While we are invariably proud of the efforts of the vast majority of pupils, I would like to take this opportunity to draw particular attention to the collective efforts of our current Year 8 during the Michaelmas Term of 2011. At a time when a lack of historical knowledge and, in particular, a lack of chronological awareness is being highlighted in the media these children have really done themselves proud with the quality and ingenuity of their history project work.  All parents, or indeed any friends of the family who might be interested, are warmly invited to view the children’s work this Saturday, 7th January between 12.30 and 2.30pm in TD17.  I will be available to direct or answer any queries that may arise. Unfortunately, this has to be a time-limited opportunity as there is a considerable amount of material which needs to be moved to ready the classroom for its Lent term use.  I do hope you will be able to come.

Best wishes for 2012.

J Hawtree, Head of History