ℯNEWS MARCH 17, 2023
Poetry Afternoon
I’m sure you will all agree that our poetry afternoon was a huge success. What a marvellous job all the children did, overcoming their nerves and reciting their poems with such clarity, poise and entertainment. They all deserve a big pat on the back, they were fantastic today. Bravo!
Thank you
Our thanks go to Mr & Mrs Pearce for a fantastic donation of books for our library in the Learning Hub. We are always welcome recipients of preloved books that we can share amongst our pupils.
Head Teacher Visit - Maida Vale School
Mr Magnus Barshaarat the new Head Teacher of Maida Vale school popped in for a short visit to see the children hard at work. It was lovely showing him around the school.
St Patrick’s Day celebrations this week
The school was full of Irish cheer, the teachers dressed up in green and Irish music was playing throughout the school in celebration for St Patrick’s day today. The children really enjoyed the celebrations with their teachers and we wish all of our Irish families a happy St Paddy’s day.
Wearable Digital Devices
We do appreciate that ‘smart’ watches are all the rage, and I’m sure many of your children have made various requests for them; however, watches which can access the internet or which have games and videos on them are not permitted in school. We request that watches with varying distracting noises and buzzes remain at home for the weekend and the holidays.
Upcoming events
Open Morning
We look forward to welcoming you on Friday 24th in the morning for Open Day when you will have the opportunity to view your child’s work and the children will have the pleasure of giving you a tour of their classroom.
Form Six Junior Debate Tournament - Queen's Gate School
Our Form Six students have been invited to take part in a tournament at Queensgate school on Monday afternoon against a host of other independent London schools. This is a superb opportunity to allow the children to hone their debating skills.
Easter Egg Collection - St John’s Hospice
This year we are collecting chocolate Easter Eggs for the patients at St John’s Hospice. This is part of the charitable work with the local community and Marble Arch Partnership. If you would like to donate an Easter egg please send them in with your child on the 27th, 28th March. Ready for delivery to St John’s Hospice on Wednesday afternoon. This simple gesture of kindness means so much to the recipients and is an ideal opportunity to open our children’s minds to those less fortunate than themselves.
Please note: the eggs must be in an unopened box, and nut free.
Artwork of the Week
Maxine in Form Three, for a beautiful drawing of a pansy inspired by the work of Georgia O’Keeffe. Fantastic use of chalk pastels and ‘drawing big’ (A3), well done Maxine!
Star of the Week
Junior One - Nikita for always being a kind and happy member of the class.
Form One - Elsa for her unfaltering enthusiasm and dedication to learning coupled with her natural ability to create a positive and happy air wherever she goes.
Form Two - Alexander, for producing a fantastic piece of artwork; a beautiful painting in the style of Claude Monet, Garden of Giverny as a Mother’s Day gift.
Form Three - Harry for putting so much effort into the presentation of his work.
Form Four - Maxi for working hard on his story.
Form Five - Eleanor, for making a great effort all week across subjects, in lessons and in homework.
Form Six - Hannah for her brilliant poetry recital.
Dates for your diary
19 March - Mother’s Day
20 March - Junior Debating Tournament at Queen’s Gate School FORM SIX ONLY
21 March - Open Dance at Sylvia Young’s FORM ONE ONLY - Parents welcome
24 March - Open Day- please remain with your child(ren) for the duration of the Open Day, morning Please kindly note there is no school in the afternoon
27 March - Rivers trip FORM FOUR & FIVE ONLY
29 March - End of Term, School ends at 12pm
Please note collections: J1 & F1 at 12:00pm; F2, F3, & F4 at 12:10pm; F5 & F6 at 12:20pm
