Overthorpe C of E Academy
Newsletter - 13.03.26
BELIEVE, ENJOY, ACHIEVE
'Overthorpe is more than a school-
We are the heart of the community.
In our family, we nurture the courage,
And skills to fly higher than the flock,
Whilst always providing a nest,
To come home to.'
TRUST, FRIENDSHIP, ENDURANCE, FORGIVENESS, HOPE
Listen
This week in Collective Worship, we read the picture book Listen, which tells the inspiring story of Evelyn Glennie, a deaf musician who transformed the world of percussion. After losing her hearing as a child, Evelyn learned to “listen” through vibrations in her body and went on to become one of the world’s most celebrated percussionists. She was the first person in the UK to pursue a full-time solo career as a percussionist, has performed with major orchestras across the world, and has won multiple awards for her music, including a Grammy Award. Her story helped the children see how determination, creativity and resilience can enable people to overcome challenges and achieve remarkable things.
In class worship, we explored this theme further by learning about Mandy Harvey, a singer and songwriter who lost her hearing as a young adult but continued to pursue her dream of making music. Throughout this half term, our worships are focusing on people with disabilities who have shown courage, resilience and determination. As a school, we are committed to helping our pupils grow into respectful, compassionate and knowledgeable individuals who understand the importance of inclusion and recognise the strengths and achievements of all people.
