Weekly Updates from the Office

This term I am fortunate enough to be taking some mindfulness lessons with year 6. As we work through learning (me included!) how to manage our reactions to day to day activities; how we learn to listen to our bodies, physically as well as emotionally and mentally we have begun to expand our understanding on why we do the things we do and how to take control of our lives, how we accept certain things, digest them and then return to a positive mindset, and when we are very successful we can keep that positive momentum going. All this being said, my take-away this week has been that it is ok to have a 'bad day' and it is ok to sometimes feel a bit glum, and it's ok to be imperfect - after all - what is perfection? We need to fail, in order to succeed; we need to cry in order to laugh and we need to try and be empathetic to others, and we are better able to do this when we can acknowledge and accept that we all have good days and bad days. So, my advice for this weekend - take some time to chat with your children; remind them that falling over, not winning a race, not being awarded the merit or effort certificate, not getting full marks for your spelling test - this is all OK! Our goal is to help raise children to be independent, resilient, empathetic, respectful global citizens - not to be 'perfect'!

Sun cream and hats!

You won't believe it, but the good old excuses (I'm not joking!) of 'my hat is in the wash' and 'my dog ate my hat!' are all coming out already. My hope was that each child would have at least two hats given that I gave them all one for Christmas in December and they should already have had a school hat! PLEASE take a moment to ensure the your child has a school uniform hat (no need for the uniform hat in preschool ONLY) when they return on Monday. No more excuses from Monday - it's too hot and the sun is too fierce for children to be playing outside without one. Please also remember to send suncream in.

Triathlon and Colour Run

Here is the link to the digital registration form. Don't waste any time - get registered and get training!

https://form.jotform.com/210532429247048

The Dedicated Teacher Awards are a global competition run by Cambridge University, where students can nominate a teacher and give them a big thank you. For example, your child might like to nominate their teacher for making a lesson come to life with videos or props, or for something as simple as being there when they needed to talk.

All of the teachers at our school love their work and are very proud of the students they teach, this year we have randomly selected Mr Woolgar and Mr Maree for our school nominations.. If your child would like to show their appreciation for Mr Maree or Mr Woolgar, they are able to find out more and nominate their teacher for the awards by visiting dedicatedteacher.cambridge.org/

Although we would be delighted to receive any nominations for Mr Woolgar or Mr Maree, please do not feel that this is compulsory or in any way expected of you or your child.

Week 6

Monday 12th February - Year 7 Assembly

Tuesday 13th - Thursday 15th February 2024 - Year 4&5 Class Camping Trip

Wednesday 14th February 2024 - Reception Class Outing

Wednesday 14th February 2024 - VALENTINES DAY DRESS UP!

Friday 16th February 2024 - Year 1 Class Camping at school

HALF TERM BREAK BEGINS

HALF TERM BREAK

Week 7

Monday 26th February 2024 - Children return to school

Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th February 2024 - Year 3 Class Camping Trip

Friday 1st March 2024 - U7 - U12 Swimming Gala at UWC Arusha

Saturday 2nd March 2024 - U13 Swimming Gala at UWC Arusha

Week 8

BOOK WEEK!

Thursday 7th March - World Book Day - Wear Fancy Dress to school

Saturday 9th March - U9 & U11 Hockey Festival at SCIS

Week 9

Monday 11th March - Year 1 Class Assembly

Friday 15th March - Year 3 - Year 8 Inter-House Swimming Gala

Friday 15th March - PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS (Year 6-8 only)

Saturday 16th March - U9 & U11 Cricket Festival. Venue: TBC

Week 10

Tuesday 19th March - Preschool and Year 2 Swimming Showcase

Wednesday 20th March - Reception Class Swimming Showcase

Wednesday 20th March - Inter-House Spelling Bee Competition (Year 3 - Year 8)

Thursday 21st March - Year 1 Swimming Showcase

Saturday 23rd March - TRIATHLON & COLOUR RUN!

Week 11

Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th March - Year 6 Cambridge Checkpoint Examinations

Wednesday 27th March - Year 2-5 Drama Performance of James and the Giant Peach. 6.30PM

*Last Day of School for the children

Thursday 28th March - Parent Teacher Meetings for Preschool - Year 5

Easter Holidays begin!