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News from Head of Prep
15 November 2024
Kindness has been in evidence across the school this week and it is a value that I hold very dear to my heart. It is such a privilege to educate the girls in our care and it is imperative that we are helping to prepare them for any challenges that may lie ahead. We want to ensure that we are preparing them academically, but also helping them to become the best versions of themselves. I often say to the girls that, if in doubt, be kind.
Our Remembrance Service on Monday was a poignant reminder of how fortunate we are. My thanks go to Miss Deacon who, together with representatives of History club, delivered a unique assembly whereby the girls were taught the importance of remembering, through Roger Hargreaves’ tale of Mr Forgetful. We held a minute’s silence and Jessica, our Deputy Head Girl, played ‘Reveille’ on her violin to mark the end of this silence.
To support Anti-Bullying week, our focus has been on kindness. Together, the children created a Unity tree, which is proudly on display in reception. This tree holds messages from every child in the school and is a powerful symbol reminding everyone that bullying can be prevented when we all come together – united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. On Tuesday, the girls gained a great deal of enjoyment from wearing odd socks as part of Odd Socks Day. It was a chance to discuss the importance of respecting and valuing our differences.
The girls will not always make positive choices, but this is because they are learning. It is how we react to these mistakes and how we support them to move forward with positivity and kindness.
Have a peaceful weekend.
Mrs Hobson
CELEBRATING SUCCESS
This week, we have been celebrating our EHS values in action across the school.
Kindergarten
Skyla for excellence with her effort and enthusiasm.
Elsie for inclusivity; she is always friendly and including others in her play.
Reception
Sophie for responsibility, always following our golden rules.
Fatima for having the courage to perform in our school play and for working hard in class.
Year One
Georgie for inclusivity; she had fantastic ideas when designing a window and supporting her partner.
Aya for excellence with her amazing manners at all times.
Year Two
Jiya for perseverance with her comprehension work about Guy Fawkes and answering questions.
Zosia for demonstrating excellence in her attitude towards her learning.
Year Three
Rabeeyah for demonstrating aspiration with her enthusiasm in Science and good contributions to class discussions.
Cassie for perseverance with origami and rotational work art.
Year Four
Doris for creativity with her drawing of vegetables in Art.
Eloise for creativity with her use of language in her English writing.
Year Five
Haya for responsibility with her mature attitude to all aspects of school this week.
Amaani for showing excellence in all areas, working hard, working with enthusiasm and being kind to others.
Saniya for responsibility with her attitude to learning across the curriculum.
Year Six
Zuli for demonstrating excellence with her contributions to discussions about evacuees in History lessons.
Zeenia for excellence when volunteering answers to make predictions about the plot and characters in the play, Macbeth.
Emiley for demonstrating courage with her Geography Two Minute Talk and touring parents during our Prep in Action morning.
News from Head of Prep
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