Pre-Prep Reflections 26 June 2026
Dear parents,
Well, it’s been rather hot, hasn’t it?! Fortunately, our old chapel building stays relatively cool and we had a special delivery of some new electric fans for all classrooms at the beginning of the week. Wednesday felt like the hottest day and we kept the children indoors after morning break, but yesterday we managed to get outside as there was more of a breeze. The children have been truly amazing at staying in the shade and remembering all our sun safety rules, and have carried on without complaining when we had to move some playtimes, PE lessons, clubs and our teddy bears’ picnic indoors. They have also enjoyed some extra treats, such as ice lollies, hydration stations, fruit salad making, and lots and lots of water play!
Dr Rainbow’s visit
On Wednesday morning, we were all excited to welcome the new Head of Exeter School, Adrian Rainbow, along to the pre-prep. This was his first chance to visit us since his appointment. He joined us in assembly and said hello to the children, then I gave him a tour of the school, and before he headed back to Exeter School he popped into the Nursery class to read The Gruffalo to them. Dr Rainbow takes up his new role in September and we look forward to many more visits next year.
Theatre trip
The highlight of the week was surely our whole school trip to the Northcott Theatre this afternoon to watch The Gruffalo. What a lovely way to end a busy week, and the children once again displayed impeccable behaviour and manners with everyone we met. The performance, now in its twenty-fourth year, was fantastic and we all very much enjoyed singing and dancing along at the end.
End of year reports
The red weather event has slightly derailed my progress with proof-reading the end of year reports, which were due to be published on the parent portal on Monday. I have therefore decided to delay this until Wednesday next week. Thank you for your patience.
Next week
We are looking forward to a less warm week but the forecast remains very summery, so please continue to apply sun scream and send in those sun hats and sunglasses. Next Wednesday is transition afternoon, so all children will be spending the whole afternoon ‘moving up’ to their new class with their new teachers and teaching assistants, together with new children who are joining the school in September. On Thursday, instead of Forest School, Mrs Smyth will be practising for Sports Day, ahead of the final event on Friday afternoon.
Have a great weekend and hope you all manage to keep cool.
