In assembly this week we continued our focus on being reflective by considering the benefits of being curious. Linking to British Science Week, I asked the boys to consider how being curious is the foundation of academic success and future careers. Whether it is being a scientist, an engineer, an actor, an archaeologist  or even a sportsman, reflecting on the ‘why’ is vital to developing greater knowledge and understanding. The boys learnt about how an apple inspired Sir Isaac Newton to ask questions which led to our understanding of gravity. The boys also took a closer look at the edge of a £2 coin which is inscribed with the words, ‘Standing on the Shoulders of Giants’. These words were used by Sir Isaac Newton to describe how he saw his discoveries as being built on the curiosity of the scientists who came before. If you would like to complete some experiments at home which answer some curious scientific questions, then there are some great ideas on the Science Sparks and British Science Week websites. 

Huge congratulations to Year 4 this week who put on an ‘amazing’ performance of The Amazing Adventures of SuperStan. The pupils should be proud of all their efforts; whether singing, acting or dancing, the boys entertained the audience incredibly well. Thank you to the parents and staff who supported the boys over recent weeks. 

This week also saw football and rugby fixtures, the ESSA Swimming, U11 IAPS Chess and the Year 6 Bebras Computing Challenge. Year 6 visited Bletchley Park today and some of the Year 6 boys are also busy tomorrow at the Caldicott rugby 7s tournament – good luck boys! 

Please also read the request in the newsletter for clothes donations for the local initiative, Mary’s Merry-Go-Round, coordinated by St Mary’s Church in Warwick.  

Wishing you an enjoyable weekend, 

John Bond