2026 Spring Term 2 Newsletter

This half term seems to have passed by quickly, I think the warmer weather certainly helps. As always, our pupils have been busy enjoying lots of exciting curriculum events and sporting competitions both, in school outside of school and within the local community. This newsletter will share some of the main highlights with you.

Following feedback from parents and carers, I am pleased to let you know that progress data for all children alongside an Attitude Towards Learning judgement will be emailed out to all parents and carers today. If your child has therapy or counselling, a Therapeutic report will also be emailed out to you. this will provide you with an up to date and accurate picture about the progress and achievements that your child has made this term at school.

It was great news to have received another successful Ofsted inspection, the report detailed the high level of support which pupils receive at the school. It was lovely to read just how happy our pupils are at the school. This is the 8th consecutive year in which the school has managed to maintain an ‘Outstanding’ grading for social care Ofsted inspections.

The school also retained its National Flagship status for Inclusion from Quality Inclusion Mark. This is due to the support which our pupils receive and the support which we provide to pupils from main stream schools in the local community.

I hope that you all enjoy a wonderful break over Easter holidays. We look forward to pupils returning to school after Easter holidays on Tuesday 14th April ready to start the summer term

Best wishes

Mr Anderson

Principal

I am pleased to announce that Muntham House School has been graded as 'Outstanding' once again by the Ofsted Social Care Inspection Team.

Congratulations to all of the care staff for making a care provision so wonderful for our pupils who reside at the school, enabling pupils to succeed and flourish whilst at Muntham House School.

Ofsted came into the school from 20 to 22 January 2026 to inspect the residential provision within the school. Here are some quotes taken directly from the inspection report:

‘Children make exceptional progress from their individual starting points. They are consistently encouraged to be the best they can be, which builds confidence, resilience and a strong sense of self-worth’.

‘Staff place a high value on recognising and celebrating every success, no matter how small. This highly positive and aspirational culture ensures that children feel valued, supported and proud of their achievements, which contributes to their overall progress’.

‘Children’s experiences of residential care are exceptionally positive. They receive highly individualised care that is carefully planned around their needs, strengths and personal goals’.

‘Children develop secure, trusting relationships with staff and peers and speak confidently about feeling safe, settled and well cared for’.

‘Staff feel valued and motivated, and parents are confident that their children are safe, supported and well cared for’.

'Children benefit from taking part in a wide range of age-appropriate experiences both within the school and in the wider community. These significantly enhance their enjoyment and broaden their aspirations'.

Please click the link below to read the full inspection report:

The school have been fortunate to use fundraising to enable us to purchase new Mountain bikes for our pupils. All pupils will now have the opportunity to enjoy Mountain biking in school grounds and around the local areas. Our more confident riders will be lucky enough to visit nearby Surrey Hills and Reigate Downhill Bike Park to complete some of the more challenging mountain bike trails.

Mountain biking offered as a Friday reward activity and will also be used as a team building activity for class groups to help pupils develop and maintain their friendships. I am sure that all of our pupils will thoroughly enjoy using the new bikes to their full potential.

Muntham House School had its Inclusion review from Inclusion Quality Mark on 11/2/2026 to review the quality of our inclusive practice across the school.

This is a requirement of the school being a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion, our inclusive practice is analysed and evaluated every year.

Here are some key points taken directly from the schools report:

Muntham House School (MHS) is continuing its journey to providing inclusive therapeutic support to local primary and secondary schools.

MHS offers 4 days of full immersion in therapy support exemplification for 4 different primary schools each year.

Impact assessments over the 5 years of operation have shown reductions in anxiety levels, exclusions and CAMHS referrals, increases in school attendance, attainment and pupils’ self-esteem and positive impacts on parental support and inclusive practice between schools

MHS Examination Results for 2025 were exceptional; the Year 11 group achieved and maintained a 100% rate for every examination taken. Pupils did not just pass but achieved impressive grades; grades 5, 6, and 7s in certain subjects. 50% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in Maths or English, 65% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in GCSE Science, which surpassed the 6.9% national average for pupils with EHCPs in 2022/23.

