A Grand Day Out – Head’s Desk (08 May 2026)
As a nation, we celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday today, and across the school the children and staff have marked the occasion in a variety of ways. As a…
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Small wins matter- Head’s Desk (01 May 2026)
In a world that often celebrates big achievements and headline successes, it is easy to overlook the small sometimes quiet moments that truly shape a school. This week, I have been reminded…
Sunny days are here again- Head’s Desk (24 April 2026)
What a wonderful welcome back to the summer term we have had, with wall-to-wall sunshine putting a spring into everyone’s step! I have enjoyed hearing about the holiday adventures from the children; in assembly on Monday it was amazing…
Pride and Celebration- Head’s Desk (27 March 2026)
It has been a very busy term and Christmas feels like a very long time ago, but we reflect on a very positive start to 2026. I thanked all the children in the school this morning for the…
Momentum, Discipline and the Power of small steps- Head’s Desk (13 March 2026)
This week I have been out at the United Learning Headteachers’ Conference, I had the privilege of hearing Harriet Beveridge speak. Harriet is an executive coach and co-author of the…
Not just a book! – Head’s Desk (06 March 2026)
This week we have a guest writer, Mrs Crook. In a world where information arrives in constant streams of notifications, headlines and short-form content, the simple act of pausing to read a book…
A River runs through it – Head’s Desk (27 Feb 2026)
I promise not to theme every blog from now about the dog, but it has been a week of firsts for him and the school. It has been lovely hearing from the children about half term adventures…
