Creativity was the focus of the assembly this week as we started out looking at our last learning strength of the academic year. We looked at the early patents of inventions such as a maglev train, solar cells and GPS, all of which, when first proposed, were not seen as credible inventions. However, as time has progressed, these creative ideas have become key technological advances which have shaped our world today. Not all inventions are groundbreaking and the boys enjoyed hearing about the hayfever hat, napping pillow and cereal serving device! I shared with the boys the picture book story, ‘What do you do with an Idea’ by Kobi Yamada which asked them to reflect on being patient with ideas, nurturing them and allowing  them to grow so that someday they may not only give us joy but may even change the world. 

This was a very busy week at the Junior School. There were some fantastic results from the IAPS National Swimming Championships last weekend; well done to all the boys involved and please read Mr Burchett’s report on the Championships in this newsletter. There were also a number of cricket and athletic fixtures this week and also a very successful Year 4 tennis link day with Warwick Prep School.  

A highlight of the week was the House Music competition where boys from across the age groups sung, played and performed with great skill and confidence in representing their house. We were joined by Mr Mann, the Head of Music from Warwick School ,and he was hugely impressed by the performances and also by the fact the boys organised and rehearsed their pieces with very little adult support. Well done to all the boys who auditioned and also those who participated in the final round 

Year 5 have been enjoying the Dorset coast on their residential this week. It sounds like they are having a great time, and we look forward to hearing more about it on their return.  

With best wishes, 

John Bond