It has been a very busy term at Kilmorie, and it is hard to believe that we have already reached the half-term break.
As always, the weeks have been packed with learning, enrichment and opportunities for our children to broaden their understanding of the world around them.
This week began with my assembly celebrating two Lewisham artists who have achieved international success: Maxi Priest and Mica Paris. As part of the assembly, we also explored some of the rich history of our school building and its connections with the local community. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to learn more about the achievements of people with strong roots in our borough and to reflect on the importance of ambition, resilience and pride in our community.
Our Black History Month celebrations continued throughout the week with a range of engaging workshops, including Anansi and African Stories and Her Story. The children thoroughly enjoyed these sessions and gained valuable insights through storytelling, discussion and shared learning experiences. It has been wonderful to see such enthusiasm and curiosity from the children as they continue to deepen their understanding of Black history, culture and achievement.
I also met with Governors on two occasions this week. The first meeting focused on the development of our school vision. This is an important piece of work, and we look forward to sharing our thinking and collaborating with all stakeholders as the term progresses. The second meeting was with the Finance and Resources Committee, where we were in strong agreement about the importance of continuing to invest in anti-racism training for our school community. This reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring that Kilmorie is a welcoming, inclusive and equitable environment for all.
We were also delighted to welcome back our Year 6 children who attended the PGL residential this week. I hope they had a fantastic time, challenged themselves, made lasting memories and enjoyed the many exciting activities on offer. We look forward to hearing all about their adventures and experiences over the coming weeks. A huge thank you must also go to the staff who gave up their time to accompany the children and make the visit possible. Your commitment is greatly appreciated. I hope you had fun too and, perhaps most importantly, managed to get some sleep!
As we reach the end of the half term, I would like to thank you for your continued support. I hope that all of our families enjoy a restful and enjoyable break. After the holiday, we will begin looking ahead to our Winter Fair and the many Christmas festivities that make this time of year so special within our school community.
Finally, please remember that Monday 2nd November is an INSET Day, and the school will be closed to pupils.
Thank you, as always, for your support, and I look forward to welcoming everyone back after the break.
Have a great weekend.
