Grade 2 National Assessment May 18th to May 20th
The Grade 2 National Assessment is an important milestone designed to evaluate and support the academic progress of students as they build a strong foundation for future learning. This assessment focuses on key subject areas such as English and Mathematics that are essential for academic development. By introducing students to national testing at this early stage, the assessment helps them become familiar with the structure, format, and expectations of standardized examinations. This experience is especially valuable as it prepares them for the more comprehensive Grade 6 National Assessment later in their educational journey.
Beyond measuring performance, the Grade 2 National Assessment provides teachers, parents, and schools with useful insights into each child’s strengths and areas that may need additional support. The results guide teachers in planning lessons, offering targeted instruction, and ensuring that students receive the help they need to grow confidently and successfully. It also encourages students to begin developing good study habits, test-taking skills, and a positive mindset toward learning and improvement.
Ultimately, the Grade 2 National Assessment is not just a test—it is a tool that helps shape students’ readiness for higher levels of education. By identifying progress early and promoting strong learning foundations, it plays a key role in preparing children for the challenges and expectations of the Grade 6 exams and beyond.
Our talented musicians recently delighted family, friends and teachers with a range of seasonal concerts. Our Secondary School recital saw students, including the Jazz Band and High School Singers, perform various Christmas numbers to a full theatre, including ‘Silent Night’, ‘Here comes Santa Claus’ and a very jazzy ‘Jingle Bells’. Wearing festive costumes for an extravaganza of performances, a second concert of ‘Holiday Pops’ saw musicians from across the school don reindeer antlers, elf hats and tinsel!
These two fantastic events are always a highlight of our festive calendar. Our students performed brilliantly and we hope the audiences enjoyed the recitals, as well as our festive efforts!
DUCK week at Lower School!
The multi-group recital included jolly renditions from the Lower School and Middle School choirs, the Gong Gang, Marimbas, Ukestra, and the Jazz Couriers. Our wonderful Lower School students were recently visited by three charity representatives after they raised over £1,500 for charitable causes. As part of their annual DUCK week (Developing, Understanding, Caring and Kindness), each year group decided on a different fundraising method, organising activities from discos and games, to face painting and volunteering.
SPARKS, a children’s medical research charity; and the Donald Sutherland Wildlife Foundation as their chosen charities. Following the students’ fundraising, representatives from each charity attended a specially planned assembly to talk about their charities and how the funds raised would help support their causes.