Qualified, expert staff are at the heart of this exceptional offer for pupils of MHS. The recruitment process is rigorous and looks for the best qualified staff, suitably trained and intentioned applicants. The workforce is stable and expected to be, with loyalty offers at 20- and 30-year milestones!

“When I came, I didn't know how to spell. They helped me. They listen to what you say. You can always ask for help. “The boys spoke about the care and support given by all staff throughout school at all times”.

They struggled to quantify this, as they said it was everywhere.

“How could you improve your School?”

There were no comments.

“So, no ideas?”

Then one of the students said “I don't know. We don't know what to say, 'cause it’s like, perfect as it is.”

What a pleasure it was to visit a SEND provision so suited to its pupils needs and understanding that they will not know exactly what that is until they get to know their pupils.

The school continues to move from strength to strength in terms of its superb inclusive practice and I am firmly of the opinion that the school fully meets the standard required by the Inclusion Quality Mark to maintain its status as a national Flagship School for Inclusion.

Please click the link below to read the full report:

Pupils enjoyed an exciting Tudor Immersion Day to start our Tudor topic, bringing history to life across the school. Dressed in impressive Tudor finery, the children stepped back in time and experienced what life might have been like during Henry VIII's reign. Throughout the day, pupils worked collaboratively across year groups, exploring a wide range of activities linked to the curriculum.

Some pupils baked traditional Tudor cakes and bread, learning about the ingredients and cooking methods used during the period. Others experimented with natural dyeing techniques, using flowers to colour fabrics and discovering how people in Tudor times created dyes from natural sources. The children also developed their writing skills by using quills, carefully practising their handwriting in the style of Tudor scribes. Many pupils created their own illuminated manuscripts and decorative scrolls.

History learning focused on Henry VIII's life, with pupils discovering fascinating facts about the famous Tudor king. They also took part in a lively game of tennis, one of Henry VIII’s favourite sports. We completed some scientific investigations and looked at how our understanding of the world has changed and developed over time.

To complete the experience, some pupils took part in a Tudor-style banquet, sampling rye bread and vegetables. The day was filled with collaboration and curiosity, providing a memorable way for pupils to explore Tudor history.

This term the Badgers class enjoyed a wonderful trip to Horsham Town as part of our learning about the Tudors. The day gave the children the opportunity to explore local landmarks and learn more about what life was like during Tudor times.

During our walk around the town, the children carefully observed a Tudor house and discussed the distinctive features of Tudor architecture, such as the wooden beams and patterned framework. They then spent time sketching the house, focusing on the details they had noticed and thinking about how homes were built during this period. Another memorable moment of the trip was our role-play activity at the stocks. The children learned how the stocks were used in Tudor times as a form of public punishment for minor crimes. They had great fun taking turns pretending to be placed in the stocks while discussing how justice was carried out in the past and how this differs to crime and punishment today.

We finished our Tudor experience with a visit to Horsham Museum, where the children took part in an educational walk around the exhibits. They discovered fascinating information about the Tudor era and learned about Catherine Howard, a famous Tudor figure who once lived in Horsham. The museum visit helped the children make connections between national Tudor history and our local area.

The children represented the school brilliantly throughout the trip. They were curious, enthusiastic, and asked thoughtful questions as they explored the town and museum. It was a fantastic opportunity to bring our history learning to life. As a reward, we ended our trip with a visit to Horsham Park where the boys played beautifully with one another and were even extending their wonderful manners and kindness to younger members of the public.

On Tuesday 24th March, Foxes class went to visit Coombes Farm to learn about baby animals and land use, linking their Geography and Science learning. The class enjoyed viewing the little lambs running around their pens and got to hold the bottle when feeding.

Watching a live lamb being born is something the boys and staff hadn't witnessed before and was the hot topic on the minibus back to Muntham. The children also got to watch calves, piglets and chicks bouncing around and starting their life on the farm.

After lunch we went on the tractor ride across the farm and saw the lambs and calves grazing with their mothers, the children enjoyed seeing them in the fields where they belong. It was lovely to see the children gain confidence around the animals and by the end of the day, they were happily feeding and stroking the animals around the farm.

