As we reach the end of another busy week, I would firstly like to thank you for embracing the spirit of World Book Day this week and encouraging your children to dress up as their favourite literary characters or a key word. This has supported your child in a number of ways: 

• Fostering a Love for Reading: Your active participation in World Book Day sends a powerful message to your children about the importance of literature. You've supported us in showing them that reading is not just a task but a source of joy and inspiration. 

• Building Confidence and Creativity: The creativity displayed in the costumes was nothing short of amazing! From adventurous pirates to enchanting wizards, each outfit reflected the unique personality and imagination of your child. By supporting their choice to dress as a word, you've not only encouraged creativity but also boosted their confidence to express themselves in a fun and imaginative way. 

• Promoting a Sense of Community: Your active involvement in World Book Day has contributed to building a sense of community within our school. The collective effort to celebrate literature and showcase the diverse characters from beloved stories fosters a spirit of togetherness and unity. 

Thanks also to Hessle Bookshop who visited Penshurst this week to help our avid readers exchange their book tokens for exciting reads. I look forward to the learners sharing these with me. 

As I mentioned last Friday, a number of our learners attended a special bowling event that day in which they competed against schools from across the city. I would like to offer my sincere apologies as in my excitement to tell you about the event, I omitted to mention that not only did Penshurst win first place in the competition, but one of our fabulous learners in Year 2 (who had never been bowling before) scored the highest in the whole competition! What an incredible achievement! Let’s hope this becomes an Olympic sport! 

A full range of exciting learning opportunities can be viewed by heading over to X. Happy browsing and see you next week.  

Mrs Preston

Head of School