Dear Parents and Carers
I would like to thank the PE department, the wider team and all the competitors who took part in sports day this week. It was a hot day and despite the questionable efficiency of the ice cream van, the kids remained in good spirits throughout. What became clear at the event is that as we have moved back into year groups from Houses through the Covid years, the element of competition has been reduced and whilst the students are doing their best to win on the track, the overall House competition has, understandably, taken a back seat. There are those in education who question the merit of competitive sports among kids but I’m not one of them. Kids should be praised for stepping up, having a go and trying their best and those who put in the training and push themselves over time deserve their moment to shine, its good for all of them in my opinion. Of course when it comes to competition between Houses, sports is just one element. All kids are good at something which we can create some competition around. One of the most competitive events we host between schools is the maths challenge and that principle can be brought into school and spread throughout the different subjects we teach.
Sports day provided a moment to reflect in the sun on how we can resurrect our Houses for the benefit of our kids and provide even more opportunities for them to shine, no matter what they are good at. I left with a lot of ideas. And a sunburnt head.
With best wishes
Andy Perry – Head Teacher
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