School Celebrations
Founder’s Day
What a spectacular way to celebrate the school’s landmark 90 th birthday! The smiles
that lit the children’s faces were a delight to behold as they arrived to see their school
adorned in beautiful ribbon, cunningly disguised as a ‘Big Top’. The day got off to a
melodious start with the Wind Band playing a medley of Happy Birthday, Harry
Potter, Star Wars and the Great Escape to welcome the children, whilst Year 6 leapt
straight into action as they faced the challenges of the climbing wall. In the Hall,
the pupils were found jammin’ to the sounds of the steel pans, whilst target practice
under the red and white awnings in the playground allowed everyone the chance to
emulate Robin Hood himself: our keen young archers took to the bow and arrow
skilfully and accurately.
Meanwhile, the Infants enjoyed a fun-packed day with their bouldering wall, a room
filled with minibeasts and action-packed circus skills. Whilst fun was undoubtedly a
major part of the experience, serious learning also took place as children came out of
their comfort zone to scale to great heights, work with diablos or spinning plates,
challenge their target shooting skills or learn how to play the steel pans – all of these
activities serve to develop co-ordination, improve balance and concentration and
lengthen attention span.
Additionally, we were delighted to welcome a group of musicians from Kew House
School who sang beautifully and with such passion that the room fell silent as the
children sat transfixed by the music. Yet again the foyer was adorned with another
culinary masterpiece, mouth-wateringly enticing and parents excelled in their
wonderful cake creations for all of our pupils to eat.
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