Head of Primary Message Week 30
- m.everett
- May 2
- 3 min read

Four Year Groups, One Stage 👏
A big thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the Year 1 to Year 4 Music Assemblies this morning. It was a real joy to see so many of you in the Theatre, and I know how much it meant to the children to have you there.
These kinds of events take a huge amount of planning and rehearsal, and the result this morning was something really special. The children sang with heart, energy and confidence, and it was lovely to see so many proud smiles, not just on stage but in the audience too.
Music plays such an important role in our Primary School. It’s not just about performing, it supports learning, builds confidence, and gives children another way to express themselves. It’s a big part of who we are, and mornings like this one remind us just how powerful it can be.
A special mention to Ms Sarah for the huge amount of work she puts in to make these opportunities happen for all our students.
Books, Authors and a Brilliant Week of Reading
This week has also been full of excitement and imagination as we celebrated Book Week across the school. From our themed dress-up day to the inspiring author visits, it was a great opportunity to shine a light on the love of reading that runs through every part of our school. The energy around the campus, from students reading in unusual places to lively discussions about favourite characters, has been fantastic to see.
Events like these build on the strong foundations of our wider reading programme at ISB. Reading is not just encouraged, it’s embedded into our daily routines, our curriculum, and our culture. We want every child to find joy in books and to grow as confident, capable readers.
To find out more about our approach to reading at ISB, including how we build reading habits and celebrate reading success, you can visit the link below:
Looking Ahead ⏩
As we head into the final few weeks of the school year, things are set to get even busier, with plenty of exciting events still to come. From sleepovers and swim galas to theatre productions, more music showcases and a full calendar of sporting events, there’s a lot to look forward to. These experiences are such a valuable part of school life, and we’re grateful, as always, for your continued support in helping make them a success.
If you have any questions about any aspect of school life, please do not hesitate to message in Seesaw.
Mr Michael Everett | Head of Primary
📌 At a glance
Musical Magic: Year 1–4 students shone on stage in this morning’s Music Assemblies, thank you to all who joined us.
Celebrating Reading: Book Week was a huge success with author visits, dress-up fun, and a school-wide love of reading on display.
Reading Culture at ISB: Reading is deeply embedded in our curriculum, learn more about our approach via the link above.
Exciting Weeks Ahead: From sleepovers and swim galas to theatre and sports, plenty of events still to come this term.

🗓️ Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th May – Yr4 Seria Sleepover 💤
🗓️ Friday 9th May - Yr3 to Yr6 Swim Gala 🏊
🗓️ Wednesday 28th May to Monday 2nd June - School Closed
🗓️ Tuesday 3rd June - School opens.
🗓️ Friday 6th June - Reception, Yr1 & YR2 Swim Gala 🏊
🗓️ Monday 9th June - Public Holiday (TBC)
🗓️ Friday 13th June - Yr6 Ceremony 🎓
🗓️ 🆕 Friday 13th June - Yr3 Sleepover 💤 [New Date]
🗓️ Friday 20th June Reception Music Showcase 🎶
🗓️ Wednesday 25th June (evening) - Yr5 & Yr6 Music Showcase 🎶
🗓️ Friday 27th June - Public Holiday (TBC)
🗓️ Friday 4th July - Last Day of School