For the third time, we were delighted to welcome our wonderful group Sofia E. B. De Spangenberg from Argentina for another day of friendship, cultural exchange and fun! Our Spanish U5, L6 and U6 pupils enjoyed getting to know one another, making new friends, showing our visitors around the school, sharing lunch, exchanging sweets and finishing with some exciting softball games! More than just a visit, it was a fantastic opportunity to bring cultures together, practise languages and create memories that go beyond the classroom. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this exchange so special: Mr Pearson, Mrs Mardle and a special shout-out to our Spanish Department for making international connections come to life!  ¡Hasta la próxima!

Norwich School is proud to be supporting Finnbar’s Force as our local charity for this term. Finnbar’s Force is a dedicated children’s cancer charity, providing information, therapies, emotional care and practical assistance to families. They are currently fundraising to employ a Family Support Worker to provide one-to-one practical, emotional and advocacy support to families affected by childhood cancer and brain tumours across Norfolk and Suffolk. We kicked off our fundraising campaign in style this morning, with a Home Clothes Day for the Senior School. Members of our Charities Committee were at the school gates, collecting donations. If you would like to find out more, please visit our JustGiving page: Norwich School is fundraising for Finnbar's Force

What a fantastic evening of music-making! Our Lower 2 and Upper 2 Informal Concert was brilliantly well attended, with a wonderful audience response that made the occasion feel extra special. There was a real buzz in the room as pupils took to the stage to share their musical talents, showcasing a terrific variety of instruments, styles and songs. The piano was certainly kept busy, with performances ranging from the gentle, expressive sounds of Evening Melody by R Esmail to the playful character of The Cantankerous Camel by P Wedgewood and Mummies by P Blackwell. There were some wonderfully imaginative moments, too, with Minnie Mouse Hits the Town , Rufus and The Shakers bringing plenty of personality to the programme. From the elegance of Handel’s Fireworks Minuet to the jazzy rhythms of Ain’t Misbehavin’ and a rendition of Someone You Loved , our pianists demonstrated growing confidence, musical understanding and a real sense of enjoyment. The violin added another dimension to the concert with The Legend of Ashitaka by J Hisaishi, while our vocalists treated us to an exciting mix of songs. Powerful performances of This Is Me and Part of Your World sat alongside the much-loved Where Is Love from Oliver. There was plenty of contemporary sparkle, too, with Sunroof , Lush Life and This Is What It Sounds Like from K-Pop Demon Hunters. A special mention must also go to the duet performances, which showcased the fun of making music together and the importance of listening and working as a team. There were plenty of smiles along the way, from a piano rendition of Happy Birthday to the relaxed, sunny feel of Park Daze . Each performance brought something different, and it was lovely to see pupils developing the confidence to stand up in front of an audience and share something they had worked hard to prepare. Informal concerts are such an important part of musical life at Lower School. They give pupils the chance to celebrate their progress, learn from performing in front of others and, most importantly, enjoy making music. The enthusiastic applause and warm response from our audience showed just how much these performances were appreciated. A huge well done to everyone who took part. With such a happy atmosphere, an exciting range of music and so much musical confidence on display, it was a concert to remember!