A great experience for all and something they won't forget for a long time.

Deer class have been developing their tennis skills this half term as the pupils requested this and we wanted to make the most of the sunny weather and participate in some outside PE lessons!

We focussed on hand-eye coordination, accuracy and power – learning that we do not always need to use our full force and need to find the right balance. We begun our lessons by learning how to use the forehand and backhand technique, practice against the wall and taking part in a rally by ourselves. We levelled this up by taking part in a two-player rally and trying to return the ball to a position where the opposition could reach the ball.

Finally, we took part in small games with the focus on rallies and our technique.

On Thursday 5th March we took part in our yearly World Book Day!

Staff and pupils dressed up as either their favourite characters from stories or in comfy clothes. We participated in many different activities linked to stories and ended the day with a “Big Read”.

Staff and pupils reading stories with one another in our hall to end a wonderful day.

On Wednesday 18th March, four of the classes in Primary went to visit The Mary Rose. We took part in a Museum tour to learn about life on The Mary Rose and the history of it. The pupils learnt about life onboard The Mary Rose, how the crew lived during this time and how it was recovered after being submerged for 437 years, then eventually recovered over an 11-year period to be part of the museum today. After our tour, we took part in a Tudor Gun Drill, learning how the crew on board would have safely worked as a team to use the cannons. Finally, we finished with a 4D cinema experience in which we were a part of a virtual reality team that extracted and successfully raised the Mary Rose.

The children have been investigating how different components work and learning to build a series of circuits by following detailed technical instructions. What impressed us most was how confidently they approached each challenge, showing great teamwork, problem‑solving skills, and perseverance.

Starting with simple circuits, the children quickly progressed to more complex builds. Before long, they were successfully creating working models that included alarms, musical outputs, and even light‑sensor systems. Each completed circuit gave them a real sense of achievement, and it was wonderful to see their curiosity grow as they explored how electricity can power different functions.

This hands-on experience not only strengthened their understanding of electrical systems but also encouraged creativity and critical thinking—key skills in design and technology. We’re incredibly proud of how engaged and enthusiastic the children have been throughout this project

This term, our Primary pupils have been diving into the exciting world of programming using Tail Bot robots. The children have thoroughly enjoyed learning how to give the robots a clear set of commands, watching them move, turn, and follow a planned route with impressive accuracy.

Using maps and instruction cards, the pupils experimented with sequencing, debugging, and directional language—key early coding skills. One of the highlights was discovering that the Tail Bots can draw! The children loved creating patterns, shapes, and colourful trails as the robots followed their programmed paths.

Throughout the project, the classroom was full of enthusiasm. Every student was fully engaged, eager to test ideas, solve problems, and explore what their robot could do next. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they realised they were truly programming.

Overall, this hands-on activity has been a fantastic introduction to computational thinking, creativity, and teamwork. We’re incredibly proud of how well the children have worked and can’t wait for more robotics adventures in the future!

Year 8 pupils have recently been busy in the workshop making their own metal garden trowels. This practical project has helped them learn a range of new metalworking skills while creating a useful tool.

During the project, the boys have learned techniques such as forging, brazing, riveting, and shaping metal by hand. They have enjoyed the hands-on nature of the work and the chance to try skills that are new to many of them.

It has been great to see their enthusiasm in the workshop, and the finished trowels are something they can be proud of. The pupils have not only made a tool to take home, but have also developed valuable practical skills along the way.

Pupils are continuing work on the current project bike, designing and making brackets as well as panels to house the new exhaust and fit the new larger rear wheel. Fabrication work such as this take a lot of planning, focus and time, so it has been great to see the boys engaging in this and working hard to get jobs finished before Easter.

A couple of new pupils to Mechanics have made the difference, ensuring that not only are these additions practical, but that they look good!

Other pupils have begun work on a e-Bike motor conversion of a pedal go-kart, which has proven more work than they initially anticipated. This has shown great resilience and staying power from the pupils involved, and they are beginning to understand the commitment required to build a project themselves.

