Proud police officers and parents

I would like to copy an email I got from the parent of Jack T, who successfully passed a Maths exam which has meant he has been accepted by St Paul's School in Barnes to participate in their Maths Masterclasses. Jack's mother wrote: "As a mother, you wish the best for your child and since Jack started at Shene School he has achieved so much and I couldn't be more proud. It's a wonderful honour and privilege that Jack is being given the opportunity to have been accepted at St Pauls for his excellent hard work in maths... " Jack writes: "I like to push myself to the limit so I can always say that I have tried my hardest and so that I know I couldn't be any better".

We are also - of course - very proud of Jack, who is in Year 8, and which him lots of luck in the Masterclasses.  Who knows? He may be a future Pascal or John Forbes Nash.

Our wonderful PCSO, Pete Donaldson, took our Art and Technology work to the Sheen Lane Centre on Monday for public exhibition, accompanied by Ms Torres and Mr Chevous, Art and Technology Technicians and PC Marco.  They talked to local residents about the pupils work and positive aspects of our school.

The first visitor was really impressed and wanted to pass on congratulations to the pupils.

Another lady was a former deputy head commented that she was really impressed with the standard of work.

The 4 ladies in the photo were disappointed that the exhibition was there for only one day as they wanted to study the work further.

Five Year 9 pupils: Courtney, Katie, Keira , Sinea  and Lauren helped all day welcoming visitors and making teas and coffees. The displays looked fantastic and the occasion was one more which allowed us to feel so proud of our school and students.

Here are some of the quotes received by Pete and Marco given on the day and from voicemails following the event:


From a resident in Queens Road SW14 - "I was impressed by the work produced and displayed by the pupils, also by the politeness and friendliness of the female pupils assisting the art show, they displayed professional behaviour throughout. The school has come a long way in the past 5 years and was a pleasant change to the big burly lads pushing through the street."

"Impressive artwork and woodwork from a school I knew very little about, clearly!"

"A great and enjoyable experience, I particularly enjoyed a cup of tea after with my 18 month old son and having the opportunity to speak to the pupils from Shene school and get to know more about the school. They were extremely polite and interesting girls and very well presented. A complete different image to what is painted by many residents in the area, I will be quick to defend the school in the future, my eyes have been opened and thanks again for the event held."