A Hair Raising Experience!

Sorry about the dreadful pun! I have just witnessed one of the most inspirational sights of my career. Young Emily N of Class 10 has this afternoon IMG_0266IMG_0286had her lovely long hair shaved off to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Care.

Her beautiful long pony tail was first to go to a massive round of applause from the pupils in year 5 and 6 who turned up with staff to show 100% support.

We cheered and clapped when first the right side of her head was cut down to a number 1 and then cheered and clapped some more when the whole lot came off.

“Oh my gosh,” she exclaimed when she saw herself in the mirror – and we cheered and clapped some more.

Emily smiled and sang throughout to her favouite song – especially chosen for the event – ‘What have you done today to make you feel proud.’

Her ponytail will be donated to the charity ‘Little Princess’ who make wigs for children who have lost their hair through illness.

Emily looks fabulous in her new hair style and the final song that played out as Charlotte, the stylist from Uppercut, finished brushing her down was Stevie Wonder singing, ‘Isn’t she lovely.’

We all agree that Emily is an inspiration to us all. At the last count she had already raised a fantastic £2,500!!!

The children in Emily’s team were marvellous and they called out messages of support as she was waiting for the clippers to warm up. I’ll leave the last word to Freddie F who said she was, ‘an amazing girl with an amazing goal.’

Please dig deep – there’s still time to donate. Visit this week’s Friday Flyer on our website to find the link to her Just Giving page.

Ms Rowles

 

 

School Council 2013/14

It was a closely fought election this year with many pupils putting their names forward to be chosen as School Councillors. The pupils chosen should be very proud to have been voted in by their peers.

I can’t wait for our first meeting (next Wednesday at 9.00am) where we will decide on our manifesto for this year – don’t worry I’ll tell you all about when we meet.

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Ms Rowles

 

 

We’re Off and Running!

Well, it’s been a fast paced start to this new school year!

When the starter’s gun went off we set off at a sprint and haven’t come up for air yet. We start this academic year with a full compliment of pupils with permission to blog and appear in press releases to promote the school. My thanks go to all the parents who contributed to the Survey on our website about school promotion and permissions. I will provide more detailed feedback in a few weeks.HTAwards 20.09 HTAwards 2709

First to show themselves off are the Headteacher’s Award winners from last week and this. Well done to all the pupils who impressed their teachers. We are always watching and noticing your efforts.