This week was another one of those weeks as a headteacher where you are struck by the range of opportunities available to the boys and the way they attack such challenges with dedication, resilience and talent.

At the start of the week, I joined Year 6 in North Wales as they started their week-long residential in Snowdonia. The boys (and staff!) were blessed with some wonderful weather as they climbed mountains, slid down gorges, explored mines and abseiled down cliffs. The boys demonstrated great enthusiasm and teamwork as they took on a range of challenges throughout the week and I am sure they will have made some lifelong memories.  

On Wednesday, some boys from Year 3 visited Westgate Primary School, one of our MAT schools, to hear from children’s author Katie Sahota. The boys impressed with their listening skills and sensible questions; it was also a wonderful opportunity for them to get to know some of the Westgate and Evergreen pupils who also attended. A huge thank you to Mr Watson, and the Westgate staff for inviting us.  

After school on Wednesday, I watched the teatime concert and it is always a pleasure to see the boys perform with such confidence. Some of the boys are still at the ealr stages of learning their instrument, whilst others are more experienced performers, but all of the boys should be proud of their musicality and confidence. It was also apparent how much the boys enjoyed the opportunity to perform in front of their families. Well done to all the boys who performed and thank you to Mrs Glover and Miss Hooker. 

Next week, we look forward to seeing the Year 4 play. A huge amount of work has gone into this production and I know the boys will put on a wonderful show. 

With best wishes, 

John  Bond