Dear Parents, Christmas is coming! Despite my best efforts, the decorations have been put up (it’s still November!) but I know there’s going to be a wonderful atmosphere for the children in the next couple of weeks. The finishing touches are also being added to our numerous performances and I look forward to watching theRead More »
Dear Parents, It was lovely to lead the assembly in the Junior School this week. The theme was kindness although I suspect some of the children thought it was all about dominoes! There’s been a lot of ‘shushing’ in the Senior School. It’s exam week and we’re trying to give the Year 11s their bestRead More »
I’ve been surrounded by spots, stripes and pyjamas all day. It’s been lovely to see the children supporting Children in Need and I’m sure we’ll be forwarding a decent amount of money to this worthy cause in due course. Sports Camp & Holiday Club Forms are attached for the end of this term/the beginning ofRead More »
Dear Parents, Sale of the Land at Wynyard After a lengthy period of negotiation, I am pleased to be able to tell you we have sold the land at Wynyard to a local developer. Funds have been released to the school which will help us to continue our refurbishment programme and money has alsoRead More »
Dear Parents, Bag2School The PTA is organising a collection of old clothes and other items. The children have been given bags and which will be collected from school on Wednesday 7 November. Should you not receive a bag, or it go missing in the interim, please feel free to use any other bag (forRead More »
Dear Parents, When you receive this letter, I will probably be ghyll scrambling in The Lakes. I’m a great believer in outdoor education and I’m sure the plummeting temperature will be good for the soul over the weekend as pupils in Year 7 & 8 are put through their paces. Parent Survey Please rememberRead More »
Dear Parents, How wonderful to see the children in the Junior School resplendent in blue and pink, running to support such a great cause yesterday. Thank you to the staff for organising the event and to the parents and family who were able to cheer on from the side-lines. Parent Survey Once again, IRead More »
Dear Parents, It’s been a long week…for me and the children and staff who visited London last weekend. It was worth it, however, and the children enjoyed the many attractions we visited. Be warned: the London Bridge experience is not for the faint hearted! Parent Teacher Meetings Attached are various letters letting you knowRead More »
Dear Parents, It’s been a busy week as usual but how lovely to see the Zen Den in the Junior School providing the children with an element of calm. The seniors have also enjoyed bouncing up and down on the new sports hall floor! Whilst it’s been a busy summer, we’re already planning our next upgrades; watchRead More »
Dear Parents, Welcome to my first pupil post of the year. I hope the children have had a wonderful summer and you have managed to make memories with them. I’d like to extend a particularly warm welcome to families new to Red House. We’re delighted you’ve joined us and we look forward to welcoming youRead More »