We look forward to more hard work after the Easter break!

Congratulations to Alfie on getting his Catering apprenticeship! Alfie has worked hard to earn this opportunity. His hard work includes food tech, work experience, and hard work at Chichester College, and now applying his skills in his apprenticeship.

Alfie will work at his apprenticeship two days a week and earn while he learns. His apprenticeship will last 18 months, after which he will be fully qualified in his craft.

Alfie is also a key member of the Muntham House Cafe, and we wish him the best of luck in this new adventure.

Well done Alfie.

The focus in PSHE this half term has been Health and Wellbeing. It's been quite a lot of fun to break down the barriers and develop our trusting bond with the Year 7 cohort, delving deep into what happens during puberty and the impact of their emotional changes.

We have been blown away by the attitudes and understanding of our Year 8 pupils as they've navigated lessons on body image and perfect selfies, what a great bunch of young people we get the pleasure of working with.

Year 9 have considered where their greatest influence comes from in terms of exercise, diet and healthy living. The groups were surprised to learn that the 10,000 steps a day is actually a myth and was first used as a marketing tool for the Olympics in the 1970s. We've been discussing how important it is for the now and the future to engage in 30mins of brisk physical activity every day.

Year 10 continue to benefit from discussion-based learning activities, building their understanding on the impact of drug and alcohol misuse, and considering the stages of drug production and distribution.

We hope you all have a safe and happy Easter break!

World Book Day is a brilliant opportunity for everyone to celebrate the joy of reading. As a school, we aim to promote reading for pleasure - not only on World Book Day but throughout the year. The main reason behind the day was to encourage pupils to explore different genres of books and develop a passion for reading, as there are numerous benefits, including increased vocabulary, heightened empathy, and improved concentration.

On the day, the pupils were able to dress up as their favourite characters from their favourite books. There was a prizes for the most innovative costumes. Well done to Mason for his tremendous outfit.

The main activity of the day took place during the morning’s assembly. The entire secondary school gathered in tutor teams to compete against each other to guess who the masked readers were. Many members of staff had disguised then recorded themselves reading a paragraph of a well-known story. At the end of a short clip, the pupils would write their answers on the answer sheet as they tried to deduce who was the masked reader.

Mrs West marked all sheets; it was a very close competition, and it was hard to pick a winner. The only thing to do was to declare a whole school victory.

Coming back to school after half term has meant a lot of hard work for the pupils of Muntham House College. Oliver, Alfie and Lewis have had lots of studying to do as well as preparing many fantastic recipes as part of their Level 3 BTEC in hospitality. All 3 boys will be finally assessed in the coming weeks as they come to the pinnacle of their course.

The other MHC pupils have also been working hard preparing recipes which will be the backbone of the evidence that they will need next year when they are assessed for their Level 3 BTEC in Hospitality.

All of the MHC pupils continue to run the Cafe at a very high standard both of service and of the quality of food that they prepare and sell. Sell outs are quite common as pupils and staff enjoy what is on offer!

Years 10 and 11 also have their Assessments in the next few weeks and I have every confidence that they will all do extremely well.

As for KS3 they have been enjoying themselves cooking up a storm. I can see at least a couple of very confident chefs appearing.

I hope you enjoy looking at the photos and Happy Easter from the Food Tech team: Angie Apicella, Fiona Barratt, Russell Grove and Charlotte Dalal.

Hello my name is Raif, and I wanted to tell you a bit about what I get up to at animal therapy.

I started coming along just after November and I wanted to get to know the animals including the donkey and my fav the goats.

I started off learning all about the donkey grooming and husbandry skills.

I first learnt how to head collar and tie up correctly the reason being so if they panic, they won’t get hurt or hurt us.

Second being correct grooming techniques including hooves picking, with the correct approach, as the donkeys cannot see directly in front of them, we position ourselves to come in from the side so we don’t scare them, I also learnt how to position my arms so if the donkeys kick out when I’m hoof picking and can control the speed and the wight of the kick so I won’t get injured,

I have also learnt different techniques on how to groom the donkeys and what brushes and when to use them, so we protect their fur and their skin this also allows the donkeys to get to know me and start to trust me which builds are relationship, on trust and respect.

