CHRIST Church school look back on 2017 with a poem from headteacher Rupert Kaye.
C is for Christmas carols, concerts and cards;
H is for Harvest and humble, happy hearts;
R is for Rocktopus who rocked Christ Church twice;
I is for inspectors who brought praise and advice;
S is for swimming certificates and a sports day for all;
T is for Tesco tokens and a Bags for Life windfall;
C is for Children in Need and charity fundraising fun;
H is for high attendance come snow, rain or sun;
U is for uniqueness and diversity cherished and celebrated;
R is for the Year 4 residential with outdoor adventures;
C is for children’s extra-curricular club choices – 22 offered this year;
H is for community helpers and parents who volunteer;
F is for fencing – new, smart, safe, secure and compliant;
I is for interesting investigations in maths and science;
R is for Remembrance and Poppy Day pride;
S is for starting each day with a free breakfast inside;
T is for the trees planted in our “Enchanted Forest” – 130 in all;
S is for staff who work so hard every day in school;
C is for class trips to Stourhead, Farrington Farm and Bruton Art Gallery;
H is for hospitality and a warm welcome to each brand new family;
O is for obstacles overcome and the things we now know;
O is for opportunities every day to flourish and grow; and
L is for is for love, learning and laughter … and lives lived to the full!