Miss Handford's Reflections

As we reach the end of term, our many and varied Christmas events have beautifully reflected this week’s theme of ‘unity’. The whole school community has come together to celebrate the Christmas message, which itself promotes unity among all people. Just as shepherds, angels, kings, Mary, Joseph, and even the humble donkey gathered in the stable for the birth of Jesus, we too have united as a school and local community. The week began with the boarders’ Christmas lunch, where we shared a delicious meal with local residents and enjoyed entertainment in the form of a play written, produced and performed by the boarders themselves. Unity was also evident in the Early Years Nativity and KS2 Christmas play, with staff and children working hard to deliver wonderful performances of singing, dancing, and poetry. It was especially lovely to see Erin, our Sixth Form Dance and Drama Prefect, supporting the younger children in their performances, showcasing both unity and our ASPIRE value of Support for All. On Wednesday, our Christmas lunch brought the wider community together once again, with outstanding food prepared and served by our catering team. Another highlight was the annual Carol Service, one of my favourite events of the year, where the whole school united in worship through poignant readings, beautiful music, and thought‑provoking prayer. Finally, the end‑of‑term festivities with the staff panto and House karaoke provided energetic and joyful ways to come together and celebrate. My thanks go to every member of this wonderful community for their contributions to make KC such a special place.