The above is a diagram of the donkeys’ hoof, these are all the positions, and the names of the different parts of the hoof I need to look for so I can check for infections, damage, and health risk that can course the donkey’s pain or illness

The reason why we need to keep the hoof clean and stone free is so that it doesn’t get infected, which can affect the hoof bruising thrush and abscesses as well as inflammation, heat patches and smell using all my senses this allows me to Monitor the donkeys hoof health well we do this routine twice daily

This keeps the donkeys in good health and allows me to build my relationship making sure we spot anything worrying early so we can get them treated as soon as we can.

Here are some pictures of me looking after the donkey’s woody and buzz

Raif is being trained on goat hoof trimming and this is what Raif has been learning.

The first diagram you can see how the horn of the hoof grows, clipping regularly will help maintain their foot health and keep infections and muscular issues, which could lead to costly veterinary treatment.

The second diagram shows the different parts of the goat’s hoof, and which parts can be trimmed leaving a healthy level base for the goats to walk on.

The reason for them to be level?

We clip the goats hoofs every 6-8 weeks depending on how much protein they have had in their diet the reason for this is goats hoofs grow fast and curl under we clip their hoofs to keep their feet level this is due to the pressure of the weight of the goat being distributed unevenly across the body effecting there bones muscles and stance causing foot problems Skeletor problems which can cause medical issues that will need to be delt with clipping hoofs regularly helps maintain healthy feet and posture.

I like chilling with the goats because there relaxing, inquisitive, bold and affectionate which allows me to interact with these animals without issues allowing me to maintain there health to build stronger bonds between animal and keeper our four goats are charming with gizmo is chill spike is hard work Wallace shows his emotions a lot( by lifting his hoof and tapping you to get your attention for strokes then headbutts you when u ignore him) Gromit is pretty relaxed and stays away until he really wants attention.

Knowing these animals and maintaining their health and enclosure is something I would like to take forword as a career e.g. farm hand, animal trainer and possible veterinary this is something that I feel patinate about and looking forword to learning and finding out more.

The weather continued to be wet and cold on our return from the half term break, which meant that seeds have been slow to germinate. We have, however, sown Beetroot, Carrot and Radish in the polytunnel in the hope of an early crop and they are now just showing their tiny shoots, so we are hoping the predicted cold spell doesn't freeze them off.

As part of their Horticulture intervention Jacob and Hugo asked if we could check out the wildlife at Warnham Nature Reserve. As encouraging nature into our garden is a large part of the RHS Awards, and building relationships through a shared interest supports the intervention program we set off on a dry morning to observe and take photos. We had a lovely morning and the boys were lucky enough to see woodpeckers, gold finches, wrens, egrets and grey herons, and enjoy a special encounter with a very friendly robin who ate some crumbs from their outstretched hands.

Stanley and Patrick have planted potatoes in large bags and measured the grass heads we planted a couple of weeks ago. They are both progressing well on the ASDAN program and we have some exciting projects to complete next term including a trip to Wisley gardens.

During the lovely warm spring weather that surprised everyone last week we were very busy sowing lots of seeds in pots and trays. When we return there will (fingers crossed) be lots to plant out and get our newly refreshed raised beds full of vegetables, fruit and flowers for the summer term.

Our year 7 boys all worked very hard moving four tons of fresh compost into the raised beds with myself, Noah and the grounds team, many hands made light work and it was all moved in a day.

A big thank you to everyone who helped. Happy gardening.

It has been an absolute joy to watch our Forest School area come back to life over five weeks. We have had some glorious days and made the most of every single second of them.

We began the term with a focus on knots and learned how to tie a clove hitch knot. We used this knot secure two pieces of wood together to make a cross - which linked nicely to the beginning of the season of Lent.

Followed this, we learned a little about St David as his feast day fell at the beginning of March. We celebrated by using natural materials to make the longest dragon tails that we could. They were very impressive!

