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Week two of the Autumn term is always a special one. After the inevitable nerves and adjustments of week one as the children settle, in week two we begin to feel like a school family again and it’s always heartening to observe the children feeling comfortable and confident in their school environment making connections with each other and the adults and getting immersed in their learning.
Building positive relationships through social interactions, navigating friendships and learning how to communicate effectively are all essential elements of the hidden curriculum and offer so much learning in terms of personal development and emotional literacy. In assembly on Monday, I reminded the children of our three very important Be’s which are Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Ready. We use these to help the children to learn and thrive together as a school family and be able to make choices for themselves and for the benefit of others.
I hope those of you who attended our Parent Information Evenings found them informative and valuable. At the start of the presentation, I spoke about our ethos and the fundamental principles that guide us in educating your children.
• We value the joy and wonder of childhood
• We know that children are capable, competent and curious
• We know the importance of early childhood education
• We want children to enjoy being at school and have fun!
• We seek to foster a sense of belonging where every child feels seen, valued and heard
• We know that learning and teaching is incredibly complex
• We continually reflect and refine our practice
It's important that we all keep these in mind if we strive to provide educational excellence.
The slides are here for you to
view. Parent Information Evenings Presentation .pptx
Next week Sam Dickinson, an Old Peterite is visiting school and will be speaking to the children and telling us all about the triathlon and his journey to the Paris Olympics which saw him win a bronze medal. As we had a whole school Olympic theme we can’t wait to meet him, and the children are full of questions to ask. We are also hoping that Sam will bring in his medal to show us. It’s wonderful for our children to be inspired by the Peterite’s who came before them and be able to have big dreams for the future.
You can read more about Sam here Olympics triathlon: Alex Yee, Georgia Taylor-Brown, Sam Dickinson and Beth Potter take bronze in mixed team relay - BBC Sport
From Wednesday to Friday next week I will be attending the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) Heads Conference. This gives an opportunity to listen to eminent experts from the education sector and to share and gain insight from other Heads on current and emerging issues and opportunities.
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
Best wishes,
No: 2
Friday 13 September 2024
