Quick Read - The Tip of the Iceberg
Tip of the Iceberg
A few important things just beneath the surface this week:
Election Day
School will remain open as normal, with all appropriate safety measures in place. Thank you for your support in helping the day run smoothly. Bi more information for new families down below.....
Staffing Update – Class 7
As Katy begins to prepare for her maternity leave, we are carefully planning a smooth and well-managed transition. We have been fortunate to have Jenny and Mark team teaching, and moving forward, Jenny (an experienced Year 5 teacher) will take the class through to the end of term.
Katy plans to begin maternity leave shortly after the half term break. In the final week of this term, Jenny will work alongside Katy to complete a full handover, while I will support by backfilling Jenny’s timetable where needed.
Change can feel unsettling, but this is planned, predictable, and carefully managed, not reactive. Katy will also ensure that reports and assessments are completed accurately, ready for Jenny to review if needed.
We wish Katy all the very best as she begins this exciting new chapter.
I will be supporting Mark in class 7 by a reorganisation of support staff, and increasing the supply teacher's hours who is covering Anne Fothergill. You may, or indeed may not have realised Anne is currently absent. Being a medic, I've declared she has long COVID - she's certainly struggling, and in the words of The Beautiful South, needs a little time..... we wish her well.
Year 6 – London Trip
At this stage, the London trip is looking unlikely, as we were not successful in the initial application round. We have not completely given up hope, but we want to be honest with families that it is becoming less likely.
The Chapel
The Chapel continues to take shape and is looking fantastic. I remain hugely grateful to everyone who has contributed to making this happen.
It will, of course, play a key role in wraparound provision, but we are also beginning to shape a wider vision for how this space can be used across school life. It’s an exciting development — one we’ll continue to share as plans evolve.
For now… let’s enjoy it, and see where it takes us.
Be curious, not judgemental — there’s always more going on beneath the surface.
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