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GEOGRAPHY WEEK IS STRONG! Earlier this term, as unsuspecting pupils entered the school on the first day of geography week, they were instantly transported to untamed savannas, mysterious rainforests and atmospheric oceans. Thanks to the immersive displays and real-world sounds effects, each floor of Kew Green was transformed to represent a particular biome. Throughout the week, pupils were exposed to the sights, sounds and myths of our planets most untamed and mysterious environments, while learning about weather patterns, biodiversity, and human impact on nature. Pupils were challenged to think like geographers and created some truly remarkable work relating to mathematical data, descriptive writing and mapwork. Pupils created incredibly detailed 3D models and I was very impressed by an open-world biome on Minecraft. The exciting week was rounded off by a special visit from some interesting creatures from around the world, including a giant snail and snake that any pupil would be proud to call a friend. I am certain that all involved finished the week feeling more connected to the world around them and an eagerness to learn more about the wonderful world of geography. Gregory Searle FIXTURES ARE FINALLY BACK! The start of the summer term has seen the much-anticipated return of school fixtures. The children have been absolutely buzzing with excitement and we have already managed a whopping 27 matches this half term alone, winning 14 drawing 4 and losing 9. We have been playing rounders and cricket fixtures against several different schools and the children have all done a fantastic job both in terms of their teamwork and application of skills. This year we have been teaching cricket and rounders on the green with boys and girls mixed. It has been a big success with everyone having great fun whilst learning and perfecting their skills in each sport. I cannot tell you how nice it is to see the children playing sport and having fun together again. We have missed it so much! Mr Harrington Year 4 celebrate their victory against Falcons, winning 168-137!
YEAR 6 AND THEIR FINAL RESIDENTIAL It is easy to underestimate the impact of a residential trip, until you see Year 6 throwing themselves into to everything on offer at Moorland Hall. The fact that it was literally bucketing down with rain and freezing for the first half of the week made little difference to the children's bravado. Spending a week with Year 6 is a privilege. They laugh readily, support each other unwaveringly and embrace fun and laughter at every opportunity. They stand together as good friends and even for the most challenging activities, which this year was the leap of faith at a terrifying height, they all want each other to succeed. Our day on the beach body boarding and walking along the cliffs to our beach BBQ supper at Crackington Haven gave us all a sunbaked, healthy glow just before we returned to school. As ever, Moorland Hall lived up to expectations. Jem Peck LAST RESIDENTIAL TO OLD RESIDENTS! I was at Kew House for a meeting recently and a young man tapped me on the shoulder and said 'Hello Mr Peck, how are you?' It took me a fraction of a second to recognise Oscar B, a former pupil of Kew Green who is now, as he told me graciously, Head Boy. I could not help but grin widely at Oscar's overall persona, his warm, confident smile and sharp dress sense. He was full of questions about Kew and genuinely keen to know how I and the teachers he would have known are doing. Likewise, I was fascinated to hear of his accolades at Kew House and smiled even wider when he said that Maisie L, also a former Kew Green pupil, was currently Head Girl. I was chatting to the Head at Kew House, Mr Williams, about the appointment of the two of them. He also grinned and said how worthy they both where of their titles. Above all I felt an enormous amount of pride for Oscar and Maisie both of whom I knew so well during their years at Ke w G re e n Pre p a r a t o r y School. To the right is a grinning Oscar with a group of former Kew Green children who joined Kew House in Year 7 last September, and are flourishing there too. Jem Peck
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