JULY 2021 “Unity” 13 July 2021 - July 12th 2021: Unity Like most people, I watched England play Italy in the final of the euros last night and my heart sank when they were beaten in the cruellest part of the game – the penalty shootout. When I woke this morning the news was filled with the racist abuse that some … Continued
May 2021 “Edie” 25 May 2021 - May 25th 2021: “Edie” Well this month’s blog finds us all shivering and damp in total contrast to the same time last year. I do have some exciting news in the arrival of “Edie” who will be our well-being puppy (and later, dog!”) I decided to call her Edie (after St Edmund!) if the puppy … Continued
March 2021 31 March 2021 - March 31st: DAFFODILS If you have been “dropping off” at St Edmund’s in the last few weeks, you will have noticed the beautiful daffodils “tossing their heads in sprightly dance” (Wordsworth, not me!). I love daffodils. They are the most joyous of spring flowers and their resilience to the strangest of weathers and the absolute … Continued
February 2021 25 February 2021 - February 25th 2021; “Normal” So we are all busy at St Edmund’s planning for the reopening of our school on March 8th. Setting up a mass testing centre in the Sports Hall is something I did not ever expect would be part of my working life and I thank God every day for the amazing … Continued
January 2021 28 January 2021 - Dear Parents, Carers, Staff, Students and Friends of St Edmund’s, In the recent parent survey a few parents have asked me for a regular blog/update on life at the academy, particularly as, during these days of lockdown, we cannot meet in person. So – this is my first attempt! I have decided to call the … Continued
