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Dear Parents and Caregivers, As we conclude the first full week since returning to school it has been gratifying to notice the enthusiasm and optimistic spirit which pervaded the classrooms, corridors and sports fields. Lessons were once again roaring ahead at full steam and the various cultural and sporting activities had their first rehearsals and practices. We also headed off on a number of enjoyable excursions, which were no doubt the highlight of the week. It was another reminder of the multi-faceted richness of what life at Reddam House is all about. Far from dour and repetitive rote learning, ours is an education which embraces all aspects of a child’s learning. Learning about the self and about others is just as important – perhaps even more important – than learning facts and figures. As we imagine what the future will be like for the young people who fill our classrooms, one thing is for sure. It will require of them to be creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and individuals who can use their skills and knowledge in an adaptable manner. As such, a broad and holistic education is all the more critical, especially one which provides as many opportunities to explore as possible. We constantly promote the idea that ‘it’s cool to be clever’. By acknowledging those who excel academically, we don’t only draw attention to their achievements, but we hopefully also inspire their peers to work even harder, so that they too can receive the plaudits. From Kindergarten and throughout the Primary School, we love nothing more than to see the students applying themselves fully and even stretching themselves beyond the bare minimum of what is required of them. This goes for the way they approach all the other activities on offer in the school. Whether in stepping out and trying a new sport, or taking on the challenge of learning how to play a musical instrument, or braving the podium in public The Reddam House Primary School Newsletter
Volume 32 Issue 40 Friday 4th February 2022
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