The demands on a Headteacher know no bounds, particularly at this most busy time of the term. On Friday I was summoned to conduct the most challenging task of the year to date: the semi-final adjudication of the Great Junior School Bake Off. This saw four of the finest young bakers in Warwickshire vying to secure a place in the final.

After a busy week of Jubilee celebrations, it was good to be back to start the busiest half term of the year. No doubt as this newsletter is sent out, we will be returning from the Year 5 bushcraft camp. The events and fixtures come thick and fast, as demonstrated in the plan for next week.

Following a long tradition of not watching any rehearsals, I sat down yesterday evening in the Bridge House Theatre to watch Year 6's production of Matilda. Whilst I knew it was going to be good based upon the year group's amazing Year 4 production, I hadn't quite prepared myself for the quality of acting, music and the boys' singing.

I hope all the boys and families enjoyed the extended bank holiday weekend. As with all weeks this term, there are always some major events to look forward to. This week was no different with the U11s taking part in the Independent School Football Association finals and 160 boys heading off to the World Events Arena.

I know that the staff and boys will be happy leaving this afternoon with the prospect of the Easter break ahead. It has been a long stretch since returning after Christmas. Whilst hard, it has also been a most rewarding term with an outstanding concert, Year 4 play and sporting successes. It has also been one of the most exhausting terms I can recall with a revolving door of staff away and exceptional demands made on remaining staff in school. I know I speak for all parents in thanking staff for all their efforts.