Pre-Prep Reflections Week 22 March 2025
Dear parents,
Assemblies
We have enjoyed celebrating Book Week with lots of reading-themed activities and assemblies. Throughout the week, the teachers have visited different classes to share some of their favourite stories and all staff took part in a ‘guess who’s behind the book’ photo competition for the children. Today, Ms Richards talked to the children about International Women’s Day and shared this video about challenging gender stereotypes.
World Book Day
Yesterday, we celebrated World Book Day with an exciting off-timetable day. The children and staff all looked brilliant in their costumes, which they were able to show off during a parade in the hall. I had much fun, dressed as Burglar Bill, pinching items left lying around the school for my swag bag! The children moved around the school to take part in themed workshops, each related to a different book. It was a fun and memorable day and a chance to celebrate our love of books and reading. All the children were also given a World Book Day token to exchange for a free book or use to get £1 off a book of their choice.
Pancake Races
On Tuesday, we all headed out to the tennis court for our annual pancake races. It was a lovely sunny morning, with each class taking turns to race in their houses, tossing their pancakes as they went! They were cheered on by their fellow house members and everyone received a sticker for taking part with such enthusiasm and team spirit.
School visits
This morning, I visited The Maynard School for a tour and a meeting with the heads of pre-prep and junior school. I was made to feel very welcome and it was lovely to see one of our former pupils, as well as sisters of current pupils. I especially enjoyed meeting their school dogs! I am gradually working my way around local schools – next up is Trinity School in Teignmouth in two weeks’ time.
Next week
I have been busy proof-reading and making the final edits to each child’s spring reviews and we are aiming to get these out to parents on Monday. I will be away for the rest of next week on an ISI inspection in Berkshire, followed by the IAPS pre-prep heads conference on Friday in Leicester. Ms Richards will be leading the school in my absence. Next Friday is Red Nose Day, which as usual is a non-uniform day for all children. The suggested donation for this is £1-2.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.