Next came 'World Sleep Day' where we found out why sleep is so important for all of us. We made some wonderful mini-dens for some woodland animals so they could sleep well and also found out about hibernation and some of the animals that hibernate during the colder months.

We finished the term with a selection of Easter festivities including toasting hot cross buns on the campfire and an egg hunt around our site - such great treats! Another fabulous term and we are very much looking forward to beginning next term with our Forest School trips!

The Year 7 and 8 groups have been very thankful for the ground slowly drying up during term, and definitely feel more adventurous. A real highlight for the term was 8B’s group project on creating a den out on natural materials. Below are some pictures of the working process over three weeks. Mr Imbert has been really impressed at the sharing of responsibilities and roles and the end product the boys managed to produce!

Year 9 are preparing for their expeditions in April, with lots of practice of kit use and route planning. 9B spent the day in the New Forest to practice walking some of their route and to familiarise themselves with the New Forest terrain and the many wild ponies!

10B also carried out a mystery hike. This is where they get dropped off with staff members to a random location, need to locate themselves and then navigate back to school. Chris J did an outstanding job at navigating the group successfully back to school, confidently locating himself on the map using surround features throughout.

To promote engagement and learning in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, an award scheme runs termly that rewards three outstanding pupils. There are three awards that consider all DofE participating pupils: the explorer award (a pupil who shows outstanding attitude to learning and pushes themselves to learn more); the captain award (a pupil who leads by example and takes on the roles given to them with conviction); and the sherpa award (a pupil who shows support of their fellow pupils either in lessons or on the expeditions).

Congratulations to the following pupils who have been awarded the titles for this term:

Max M – Explorer Award

Callum M – Captain Award

Charlie K – Sherpa Award

Muntham House School has set up an incredibly exciting expedition for Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award pupils in Post-16. In May, six pupils on their Gold Award, accompanied by three members of staff, will fly out to Morocco to carry out a 6 day expedition to climb Mount Toubkal, the tallest mountain in the country. Mount Toubkal is part of the Atlas mountain range and stands at 4,167 metres. The group will not only complete the expedition and top out on the mountain for incredible scenic views but also experience local cultures of mountain villages and the market hustle and bustle or Marrakech.

The expedition will be carried out through the company World Expeditions, who have years of experience leading international expeditions for a variety of client groups.

This term, to prepare for the trip, the post-16 group have been going on weekly hikes, averaging 16km each time. The groups have hiked Beachy Head, Bury Hill and Box Hill. After Easter, they will continue their training ready for the big trip at the end of the half term.

Key Stage 3 pupils in PE have been focusing on developing their rhythm and timing, alongside implementing tactics within a range of sports and demonstrating strong sportsmanship. Lessons have included a variety of adapted and alternative activities, particularly those involving throwing and catching, helping to build coordination and teamwork. Pupils have also been introduced to unihoc, where they have been learning the basic skills and applying them in game situations with increasing confidence and enthusiasm.

Key Stage 4 pupils have been working towards their BTEC Level 1 in Sport this term, focusing on reflecting on the sessions they delivered to their peers. Pupils were asked a series of reflective questions, encouraging them to honestly evaluate their performance, identify areas for improvement, and recognise what went well. It was excellent to see pupils demonstrating strong reflective skills and confidently using key terminology linked to important personal characteristics in their responses. This process has helped deepen their understanding and supported their overall development in the course.

Post 16 pupils have been working on their BTEC Level 3 Sport unit in Sports Leadership this term, where they were challenged to plan and deliver their own 20-minute sessions to a Year 7 class independently. This provided a fantastic opportunity for pupils to take full ownership of their coaching, demonstrating confidence and initiative without teacher support. Following their sessions, pupils reflected on their performance, identifying strengths and areas for development as coaches. It was excellent to see such high levels of leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills on display when working with a younger peer group.

