Summer 2019
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lthough the term is nearly over, as I look out of my window, I find it difficult to believe we are approaching a time of warmth and sunshine with the holidays soon to be upon us. At around this time last year we were all readying ourselves for the World Cup. It is pleasing to see that this year, it is the Women’s World Cup that is receiving so much attention. As a society we must continually review our attitudes towards stereotyping and work towards achieving a more equal environment. This is one of the aspects we have covered in our PSHEE curriculum this year. Over the term we have had much to report on and I will not do so here, but encourage you instead, to read through the publication. I personally immensely enjoyed my visit to Plas Menai with the Year 6 boys and am looking forward to camping the night out with our Year 3 boys in a few weeks’ time. I cannot lie and must confess that my looks through my window do have some slight connection to this, as the thought of a night in a tent during heavy rain is perhaps more enticing to Year 3 than it is to a head teacher. The weather forecast however, does appear to be on my side. Another highlight for me was the Expressive Arts week this term, not least because it also serves to draw out of the children some areas of talent and contribution that they would not normally volunteer and I see through this, their characters grow. You do not need to be a good singer to sing at your best, and confidence comes from participation and not necessarily from excelling. I would just take this opportunity to thank all parents, teachers, assistants, administrators, pupils, friends and relations for making this academic year another fantastic year at Buckingham Prep. We are what we are because of what we do and how we do it. The BPS community creates the environment in which we all thrive and as a community we must continue this journey. Please enjoy this publication, enjoy your summer break, and I look forward to our new opportunities ahead in September.
In this issue
Year 4 go to Hudnall Park
Eid Mubarak!
Expressive Arts Week 2019
Summer Fair
Year 5 meet a journalist
Sports Day