Hello everyone,
It’s me, Boardington Bear, back again with another weekly update from our very busy boarding house. It has been a week full of baking, big conversations, thoughtful fundraising and quite a lot of rain. My fur has been permanently fluffy from the damp, but my spirits have stayed high.
The week began on a delicious note as we celebrated Chocolate Cake Day, which of course meant there was plenty of baking going on. The boarding house was filled with the rich smell of chocolate, mixing bowls appeared everywhere and I took my role as chief taste tester very seriously. Watching cakes rise in the oven is one of my favourite activities and I am pleased to report that there were many successful bakes and very happy boarders.
We also hosted Year 10 Parents Evening this week. The students spoke confidently about their learning and progress and I sat nearby feeling very proud of them all. It was lovely to see the positive conversations and the growing maturity of our Year 10s.
This week we were delighted to welcome another new student to the boarding house. I made sure to be on duty for welcoming smiles, friendly waves and a reassuring bear presence. Settling in can feel a little daunting, but it has been wonderful to see new friendships forming already.
Our Boarders Council meeting also took place, giving students the chance to share their views on food and life in the boarding house. There were thoughtful suggestions, honest feedback and some very sensible ideas. I listened carefully, nodding along like a very serious committee member. A bear believes strongly in listening to everyone’s voice.
We also celebrated International Lego Day, which brought creativity, concentration and some impressive builds. I inspected the Lego creations closely and resisted the urge to sit on any stray bricks. That takes great self control.
One of the most impressive moments of the week came from our Year 9 students, who took part in a sponsored silence to raise money for WWF. They showed incredible commitment, self control and determination. The house felt very quiet, but very powerful, and I was extremely proud of them all for supporting such an important cause.
All of this took place during a very rainy week, with umbrellas appearing everywhere and puddles forming faster than I could avoid them. Still, the rain did not dampen our enthusiasm and the boarding house remained warm, busy and full of life.
A week of cake, conversations, creativity and compassion. This bear is already looking forward to what comes next.
Until the next adventure,
Paws on the ground, news all around
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