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Thank you to the parents who have already confirmed that their child/children will be leaving Ģ����Ƶ at the end of the term on Friday, 3rd April 2026. We would like to stress that providing adequate and timely notice is essential. Formal notice is a mandatory requirement, helps parents avoid potential financial penalties, enables the timely refund of security deposits, and allows the school to plan effectively for the upcoming term.

Please be reminded that the final deadline for submitting a formal notice of withdrawal is Wednesday, 11th March 2026. Notice must be provided either by email or by a written letter addressed to Ms Manisha Bajracharya, Admissions Office.

Upon receipt of the withdrawal notice, parents will be issued a clearance form, which must be completed closer to the end of the term to finalise the withdrawal process. Parents who require school documents or references for the new school should inform Ms Bajracharya in the Admissions Office as early as possible.

Kindly note that late submission or failure to provide notice, as well as not completing the clearance process or returning school resources, may result in partial or full forfeiture of the security deposit. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering strictly to these requirements.

We were absolutely delighted with how well the children engaged with their learning from home during our day of online learning on Thursday.

Early Years joined in brilliantly through Tapestry, with teachers posting fun, hands-on activities that kept our youngest learners engaged and learning through play. The live lessons were a particular hit, with children excitedly logging on to see their teachers and friends. It was heart-warming to see their enthusiasm and participation.

Years 1-3 accessed their activities through Seesaw, completing a range of tasks including literacy, maths, and creative activities. Teachers reported wonderful participation, with children uploading photos of their work, recording themselves reading, and even sharing videos of their learning. It was lovely to see so many children taking pride in presenting their work and engaging enthusiastically with the activities set for them.

Years 4-6 worked independently using Google Classroom, tackling more extended tasks and demonstrating excellent time management skills. Many children went above and beyond, adding thoughtful comments to their submissions.Teachers were impressed by the quality of work submitted and the mature, responsible approach our older students took to their learning.

Secondary students adapted seamlessly to the online format, following their regular timetable through Google Classroom and attending live sessions where scheduled. Teachers noted strong attendance and engagement across all year groups, with students managing their time effectively and maintaining excellent standards in their work submissions.

Our Sixth Form��had the added benefit of a global��universities��fair during the day, which provided valuable insights into higher education pathways, application processes, and student life. Students asked thoughtful questions and engaged maturely with the presentations and fair, making excellent use of the opportunity to think ahead about their post 18 options.

Thank you to all our parents and carers for supporting your children’s learning throughout the day. Your encouragement and supervision made a real difference. We also appreciate those who contacted us about absences due to voting or travel – this helped us ensure every child was accounted for and safe.

The children showed us once again that they are adaptable chameleons and engaged learners who can thrive in different learning environments. Well done to everyone involved!

Mother Language Day celebrations

On Friday 27th February, we celebrated Mother Language Day across the school. Our Primary and Secondary Leading Linguists organised a fantastic Language Fair for Year 6, where pupils explored a wide range of languages and learned many new words and phrases.

Primary students also marked the occasion by taking part in a “Guess the Language” quiz and teaching their classmates how to say a greeting in their home language, sharing and celebrating the diversity of our community.

Earlier in the week, our Early Years pupils enjoyed a special treat: a fairy tale performance in Mandarin, beautifully presented by Year 7 students.

Languages Fair:

Primary Mental Health Assembly

In the Primary Mental Health First Aid assembly for Year 3 to Year 6, George Peterkin helped students think about feelings and what we can do when a friend or we feel worried or upset. He reminded us that all feelings are okay and that it can really help to notice what we’re feeling, take a moment to calm our bodies, and talk to a trusted adult. Students also discussed kind, practical ways to support friends, listening, checking in, and encouraging them to get help, so everyone feels safe, supported, and ready to learn. ��

Little Yetis

Our Little Yetis had a wonderful time exploring nature during this week’s session. The children enjoyed decorating beautiful plant pots for the Early Years garden, adding their own creative touches and helping to make our outdoor space even more special.

Inside the classroom, the children explored a range of mini beast toys, sparking lots of curiosity and conversation about insects and the natural world. As always, the children were fully engaged in the variety of activities on offer, and it was lovely to see parents and staff joining in the fun too.

Thank you to everyone for another fantastic Little Yetis session – we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Mental Health Warriors Course

By: Luveena (Year 9)

Last week, on Friday the 27th of February, I and a group of other secondary students had the opportunity to attend a workshop at our school Ģ����Ƶ led by a professional therapist and mental health trainer George Peterkin from Dubai. George was visiting to provide teacher training on Mental Health First Aid on Saturday. As a student about to start GCSEs and who is intrigued by human behaviour or psychology, this workshop was especially valuable to me because it helped me understand mental health and feel prepared to help not only ourselves but everyone around us. Since many secondary students are reaching a more sensitive stage in their lives, I felt this session was extremely beneficial for all of us.

