🌟 A Wonderful Second Week at Witheridge! 🌟
Dear Parents and Carers,
We have had another great week at Witheridge C of E Academy! It has been lovely to see the children continuing to settle into their routines, reconnect with friends and teachers, and get stuck into their learning.
It is also fair to say that Week Two has brought a few tired faces! 😴 Some of our children are clearly feeling the effects of being back into the full swing of school life, and we have certainly noticed a few more tired and emotional moments this week. So, our message for this weekend is simple: good sleeps needed all round! 💤
When we are tired or feeling worn out, it can sometimes be much harder to show kindness, patience and encouragement to others. This is where our school vision, “Encourage one another and build each other up,” can feel particularly challenging – but also particularly important.
We want our children to know that they don't have to manage everything on their own. We are all here for each other. We will continue to support one another, encourage one another and help each other to grow and learn together. There will be days when we need a little more patience, a little more kindness or simply someone to remind us that we are doing okay – and that is absolutely part of being a school community.
This week, I am particularly thankful for the wonderful staff here at Witheridge. Every day, our staff go out of their way to ensure that the children feel nurtured, cared for, supported and valued. Their commitment to the children is something I am incredibly grateful for.
So, as we head into the weekend, I hope everyone gets the chance to rest, recharge and enjoy some quality family time. Hopefully, a couple of good nights' sleep will have us all feeling refreshed and ready for another exciting week together!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Warmest wishes,
Miss Ratcliffe
Head of School
