Warbler February 2019

WELCOME
WELCOME
Wilnecote Warbler
February 2020
Welcome to the first Wilnecote Warbler of the
Spring term. It should be published close
to the Feast of St Valentine on February
14th. Whilst I have never been a great fan of the
commercialised version of Valentine’s Day, it does
offer us an opportunity to show or tell those around
us that we care. Given the stresses and strains of
modern life, finding such a moment is often difficult.
So thought I would tell you what I love about The
Wilnecote School. It will obviously be the edited
highlights as the list would be endless but here we
go..
• I love the sense of stability and permanence within our community. When
parents have come here,and then send their own children here we create an ongoing
connection with and our students develop a sense of place and belonging.
The addition of those staff who have been here as students and have come back to
remain part of the Wilnecote family or members of staff who have chosen the school
for their child binds us together as a family. We are part of something important.
• I love the enthusiasm of our students for life and laughter. There is
nothing like seeing groups of students enjoying each other’s company (particularly
without the interference of a mobile phone.) Building strong relationships with
teachers and peers, discovering new things and gaining a sense of achievement all
help to ensure that students enjoy being at school. I know this is not always true
for every child all the time but it should be. We want our school to be a beacon
of academic achievement but also the sort of place which students actively look
forward to attending, feel valued and where the right thing is rewarded. I am in
my job partly because I loved school as a child and I would like as many people of
possible to experience that joy.
• I love the randomness of our building. It makes each day just a little bit
better when you find well over half a dozen routes to the same room. Who knew
staircases, corridors and connecting rooms could be so much fun? And It does help
you to put in your daily steps.
May I take this opportunity to wish you a good half term holiday and I look forward
to the half term ahead.
Best wishes
Sian Hartle
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