Issue 12
Autumn Term
5th December 2025
Dear Parents, At the close of the penultimate week of term, the girls have competed in a hockey trio at Royal Russell last Saturday coming 1st; a gymnastic competition at Seaton House, gaining some well earned 1st and 2nd place victories; played netball against Halstead St Andrews and hockey against Notre Dame. Eight Prep School girls visited Chichester Cathedral on Wednesday as part of the school’s Schola Cantorum choir and sang the Evening Service. It was a truly spectacular venue filled with emotive harmonies in the beautiful, dare I say angelic, singing of our choir.
Thursday saw you all turn out for the Prep Carol Service, which proved a second helping (for me) of beautiful singing as the Drama Club unfolded to us the narrative of the Nativity, accompanied by the poignant carols, poems and advent songs sung by Chamber Choir and each Year Group in turn. My thanks to Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. G for leading and supporting the girls in delivering a service that was a blessing to all. I leave you to enjoy the rest of this bulletin and the week ahead, contemplating - from our Carol Service – the places in you life this week where you can be more: brave, kind, loving and hopeful! "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined." "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Wishing you all a wonderful weekend ahead, Gareth Tindall
Y5 Museum of Egyptology Year 5 invite you to visit their 'Museum of Egyptology' on Wednesday 10th December in the Senior Library. The girls will be showcasing the projects they have chosen to research and will be keen to talk to visitors about their learning. Please come and join us to see some 'wonderful things!'
Christmas Jumpers - Friday 12th December We would like to invite the girls to wear a ‘Christmas jumper’ with their own choice of clothes (if they would like to) on Friday 12th December. This is the last day of term, so it would help us all to get into the festive spirit for our Christmas lunch and afternoon activities.