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We were blessed to be able to watch multiple live musical performances this week from Scarlett, Dylan, Aariya, Yuvan and Dominic, all of whom have been learning the guitar this year in school. The manner in which the children performed with such confidence and ability was breathtaking, and we are so proud of our musical achievements here at Dorchester. Well done everyone!

Well on a scorcher of a day, our JLT members remained effortlessly cool as they were toured around the Houses of Parliament showing themselves to be superb representatives of Dorchester Primary. They had the opportunity to sit in on a debate in the House of Commons on the theme of the Gaza war, a debate in the House of Lords on education and social care, then got to meet our local MP, Luke Taylor, and asked him some provocative and thoughtful questions: the three top questions put to Luke Taylor:
‘How are you going to help stop the war in Gaza?’
Then:
‘How are you going to fix the deficits in schools?'
Followed up by arguably the most important question of all:
‘Are you double jointed?!’

After this incredible tour of the 1000 year old historical building, we had a picnic in Victoria gardens in the shade by the Thames, and then a quick climb and energy burn in Horseferry playground before returning to school, slightly hot and sweaty at this stage, but I was so proud to be leading such a wonderful group of children who really proved their worth. Thanks must go as well to the parent helpers who we are so grateful to for your support on trips like these.

We had a governor's visit this week who had kindly requested to attend our Faith and Culture and Language Ambassadors meetings. We discussed what the children had taken part in and achieved over the year - reflecting on the successes and what could be improved from September for the next round of children who would succeed them in these roles. Our governor commented positively on how important it was to be offering such leadership opportunities, given the increasingly diverse nature of our school. We also thought about some next steps for them too, which was extremely useful.

"I really like being able to share all about our faiths and celebrations to the whole school, sharing who we are with everyone feels really special." Naveena, Y4

The children then got the chance to write their own personal profiles for what they had most enjoyed about holding these roles. These will hopefully inspire the next round of selected ambassadors which will be voted for and selected in September. It was noted that some children wanted to remain in these roles for two years! And we discussed why it was important that these changed annually, to ensure that everyone throughout their time at Dorchester got to lead in different areas of the wider curriculum over time, diversifying the leaders and varying opportunities for all.

Huge congratulations to all of Year 6 children and staff for the collective efforts and incredible outcome of their wonderful performances this week. It was so obvious that the children really enjoyed performing, and all their hard work truly paid off. It was an utterly brilliant, hilarious and impressive performance; there really is some incredible acting and singing talent in Year 6. This marks though, sadly, one step closer to us having to say good bye to them, but not just yet! Thank you to all who supported on the night and came to watch, it is so much appreciated.