Another day and another inspiring visit, this time from Paralympic bronze medal winner Robin Womack and inspirational former pupil James Pearce. Neither James or Rob have the use of their legs, but they don’t let that stop them doing anything and they came in to talk to the children about their achievements, their challenges and their hopes for the future. We have been inspired by their determination not to focus on what they can’t do, but to focus on what they can and will do. We are learning so much this week.

Great day for some muddy rugby!! Our fabulous girls are off to a tournament today and looking forward to some exciting sporting action. We can’t wait to hear how they get on. Go girls!

There has been a lot of excitement and confusion in Year 6 Skellig today. A mysterious letter from Hogwarts was delivered to school and the class have been invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The letter included the Marauders Map, a train ticket and a ‘Knight Bus’ ticket as well as the Deathly Hallows necklace which the children are taking it in turns to wear. We can’t believe we are going to be learning some REAL MAGIC!!

We are so lucky to have had a fascinating visit this morning from Judith Richards who is Miss Eccleston’s mum! Judith is deaf and she came to speak to the children about what life is like for her, how she communicates with people and she even brought in some of the gadgets and technology that help her every day. We loved hearing about it. Some of our children introduced themselves in sign language and also asked Judith some excellent questions. Thanks so much to Miss Eccleston for sharing some of her stories with us.