I hope you are all well on this blustery and wet Friday! 

This week, the NSPCC's "Speak out Stay safe" programme was conducted for our Year 2 and Year 5 learners, aiming to equip them with the knowledge and skills to stay safe from abuse and neglect. The workshops included engaging activities and virtual assemblies tailored for different ages, helping children understand the importance of speaking out and knowing where to seek help if needed 

Also this week, the learners had a fantastic time watching Paddington, a delightful film that brought lots of laughter and joy. It was heartwarming to see them so engaged and enjoying the adventures of Paddington Bear. The event provided a great opportunity for learners to relax and bond with their classmates in a fun and safe environment. Our Governors meeting was held on the same night, and I was so incredibly proud of how the learners walked silently past the room in which the meeting was taking place. Honestly, you would not have known they were there if you couldn’t see their grinning faces! 

We understand at Penshurst that each and every learner is unique with their own ambitions and dreams, and to support this, we are working on a plan to improve how we inform learners about the vast array of careers out there. We would love to get parents involved in this and so please keep a watch out for further communications from Miss Davies, who will be contacting you to ask for volunteers! 

For now, have a restful weekend and I look forward to seeing you next week.  

Mrs Preston

Head of School