Dear parents,
I can’t believe that we have already got two weeks of the term under our belts, but such is the pace of life in the junior school!
Site security
Having delivered assemblies on keeping ourselves safe at school this week, I was very impressed at the children’s knowledge of the systems that we use to enhance site security. Most of the pupils remembered what the different coloured lanyards that adults wear around the site represented, the purpose of the gates and associated codes, and who they can turn to with any concerns. They also contributed confidently about the use and abuse of IT, in all its guises, which was pleasing, and rest assured we will regularly run refresher sessions about staying safe online throughout the year.
Photographs
On Tuesday, our pupils posed for individual photographs. You will be offered the opportunity to purchase these photographs to commemorate the latest ‘step along the road’ for your child, and we hope to have the whole school photograph taken next Tuesday, after our initial date was rained off last week. Where’s the Indian Summer we’d been promised?
Pupil librarians
Our new team of pupil librarians has been appointed for the academic year—thank you for all the fantastic applications! Mrs Hardy thoroughly enjoyed reading them. Two lovely quotes stood out:
“I’d be happy to spend my time helping others enjoy books as much as I do.” – Oliver, U1R
“I read lots so have lots of suggestions, and being new to the school it would be a good way to meet people.” – Tessa, U2C.
As part of their first duties, a group of librarians presented in Chapel today, explaining how our borrowing system works across the junior school.
Trips
Mr Pidwell and his staff helpers are currently enjoying an action-packed, three-day residential at the PGL site in Torquay. This will be the first time the school has used this particular site, but I know Mr Pidwell has been impressed by the activities on offer, and the standard of accommodation and meals provided. We look forward to hearing of the children’s adventures after their return on Saturday, and hopefully it has been a useful bonding experience for the pupils, many of whom only joined us a few days ago.
Upcoming events
Looking ahead to next week, can I remind parents in Form One and Upper One that there is a coffee morning organised for you on Monday, starting at 08:25, in the Pavilion? Do come along if you can, to chat with other parents and some of the staff.
Finally, parents in Lower Two and Upper Two will have received a letter from me on Monday, asking if they could volunteer their child to assist with Open Morning on 27 September. It would be lovely to have a strong turn-out of pupils, who are always our best ambassadors. The deadline for replies is Monday 22 September.
Wishing you all a relaxing and enjoyable weekend.