George began the day by holding separate engaging assemblies for the primary and secondary students focused on building resilience and mental fitness. Students from Years 13 to Year 8 attended and are now qualified as ‘Mental Health Warriors’.��

Throughout the workshop, I noticed how engaged and active everyone was. We were all eager to learn, share, be comfortable and most importantly seemed genuinely happy to be there. The programme focused on teaching us how to support both ourselves and the people around us. We discussed how to respond when someone shares their feelings, what responses may not be helpful, and how we can maintain positive mental health in our everyday lives, including what affects us and what doesn’t.

One student in Year 9 stated, “That seminar was an amazing experience where we were able to learn so much about mental health and I came out with a completely different view around our mental wellbeing. Mr Peterkin was such a wonderful mentor and immediately created a safe space where we were all comfortable to share our thoughts. And contradictory to what I thought in the beginning, I had so much fun!”

I think it is safe to say as a student who loved this opportunity and even earned a health warrior therapist certificate, we owe our greatest gratitude to our visiting mentor Mr. Peterkin and our teachers for organising this wonderful seminar. I would surely do it again if I had a chance to and look forward to putting the learning into action here at Ģ����Ƶ.

Flowing Forward Festival Saturday 28th February

By Saanvi, Sizuka and Sanah A in Year 11.

The PLUM flowing forward festival is a student-led organization that promotes menstrual health and hygiene in Nepal. On Saturday the 28th of February, we went to the fourth annual PLUM Flowing Forward Festival that hosted 105 students from 9 schools and organisations from around Kathmandu. We worked together to break down menstrual stigma, encourage open and honest conversations, and build a supportive network among students across different communities. Through 16 interactive workshops, students were given a safe space to learn, share experiences, and ask questions. These sessions helped start important conversations about menstruation and challenged common taboos. As a result, many participants left the workshops feeling more confident, better informed, and inspired to continue spreading awareness.��

During the day Saanvi, Sizuka and Sanah also led a collaborative art workshop. This session was designed as an open, welcoming space where participants could freely express themselves through art while connecting with each other. It created a relaxed and supportive environment that encouraged people to work with different individuals, share ideas, and collaborate creatively. Participants were given three different prompts in their groups which centred around themes of empowerment and challenging social taboos. Each group approached the prompts in their own unique way, producing meaningful and diverse pieces of artwork that reflected their perspectives and experiences.��

The workshop atmosphere was lively yet calming, allowing everyone to explore creativity without pressure. Many participants shared positive feedback afterwards, describing the session as fun, relaxing�� and a refreshing break. It was rewarding to see how engaged everyone was and how the activity encouraged open conversations. Along with the participants, we also greatly enjoyed hosting the workshop. It was a valuable and exciting opportunity for us to organise and lead an activity. Shout out to the other Zonta members for their participation: Sanna, Pema, Saugat, Pranita, Guarab, Brishti and Soniva.

The entire festival was a lot of fun and engaging. We participated in three different workshops. They were all very different. Some were student-led, which provided a safe space for us to discuss a variety of topics, such as the different ways that people deal with societal stigmas related to menstruation. Additionally, there were specialist-led workshops where we learnt about various topics depending on the specialist, for example, there were workshops held by OBGYN physicians where we talked about menstruation health. Overall, everyone who attended the festival got a chance to make a lot of friends, had many meaningful conversations, learned a lot, and just had a great time. Thank you to Ms Hall, Ms Middlebrook and Ms Goodey for coming and Ms Idriss for helping organise this and supporting us!��

Online University Fair

During online learning on Thursday 5th of March, students were treated to a virtual university fair and talks. The event began with a Q&A Panel Session with Universities from UK, US, Australia & Hong Kong which was very useful for our Year 11s in particular, who are still making choices about which destinations might be appropriate for them. Following this, students attended two expert led talks from a huge variety, including:��

• Career Pathways in Art & Media
• Financial Aid in the US
• Student Accommodation in Australia
• Studying in Scotland
• Studying Medicine in the UK
• Applying to UK Universities
• Creative Programs in STEM
• Future of Artificial Intelligence
• Preparing for Written Scholarship Applications
• Student Support at US Universities
• Studying Applied Computer Science in Europe
• Studying Tech & Design in Belgium

We were very grateful to have representatives from universities all over the world, including some of the top global institutions. you can find the full list of visiting universities and useful videos introducing them.��