Words on Wednesday

Summer 2026

Caring for Our World

Quality Education

13th May 2026

This week, many children across the country are completing their SATs. For some, the tests may feel exciting; for others, they may feel worrying or overwhelming. But today, we want every child to remember something important:

You are so much more than a score.

SATs only tell us how you answered questions on one particular day of the year. They do not measure kindness, creativity, determination, imagination, humour, courage, or the many talents that make you uniquely you.

What matters most is that you try your best, work hard towards your own goals, and keep believing in yourself.

Keep believing in your own journey, celebrate your progress, and remember that success looks different for everyone. We are proud of you all.

Here’s a little poem for all children in school this week:

One Day, One Test

A pencil held with hopeful care,
Big deep breaths and silent prayer.
Questions waiting, page by page,
Trying hard at every stage.

Some will smile and feel okay,
Some will find it tough today.
But numbers, scores, or lines in red
Don’t tell the dreams inside your head.

Because you’re more than tests at school,
More than data, grade, or rule.
You are kindness, spark, and heart,
A masterpiece, a work of art.

So whether SATs went wrong or right,
Be proud you showed up for the fight.
Keep working hard, keep aiming high,
Your worth is not a score — it’s you inside.

Quality Education

6th May 2026

A book, a pen, a chance to try,

A helping hand, a reason why,

A place to learn, a voice to share,

A better world when all can care.

This week, we are thinking about Education for Everyone

Did you know?
Not all children around the world get the chance to go to school. Some children don’t have books, classrooms, or even teachers.

Why is education important for every child?

Education helps us:
- Learn new things
- Follow our dreams
- Understand the world
- Help others

All children deserve the opportunity to have a quality education. An opportunity is a chance to do something. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn!
Learning is a right, not a privilege. Everyone matters, and everyone deserves a chance to shine

Think about what education means to you and maybe have a go at writing your own verse for this poem.

What is learning?

It’s books and questions,

Chalk and talk,

Dreams beginning…

No Poverty

28th April 2026

This week, our words are linked to our whole school theme: No Poverty, one of the United Nations’ Global Goals to help make the world a fairer place.

Our six focus words are poverty, sustainable, equality, community, generosity, and empathy.

Poverty is when people don’t have enough money for important things like food, a safe place to live, or warm clothes.
Sustainable means doing things in a way that can continue for a long time, so people now and in the future have what they need.
Equality means being fair and making sure everyone has the chance to live a good life, no matter where they come from.
Community is a group of people who live or work together and care for one another — like our school or neighbourhood.
Generosity means sharing what you have, such as your time, kindness, or belongings, to help others.
Empathy means understanding how someone else feels and imagining what it might be like to be in their situation.

Big question: What is one small thing you could do this week to help someone in your community?

Our Earth

22nd April 2026

Today is Earth Day, an annual event first held on April 22, 1970, to show support for environmental protection. It is a time to reflect on how amazing our planet is and to recognise the important role we all play in looking after it. This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, reminds us that even small actions can make a big difference. Whether it’s reducing waste, saving energy, or caring for nature, we all have the power to help our planet thrive—both now and for future generations.