St Edmund’s It’s been a very busy Term 6 at Saint Edmund’s and we’ve been incredibly lucky to have welcomed some wonderful visitors and enjoyed some amazing adventures, all of which have helped us live out our mission of being inspired by God’s love, discovering our gifts, changing the world and learning together. We welcomed our local MP, Sarah Gibson, and Years 5 and 6 really impressed us with their curiosity, confidence and thoughtful questioning. Their engagement with complex issues demonstrated not only their growing understanding of the world around them but also their desire to make a positive difference within it. Once again, we hosted several students from local secondary schools for work experience. They have been a pleasure to have in school, supporting children in lessons, hearing readers and joining in PE activities. Their kindness, service and willingness to help exemplified our commitment to learning together and using our gifts to support others. There have been several exciting trips this term. Year 6 enjoyed their residential at Grittleton House and, apart from perhaps needing a little more sleep, had a fantastic time. Through activities such as body zorbing, archery, skateboarding, marshmallow toasting and crate building, they discovered new strengths, developed resilience and worked together as a team. They also performed their end-ofyear production of Shrek this week. We have loved hearing them rehearse over the past few weeks, and every child performed brilliantly, showcasing their unique talents and gifts. The wonderful feedback from parents has been well deserved. Years 2–5 visited Westonbirt Arboretum, where they took part in guided activities and learned about woodland ecosystems. This experience helped deepen their understanding of God's creation and inspired them to think about how they can care for the natural world. Reception and Year 1 enjoyed
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