Welcome to the first news story of the Spring Term 2026!

It is heartening to see that the school is already in full swing and that the children have been taking part in so many exciting, creative activities. From the stage to the sports hall, here is a look at what our students have been up to during this whirlwind first week:

 

Year 6 Bring the Highwayman to Life

In English this week the Year 6 acted out their own renditions of The Highwayman, a poem by Alfred Noyes. The short pieces were wonderfully narrated and acted out!

                  

From History to Reality: Year 5s Recreate Brunel's Best

During this week's "Creative Thinking" Assembly, Year 5, who have been studying the Victorian Industrial Revolution and learning about engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. They showed off their very impressive bridges.

               

 

Talented Pupils 

We are constantly amazed by the endless range of talents here at Dair House! This week has been particularly special, with a few of our students reaching some incredible new milestones.

Artyn at the FKL World Finals

We are all super proud of Artyn who did incredibly well, finishing 5th out of 25 drivers at the FKL World Finals, He showed outstanding driving, determination and resilience.

 

Anna's Grade 2 RAD ballet exam 

We are all incredibly proud of Anna, who received a Distinction in her Grade 2 RAD ballet exam taken this past December.

The RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) exams are famously rigorous, and achieving the highest bracket is a testament to Anna's hard work, grace, and dedication. 

 

Little Dair Nursery News

It has been a joy to welcome three new faces to our Nursery this week. It is always a proud moment to see how warmly our whole school community embraces new friends, and it’s been wonderful watching our newest pupils dive into all the fun and discovery our Nursery has to offer.