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Friday May 23rd 2025
As we come to the summer half term break, I look back with pride at all we have achieved at St. Edward’s—not only have our children worked incredibly hard academically, but they have also participated in many creative activities displaying their artistic skills, be it in DT workshops, Poetry Showcases, Musical events and various assemblies and performances.
May is the Month of Mary and on Monday we were very lucky to be joined by Canon Kevin leading us in the Crowing of Our Lady celebration. I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to you all for the bounty of beautiful flowers and flowering plants that helped make this an extra special event. Our top hall was transformed into a fragrant and colourful dedication to Mary. Thank you also to Mrs. Henao for stepping in to assist and for leading our year groups in praying the rosary. I will be spending a few hours over the coming days, planting the many flowering plants into the gardens either side of the front path.
It was wonderful to have so many parents and carers join us for the Year 5 class assembly, on Thursday morning, in the top hall. Across the school, the children study a broad range of texts, including a magical retelling of Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo. It was this tale, one of the oldest surviving epics in British literature, that the children retold to a rapt audience of children and adults. Well done to the children of Year 5 who really brought the story to life.
This morning Year 6 celebrated their class Mass. This was a special celebration just for the children of Year 6 and their families. We were blessed to have Canon Kevin lead Mass and in his homily spoke about the many words for love, reminding us of what a powerful word it is. Like Jesus said, ‘love one another, as I have loved you. ’
We have a bumper packed final half term ahead of us, and looking forward here are just a few of the many exciting upcoming trips and events:
Year 6 will commence swimming lessons at Porchester on Thursdays starting the 5th June. Please ensure they bring the correct kit to enjoy this essential experience to the full.
On the 10th and 11th June we will host the Scholastic book fair. Books will be on sale in the morning before school and after school so you can stock up on your summer reading. A portion of the sales will be donated back to the school. Please note card payments only will be accepted.
On the 23rd of June we will have our class photos. Please ensure your children attend in full school uniform and are looking smart. No polo shirts thank you. Year 1 and 4 need to bring their PE kits to change into afterwards.
27th June is our Summer Fayre and I’m hoping you will be able to join us!
Of course, the final term of the year is brimming with many class assemblies, sports days, parents’ evenings, Culture Day and many other enriching trips. I urge you to please keep an eye on the school website calendar to see all upcoming events. Wishing you a safe and restful half term break.
Children return to school on the 2nd June. Wishing you a safe and restful half-term holiday.
