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Well it is time to say goodbye to another cohort of pupils from Meldreth Primary School – and what a year they’ve had! They have faced challenge after challenge this year, yet tackled it all head on with smiles on their faces and nonstop resilience. They have worked hard at every moment, whether at home or in the school building, and have made themselves proud every step of the way. It has been a delight watching them in recent weeks develop their independence ready for secondary school, from climbing the ropes at Grafham Water to raising money for their leavers’ hoodies: day by day they show themselves to be strong, independent and incredible young people who are ready to tackle the world ahead. We will truly miss you all Hawk Class of 2021, but we know it’s time for you to move on to bigger and brighter things. Below, some of the pupils reflect on their time at Meldreth Primary. Florence: I can remember the days we went out to play with the year sixes and thinking ‘I can’t wait till I’m that old, and when I can go to secondary school’. The past years have gone so fast, it felt like only yesterday that I was running around the playground four years ago. I used to say to myself, ‘In one year I can say that I’ll be in secondary school’ but now I realise it’s in about one week and I’m getting really nervous but I feel like I’m ready to move on. Meldreth has had so many changes over the years, the adventure playground, the running track, the new building, getting rid of the willow, the octagon, the pirate ship, I could go on for ages. Some trips we’ve all been on are: the Mandir, the Science Museum, the Botanical Gardens, trips to MVC and many more. One of the best things we have on every year is Widdershins, a man who comes with all his homemade puppets (they’re amazing!) and puts on a show for about one to one and a half hours and to me it’s one of the best parts of the school year. I’ll miss Meldreth so much but I’m really excited to move on. Charlotte: My time at Meldreth was a good one and I enjoyed every minute of it, from the point that I walked in through the door and to the point that I

stepped past the school gate for the last time. I am looking forward to going to secondary school and meeting new people and hoping that my possible swimming career will start coming into place next year. Meldreth has helped me in so many different ways, helping me build confidence and pushing me to do the best I possibly can. I can’t thank every one of the staff here enough for all of the support that they have given me. So truly thank you and goodbye. Leo: At the end of Year 6 at Meldreth Primary School, I feel mixed emotions leaving primary school. I feel sad that I’m leaving some of my friends, but then I feel excited about finding new friends. I think it is a big transition from a small school with 200 people and going away to Bassingbourn with 650 people there. I have been at Meldreth all the way through the school and the school has evolved and the whole village has developed. The school has had a new adventure playground, three new classrooms, a running track and combined with the pre-school. The village has developed with new houses everywhere, and has turned from an old village to a new village. I look forward to seeing everything develop more! William: My time at Meldreth Primary has been the best because I have had the best teachers ever who have helped me through my struggles from fractions to algebra, but I couldn't have mastered them without the help of them and the TAs. In the time I have been here I have gone to many clubs like Chess Club, Cricket Club, Football Club, Performing Arts Club and, last but not least, Singing Club. They were amazing and run by teachers and teaching assistants. I have also done many trips like the Science Museum, Shepreth Wildlife Park, the Botanical Gardens and my favourite, Grafham. I will miss Widdershins with the funny puppets and Mr Jones, who was the best. He helped cheer people up and would make us all sing at the end of the day. Going to MVC will be nice, just a little change in my life, and all in all my Meldreth experience was amazing. Scarlett: I’ve been here since reception and my Meldreth experience has been truly amazing. I’m so nervous, yet so excited, to be moving on but I really don’t want to leave. Meldreth Primary has become my second

family, my safe place that I will always remember. When I started, there was no running track around the field, no chalk course across the playground and even the adventure playground was different. I’m going to Bassingbourn Village College and I’m so happy to be growing up, but I still will miss Meldreth, because it’s all I’ve ever known. I plan to come back and visit so I can check up on how things are going and how it’s developed. Lottie: Since reception I have loved Meldreth and that won’t change. If I could, I would stay at this school forever but it’s time to move on. Meldreth has helped throughout the time that I have been here. Over the years here many things have changed like new classes, new teachers and new play equipment. I am going to Melbourn Village College. I will be missing old friends and make new ones. It will be hard to move on. I loved all the teachers here as they have been really kind to me. I have gone on many school trips like the London Science Museum, an aquarium and Shepreth Wildlife Park. Many different people have come, like Widdershins (a man who makes an amazing play to perform), people from MVC and Genr8. I have really enjoyed it here and I will miss all of my friends.

Miss Hill Year 6 Teacher Meldreth Primary School

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