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Dear Friends

Easter is now upon us and we look forward to longer, sunnier days.

School is fully up and running and by the time you read this we will have taken two residentials, one to Marrick Priory and the other to Stratford as well as day trips.

Residentials, sleepovers, school trips were all distant memories not so very long ago. For our pupils they are what shapes them, make them more resilient and also tolerant of those around the . esilience is key failure is a fundamental part of reaching a solution and for all of us, but especially the pupils, is a great lesson to learn. For some, it takes time. You have to take small steps. Time out of school with their peers is also a time for learning new things and having the best ti e together laughing, relaxing … and sleepless nights.

Drama is, and was, when I came here as a new teacher, one of the big attractions to Ackworth School. Both Pre-Prep and Prep pupils, were able to visit the theatre recently. ‘Stick Man’ at Leeds Playhouse was for some children their very first school trip The ion ing’ was outstanding. ‘Legally Blonde’ performed at school was a huge success with many of Coram’s former pupils taking on lead roles. The benefits of being an all through school cannot be underestimated. For parents and teachers it is a partnership that brings so many rewards as well as memories. To see the journey of our pupils extend into Senior School and beyond, is very satisfying.

We were so thrilled to be chosen as the school to decide on the theme for this year’s RSE day. ‘Let’s launch into kindness’ will be used by the nation in June. Our Year 3 pupils have been so busy following their success, deciding on tasks and being fil ed. Another a a ing school e ory that will stay with the for life on sibi sed o nibus’ at its best well done to the .

I am as ever so proud of Coram House, its pupils, teachers, staff and parents.

Happy Easter to you all.

Yours in friendship

Sally Slater