25 June 2026

In the other gardens
      And all up the vale,
From the autumn bonfires
      See the smoke trail!

Pleasant summer over
      And all the summer flowers,
The red fire blazes,
      The grey smoke towers.

Sing a song of seasons!
      Something bright in all!
Flowers in the summer,
      Fires in the fall!

 

Robert Louis Stevenson

The joyful end of a term brings the sweet call to rest. Our children have spent many hours engaging with knowledge of sciences, culture, composition, and art. They have committed dedicated effort to grasping new concepts, toiling with challenge, and delighting in achievement. Friendships have grown, tenderness has strengthened, and hearts are full. But it is time for rest and a change in routine, allowing both mind and soul an opportunity to reflect and marvel at all that's been attained. 

Let the children read, listen to music, dabble in artwork, and go for walks, and in doing so, allow space for their minds to wander and imagine. Upon return, our Three Peaks and Gardens Nook children will be fresh with a new spirit for new subjects and content. Even though holiday periods can often seem daunting, and the temptation to fill up the family schedule be all too real, pause and allow your children time to do little because it is often in these moments of little that great ideas emerge.  May you as a family sense the pleasure of this time together, and may you find joy in the company of your children. 

Extra-murals will start again in the second week of our new term. To select extra-murals for your child, please sign up here.  

 To access our term three dates, please see the attached document. 

School will resume on Tuesday, 21 July.

This week we come to the Lord in prayer:

• thanking Him for a wonderful and good end to our semester
• trusting Him for safety and joy over the holiday period

• submitting to Him troubles and difficulties experienced by our families

" Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."

- Proverbs 22:6-

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday,

Nicolette Skead