Welcome to this week’s newsletter!
Stepping out of the week, and into the weekend, Advent is beginning to glow with that gentle, unmistakable shimmer it brings every year — a blend of anticipation, calm, joy, and the occasional dash of December zhuzh. School is alive with rehearsals, angel wings, tinsel that refuses to behave, and kids practising their lines with a seriousness that would make the RSC blush.
Our Year 2 Nativity has been a particular delight — tender, funny, heartfelt, and full of those tiny moments where you catch your breath and remember why these stories matter. There’s something profoundly beautiful about watching children retell the ancient tale of hope breaking into the world, and doing it with such sincerity that even the most seasoned adult feels their heart soften.
Alongside it, the Infant Christmas Sing-Alongs have brought their own loveliness — joyful noise, seasonal sparkle, and the kind of wholehearted singing that could lift even the most mulligrub-laden soul. This time of year has a way of drawing us together, reminding us that even in the rush and the busyness, there is room for wonder.
As we move into the final week of term, here’s everything you need to help navigate the festivities — the Muddy Monday adventure, the Junior production details, reminders, and the week’s quick-fire essentials.
Let’s begin.
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