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News From Head of Prep
13 December 2024
Christmas is, for many, an important part of their Christian faith. However, what I have felt, this year, more than ever before is that, regardless of faith, belief or background, it is a time to remember the importance of love, generosity and service. Over the past couple of weeks, school has been awash with the excitement of Christmas. Amidst the stormy weather and fewer daylight hours, the warmth of shared experiences and family time has been clearly evident throughout school. Girls have worked in their forms to create wonderful wreaths for their classroom doors. The Octagon and Prep Hall have been filled with music, song and dance with a plethora of festive performances and it was wonderful to welcome so many families into school to join us for our Seasonal Celebration.
The dedication I have witnessed from the staff involved in preparing our Christmas performances has been astounding. Providing our pupils with the opportunity to perform in front of an audience, not only helps to build confidence with their spoken language but also gives families a shared experience; it is a chance to come together as a school community and to create happy memories to look back on.
However, the highlight for me this week was the incredible feast that was prepared by our fantastic Kitchen staff who cooked the most delicious Christmas lunch for our pupils on Tuesday. The dining room was filled with music and laughter as the girls pulled crackers and tucked into a wonderful Christmas meal. Some of the catering team had dressed up as elves and, to whoops of delight from the girls, took to the stage with, what appeared to be, a carefully choreographed dance! The only way to lure the girls away from the revelry was in the form of a conga line, which snaked all the way out of the dining room and down onto the playground!
The girls have certainly helped to create so many lasting memories this term and I am so grateful to the entire EHS community for making me feel so welcome since joining as Head of EHS Prep School in September. I would like to wish all of the girls and their families a peaceful Christmas break and a happy and healthy New Year.
With best wishes
Mrs Hobson
CELEBRATING SUCCESS
Our girls have continued to demonstrate our core EHS values across the school. This week, we are celebrating success:
Kindergarten
Joanna for excellence, copy writing a letter to Santa!
Saja for aspiration and always trying hard.
Reception
Yusairah for excellence, understanding that people have different beliefs and celebrate in different ways.
Sophie for having the courage to perform in our play to all of the parents.
Year One
Chimdalue for creativity when telling her ‘Enormous...’ story on Seesaw.
Mandy for courage, using her English confidently with her friends and teachers.
Year Two
Sapphire for her creativity when designing and making her Christmas stocking.
Olivia for demonstrating aspiration to improve her general knowledge.
Year Three
Hanna for aspiration, consistently working hard in all subjects.
Avneet for demonstrating perseverance with her progress and dedication to improve her reading skills.
Year Four
Nahla for demonstrating aspiration with her strong desire and interest in succeeding in Mathematics.
Daiya for demonstrating aspiration by always verbally trying to answer questions to the best of her ability.
Year Five
Sophie for excellence by always contributing to lessons and trying her best.
Zara for demonstrating courage by offering her answers more regularly in lessons.
Isabelle for showing inclusivity in group activities this week.
Year Six
Sofia for demonstrating perseverance with her great commitment to PE clubs.
Avani for perseverance to further improve her spelling which has included working hard to increase her scores in spelling tests.
Lara for working hard to creatively produce a holly design using pastels.
Congratulations to everyone!
News From Head of Prep
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