Congratulations and thank you to all pupils, staff and King Offa families for completing such a successful term. Although eight weeks could have felt like a marathon, the energy, enthusiasm and commitment across our school community have remained high throughout.

We started this week by welcoming prospective parents to our Open Evening. Our spectacular Musical Theatre Group opened the event with a stunning performance of some of their latest songs, setting the tone for a wonderful evening. This was followed by our Year 6 Ambassadors, who joined me in sharing a glimpse of what life at King Offa is all about.

Jemma captured the spirit of our school perfectly when she explained what makes King Offa so special:

“There are many events, clubs and opportunities. The teachers are kind, caring and always helping us to do our best.”

Thank you to all of our pupils and staff for making our guests feel so welcome. Next term, we will be welcoming prospective families back for tours of the school, giving them the opportunity to see King Offa in action. If you know a family with a child due to start Reception in September 2027, please share the link below with them.

Starting School in September 2027 - Tours and Open Evening – Fill out form

To celebrate the end of a successful term, our PTFA invited pupils to a spooky Film Night. The dedicated team of volunteers transformed the school into a delightfully creepy cavern for the evening. With many pupils arriving in fantastic costumes to match the decorations, it was a wonderful way to end the term in style. Thankfully, the half-term break should provide enough time for any colourful hair dye to wash out! 

While pupils and families enjoyed an extra day of holiday, staff spent the last day of term developing their knowledge and skills during our INSET training. Our focus was on first aid and inclusion, ensuring that we continue to provide the highest standards of care, support and learning for all pupils, helping them to stay safe, thrive and make excellent progress. 

I wish you all a restful and enjoyable October half-term break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another action-packed term on Monday 2nd November. 

James Towner