Canbury School Newsletter

Reminder: Careers Fair

Monday 20th April, 4-5.30pm, School Hall

Head's Welcome

Dear Families, It has been straight back to it this week, and I have been so impressed by how quickly our students have settled back into their routines. We have officially welcomed our new students into the Canbury family; seeing them settle in this week and find their feet is always a real highlight. The arrival of the spring sunshine has certainly helped! Our playground has been a hub of activity, and I am delighted to announce that Canbury cricket season is officially underway. As I write this, I can hear the sound of the game in full flow outside my window, it is lovely to see our outdoor space being used so well. Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming Munira Wilson, MP for Twickenham and the Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson and Isobel Jones, a researcher for the Liberal Democrats whose focus is eduaction. As many of you know, Munira Wilson has been a vocal advocate regarding the VAT issues facing independent special schools. We had a very productive meeting discussing the vital role schools like ours play in the community, particularly in the context of the recent Government White Paper on SEND. It is so important that the voices of small, specialist settings are heard at a national level, and I felt encouraged by our conversation. Finally, please could I ask all families to remain mindful and considerate of our neighbours when arriving at or leaving the school. Astor Close is a private road and should not, under any circumstances, be used to turn, park or reverse in. We very much appreciate your cooperation and support in helping us maintain positive relationships with our local community. Wishing you all a restful and sunny weekend! Mrs Rich Head

In this week's newsletter

Head's Welcome Students of the Week Dates for the Diary What we've been up to Celebrations Other news and updates, including lost property

Students of the Week

Dates for the Diary

• Monday 20th April - 4-5.30pm: Careers Fair at Canbury
• Friday 24th April - 2-3pm: Chick visit to Galsworthy House
• Monday 27th April: Harry Potter World Trip
• Tuesday 28th April - 2-3pm: Chick visit to Galsworthy House
• Thursday 30th April - 10-11am: Chick visit to Galsworthy House
• Monday 4th May: Bank Holiday
• Friday 8th May P6: Y11 Leavers Celebration
• Thursday 25th June - 5-7pm: Summer Garden Party

Club Timetable

What we've been up to

Year 10 Work Experience - Some Wonderful Feedback!

Rosie - Ham Stables - very good attitude, very keen and enthusiastic. It was said that Rose was doing better than a recent apprentice! Ryan - Canbury LSA - proactive and enjoyed helping Mr Barnes during PE! Dealt with a range of situations with impressive maturity. Lee - Happy Potter - Excellent attitude, happy and enthusiastic.  The manager said Lee was hard working, creative, helpful and showed initiative.  Good communication along with asking questions. Harry - Richmond Furniture Scheme - Excellent attitude and enthusiasm. Harry was asking questions to see what he can help with, and if there was nothing to do then he found something! Polite with customers and learnt new skills. Marley - Next Level Golf - Good attitude. Eager to learn and learnt news skills with technology. Lysander - National Archives - Very good attitude and enthusiasm. Lysander is asking questions and being helpful.  Excellent communication, polite and respectful.  Lucas – Trevor Sorbie - Really positive and enjoyable experience.  Polite and comfortable talking to staff and customers.  Mason - Walton Firs - Really enthusiastic and happy, enjoyed working with the children.  Very polite and seemed very much in his element. Alfie -  Kaigaishii Karate - Taken well to teaching and reliable.  Took initiative with groups when different groups finished (instructor said this was excellent as other instructors aren't able to gauge this).  Reliable and polite with excellent communication.  Able to do some tasks alone without supervision. Daisy - LBRUT - Has been asking questions and has got stuck in.  Good communication and spoke to staff and museum visitors.  Helped with a group of primary school children who visited and with the exhibitions. Alice - Ham Stables - Hard working and knew what to do without supervision.  Excellent attitude, polite and working well with all staff members there.  Very physical work but taken in her stride. Benjamin - Freewheeler Stables - Very happy and positively impacted his confidence.  Got really stuck in and excelled using his creative skills.  Feedback from the team was that the week was a wonderful success!  He adapted brilliantly to meet the needs of the company, got really involved, exceeded briefs, and was able to work independently.   Remi - Bedfont Lakes - Brilliant! The staff said he took on every task no matter what. Good manners and great attitude. Had good initiative, asked good questions, learnt on the job and was polite and friendly. Issy - Happy Potter - Excellent, working hard lifting stock into shop, great with customers, friendly and when making vouchers.  Izzy showed excellent initiative throughout her placement and had great communication - being polite and friendly. Mia and Nico - Grand Avenue School - well done for a great week, especially with the unexpected addition of an OFSTED visit!  Both students were punctual, smart and did extremely well supporting the children and even staying to help with after school club.

Year 8 Art: Surrealist Hybrid Creatures

This week, our Year 8 students have been exploring the concept of Surrealism by creating unique hybrid creatures. The challenge was to merge characteristics from entirely different animal groups; combining mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects into single, cohesive designs. The project required students to think carefully about how to blend contrasting features, such as scales, feathers, and fur. The results are both creative and technically impressive, showing a strong understanding of texture and form. It has been excellent to see the students apply such a high level of imagination to their work while refining their drawing and observational skills. Project Focus Blending distinct animal classes (e.g., an eagle merged with a lion, or a shark combined with a rhinoceros). Ensuring the transition between different animal parts looked realistic and structurally sound. Using the idea of the "impossible" to create visually engaging and thought-provoking artwork. These pieces will be a great addition to our school gallery, and we look forward to sharing the completed works with you soon!