completely independent creation of a tribute for remembrance day. Well done Laurie, very moving.

Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 will all be beginning new themes tomorrow – get ready for your Sparkling Starts, and don’t forget there are lots of books to choose from on your new bookmarks!

Our first School Council meeting of the year is in full swing. We have elected a Vice President and decided on our priorities for this term – now for action! Developing our skills in critical thinking, collaboration and teamwork are all part of being a School Councillor.

Year 8 are getting empowered on National Poetry Day! We had a whole day of writing poetry around the theme of feeling empowered and being inclusive. Many of the pupils won awards for their poems, look out around our school for their work.

Year 6 could have written the strap lines for A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Globe – here’s a taster of what they said! “You haven’t lived until you’ve seen it!” “It was like stepping into a dream.”

September 2021 STEM Challenges are back! Have you collected yours yet? This week we are looking at density and learning about the different ways that it that it affects things around us. Head to the Science Department and collect your challenge . . .will it be a Lava lamp or a Cartesian diver? Let us…

We have been awarded ‘Excellent’ by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for the personal development and academic achievement of our pupils, reinforcing our reputation for outstanding teaching and pastoral care.  The Headmaster, Rob Stewart said, “I am thrilled that the Inspectors have given such high praise to every aspect of school life and the hallmarks…

Raising money for Headway in memory of their dad, Brad, who sadly passed away from a brain injury in the summer of 2019, Ozzie and Chloe Visser have taken on the challenge of individually swimming the 21 miles of the English Channel – in swimming pools and open water – and their mum has agreed…

We’re delighted to announce two Stay and Play sessions for Pre-Reception children and their parents this Summer Term.  These will be held on: Friday 18 June 10.00am – 11.30am Friday 2 June 1.30pm – 3.00pm Join us for indoor and outdoor fun and adventure in the classrooms and amazing outdoor spaces at Little Oaks Nursery…

The Prep pupils walked a sunny charity 10km Pilgrimage (in bubbles) for Father Hudson’s Care on Friday 30 April. Stopping at various points on the trail they took the time to stop, reflect and question. At the halfway mark a Pilgrimage Passport stamp led to a much needed snack. Smiles and contemplation all round.