Junior News

05 Autumn Term

The summer term in the Junior School has been immensely successful and busy, with trips (Reading Museum, PGL, Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre and WB Harry Potter Studio Tour workshop just to name a few), sporting success, exams and wonderful productions. Both the students and the staff have made the most of every second of every day and we really have embodied two of our values of ambition and

courage.

The summer brings with it sports days and exciting athletics competitions. In the District Athletics Championships this year – with over 400 students from other schools across the area in attendance – we placed a fantastic second overall with some outstanding first place individual finishes too.

We also performed very well at the annual ISA athletics competition and record after record was broken at this year’s Upper Junior Sports Day. It was wonderful to have parents in attendance at all of these events and to see the team work and enjoyment from each student.

Matilda the Musical was our Year 5 and 6 production this term and what fantastic performances they were. The quality of acting, singing and choreography was second to none and all those lucky enough to see our Juniors in action, on either the Thursday or Friday, commented on the standard of production including lighting, sound and set. How lucky our students are to have such talented performing arts teachers and such an outstanding facility to use. Being involved in performing arts is not just for those who have a passion for acting, it is for everyone and it brings with it development of public speaking skills and increased confidence – plus lots of fun and lifelong memories!

And finally, it wouldn’t be right not to mention our summer examinations in Year 5 and 6, along with the summer term standardised testing across the Juniors, all of which highlighted the hard work of students and staff but also the very high quality of our curriculum which allows pupils to exceed expectations and work well above national levels. We are so proud of what our children achieve academically and know that a Reddam House Junior School pupil will achieve their full potential with us.

Reddam House Junior School is a wonderfully vibrant place, with a modern and forward-thinking ethos which allows students to feel valued and to carve out their exciting futures. Respect, kindness and integrity are at the heart of everything we do – come and see for yourself!