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Well done, Year 6!

Well done, Year 6!

You have worked with real diligence, perseverance and determination throughout this week and we have all been very proud of you.



You were well prepared and approached the assessments with great maturity as well as with good humour. Thank you to your teachers and teaching assistants for preparing you so well and to those who made sure that you enjoyed a lovely sociable breakfast this week. Thanks also to your parents for keeping you motivated from day to day.

Now that the tests are out of the way, you will be able to get on with enjoying your last half term at St Vincent de Paul School before you head off to new adventures!

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