In the early years of education, reading lays the groundwork for a lifelong love of learning. In her insightful article, Mrs. Sarah Fisher, our EYFS lead and reception teacher, emphasises the importance of reading in the Early Years Foundation Stage while addressing the challenge of engaging boys in this vital activity. Mrs Fisher shares practical strategies for parents and educators to create a reading-friendly environment that sparks curiosity and enthusiasm in young boys. Join us as we explore her expert advice on fostering a passion for reading that endures throughout their lives.

As we step into the new year, Loyola is excited to welcome new faces to our community. This week, we are delighted to introduce our youngest members to Kindergarten. The boys have made a wonderful start, quickly settling into their new school routines. Miss Stratton, our Kindergarten teacher, is already incredibly proud of their progress and is enthusiastically guiding them through their first days at Loyola.

This past weekend, our school community came together for the annual PTA Christmas Fete, and the event was nothing short of exceptional. The festive celebration was filled with joy, excitement, and a strong sense of community spirit, all while raising essential funds to support our school.

This Friday, 8th November, the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) will be visiting our school to deliver an important educational programme. This initiative is a collaborative effort between Essex police and fire services aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of knife crime, a pressing issue in communities today.

Recently, a visit from an education and engagement outreach officer introduced our boys to the inner workings of Parliament, just in time for the new government’s budget announcement.