Headmaster's Message
Dear Parents
I have managed to get out on the games field twice this week for fixtures over at Crackley Hall. Despite near-freezing temperatures on both days, and pouring rain on one of them, it was great to get out back on the sports field and see the children playing their matches with such endeavour and fortitude. The quality that I saw that impressed me most was the ability to keep on going despite the weather and despite any setbacks in the matches.
It struck me what a wonderful opportunity team sports provide for the children and the positive impact it has on their social relationships. As I often say in my team talks, you can’t win every match that you play but you can always try your hardest and respect the opposition. Both of those qualities are victories in themselves.
A different form of team spirit is required to put on dramatic performances to an audience and we have a number of these coming up over the next week or so, including the nativity plays and the carol service next Thursday.
I look forward to seeing many parents at both of these events and wish all of the children the very best of luck.
Possibly as you read this the school's Christmas bazaar will be in full swing and it’s great to have this annual event back up and running following the Covid restrictions. I witnessed the wrapping of the tombola prizes earlier in the week and I was astonished by the quality and quantity of donations that our generous parents have been able to make. These are very gratefully received.
If you did attend the bazaar, I hope you enjoyed your evening and it is the start of a relaxing weekend for you and your families.
Joe Thackway
Headmaster