As we move further into the spring term, I am delighted to share some wonderful news and celebrations from across our school community. It has been a truly inspiring term so far, filled with achievement, personal growth and a continuing sense of pride in everything our children accomplish.
We are incredibly proud to announce that our school has been awarded the MyHappyMind Gold Accreditation. This prestigious recognition reflects our sustained commitment to supporting children’s mental health, wellbeing, and personal development. Achieving the Gold standard is a testament to the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our pupils and the strong partnership we have with our families. Most importantly, it shows that our children are developing invaluable skills in resilience, self-awareness and emotional literacy – skills that will continue to serve them well throughout their lives.
Continuing our commitment to exceptional personal development and Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural (SMSC) education, we are excited to share that we have signed up for the Red Kite RED Award. This external validation will help us showcase and celebrate the rich, wide‑ranging curriculum and experiences our children receive every day. We look forward to working through the award process and highlighting the many ways our pupils continue to grow as responsible, thoughtful and engaged citizens.
We were thrilled to launch British Science Week with a fantastic science fair on Monday 9th March. We were honoured to welcome scientists from our local community – including parents and other experts in their fields – who generously gave their time to run demonstrations, share their knowledge, and spark children’s scientific curiosity. Their enthusiasm helped our pupils see science as exciting, relevant and full of possibilities for future careers. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed; your support made the event truly memorable and inspiring.
A huge congratulations goes to many of our KS2 pupils who have recently achieved Bronze, Silver, and even Gold levels within our Citizenship Award scheme. These awards celebrate qualities such as kindness, leadership, responsibility, community engagement and positive contribution to school life. We are immensely proud of the maturity and initiative shown by our children – each award represents real dedication and a genuine desire to make a difference.
Our outdoor learning curriculum is also bursting into action as the seasons begin to shift. Over the next few weeks, children will be heading out for pond dipping, exploring our school pond to look for signs of new life. This hands‑on, immersive learning helps our pupils deepen their understanding of nature, ecosystems and the world around them. In addition, our Year 2 children will soon be taking part in a wonderful community tree‑planting event at Miss Porritt’s Field in the village. This is a fantastic opportunity for them to connect with the local community, care for the environment and contribute to a project that will benefit the village for generations to come. We are very grateful to those organising the event and proud to see our pupils getting involved in such meaningful environmental stewardship.
As always, thank you for your ongoing support. These achievements are shared by our entire community. I feel very fortunate to lead such a vibrant and engaged school and I look forward to celebrating many more successes with you over the coming weeks. If you have anything that you need to ask me about or let me know about, please email the school office, come to see me or give me a call and I will get back to you.
Mrs Marie Wilson
