Year 1 have been busy scientists during British Science week. They have learnt about life on the International Space Station and then designed, made and launched their own rockets. Later in the week they constructed rafts to help the little pig to travel from one side of a pond to the other. Finally they have created mazes to keep their robot bugs busy.

The Chess Club has been growing in numbers and there are now some excellent players. Whether a beginner or a serious player, there is space for anyone to come and play on a Tuesday lunchtime.

As Spring approaches, so the Gardening Club is becoming more active outside, sowing seeds for later in the year, clearing the pond area, and planting new hedging along the hard court and the path.

As you are reading this, I shall be making my way back from the UNESCO conference, celebrating 30 years of the Salamanca Treaty, which paved the way for greater inclusivity across the world in education. The world has made great strides since then concerning inclusivity, but still there are far too many children denied an education. At Pattison, we pride ourselves on being inclusive, accepting every pupil for who they are and not what they are. I learnt many things from the conference and will share them over the coming weeks.
G Delaney