HEADMASTER'S WELCOME
It is always a privilege to be Head of a school, but even more so when it is Pattison, a school with such a magnificent history where inspiration, aspiration and dedication have brought about the art of the possible in so many students who have passed through its doors. This is a very special school because it links a strong academic focus with a highly acclaimed performing arts pedigree, all brought together with a strong pastoral care for every student, from Nursery through to Academy.
Pattison is a non-selective school that offers excellent tuition and personal care where each student can shine and produce their best, in preparation for a bright future in whatever path they take after their time here.
It is a unique school, and only by visiting us will you see at first-hand all the positive strengths of the school and the enjoyment the students have in their learning and their creative skills. If you would like to see more, please contact Mrs Teresa Hanks at office@pattisons.co.uk or phone her on 024 7645 5031. We all look forward to welcoming you here.
Mr Charles Stafford-Northcote
Head
News from the Nursery: Sunshine, Symmetry, and Safari Adventures!
What a joyful week it’s been in Nursery! We`ve been making the most of the glorious sunshine with lots of outdoor play, where the children have been developing their gross motor skills on our exciting new equipment. It`s been a delight to watch their confidence grow as they climb, balance, and explore together.
Indoors, our creativity has been in full bloom! We had a wonderful time making butterfly pictures, inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar. As we explored the story, we also learned about the life cycle of a butterfly and had great fun experimenting with symmetry—using folding and mirror techniques to create vibrant, colourful artwork.
Our little artists were also busy painting their very own lions using paper plates and paints. This activity sparked some brilliant conversations about jungle animals, and the children`s imaginations truly came alive. One of the highlights of the week has been singing Down in the Jungle—a firm favourite that had everyone joining in with smiles and laughter.
We can’t wait to see which animals we’ll discover next!
May 17
Budding Artists in Reception!
Reception boys had a wonderful opportunity to learn the art of still life painting with watercolours, guided by none other than Mrs Humphrey, who is a talented artist in her spare time.
With care, focus, and lots of creativity, the boys explored shape, colour, and composition—and were so proud of their beautiful finished pieces!
It was a lovely session full of learning, inspiration, and artistic expression. Well done to our young painters!
May 16
Exploring Decimals and Diving into Algebra: A Week of Mathematical Discovery
This week in maths, our Year 5 pupils have been diving deep into the world of decimal numbers, exploring values up to three decimal places. They’ve been learning how to compare, order, add, and subtract these numbers with increasing confidence. To consolidate their understanding, the students have created vibrant and informative posters that clearly outline the steps involved in each process—an excellent way to reinforce learning through creativity.
Meanwhile, Year 6 have embarked on an exciting new topic: algebra. Their journey began with exploring number sequences and learning how to describe them using algebraic expressions, including the concept of the nth term. It’s been a fantastic introduction to more abstract mathematical thinking, and the class has risen to the challenge with enthusiasm.
Well done to both year groups for their hard work and curiosity in maths this week!
May 15
Allstarz Dance Festival
Our performers took to the stage across various age groups and genres, showcasing their skills in solos, duets, and troupe routines in front of the adjudicator and a lively audience.
Results Roundup:
• Harper & Rose – 1st Place, Lyrical Duet
• Junior Troupe – 3rd Place, Lyrical Routine “When There Was Me and You”
• Lexi & Beau Jade – 2nd Place, Modern Duet
• Nika & Paula – 2nd Place, Modern Duet
• Nika & Paula – 2nd Place, Lyrical Duet
• Senior Troupe – 2nd Place, Lyrical Routine “Maybe”
• Florrie – 3rd Place, Acro Solo; 2nd Place, Modern Solo
• Harper & Rose – 1st Place, Classical Duet
• Evelyn – 2nd Place, Song & Dance Solo; 3rd Place, Lyrical Solo
• Arla – 3rd Place, Ballet Solo
We are incredibly proud of all our dancers. Whether you placed or not, your commitment, growth, and passion were clear in every performance. You gave it your all, and we couldn’t be prouder!
We’ll be back at the festival this Sunday for the final round of solo performances. Good luck to everyone taking part – we know you’ll shine!
May 15
Mr Josh is Running the Race for Life – Let’s Support Him!
This year, Mr Josh is taking on the Race for Life to raise vital funds in the fight against cancer – a disease that has touched his life and the lives of those closest to him.
He is running in memory of his beloved grandad, who sadly passed away from cancer, and in support of his mum, who bravely underwent surgery to remove her cancer earlier this year. He is also running for his fiancée’s mum, who is currently living with an incurable form of myeloma – a disease that also tragically claimed the lives of both her sisters.
Mr Josh is running not just for his own family, but for anyone who has been affected by cancer. His mission is simple: to raise as much money as possible to help stop this horrible disease in its tracks.
If you are able to donate, no matter how small, your support would mean the world.
Together, we can help fund life-saving research and give more families hope for the future.
https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/joshuas-race-for-life-100714054409
Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
May 14
Infants Win First Prize at Nuneaton Festival of Arts!
We are incredibly proud to share the fantastic achievements of our Infant and Junior Choirs at the recent Nuneaton Festival of Arts!
Meanwhile, our Junior Choir delivered a powerful and heartfelt performance, earning joint 3rd place in a very competitive category. They impressed with the epic "King of Pride Rock", which included singing in Zulu—a huge achievement—and gave a touching performance of "Wonder" by Katy Perry, offering a sneak peek at our upcoming end-of-year show.
We are also thrilled with the efforts of all students who took part in the solo vocal sections, competing against a large and talented field. A special congratulations goes to Shambhavi, who placed 2nd in the younger solo category.
We’d also like to celebrate the fantastic solo performances from Arla, Freddie, Tani, Krystal, Cecily, James, Rhea, Annie, Evelyn, and Shannah (Academy) — we are so proud of you all!
These students continue to shine, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything they’ve achieved.
Hands up if you thought it was a great experience, and thumbs up if it felt good to take part—because we are so proud of every single pupil who represented our school with such joy and confidence.
It was a wonderful day full of music, teamwork, and celebration. Well done, everyone!
May 14
A Sunny VE Day Street Party!
To mark VE Day, the children enjoyed a special lunchtime celebration outdoors in the sunshine. We held our very own ‘street party’ complete with bunting, picnic tables, and music from the World War II era playing in the background. It was a joyful way to bring history to life and to reflect on the sense of community and celebration that marked the end of the war in Europe.
The atmosphere was full of smiles, laughter, and a real appreciation for the significance of the day—what a lovely way to celebrate together!
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May 9
🎩🐣 Easter Bonnets Galore! 🐣🎩
Last week, our Prep children got creative and had a fantastic time designing and decorating their very own Easter bonnets! 🎨✨ From bunny ears to bright spring flowers, their wonderful designs were bursting with colour and personality.
It was lovely to see so much enthusiasm, creativity, and a touch of Easter magic in every masterpiece! Well done, everyone! 👏🌸🐰
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Apr 18
