E-newsletter 141

Sporting Success

Following the school's success in the Tag Rugby competition just before half term, I am delighted to share more positive news about our pupils' sporting successes. Last week, our Key Stage 2 Cross Country team battled the muddy conditions at Croyland Park and finished a very impressive 2nd place overall out of 11 small schools. The outstanding individual performances included 3 children - Everly, Violet and Oliver - who qualify for the County Finals in early 2023. As we have come to expect, the children behaved brilliantly and their support for each other was excellent. 

On Saturday, the Year 5/6 Dancing Schools UK team performed at the Derngate Theatre to a packed house. Weeks of rehearsals paid off as the children saved their best performances for the big show itself. The judging panel awarded Grendon 3rd place overall which meant that the children went home happily with medals, a glitter ball trophy and memories of a fantastic day! 

Parents' Evening 

Teachers accommodated appointments (either at parents' evening last week or scheduled since then for those who could not attend) for every single one of our pupils which is a brilliant uptake. A strong partnership between school and home is incredibly important in a child's development and I am delighted that so many parents attended.  

Driving Safely In Grendon

I was made aware today of a resident's complaint to the Parish Council about speeding cars in the village, including one vehicle that registered on the digital speed sign at the bottom of the village at 58mph around school home-time. Whilst there is nothing to explicitly link the reports to school, this is a gentle reminder for all of our school community to drive safely and to be particularly cautious at the most congested times of the day. 

Remembrance Day

Our Poppy Appeal pleas were answered and, although I don't know the exact amount raised, the red collection box is very heavy and completely full! Thank you. 

On Friday, we came together as a whole school for Remembrance Day - Willow Class sang a special Remembrance song and later in the morning, the school observed the 2 minute silence. Some of our older and younger pupils visited St Mary's Church to view the display and learn about soldiers from the village who fought and died in war. 

Pupil Profiles

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Children In Need Mufti - Friday 18th November

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