Headteacher Update
Dear Parents and Carers,
With the first half of the Autumn Term now behind us, it is a good opportunity to reflect on the past two months. It has been a busy start to the school year: alongside daily learning, children have enjoyed a wide range of school events, educational visits, sporting activities and other experiences which have made the term enjoyable. As always, there have been challenges along the way, but I am incredibly grateful to our staff for the flexibility and commitment they have shown throughout.
Among the many highlights of the term was our Giant Conker Competition. Special congratulations go to Seren, whose impressive entry secured first place. I am sure there will be fierce competition from aspiring challengers next year!
I would also like to recognise the success of our recent Parents' Evenings. It was wonderful to see so many families taking the time to discuss their children's progress and celebrate their achievements. Strong partnerships between home and school are invaluable, and the positive conversations that took place over the evenings reflected the shared commitment we have to helping our children thrive.
That partnership is also reflected in our attendance figures. Attendance has remained strong, with our overall attendance currently standing at 95%. Regular attendance plays a vital role in children's learning and development, and it is encouraging to see so many pupils making the most of every school day. Whilst this is a positive figure, there is still scope for improvement, particularly through reducing avoidable absences and ensuring children arrive at school on time. Small changes can make a significant difference over the course of a school year.
On a more personal note, we would like to share some special celebrations from within our staff team. Congratulations to Mr Williams, who recently became a first-time father to a beautiful baby boy. We are delighted for him and his family as they begin this exciting new chapter together and wish them every happiness in the months and years ahead. We would also like to offer our warmest congratulations to Mr Wilkinson, who will soon be getting married. We wish him and his fiancée every happiness as they prepare for their big day and for the exciting new chapter that follows.
Finally, after a well-earned half-term break, we are looking forward to welcoming everyone back and kicking off the next half term with our annual Firework Display on Tuesday 3rd November at 5.00pm. As always, this event is exclusively for members of our school community and their families, and we hope many of you will be able to join us.
Have a wonderful half-term break and enjoy the time with your families. We look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready for another exciting half term.
Best wishes,
Mr Storch
Our pupils have also represented the school superbly in a range of sporting events across the district. In September, our runners performed brilliantly in the Composite Relay events at Ormskirk High School. Our netball team enjoyed another outstanding tournament at Burscough Priory, winning every match to be crowned Ormskirk and District Champions for the third consecutive year, a fantastic achievement.
Families can enjoy a wide range of creative, educational and interactive activities at The Harris during the October half-term holiday, including arts and crafts, science workshops, robotics, dance and family performances. Many activities are free, with some requiring advance booking.
