On Thursday of week 2, eight year 6 children attended the Shropshire schools Junior Chess championship, bidding for a place in the National Junior chess championship. The room was full of seasoned players and Shropshire’s own individual champion. Our team, all competing for the first time, did brilliantly, every played secured a win and Captain Webb narrowly missed out of the podium by half a point, finishing in an admirable 4^th place out of 8. Well done to team members, Lukas, Lochlan, Harry, Lutful, Geroge, Mason, Iosif and Mathew.

Some of our Year 6 students were lucky enough to travel to London this week for a tour of the Houses of Parliament. The children learnt all about the House of Commons and the House of Lords, learning more about how laws are made, Parliamentary Ping-Pong and the traditions of the UK. We were even lucky enough to sit in the House of Commons and listen to a debate ongoing by the MPs. A fantastic day had by all!

Year 6 have had a lovely end to the Autumn Term by going to watch Cinderella at the International Centre. A fantastic show that the children really enjoyed! Merry Christmas!