A lot of children have big dreams about what they want to do as adults - whether that’s to become a professional athlete, or a teacher - but have no idea of what it takes to get there. Dreaming about the future is important, but without a plan, it often ends with just that - a dream.

It’s no exaggeration to say that childhood experiences affect us for a lifetime. As parents, we all aspire to create the best environments for our children to thrive and develop. For me, that comes down to one core message – making sure that children believe in themselves. With that building block in place, they can do anything they want to.

Have a look at the Values section of our school website for tips on how you can help your child to 'go for their goal' and what we are doing in school to support them.  You will also be able to see the names of those children who were nominated by their class teachers and school friends for showing the value of thoughtfulness in December.