Primary Newsletter
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Dear Parents and Caregivers, Welcome back to the final term of the year! I hope that the short break was a happy time, during which batteries were recharged, and that all our students will enjoy expressing themselves in their own unique ways in the coming term. While we might not know what the immediate future holds, one thing which is certain is that the resilience and creativity which the students showed earlier this year will continue. The teachers and I look forward to seeing the students rise to the challenge of showing how much they have learned this year, while having a good time in the process. In only a few weeks, the Year 3-6 students will write their end of year exams, and we know that they will give their all to obtain the best possible results. Of course, school is about so much more than just assessing academic prowess. In ‘normal’ years there would be numerous cultural, sporting and outreach activities to enjoy. Then there are the many opportunities just to enjoy each other’s company, whether out on the playgrounds or while sitting together in class. Education is about tapping into the whole self, while exploring each individual’s unique abilities and interests. In the end, the academic and other activities are a means to an end. Yes, they impart knowledge and skills, and they teach us how to reason and make sense of the world. But mostly, our years at school help us to figure out who we are and how we relate to others and to our environment. Our great hope is that here in the Primary School students feel comfortable to do just this, constantly expanding the horizons of who they are and how they relate to others. One great sadness in recent years has been to notice the rising hostility among people who hold opposing views to each other. Instead of being able to discuss things in a rational, calm manner it seems that social media has stoked a fire of everincreasing polarisation. Whether about politics, The Reddam House Primary School Newsletter
Volume 22 Issue 27 Friday 15 October 2021
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