A group of Football Academy players recently enjoyed a trip to watch Crawley Town F.C. take on Barnet F.C. in an exciting League Two fixture. It was a great opportunity for pupils to experience a professional match and watch high-level football in action. The game was highly entertaining, with Barnet taking a 1–0 lead in the first half before Crawley battled back to equalise with a dramatic 90th-minute penalty. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, cheering on the players from the stands throughout. This trip was available exclusively to Football Academy members, so if you would like the chance to attend future events like this, make sure you are regularly attending Football Academy sessions.

Muntham House School hosted More House School in an exciting Key Stage 4 basketball fixture. More House started strongly, taking control of the first two quarters with confident and experienced play. Muntham responded well after the break, showing determination and teamwork to win the third quarter. Despite this effort, More House regained momentum and secured the final quarter to take the overall win.

Muntham students should be proud of their performance; they played with great spirit and worked tirelessly throughout the match. Considering this was their first basketball fixture, the team showed excellent promise against a strong and experienced More House side.

U16s - The Under 16s were placed in the top group this week, for the first time. They played a tough set of fixtures but really worked well together as a team to compete with some of the strongest teams in the league. Although they didn't get the results they wanted, they should be proud of there efforts.

U14s - A mixed bag for the u14s, who played 6 games across the morning - winning 3 and losing 3. They played against some tough opposition but there commitment and team work shone through, allowing them to pick up some wins which in previous fixtures may not have gone our way.

U12s - A much improved set of results for the u12s this time around, who ended the day undefeated. The young team are starting to gel and work together, which resulted in better results.

Football Academy has seen a great turnout this term, with players fully engaged in a range of small-sided games designed to develop tactics and strategies. Sessions have focused on giving players a competitive edge while improving fundamental skills such as touch, passing, shooting, and team shape. It has been fantastic to see players applying what they have learned in game situations with increasing confidence and awareness. All of this progress is helping prepare the squad for participation in the South London Special League. Please see below the dates of the sessions running 4-5pm. Please contact sidneyadams@muntham.org.uk if you would like to register your child to attend.

Please see below the dates for next half term. If you would like to register your child for Football Academy, please contact: sidneyadams@muntham.org.uk

The sessions run 4pm-5pm.

Football 4-5pm

Basketball Academy has enjoyed a great turnout this term, with many new players getting involved and developing their skills. Participants have been focusing on the fundamental skills of basketball, alongside learning about key rules including offensive and defensive fouls. This has helped improve both understanding and performance during games. Training has also been geared towards preparing the team for their upcoming fixture against More House School. Looking ahead, the academy will transition into Rugby Academy next term, where attention will turn to a touch rugby competition taking place next half term. Players will begin preparing for this exciting event as they continue to build their teamwork and game awareness. Please see below the dates of the sessions running 4-5pm.

Please see below the dates for next half term. If you would like to register your child for Rugby Academy, please contact: sidneyadams@muntham.org.uk

The sessions run 4.00pm-5:00pm.

Dodgeball Academy has seen fantastic participation this term, with pupils of all levels getting involved and developing their skills. Players have been learning the official rules of dodgeball, leading to more structured and competitive games. Alongside this, they have been introduced to key tactics such as coordinated countdown throws and reacting to catches off deflections. These strategies have helped improve teamwork, communication, and confidence on court. All training is building towards the British Dodgeball national competition next term, with pupils showing great commitment and progress. Due to this focus, next term’s academy will be invite only, allowing selected players to prepare more intensively as a team. We would like to thank everyone who took part for their enthusiasm and effort throughout the term. We look forward to seeing continued success in the competition ahead.

With the brighter evenings, there’s been more time for fun for the young people on Hever Floor. Our afternoons and early evenings have been fun filled with many trips out, for example to the local park, where we’ve climbed, played, and enjoyed walks around the pond. These outings have even sparked conversations about introducing some regular jogging sessions in the near future. We also had a fantastic trip to the beach at Goring and the boys scootered all the way to Worthing, it really was a beautiful evening and we watched the sunset before heading back to school

We’ve also spent time cycling, and one of our young people learned to ride in no time at all—there’s no stopping him now. We are incredibly proud of his achievement.

