<![CDATA[St Mary's Rickmansworth Church of England Primary School Blog Feed - Headteacher Blogs]]> https://www.stmarys698.herts.sch.uk%2Fblog%2F%3Fpid%3D8%26amp%3Bnid%3D9 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Sun, 1 Feb 2026 21:10:20 GMT Sun, 1 Feb 2026 21:10:20 GMT <![CDATA[ Reading: A Foundation for Learning and Life ]]> https://www.stmarys698.herts.sch.uk/blog/?pid=8&nid=9&storyid=111 Reading plays a vital role in a child’s development, supporting not only academic success but also wellbeing, confidence and essential life skills. As a school, we see every day how strong reading habits help children to flourish — in the classroom and beyond.

This blog is divided into two key sections.

  • The first explores why reading is so important for children, highlighting how regular reading strengthens learning, language and thinking skills.

  • The second focuses on why parents reading with their children matters, and how shared reading time helps to develop communication, emotional wellbeing and lifelong habits.

Together, these two elements show how reading at home and school works hand in hand to support children as they grow into confident, curious and thoughtful learners.

]]> Sun, 1 Feb 2026 21:10:20 GMT https://www.stmarys698.herts.sch.uk/blog/?pid=8&nid=9&storyid=111 <![CDATA[ Emotional Literacy – FEELIT! programme ]]> https://www.stmarys698.herts.sch.uk/blog/?pid=8&nid=9&storyid=92 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:47:11 GMT https://www.stmarys698.herts.sch.uk/blog/?pid=8&nid=9&storyid=92 <![CDATA[ Shining a Light on Enrichment at St Mary's ]]> https://www.stmarys698.herts.sch.uk/blog/?pid=8&nid=9&storyid=56 The recent national curriculum review has highlighted the importance of enrichment - ensuring that children’s education goes beyond classroom learning to develop the whole child. At St Mary’s, this is already at the heart of what we do. Enrichment is not an add-on; it is part of how we help every child to 'aspire, nurture and flourish; together shining our light'.

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