It has been a pleasure to welcome the boys back to school this week after the half term break.  

In assembly this week we continued with the theme of resilience and linked it to Remembrance and the symbol of the poppy. The poppy grew on the disturbed earth of the battlefields of World War One, showing resilience at a time of death and destruction. It has become a powerful symbol of the sacrifice of members of the armed forces, both in the past and the present, and during the assembly we not only remembered those members of the Warwick School community who had died in war but also the contribution and sacrifice of men and women from countries across the commonwealth. On Wednesday, Year 5 led our chapel Service of Remembrance where we gathered as a community including Junior School staff and boys, some of our Year 5 and 6 parents, our Principal Mr. Nicholson, and members of the school CCF. We were also addressed by Canon Angus Aagaard from St Mary’s Church in Warwick who currently serves as a padre for the armed forces, and the last post was played by Fenton, a former student of the Junior School. The service was a very respectful occasion and a fitting tribute to our armed forces and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.  

We also announced our first Year 6 prefects this week who have been recognised for being excellent role models showing maturity, responsibility, initiative, and kindness around school. Well done to those boys and I look forward to acknowledging further boys as the term progresses. 

Earlier this week, Mr Wurr and Mrs Walton held a well-attended presentation on how we approach the teaching of Maths and Reading in school, and how best to support your sons at home. Thank you to all those parents who attended.  

Next week is Anti Bullying Week and all boys are encouraged to wear odd socks to school on Monday to remind them that it is ok to be different and that we should always respect each other. Next Monday’s assembly will be led by some of our pupils, and the boys will be reflecting on inclusion and diversity in their lessons. Mrs Shepstone and Ms Sayers also have a plan ‘a-foot,’ and the school corridors will look slightly different on Monday morning! 

Wishing you a restful weekend, 

John Bond