News from Mr Grady
Hello everyone,
We will be experimenting with a fortnightly newsletter for this half term, so I shall be writing to you again in two weeks’ time, please do let us know if this is more useful or not, as we can always move back to a weekly communication if that works most effectively for parents and students. I always have something to say each week, so it might be that my musings may simply be longer once a fortnight. We shall see…
And so to this week: May I take this opportunity to wish all of you celebrating today, a very happy Diwali. It is so delightful that at this time of year, as the darker evenings draw in that families gather to celebrate this festival, coming together as communities to share food and stories, and to renew those social and community bonds that are so important to us all having a sense of place.
We have seen several assemblies led by our students in Years 9 and 13, sharing parts of the story of Diwali, but also sharing the different ways Diwali is celebrated by different communities. The Year 9 group in particular have been a pleasure to see, taking to the stage in front of their peers (both youngers and older students) to tell us the story of Diwali.
I am so pleased that we continue to share the stories, traditions and ceremonies of the different communities we serve at Rugby High School, that our students feel a real imperative to share aspects of themselves with the community, and that the more we do so, the more we see, hear from and interact with these celebrations, the stronger we become as a community, as we celebrate each other with kindness, care and respect.
A very Happy Diwali indeed!
With all best wishes, stay well and safe!
Mr Grady