Alongside this, we’ve continued to enjoy our usual activities, including cooking, pancake breakfasts for Pancake Day, and movie nights. Mini golf has been a particular favourite.

More recently, we held our annual Easter egg hunt, which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

As the summer term approaches, we have begun opening up conversations with some of our young people about transitioning to Bodiam Floor, helping them understand what this may look like and preparing them for the move.

We look forward to the next term and all the fun it will bring.

The boys had an amazing time at the beach, scootering along the promenade followed by fish and chips. It was a wonderful way to make the most of the sunshine and fresh air.

We have also had a lot of fun playing bingo, with the boys taking turns to be caller. This has been a great way for them to practice concentration while still enjoying themselves.

Caiden’s sessions at Parkour are coming to an end, but he has done so well in building his confidence and improving his social communication that we have decided to book another block of sessions.

Swimming has been another favourite activity, and we have gone quite a few times this term. The boys always have great fun and engage positively with each other in the water.

We have also made the most of sunny afternoons by going out on the bikes. The boys even built ramps and took turns jumping over them, showing teamwork and creativity.

The highlight of the term was our visit to Coombes Farm. We had an amazing time-the boys fed baby calves that were just a few days old, we saw lambs and piglets and finished the day with a tractor ride. The views of the South Downs were truly spectacular.

We have also begun transitioning the boys in preparation for their move to Arundel. This has been a successful and positive start for them.

Overall, it has been a fun filled and rewarding half term for everyone.

The change in season has finally arrived, bringing with it brighter days and a welcome sense of renewal. The weather has turned in our favour, allowing us to enjoy the sunshine, get outside on the grass, and at last put away the constant task of sweeping up fallen leaves. This shift has had a positive impact on everyone’s mood and energy, creating more opportunities to spend meaningful time outdoors.

Over the past half term, we have made the most of these improved conditions by getting out and about in the community. Activities have included playing nine holes of golf, attending football matches, and going on woodland walks where we have been able to observe and appreciate the local wildlife. These experiences have not only supported physical wellbeing but have also encouraged curiosity, engagement, and enjoyment of the natural environment.

Alongside these outings, the young people have been focusing on developing important life skills. They have been learning how to prepare simple meals, gaining confidence in using their wardrobes independently, and working on building positive relationships with others. There has been a strong emphasis on practicing social skills, including communication, co-operation, and understanding how to get along with peers in a variety of settings.

Looking ahead, we aim to build on this progress by further expanding opportunities within the community. A key focus will be introducing train travel training to support independence and confidence when using public transport. We will also continue working on improving awareness of personal safety and recognising potential risk factors, ensuring that each young person feels secure and safe when accessing the wider community.

Have a wonderful Easter break, be safe, and we look forward to welcoming you back for the summer term

Our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors recently met to talk about how things are going around school and how we can continue to promote kindness.

The ambassadors shared what they have noticed. It was really positive to hear that pupils are getting on better, with more students playing together at break times and showing kindness to each other. They also said that behaviour has improved, especially during football, and that bullying incidents had reduced a lot this year.

They also discussed the new orange “Kind” wristbands. These will be given to pupils who show kindness, stand up to bullying, and treat others with kindness and respect. Ambassadors will help identify who should receive them, making sure the reward is meaningful.

The group also looked ahead to an upcoming event focused on teamwork, confidence, and kindness through sport. They are excited to be involved and help promote it across the school.

Finally, the ambassadors spoke about the importance of respect for everyone in the school, including staff. They agreed to continue challenging any unkind behaviour.

We are proud of the ambassadors and the positive difference they are making in our school.

As we move into the warmer months, we kindly ask for your support in ensuring that all our pupils are adequately protected from the sun during the school day.

Please ensure that your child comes to school each day with:

• Sun cream applied before arrival (and a named bottle/can for reapplication if appropriate)
• A sun hat/cap
• Sunglasses (optional but recommended)
• Refillable water bottle

We will encourage all our pupils to stay hydrated and take breaks in shaded areas where possible. Your co-operation in helping us keep all pupils safe and comfortable in the sunshine is greatly appreciated.

Thankyou for your continued support.