In this issue: Reception take a trip to the Dino Museum Book your tickets for Summer Fest on 4 June
Would your child like to start Music lessons in September 2025? and more!
Dear Parents,
Yesterday, we came together as a whole school community to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. In my assembly, I reflected on the quote ‘For your tomorrow, we gave our today’ and highlighted the huge sacrifices made by so many for the freedoms we enjoy today. I therefore challenged think about how they can honour these sacrifices by making their own ‘toda through acts of kindness, showing servant leadership and by standing up fo In doing so, they become the living legacy of those we remember. Whilst it pp p moments of reflection, including a two-minute silence, the day was also one to celebrate. We did this by holding a VE Day lunch with Union Jack flags, hats and music from the era. It was lovely to see the pupils enjoying getting into the spirit of the day.
Next week is our Year 3-8 Activities Week and I certainly hope that all the pupils will make each day count as they go off on their residentials or day trips. This week is such an important part of our educational provision, giving pupils the opportunity to challenge themselves by trying new things, enjoying time with friends and hopefully making wonderful memories which will last a lifetime. For pupils going on a residential, we will be sending parents a daily blog with key highlights and photos from each day, as well as sharing videos via our social media pages. Ahead of these trips, I wanted to thank my wonderful colleagues for all their hard work in organising these activities and for giving up their time so generously
This week, I have had the pleasure of spending some time with Pre-Prep and I have been so impressed with their enthusiasm for their learning and the way they have consistently demonstrated the Castle Court Way Time with Pre-Prep always brightens up my day and certainly continues to remind me of my ‘Why’ - thank you! Whilst Pre-Prep will be remaining at school next week, they certainly have lots to look forward to with a visit from BugFest for Reception and a trip to Hamworthy Beach for Year 2
Finally, if you haven’t already done so, please do sign up for our Summer Festival on Friday 6th June from 430pm This is a new event in our calendar and has been created as a result of feedback from parents asking for more events which you can enjoy with your child This afternoon will allow us to come together as a whole Castle Court Family to enjoy live music, circus skills, traditional games, bouncy slides, climbing walls, food stalls, face painting, summer tattoos, balloon modelling, football skills, numerous food stalls, and a cocktail bar I know it will be a wonderful occasion
It looks like we have another sunny weekend ahead, so I wish you all a relaxing weekend in the sunshine
Katie
Head’s Awards are given out every Friday morning in assembly to children nominated by their class teacher or form tutor; the reasons for these are many and varied, including outstanding effort, overcoming difficulty, or helping a friend in need A huge congratulations for their efforts goes to
RECB Archie
RECS Otto
P1D Maisie
P1Z Hugo
P2A Clover
P2G Verity
3D Sophie
3M Harrison
4D Oliver
4M Inara
5D Ottilie 5M Alba
6D Charlie 6M Ava
7D James
7M Baeden
8D George
8M Catherine
The week beginning Monday 12 May is Activities Week for children in Years 3-8.
Please ensure that you have completed your child’s medical form and signed their behaviour contract before departure on Monday Both are available via EduLink
For those remaining in school, please be aware that there will be no early morning or after school activities Breakfast Club will run as normal, as will tea and prep
Monday 12-May-25 10:15 BugFest visit to Reception
Tuesday 13-May-25
Year 2 Trip to Hamworthy Beach
10:30 Year 5 to Bryanston Singing Day
The week beginning Monday 19 May is a normal week:
Monday 19-May-25 Year Group Photos
09:00 U11 IAPS Boys' Cricket, Queens Taunton
12:30 Year 6 Trip to BSO, The Lighthouse
Tuesday 20-May-25
14:15 Year 3&4 Quad Kids Athletics, Durlston
16:45 Year 8 Parents' Evening
Wednesday 21-May-25 IAPS U11 Sailing Regatta, Weymouth
08:30 Individual Musical Instrument Demonstration (Yr2 & parents)
14:15 Year 5-8 Cricket v BCPS / BCS
Thursday 22-May-25 IAPS U13 Sailing Regatta, Weymouth
Friday 23-May-25 08:35 Parent Prayer Group Meeting in the Boardroom
The week beginning Monday 26 May is half-term
Our Reception classes enjoyed a visit to The Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester.
They meet a stegosaurus, a triceratops, searched for fossils in the sand and even smelt the breath of a T-Rex! It was a wonderful morning of 'hands on' learning and we were so proud of the children's enthusiasm and subject knowledge.
Well done to you all!
MusiclessonscannowbebookedforSeptemberforanynewstarters. Although the deadline for bookings will be at some point in June, early bookings are recommended to ensure these can be honoured with teachers who have fewer spaces. When places are filled, pupils will be put on a waiting list and you will be contacted when a place becomes available. These will be allocated in date order of receipt of booking The updated documents and booking form can be found in Edulink - Links - Music Timetable - Music Documents for Parents New for this year is an online booking form which can be found by clicking HERE. You do not need complete a form if your son/daughter is continuing with the same tuition as this year
As a reminder, music timetables can always be found on EduLink – Links section –Music Timetable page. From there, search for the music teachers’ name – click on their timetable – find the letter next to your son/daughter’s name – find this letter in the yellow highlighted column and read across for the time of the lesson. All timetables are posted on a Friday, ready for the following week, and are removed when lessons have taken place
A gentle reminder to all parents (except Year 8) that half a term's notice is required for pupils wanting to stop music lessons. Music lesson charges for September 2025 will be £21100 per term or £12580 per term if shared This is the same for LAMDA and private dance lessons
Sailing has started up in earnest and the team are hard at work preparing for IAPS sailing events.
Please click on the image for a short video of this week’s training!
This week’s Artist of the Week is Beau in Year 3, with this wonderful portrait of a chameleon
It is the strongest in the cohort and testament to Beau’s natural talent and great attention to detail. Miss Sinclair-Smith was truly blown away by the sophistication and level of control this piece demonstrates.
Pupils in Year 3 have been exploring colour and pattern, looking at Fauvism and the animal paintings of Franz Marc.
Well done, Beau!
