Headmaster's Message

Headmaster's Message

Dear Parents

The children deserve great credit this week for the way they have carried on in school despite every class being affected by Covid cases at some stage. They have remained cheerful and matter-of-fact about everything and got on as best they can. At the same time of course we realise that children sometimes harbour unspoken worries and we have all been mindful of that during the week.

We are all hoping that we have now passed the high point in terms of cases and that next week will see the curve dropping back down with more and more children returning to school.

Providing home learning at the same time as teaching in person is quite a challenge for all the teachers. I know they have been going above and beyond in what they have provided for the children over recent days. I am sure you will join me in thanking them for everything that they have done.

The spike in cases has meant we have not been able to fulfil our sports fixtures this week and next week’s are in some doubt, but still on, at least for now. At least the weather has perked up in recent days with some welcome sunshine and warmer temperatures, which has made everyone feel a little brighter.

In the children’s Science lessons this week they have been learning about the Big Garden Birdwatch organised by the RSPB taking place over this weekend. This is a great opportunity to dust down your binoculars and spend some time with the children observing the wildlife in the garden. It would be lovely to see pictures of the children taking part in the event, so if you take any good snaps please send them into the Courier.

I hope you all have a good weekend.

Best wishes

Joe Thackway
Headmaster