Our school life is built on a verse taken from the Bible 'Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.' (1 Thessalonians 5:11). Despite this being a hugely challenging year for all - as a school community we have continued to encourage and build each other up in love and learning with our actions and words.
Good morning from Hooke Court on our final day! Can you believe how quickly it has gone? We can’t!
Yesterday was a different sort of day. There were no trenches to crawl through, no drills to perform, no marching orders given. It was a day of immersing ourselves in the local area and appreciating all it has to offer in the way of food and farming!
First things first, were greeted by Captain Richard and Captain Simon to ‘sign-on’ to the British Army and pledge our allegiances to our crown and country.
What a glorious day it has been. It started with a pretty good run down to Dorset. The roads were fairly clear and we made good time. Although the final winding back roads did test the stomachs somewhat.
Wonderful scenes in Dorset yesterday as our Years 4 & 5 made it to their School Journey destination of Hooke Court after some heavy traffic, a year's delay and a worrying few weeks of 'will they/won't they?'
Next week is Walk to School Week and Richmond Council is encouraging the young people of Richmond upon Thames’ to walk, cycle or scoot to school. Walk to School Week runs from Monday 17 to Friday 21 May 2021.
Put the date in your diary - St Stephen's World Book Day is Wednesday 5th May and the theme is classic poetry.
The Children’s Commissioner for England speaks up for children in England, stands up for their rights, and makes sure that the people in power listen to what children need and want. She is launching a once-in-a-generation review of children's lives.
As it is the last day of term, collection on Thursday will be an hour earlier than usual.
A new Special Educational Needs and Disability Register for Richmond will be going live this week. This register is a list of children and young people (under 25 years) who have special educational needs or a disability.
Resistance can be a sign of anxiety. So many children are saying no right now, whilst their parents tear their hair out. We’re in the middle of the most anxiety-provoking time globally our children (and us!) have ever experienced. Many children are hyper-aroused, and they show this with anger and resistance. If parents react with anger, then the child becomes even more anxious and more resistant.
The whole staff team is feeling super appreciated this week, thanks to the gorgeous gifts and goodies that appeared in our staffroom.