In today's digital age, ensuring the online safety of our children is paramount. As the internet becomes increasingly integral to their social development, it's essential to equip young people with the knowledge and tools to navigate the online world safely.
In the early years of education, reading lays the groundwork for a lifelong love of learning. In her insightful article, Mrs. Sarah Fisher, our EYFS lead and reception teacher, emphasises the importance of reading in the Early Years Foundation Stage while addressing the challenge of engaging boys in this vital activity. Mrs Fisher shares practical strategies for parents and educators to create a reading-friendly environment that sparks curiosity and enthusiasm in young boys. Join us as we explore her expert advice on fostering a passion for reading that endures throughout their lives.
Please join us in welcoming our new Spanish teacher, Señorita Teeluck. We asked Miss Teeluck to share her thoughts on her teaching approach:
As we step into the new year, Loyola is excited to welcome new faces to our community. This week, we are delighted to introduce our youngest members to Kindergarten. The boys have made a wonderful start, quickly settling into their new school routines. Miss Stratton, our Kindergarten teacher, is already incredibly proud of their progress and is enthusiastically guiding them through their first days at Loyola.
As the Christmas term draws to a close, it’s been a busy and productive time at Loyola. Rudiments have worked hard preparing for their 11+ exams, while our new Kindergarten and Reception boys have settled in well to school life. Across all year groups, the boys have shown great effort and enthusiasm in their learning.
This past weekend, our school community came together for the annual PTA Christmas Fete, and the event was nothing short of exceptional. The festive celebration was filled with joy, excitement, and a strong sense of community spirit, all while raising essential funds to support our school.
We are excited to announce an informative session with representatives from Bancroft's School, who will be visiting to speak with our Figures (Year 5) and Rudiments (Year 6) boys and answer any questions about student life at Bancroft’s.
This Friday, 8th November, the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) will be visiting our school to deliver an important educational programme. This initiative is a collaborative effort between Essex police and fire services aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of knife crime, a pressing issue in communities today.
This summer, our school undertook a significant project to resurface the lower playground, thanks to the support of our dedicated PTA. The aim was to create a safer and more engaging environment for our boys.
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Recently, a visit from an education and engagement outreach officer introduced our boys to the inner workings of Parliament, just in time for the new government’s budget announcement.
During our Harvest collection, we asked pupils and their families for donations for local food banks, and some boys from our School Council recently delivered half of the generous contributions—totalling an impressive 70.55 kg, the equivalent of a young female jaguar—to the Epping Forest Food Bank.
As autumn transforms our surroundings, Reception pupils were fully engaged in the season's wonders. The vibrant colours and crisp air provided a perfect backdrop for outdoor learning, where the boys explored and discovered the changes in nature.