Dear Parents
As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a strong partnership between home and school, we are delighted to have introduced a series of parent talks this academic year. These sessions are designed to explore key educational themes and provide an opportunity to reflect on how, together, we can positively influence the girls’ learning journeys.
One of the core themes we are focusing on is mindset, a transformative framework that shapes how we approach challenges, seize opportunities and grow. Many of us were educated in systems that often viewed success as innate, with fixed notions about who could excel in certain areas. However, research increasingly highlights the transformative power of adopting a growth mindset, the belief that abilities can be developed through effort, perseverance (think Perseverance Squirrel) and the right strategies.
Our own mindsets, whether fixed or growth-oriented, play a crucial role in shaping the girls’ attitudes towards learning. Reflecting on our own educational experiences can help us understand how certain moments may have shaped our beliefs about intelligence, talent and success. By consciously challenging these perspectives where needed, we can model behaviours that inspire the girls to embrace learning with curiosity (just like Curiosity Fox) and resilience (just like Resilience Robin).
The parent talks aim to provide practical insights into how to nurture a growth mindset, both at home and in school. Together, we will explore strategies to celebrate effort over results, reframe setbacks as learning opportunities and create environments where the girls feel confident to take risks, learn and grow. We firmly believe that by working together, we can equip the girls not only with the knowledge and skills they need but also with the mindset to enjoy lifelong success.
Our parent talks, led by our Subject Leads, are in-person events open to all parents and carers and will provide a comprehensive overview of the curriculum in key areas, as outlined below. You’ll gain insights into what and how your daughters will be learning this academic year and beyond.
As these sessions are a valuable opportunity to engage directly with our Subject Leads and ask questions about curriculum content, teaching approaches and ways to support your daughter’s learning at home, they will not be recorded. If you would like to attend one or more of these evening talks, please sign up using the linked Google Forms below:
- Reception – Year 6 Music: 14 January, 6.00pm – 7.00pm in Fairseat Hall
- Reception – Year 6 PSHE and Emotional Management: 23 January, 6.00pm – 7.00pm in Fairseat Hall
We look forward to welcoming you to these events and greatly appreciate your continued partnership in supporting your daughter’s educational journey. Together, we aim for every girl to be ambitious, realise her full potential and become the very best version of herself.
Thank you for being an integral part of our school community, one built on shared learning, mutual support and growth.
With warm wishes
Miss Dina Hamalis
Head of the Junior School