This week the boys have started to settle into the new term with academic lessons, a full co-curricular programme, and the first fixtures of the season.  

We continued our focus on independence in assembly this week, how to face challenges and that asking for help is a key part of being more independent. I reminded the boys of the ‘Looking after Yourself’ posters which are displayed around school and can also be found in their Prep Diaries. If you have some time over the weekend, please do discuss this information with your son and stress the importance of talking to someone if they are ever worried about themselves or someone else. 

The Year 3 boys joined the older boys in the clubs and extended day programme this week with a wide range of amazing activities on offer including Cartoon Club, Debating, Lego, Cookery, Running, Young Engineers, Chess and Kung Fu.  

On Thursday, nine Year 6 boys joined girls from the Prep, members of PAWS and WPSA, as well as other members of the Foundation community in opening our new Outdoor Classroom. This is a wonderful resource which the boys and girls from the Prep and Junior School will benefit from in the years ahead. This was possible through the fantastic support of both schools’ Parent Associations. 

The rugby season is starting to get into full swing with festivals for the U9s at RGS The Grange and two U11 squads at Bedford and Stamford. The Year 5 and 6 swimmers also enjoyed their first gala of the year against the Prep School.  

In our Celebration Assembly this afternoon, we also announced the House Captains and Vice Captains for this academic year following their presentations to their houses over the last week. All the members of the house had a vote, and we look forward to presenting the successful candidates in next week’s newsletter.