Dear Parents, What a wonderful end to the term it has been. I have thoroughly enjoyed our carol services and seeing the children enjoying the festivities too. After all this partying, I think the children need a holiday! Clothing Appeal Thank you so much to those parents who have donated clothing. The itemsRead More »
Dear Parents, It’s been an absolute pleasure watching the children from Nursery to Year 6 perform over the last few days. My thanks to all the staff who have lived these productions for many weeks and to the children who entertained us so much. And the festive fun continues next week… Carols &Read More »
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 »
