Two special votes of thanks this morning:

First of all, to all parents and carers for responding to our campaign to reduce the school’s photocopying costs. When our November/December newsletter is published, a mere 26 paper copies will be sent out, compared to the previous 125. With over 100 parents and carers now signed-up to access future letters electronically, there will be a huge reduction in our photocopying and the money saved can be invested in new resources for the children (and, of course, we’re also helping the environment!). As promised, a text will be sent out to all parents and carers on the same day a letter is posted in the ‘News’ section of our website.

Secondly, a massive thank-you to the anonymous donor who paid for new benches to be fitted to our computer suite. The specially manufactured benches went in on Friday morning and have absolutely transformed the room. The children will definitely notice a huge difference when they are using the computers this week. We’ll get a photograph taken of the room at some point today and post it on the blog… we’re desperate to show-off our posh new computer suite! Thank you, once again, to the anonymous donor for your kindness and generosity. It is VERY much appreciated.

Finally, today is Remembrance Day. Our school community will pause for a minute’s silence at 11 o’clock this morning to remember those who have given their lives in war and conflict for our freedom.

‘They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
we will remember them.’