11 OCTOBER 2021 Message from the Headmaster As the school celebrates Black History Month, 7RC presented an inspiring and motivational assembly on Monday morning. They focused on powerful role models such as writer Malorie Blackman, composer and violinist Dr Shirley Thompson and Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton. Pupils are looking forward to learning more about historical events involving Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Mary Seacole and Jesse Owens in their history lessons this term. A huge congratulations to our U12 and U14 Cranmore Ski Teams who both won sliver medals at the National ESSKIA Finals on Saturday in Norwich. There were some outstanding performances and our pupils gained valuable experience for upcoming events. At the same time, on the Henderson fields, the Year 5 pupils were displaying skilful and committed performances in a football triangular tournament, achieving many comprehensive victories against two local schools. In the Lower Prep school, Year 2 pupils were busy with a much anticipated visit to Windsor Castle and workshops on being a knight. Year 3 enjoyed lessons in the Forest School exploring and taking part in outdoor activities. It was enjoyable to see the pupils in Year 6 on Monday and Year 4 on Tuesday, participate in outdoor activities as part of their year group team building exercises. They immersed themselves in challenges designed to promote communication, organisation skills and enhance self-esteem. On Thursday, Year 8 pupils took part in online Study Skills presented by Elevate Education teaching them the important skills of planning, timetabling and time management. It has been an extremely busy first half term back at school with many opportunities and activities that have helped engage and inspire the pupils. I would like to wish all the parents, pupils and staff a well-deserved restful half term break.
Mr Everitt