The weather wasn't the only thing hotting up last night, as Years 5, 6 and 7 were on fire in the Performing Arts Centre, performing in 'Rock on Summer'. This performance was a culmination of all of their classroom music lessons, as they performed a song together as a Form. This has involved working together, listening to one another and supporting each other to put on a show for parents and siblings. We were blown away by how confidently they performed, and how many bright smiles shone through. Well done to each and every child who got up on stage.

Monday night brought the fabulous Year 6 Play, a rendition of ‘The Snow Queen’. The effort and commitment of all the children was abundantly clear for all to see, with all their lines delivered so clearly, and with so much confidence. The performance was split into three parts, each done by a different form group. All the children seized the opportunity brilliantly. The children’s teamwork was incredible to watch, with Milo P and Rory D doing a brilliant job on the lighting, quite literally shining the spotlight on their peers, and the whole ensemble coming together to arrange props ready for the next scene.

Every step of the story was told so beautifully through the showmanship of each and every one of the Year 6 children. It was a truly fabulous evening for us all, well done, Year 6!

This afternoon, our Years 3 and 4 children enjoyed their Sports Day down on the Banks at School. Both track and field events were in full swing in the sunshine, followed by ice lollies before home time. All of the points from today's event will feed into our overall Sport Day results, which will be announced at the end of our Years 5 to 8 Sports Day tomorrow morning. Willow are currently in pole position.

Year 1 assembly this week was a hit, with children sharing their wonderful knowledge from this term’s inquiry-based unit all about comparing different cultures from around the world. From facts to poems, songs to storytelling, the Year 1 children impressed us all with their curiosity, creativity and courage.

There have been endless adaptations this week in the hot weather. Children have been running through sprinklers, having water fights (more water, less fight) and relishing the chance to get in the outdoor pool.

We have been out and about developing our photography skills, focusing on taking pictures of light and shade around the School, working with partners to share and take turns as well as honing our artistic eye.

Our Year 2 Musician’s Concert on Tuesday was a joy to behold, with children performing in the PAC to peers and parents and dazzling us as they showcased both their musical abilities and their confidence.

In Nursery, where Ballet sits as part of all the children’s weekly programme of learning, parents visited for a demonstration lesson and we all rejoiced at the joyful, if somewhat sweaty, performance from our littlest members of Pre-Prep. We aim to build in more Ballet demonstration sessions for other Pre-Prep year groups again next year.

Anna Packman, Head of Pre-Prep

This week, our Year 8s have spent time participating in our Innovation Day (a Dragon's Den style challenge which was championed by a portable toaster), exploring PSHCE topics with external speakers, and enjoying a dip at Cotswold Water Park. While their trip to Thorpe Park has been postponed to next week, the team had a fantastic day splashing away in the water at South Cerney, with pizza on the beach for lunch.

Many congratulations to Tom B, Year 5, who was awarded Highly Commended in the Rugby School Poetry Competition. His ‘Ode to a Frog’ has earned him a celebratory workshop at Rugby School next term. A truly impressive achievement to be selected out of such a high number of applicants. Well done, Tom!

Well done to our Polo Players who competed in the Cheltenham College Polo Day on Sunday. Our children competed in the Cotswold v Beaufort match, with the Cotswold team winning by 2 chukkas. Well done to all who were involved!