tIt was wonderful to welcome the boys back to school this week for the start of the Summer Term.  

In the first assembly of the term, the boys reflected on the different emotions they might be feeling when returning to school. From excitement to tiredness, and nervousness to confidence, feeling such emotions is natural. Sometimes we think we know how people are feeling by their expressions and behaviour. The boys proved to be experts at reading the emotions represented by different emojis!  However, with the help of some optical illusions, I asked the boys to consider that sometimes what we see – or think we see – is not the truth. This is the same for people. We can all put on a different ‘face’ at times and actually what we are feeling is very different. We discussed the importance of not judging appearances, being empathetic, listening to each other and showing kindness as being important considerations as we head into the summer. 

Next week, is the Music Open Teaching Week and I hope that those parents whose boys take individual music lessons, take up the opportunity to come into school to observe their son in their 1:1 lessons. We are also looking forward to Ignis Charity Day next Friday which is raising money for UNICEF. Some of the Year 6 Ignis boys will be revealing more about the day to the school in Monday’s assembly.  

Wishing you a restful weekend, 

John Bond