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Dear Parents and Caregivers, A busy and productive buzz filled the school this week, as lessons were complemented with several excursions and incursions. It was also clear that productivity levels were soaring in the classrooms, as memories of holidays were shelved, and hard work became the order of the day. Schools are often judged on the successes of their academic programme, sporting prowess or cultural and creative activities. And there is certainly value in such measurements of success, as it could be argued that these make up the pillars of any effective education. However, we have always believed that the true measure of success should be how happy the students are to be at school. This is not to say that each day should be without its challenges, as it is also true that we grow as we overcome challenges. We also know that life can often throw curveballs at us, some of which come through the complexities of relationships. We need to learn how to cope with these. However, at the heart of the school should be a focus on creating a space in which the students feel safe to express themselves and to explore their abilities and interests – hopefully with the end result being a happy, nurturing environment. Probably the greatest gift any school can give a student is a space in which he or she is able to develop self-belief. This can only happen where tolerance of others is encouraged, and where students feel unafraid to try out an activity, even if this means stepping out of their comfort zones. Another ultimate goal should be to encourage autonomous self-motivation among the students, rather than relying only on the urging on and applause of others. At Primary School level, we know that adults still play a major role in being the support structures and cheerleaders for the students, but it is always heartening to see the young people growing into self-motivated, socially competent individuals.
The Reddam House Primary School Newsletter
Volume 22 Issue Friday 5 August 2022
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