Head's Welcome
Dear Friends and Family Well, how did that happen! It feels like only yesterday we were welcoming everyone back in September, and here we are, already at the last day of the Autumn term. It has been such a busy week of activities and festivities as we wind down for the Christmas break. As I write this, our final day activities are well underway, and there are Christmas tunes and cheerful voices echoing from all corners of the school! I want to say again how incredibly impressed I was with all the students who got up and performed in Wednesday's production. For some of you, I know that stepping onto the stage was a big step outside your comfort zone, and your bravery and talent shone through beautifully. A huge thank you again to all the students and staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes too, your efforts made the event a great success! I hope that parents and carers have now received your child's Autumn Reports and Student Passports. You will notice we have made some tweaks to these following the feedback you provided via the survey sent out this term. We hope these changes give you a more rounded, comprehensive view of how your child is progressing across all areas of school life. All that is left to say now is that I hope you all have a wonderful, restful break over the Christmas holidays. We look forward to seeing our students back at school, refreshed and ready for the Spring Term, on Tuesday 6th January 2026. Best wishes to you all for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Mrs Rich Head
In this week's newsletter - a bumper week!
Head's Welcome Students of the Week Dates for the Diary What we've been up to Student Corner Other news and updates, including lost property
Students of the Week
Dates for the Diary
- Tuesday 6th January - 8.10am: Term restarts
- Tuesday 13th January - 5-7pm: Year 10 Progress Check Evening - Online
What we've been up to
Carols at Sherwood Grange
We visited Sherwood Grange on Monday for a wonderful session of carol singing and planting a Christmas tree in their garden. All of the students did fantastically and showed the true Canbury values. They also did so well when the residents wanted more carols, and ones we had not practiced! Plus thank you to Soren for playing the piano for us. We had some lovely feedback from the staff and residents, who were thrilled with our visit. Well done to you all and we can't wait to keep an eye on our Christmas tree to see how it grows over the years to come.
Science - Year 10 Christmas Quiz
Year 10 took part in a great Christmas quiz in science for the last lesson of term - thank you to Mrs Anjum for organising and what a great way to test our knowledge!
Ice Skating and Christmas Crafts
On Tuesday, much of the school braved the weather and went ice skating at Hampton Court. What a brilliant time we had and there were some great skills on show! Thank you to all of the staff for taking the students for such a wonderful trip. For those students who stayed at school, we had lots of fun doing Christmas crafts and listening to Christmas music to really get us in the festive mood!
Christmas Production - Oliver Twist
Wednesday night saw our annual Christmas Production take place - this year it was Oliver Twist, and it was simply amazing! All of the students did such a wonderful job and we are extremely proud of them. Thank you to everyone involved in the rehearsals, costumes and on the night as well as all of the family and friends who came to support the show.
Christmas Doors
Each form created a Christmas Door once again this year, and the imaginations and creativity shown certainly didn't disappoint. Mrs Rich had a very hard job judging but congratulations to our winners - Year 7! You have received two raffle tickets each! Well done also to our runners up - Year 8 and Highly Commended 6F.
Christmas Lunch Boxes
Christmas lunch boxes was a huge hit last year and everyone did a super job once again! Once more, Mrs Rich had the difficult role as judge and she confirmed that every lunch box was wonderful. Congratulations to our winner - Nico, for your whole chicken for lunch - you have received two raffle tickets! Well done also to our runner up - Danai, for your international lunch.
Bowling in Games
We enjoyed bowling in games this week - we saw lots of strikes and some excellent skills from everyone!
Christmas Jumpers
Our Christmas jumpers were out in force for the last day of term as we raised money for Save The Children. Here are just a few from around the school.... Congratulations to Oliver who also won "The Most Christmassy Outfit" for the day!
Christmas Quiz
Mrs Milestone's Christmas Quiz seemed to be enjoyed by all, with everyone enjoying each round - including one about our staff! Well done to the winners from Noble House - you have received two raffle tickets each: Overall Winners - Noble - Nina, Ella, Elizabeth, Daisy, Mr Stables, Mrs Anjum Runner Up - Campbell - Eric and Miss McDonnell Commended - Johnson - Logan and Mrs Shaikh
Christmas Form Activities
Our last day of term meant form time of parties and longest paper chains. A brilliant time was had by all, and the competition was fierce! Well done to Year 7 and 12 who won for the longest paper chain - two raffle tickets have come your way!
Final Assembly of Term
Our final assembly of the year saw us celebrate more House Point awards reached and Value Awards Given (see Students of the Week). We also announced our raffle ticket winners this term, our Inter House Sport Winners and Christmas Competition Winners. Mrs Rich then rounded off by wishing us all very lovely and healthy Christmas and New Year break.
Student Corner
Candy Cane Heart
Pavel and Ben made a lovely candy heart this week that they wanted to share
Christmas Decorations
Ms Lansdell has enjoyed making Christmas Decorations with her classes this week and lots of us have also been enjoying Christmas crafts.
Table Tennis
The students enjoyed playing table tennis against Mr Mathi this week - and they beat him!
Students have been enjoying this last week of term - here are some quotes and thoughts!
"Ice skating was great" "Ice skating was very inclusive with all year groups" "I can't eat my lunch until Mrs Rich has seen it!" "I've been having fun" "Exciting, Impressive, Entertaining" "It's all be good fun" "I loved winning the paper chains" "I've enjoyed bribes to get on the nice list"
Celebrations
Inter House Sport Winners
Cross Country KS3 - Daisy and Olivia KS4 - Nico House Winners - Johnson Bowling KS3 - Tristan KS4 - Ryan with a new school record of 112! House Winners - Campbell
Autumn Term Raffle Ticket Winners
Students - Ben Y7 and Alice Staff - Mr McGregor and Miss Kissane-Wood
Congratulations to Nina in Y8 who recently passed her Grade 1 Piano examination with merit.
Other News & Updates
Winter Hints & Tips from our Head Students, House Captains and House Vice Captains
School Photos
Your child should have come home with details on how to order their school photo - please check their bags for the information cards. *Christmas Deadlines 2025* Framed Prints, Canvases & Acrylics – last order Saturday 6th December Christmas Pack – last order Tuesday 16th December Unframed Prints – last order Tuesday 16th December Digital Downloads – custom retouch – Friday 19th December (available by 24th December) Fast Track Digital Download – Anytime (available within the hour)
Christmas Trees
We’re excited to share that we have kindly been donated a beautiful Christmas tree by Pines and Needles. Watch for photos next week! As part of their gift, they are also offering parents 10% off Christmas trees from their London pop-up stores and online shop. 🎄 Discount Code: SCHOOL10 Follow @pinesandneedles for festive activities at local stores, and visit www.pinesandneedles.com for full details and all store locations across London.
Christmas Gift Offer for Canbury School Parents
Give health & peak performance this Christmas - or treat yourself. Discovery Month at The FIT Partnership An extra 1/3 off for Canbury School families: £300 Value of £940 Use code: CANBURYTHIRD The perfect gift for partners, parents, friends - or yourself to start now or in the New Year. Limited to 12 per week. Offer ends 25th December 2025.
Easyfundraising
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