From The Head - Friday 16 October 26
Dear Parents,
Education is something of a puzzle. It is made up of countless individual learning opportunities every single day, which together form a bigger picture of growth over time. Watching that picture take shape with the pupils here, over my first half term at the school, has been a real privilege.
When reflecting on the last six weeks, the teachers have spoken proudly of the academic progress their pupils have made. Just as impressive is the growing independence across every year group, as the children have settled into new routines and the higher expectations associated with moving through the school years. Currently, the recently formed ‘Chill Out’ club is taking place in the library; there are pupils playing chess, reading, and drawing. This was something completely self-initiated by Year 6 pupils, and has been a huge success.
There has been so much to enjoy along the way: the beautiful singing at Harvest, the excitement of representing the school in sports fixtures, and plenty of fun and laughter at last night’s Halloween Spooktacular. A huge thank you goes to the Social Committee for their hard work, time and effort in organising it. Year 2 then rounded things off in style with a wonderful class assembly this morning.
I'd like to finish the half-term with some quotes from the words that were spoken by our Head Boy and a recently-departed Old-Rylesian this morning at assembly:
Wishing you all a restful and happy half term.
Giles Puckle
Headteacher