Newsletters
Read below a sample of our 2026 January Term school newsletters:
Spirit of the Banda – Week 01
As the new terms begins, we are able to celebrate the first scholarship awards of the year from our Year 8 pupils – huge congratulations to both Naima (Round Square Scholarship to Brookhouse) and Des (Drama Scholarship to Braeburn School). We wish the pupils attending scholarship assessment days at Peponi and Hillcrest over the next few days the very best of luck.
Our value for this half of term is resilience; a really vital skill for us all to focus on and develop. In our first assembly of term, I shared with the pupils an analogy of a tomato and a tennis ball.
Spirit of the Banda – Week 02
As we settle back into the rhythm of term time, there is a palpable sense of purpose and calm about the school. Whilst the spontaneity of the holidays can be great, there is a profoundly good feel that comes with the return of a structured routine. For children especially, a consistent daily routine lowers anxiety and provides a secure setting in which they can take risks, be creative and thrive. This collective heartbeat of school life fosters a sense of belonging and shared momentum and unites the school community.
This return to routine tied in well with a brilliant assembly delivered this morning by Mrs Ireri who talked about how to form good habits and break bad ones. Do ask your children if they’re going to adopt any of the strategies she mentioned.
