Another week has soon passed by and I am very much looking forward to our Advent Service that the Key Stage 2 children have been preparing for. I can’t believe the standard of singing within our school. I had the privilege of watching the rehearsal in church for this special service, which is on Tuesday next week at 2.00pm. It is clear that one thing St.Francis has to offer is the community feel to everything we do. No matter what age or gender, our children always give it their all and have no inhibitions. The children were all singing strongly with every confidence. I have always believed that we create a culture of our own excellence and we shine in so many ways. The rehearsal demonstrated to me that shared vision is everything and we are all incredible.

What a wonderful half term we have had so far. As Christmas fast approaches and we work our way through Advent, we remind ourselves what a wonderful time of year this is. It feels like the Reception children have always been here and I am sure you will enjoy watching them perform with such confidence in the Nativity ‘Born in a Barn.’School is looking wonderful. I am attaching pictures of displays and general school areas. The decorating was certainly worthwhile and we look forward to having our Willow dome re-threaded.The children in the school choir and band have been rehearsing today and I found it amazing to watch some of our Reception children there too. The older children look after the younger children so well with so much care and kindness. I sometimes can’t believe how mature some of the children are-especially the Year 6 children who are preparing for such wonderful (yet challenging) things towards the end of the year.