Dear Parents
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredibly warm greetings I received from both parents and pupils at the gates this morning. Your positive energy not only set a wonderful tone for the day, but also filled me with excitement and anticipation for the term ahead. Your enthusiastic welcome serves as a beautiful source of encouragement and inspiration as we begin this journey together.
This morning’s assembly was particularly special as we focused on one of the Channing Characters: Responsibility Badger. It was truly heartening to witness the girls’ excitement as we unveiled the new roles of responsibility for the Summer Term, underscoring our commitment to nurturing leadership and character development among our pupils.
During the assembly, I had the privilege of announcing the names of the girls who will be taking on pivotal roles as: Form Captains (Reception – Year 5), School Council Members (Reception – Year 6), Reading Champions (Year 3 & Year 4), Digital Leaders (Year 5 & Year 6), Library Leaders (Year 5 & Year 6), House Captains (Year 6) and Head Girls (Year 6). You can now find these names proudly displayed on the Trilby TV facing the courtyard. Witnessing the pupils receive their badges with pride was a touching moment, highlighting the supportive and encouraging environment we continuously strive to foster at the Junior School.
Assuming a role of responsibility is not merely an honour but also presents an incredible opportunity for personal growth and development. It encourages our pupils to cultivate leadership skills and actively contribute to the enhancement of our school community. We firmly believe in empowering our pupils to have a voice, and these newly appointed leaders will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in steering the course of our school’s journey.
As we embark on this exciting journey, our dedicated staff members are eager to offer their support and collaborate with the newly appointed leaders. Through weekly meetings (see timetable below), we aim to provide a platform for dialogue and collaboration, ensuring that the voices of our pupils are not only heard but also valued. Personally, I eagerly anticipate meeting with our new Head Girls, Sophia (6D) and Esme (6B), and witnessing the positive impact they will undoubtedly have on our school community.
Once again, thank you for your continued support in nurturing the growth and development of our pupils. Together, we can help them to be the very best versions of themselves.
With warm wishes for the term ahead
Miss Dina Hamalis
Head of the Junior School