Week 11 has been yet another busy week for us all here at The Prep, but also a sombre one, as we marked Remembrance Day. On Monday, Reverend Darren led our Remembrance Service, which was a moving occasion. A particular highlight, I'm sure all in attendance would agree, was the touching performance of The Last Post by Charlie. I would like to thank all the parents who joined us in our commemoration.
I would like to take this opportunity to remind pupils who take coaches and minibuses that if your child has a mobile phone, these are to be used in an emergency only. Therefore, mobile phones are to remain in pupil bags at all times during the journeys to and from school. They are to be handed in to Mrs Heron upon arrival at school. Could parents please reinforce this with your son/ daughter. I have also been made aware of a Prep 6 Pupil WhatsApp group and would encourage parents of pupils participating in this group to check that messages are appropriate.
Future Important Dates
Next week is Anti-Bullying Week, and we will be kicking it off with Odd Socks Day on Monday 14 November. Children are encouraged to come into school wearing odd socks. It’s an opportunity to encourage people to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique! As well as wearing odd socks, children will take part in a number of activities during the week to support Anti-Bullying.
Also on Monday, we have sports team photographs in the morning and 6B will take part in a D&T workshop in afternoon.
Prep 6 Pupils: Denstone College Entrance Assessment Day on Wednesday 16 November
A reminder that Prep 6 pupils should be dropped off at the Prep School as normal on Wednesday 16 November except:
NB Please could children wear suitable active wear (not sport kit), as they will be taking part in some activities as part of the day.
They will be escorted to the College by Prep staff, ready for the 9.00am start. At the end of the day at 4.00pm, you can collect your child directly from the College. Any Prep pupil not collected by 4pm will be escorted back to the Prep to attend either after school clubs/ Prep or catch transport. The Prep will remain open as usual until 6pm for pupils.
Wednesday 16 November - Prep 3 Sudbury Hall Trip - will Prep 3 parents please complete the consent form if they have not already done so.
Friday 18 November, we will be celebrating Children in Need Day. It is a non-uniform day, and students (and staff!) should wear their zaniest spotty outfits.
The PTFA wish to ask parents to bring in their jam jar and teddy bear donations during the week ending Friday 2 December.
Finally, just a reminder that this year’s Christmas Market will be held on Saturday 19 November in the Drill Hall from 12-4pm. This wonderful event will feature a number of fantastic food, drink, homeware, accessories and gift stalls from local industries and suppliers. It would be great to see you all there.
Attachments:
- Pre-Prep Christmas Treat
- Prep 4 Visit to Redfern’s Museum
- ISAMS parent's guide
Best wishes,
Head of Prep
