It has been a slightly quieter couple of weeks in school, but behind the scenes there has been a great deal of preparation for what promises to be an exciting and busy half term ahead.

We are particularly looking forward to our upcoming Arts and Culture Week, which this year has the theme of architecture. My thanks go to Mrs Lawrence and Mr Nakum, who have been working hard to plan what will be a rich and engaging week of learning for all children.

This term also brings a number of statutory assessments, including the Year 6 SATs (week beginning 11th May), the Year 4 Multiplication Check, and the Year 1 and 2 Phonics Screening Checks. We place great importance on ensuring that children feel confident and well-prepared, while also keeping the experience as low-pressure as possible so that they can simply do their best.

We are pleased to be welcoming parents into school for our Open Classrooms on Friday 22nd May. This is always a lovely opportunity to spend time in your child’s classroom, look through their work, and celebrate the progress they have made. This coincides with the end of our Art and Culture week, so the week work created will also be displayed in classrooms. 

The News and Calendar sections of the newsletter include a range of useful information about upcoming events. One highlight is our ‘Parent Workshops’ afternoon – a series of sessions led by our staff. You can sign up by clicking the link within the article.

Finally, please note that the school calendar has been updated, so do take a moment to check for key dates coming up.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend.