Remembrance Service
The whole school gathered in quiet contemplation when we commemorated those who have lost their lives serving Queen and Country. With readings and prayers delivered by pupils whose own parents are currently serving in the Armed Forces, the service was particularly poignant. Congratulations to Archie Powell who added to the solemnity of the event with an accomplished rendition of the Last Post on his trumpet.
Pre-Prep’s Literary Guest
Mr Richards, one of our school governors, and his book illustrator Mrs Gleaves, visited PP2 last week to share with the children their new story book Benji goes to the Seaside. The children were thrilled to enjoy the story with its author, and loved searching for Sally the Seagull with the artist who drew her. It’s a very sweet story with the important message to stick by friends during difficulties, and also that behind everything and everyone there are adventures which we can only guess at. Copies of the book can be bought via school if parents would like.
Children in Need
A huge thank you to everyone who remembered to bring in their donations and got dressed up for Children in Need on Friday. We saw some fabulous ‘Hero’ costumes around school, including sports personalities, policemen, firemen, armed forces members and plenty of comic book super heroes. Special mention must go to Form 3’s Oscar Fenby who emulated his cycling hero Chris Hoy by spending the day sweating it out in bubble wrap! Oscar’s inspired costume drew the attention of Sir Chris himself who retweeted the Fenby’s Tweet on the day! Thank you also to all the children in Reception who boosted the Children in Need coffers with their bun sale on Friday. The total raised by the whole school currently stands at a wonderful £456!
Karate Grading
There were lots of nerves and excitement last Saturday as four members of the Karate Club were graded for their Red Belt. Sensei Court 7th Dan was the external examiner overseeing the grading although the grading itself was conducted by our own Leckby pupil and Sensei 2nd Dan Isabella Mallon-McCarty. Isabella, an experienced Black Belt and qualified teacher/instructor, was responsible for training the boys being assessed and in charge of their actual grading. Isabella is offering her expertise and skills to the Karate Club as part of the Volunteer section of her Duke of Edinburgh Award; she said she was delighted with their attitude and the standard they achieved. Congratulations therefore to Hugo Hynd, Thomas Stringer, Henry Scagell and Alex Twibill who all performed extremely well and passed their Red Belt grading with flying colours. Mr McCarty was very pleased with the grading day and would like to thank Sensei Hunzinger Black Belt 1st Dan for his help, support and expertise.