Myself and the children have been very entertained this week. This is because of the fantastic play scripts that the children have written based on the famous puppet show, ‘Punch and Judy’. The quality and standard yet again has been excellent and the work submitted has really put a smile on the faces of the staff and children.

Something else to smile about is the return of all children to school from next Monday. I am looking forward to seeing you all.

(Mr Punch was looking around the zoo for some interesting animals. Mr Punch saw a pond but before he knew it an enormous crocodile came out of the pond and splashed Mr Punch.)

Mr Punch:(Yells) CROCODILE!

(Mr Punch runs off stage as fast as he can with the crocodile chasing after him).

Judy: (turning around) Where has Mr Punch gone now?

(Mr Ppunch enters back on stage with the crocodile clinging onto his bum with his teeth)

Judy: Where have you been?

Mr Punch: I was looking at the animals and then this happened!

(Mr Punch turns around to show Judy the crocodile on his bum)

Mr Punch: (Shouts) Go away mean crocodile!

Judy: How did you get a crocodile on your bum?

Mr Punch: He sneaked up behind me, I must taste nice because he won’t let go. Help me get him off.!

Judy: Turn around and iI’ll pull him off

(Mr Punch turns around and Judy tries to pull the crocodile off)

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The Tragedy of Punch and Judy

Scene 5 – The haunted house

Character list – Punch, Judy, Ghost 

(The stage is set in the castle)

Punch: Ah, ahhh (screams) Judy, get up here now!

(Judy comes on stage)

Judy: What is it?

Punch: There’s a ghost!

Judy: Well where is it? (bellowed loudly)

Punch: Behind you (trembling with fear)

(Judy turns around and so does the ghost so she can’t see it)

Judy: Well where is it then?

Punch: It’s still behind you.

(Judy leaves the stage and returns with a cricket bat)

Judy: So where’s this ghost then?

(The ghost appears behind Judy again)

Punch: It’s behind you again.

(Judy turns around and quickly turns back to face Punch)

(The ghost is now between Punch and Judy)

Judy: I’ve got you now.

Following on from the academic calendar consultation you were invited to engage in before half term, I am pleased to inform you that the Option 3 calendar for 2021/22 has been agreed and ratified by the XP School Trust directors today. 
Please find a copy of the Option 3 calendar for 2021/22 here.

Thank you

Andrea Tunney

First and foremost, I am delighted to hear that all children will be back to school on Monday 8th of March. It certainly has been a rocky road over the last three months but finally we can be reunited as a CREW and continue are learning journey in becoming the best version of ourselves through hard work, resilience and respect.

This week, our expedition fast forwards a few years to the grim WW2. This was also a difficult period for the children during this time and they would have certainly felt the horrors of the war. One particular experience that children had to go through was being evacuated. I am extremely pleased once again with the hard work which has gone in to writing. The children have written some brilliant diary entries containing emotion and feeling and they have been able to empathise and think carefully about what it must have been like to endure such an emotional experience. Please take the time to read just some of the examples of the children’s work below. I am sure you will agree with me in saying that the quality of work produced is amazing! Very well done to you all in producing such fantastic pieces of writing!

Dear Diary, 

As soon as I woke up, I remembered that today was the day! I felt scared because I didn’t know what was going to happen, but I was also excited because I was going off on an adventure. Today was the day I got to see the countryside. I packed all of my essential belongings, like my clothes, shoes, coat, hat, bathing suit and most importantly my gas mask. I even packed my favourite teddy bear to remind me of home, and a picture of my mum and dad. I’m going to miss them so much, and I keep crying every time I think about them. I hope I still get a bedtime story tonight, because that’s the only way I can fall asleep. I hope my mum and dad are OK but I know I will see them again soon.

When I got to the countryside, I was so surprised! I had never seen so much green stuff! There were fields everywhere, and I even spotted a little cave that I might explore tomorrow if I’m allowed to. I think I might like it here. There’s no bombs! There’s no explosions! I feel a lot safer, even though I’m missing home. Maybe when the war is over, me, my mum and dad can visit the countryside together! I think I might draw them a picture to take back with me when I get to go home!

Good night

Monday 8th September 1941

Dear diary, 

As soon as I woke up I remembered that today was the day! I felt so nervous and sad because I would miss my mum and dad so much. I was being sent away to the countryside so that myself and my brother were safe from the bombs. As we boarded the train all I had was my suitcase with a few belongings, a pack lunch and my gas mask. It was an adventure as I had never been to the countryside before so I was excited to see what it would be like. I keep thinking to myself that we would be much safer than in the city but I just hope and pray I get to see my parents again and that they are safe.

Monday 8th September 1941

Dear diary, 

As soon as I woke up I remembered that today was the day! I felt nervous and excited because I was going to a new place. I was looking forward to seeing new animals because I’ve never been to the countryside. I’m scared to leave my mum and dad but my brother is coming with me. I made sure I packed everything I needed. Especially my gas mask, name tag and my favourite teddy bear. My mum made us a packed lunch for the journey. I’m scared I’ve never been on a train before. I wonder what it’s like. The view from the train window was amazing. I could see sheep and horses. There were so many trees but the train ride was bumpy. I stood in a gigantic hall surrounded by children. We were excited to see who would get chosen. Me and my brother were the last two to be collected and we wondered if we would get picked to go to a home. When a man and woman walked in and said we were going with them. I was unsure at first when we arrived at the house, they showed us to a room me and my brother would be sharing. I could see out the window. I couldn’t wait to explore the area and garden. We were sitting at the table ready for tea when I realised that I wasn’t with my parents anymore. It was different. I missed them already.

Please see below XP School Trust’s Invitation to Tender for External Audit Services.

All tenders must arrive no later than 5pm on Friday 9th April 2021.

Additional details can be found within the below document.

The deadline for comment and critique of the Academic Holiday Calendar will be 12pm Thursday 25th February. If you haven’t already, please use your voice.

Find out more here!