It has been a great start to the new school year. The boys have approached school life with enthusiasm and this week we have seen them start to settle into the new routines and lessons. Well done especially to all those boys who have joined the Junior School this term. 

In assembly this week, I reminded the boys of the Warwick School motto, Altiora Peto, to aim for higher things. At the Junior School we encourage all the boys to improve academically, physically, artistically and personally by reflecting on our school learning strengths, the attributes we value in helping us be better learners and better human beings. 

The eight learning strengths are independence, resilience, creativity, focus, empathy, reflectiveness, responsibility and communication. Over the next four weeks, we will be focusing on supporting the boys in developing their independence. Please do support us at home by encouraging the boys to be more independent in preparing for their day in school, knowing their arrangements, collecting their belongings at the end of the day and hopefully also completing some tasks around the home without being asked! 

It was wonderful to welcome so many parents into school over the last week starting with the Year 3 BBQ last Friday and the Meet the Teachers event last Tuesday. For those parents who couldn’t attend ‘Meet the Teachers’ you can find the presentations on the school portal. 

Please do take some time to read through today’s copy of The Bear. Every week, we include updates regarding upcoming events and activities, reports on sports fixtures, reminders and news from across the Foundation. As always, if you have any questions, please contact the school office. 

Thank you for all your support of your sons during what has been a busy start to the school year, and I wish you all a restful weekend. 

John Bond