Dear Parents and Carers,

It has been a busy but productive last 3 weeks in school and I have no doubt that everyone is more than ready for the opportunity to relax and recharge over the summer holidays.

We have been treated to amazing assemblies – Hazel, Aspen and Maple Class shared their learning with confidence, we have also had a Year 3 percussion performance and a Brass Band perform in school to promote instrumental tuition. Thank you to all who attended and to those who organised these opportunities for the children.

The children have had the opportunity to learn about different cultures in class and this culminated in our International Fair which raised in excess of £1000 for the school. Thank you to everyone who helped organise this and the volunteers who ran different stalls for the children. This money will go a long way to improve the learning environment for the children at Wigmore.

We have also had different trips and visitors come into school for the children. Year 2 had their beach day at Frinton in Essex. An amazing beach voted one of cleanest and best in the UK. Teaching Talons visited the children in the Early Years and our Year 5 and 6 children had workshops led by the NSPCC on some very important themes linked to keeping themselves safe and speaking up if they do not feel safe. Once again we must thank the organisers of these opportunities and to all the parents and carers who contributed to the costs of the trips.

All children will have now had the opportunity to meet their class teacher and staff for next academic year. Some of our young people with special needs will have received transition packs to support their move to their new class. Thank you to all the staff who have put an enormous effort in to make this process manageable for the children. It has been great to see our new teachers in school and speaking to the children at lunchtimes I know they are looking forward to next academic year.

On Friday we will say farewell to our Year 6 children who are moving on to high school. Over the last few weeks they have had their Camp Night, end of Wigmore Disco (thank you to the parents who organised this) and leavers assembly. We wish them all the best and I would like to thank those families who are also leaving Wigmore for their on-going support as their children embark on the next part of their educational journey.

This week senior staff have been busy meeting with teachers looking at the progress of all children in our termly pupil progress meetings. Parents and carers will have received end of academic year reports on Monday and we hope you have found these helpful.

Our Family Workers had a special party on Wednesday to say farewell to the families they have worked with during their time at Wigmore. Thank you to all who attended this important send off and we wish Susan and Trezett all the very best for the future.

On the sporting front the children have been able to access some amazing sporting opportunities in school due to the on-going dedication of our amazing PE teachers, Mr Marshall and Mr Whadcoat. Sports Day was an amazing success, thank you to all who were able to attend to support the children. The Town Athletics Finals, outdoor and adventurous activities sports festival, a multi sports festival at Downside School, weekly swimming lessons and regular weekly high-quality PE lessons have all continued to happen. The young people at Wigmore have access to a high-quality diet of physical activity!

There will be a lot happening over the summer holidays with improvements to the learning environment. I hear some amazing stories of children doing their own things to improve the environment. One of our Year 4 pupils has taken responsibility for regular litter picking – well done to this young person who is making a difference at Wigmore. We all need to take this level of pride in our environment.

Congratulations to the following children for becoming reading ambassadors at Wigmore. We would like to see an increased number next academic year as the benefits of reading to and with your child are enormous.

Reception	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5	Year 6
Logan Harry Olivia Jacob F	Isabella Eleona Srija Radu Heeba Vladimir	Theo Hafsah Manu Max	Seyit Wojciech Malina	Roqaya Ayaka Keira Sonam Hassan Ethan Vir Phoebe Brodie Max Aryan Bethany Kimberley	Divya Saira Leilah Sophia Disha Tobiasz Liberty Matei Kallum David Charlie	Jacob Freddie Damla Ayanna

 

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff for their on-going commitment to the young people at Wigmore this year. I would also like to thank parents and carers for their support for the work we do with your children. Farewell and best wishes to all the children, families and staff who are leaving Wigmore.

The children return to school at 8:45 am on Tuesday 5^th September.

Have an enjoyable and safe summer holiday!

Mr Johnston