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PREP NEWSLETTER 30th January - 3rd February Lent Term Newsletter Issue 4
Headmaster's Message
Religious Theme
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The Homeless
Thank you to all those parents and grandparents – and to our Prep Governor, John Bryant - who were able to attend the Prep Concerts this past week for children in Forms Three to Six. All those there will now share, with me, lifelong memories of seeing our children striving to do their best and growing in confidence and experience, as well as so much more besides. Thank God for the Performing Arts, for your commitment to them in all their forms and of course our thanks to ever-composed, considered and talented Miss McLauchlan and the VMT teaching team. Attending the Catholic Independent Schools' Conference in Harrogate this week has reminded me of the importance of going beyond the usual routine and of forging new friendships along with nurturing older ones. Trust becomes an important part of any relationship as we might explore issues that concern us or opportunities that have the potential to excite. Trust can begin to grow firstly by making another person feel welcome and valued, maybe even through something as simple as a smile. Moving from that, asking meaningful questions and taking a sincere and concerned interest is vital. Learning to listen to one another, without feeling the need necessarily to reply, gives that person the space to explore an issue more fully. Not only can this empower them, but this space can also help a relationship to grow and flourish into something creative and meaningful. In closing, as we approach the mid-point of the term and await results of 11+ exams, we must continue to centre ourselves on the importance of nurturing relationships, on making strangers and one another feel welcome and valued and, of course, remembering that we ourselves are loved and cherished by others in the Edmundian community and of course, loved and cherished by God. Wishing you a good weekend ahead, Mr S Cartwright Headmaster, St Edmund’s Prep
Campion Champions! Emilia-Jane and Helen, pictured here, proudly represent Campion House and have received a thank-you letter from the charity War Child, Campion House’s chosen charity during the last academic year. In total, our community raised £2435.57, every penny of which will go towards supporting children in war-torn areas across the world including Afghanistan, Ukraine and Yemen. God bless and thank you all for your generosity.
Mr Cartwright's quiz Q: What is the largest known living land animal? A: In next week's Newsletter Last Week's answer Q: Who built the first roads in Britain? A: The Romans