Dear Parents /Carers
For the first
time for many days, I see blue sky outside my office window hopefully a sign of
better weather to come for the Festive Season.
In school, the sky could be blue, grey or even black it would not matter
as the children are sharing their own light as the excitement builds towards
the greatest day.
Our youngest
children surpassed themselves in their depiction of the Nativity story this
year. The skilful acting, speaking, singing and dancing belied their young ages
and left no one in any doubt about the true message of Christmas.
Our school
Carol Service led by Years 3 and 4 was truly atmospheric and really rather
special. The residents of Mills Meadow
were also very appreciative of the festive cheer our Year 5 and Reception
children spread as they sang a selection of Christmas songs. Our traditional Christmas dinner with
decorated jumpers was made even more exciting by the appearance of Christmas
crackers this year! We turned many a
head and had shoppers pausing to listen as the children sang with enthusiasm
and gusto at the local supermarket, carolling not just once, but twice. The list could go on and on with parties,
Christmas films and the appearance of Father Christmas still to come. With
stars and tinsel abounding it is marvellous that children continue to learn and
are enthusiastic to share their learning.
Although for
everyone this is a frantic time of year, it is worth taking a moment to reflect
on the past term or even year. To see the
changes in our children, to see confidence grow, to recognise their
achievements and to see learning progressing is wonderful. None of this could happen without the amazing
staff team we are so fortunate to have at our school and our wonderful
Governors, volunteers, Friends, Parent Councillors and parents. They all contribute in a variety of ways to
ensure that every one of our children receives the very best opportunity to
learn, to care and to inspire those around them.
I would like
to thank all those involved in our school family who work so hard for our
children. I would especially like to
thank Mrs Skevington who sadly leaves us on Friday as Year 3 class teacher. She has been a wonderful teacher and a
supportive, caring colleague who will be greatly missed. She has, however,
promised to remain a part of our school family so no doubt we will see her in
school soon. We look forward to welcoming Mrs Hall as our Year 3 teacher in
January.
On a final
note, I would like to say that it is clear to me that Sir Robert Hitcham’s is
quite an exceptional school with quite remarkable children and I am very proud
to say that I am the Headteacher.
I wish you all a very peaceful
and joyful Christmas,
Mrs H Picton
