This Week's WESPA Round-Up:
Dear families,
Thank you so much to all the parents who helped with and around the Ofsted inspection last week. To reiterate Izzy’s words, the inspection process is intense and thorough and having support from parents really helped staff to remain focused and energetic throughout. This is much more than a couple of days though, and moments like this offer an opportunity to demonstrate the huge amount of dedication and energy poured into our school from school leaders, staff, governors and of course us, the parents and families of WES. I understand that the inspectors were impressed by the community surrounding WES and the messages submitted through the Ofsted survey.
I look forward to the result but mostly I feel really proud to be part of a school where a huge majority of parents consider their son happy, safe and would recommend William Ellis to other parents. Thank you to everybody who has contributed and continues to make our community what it is.
Cross Country
Congratulations to the students who, following their success in the WES Fun Run, went on to represent William Ellis earlier this week in the Camden Cross Country and, as always, a BIG thank you to the parents cheering them on from the sidelines. Y7 parent Rosshalde had this to say:
As a new family to William Ellis, it is always fun to get involved and really learn how things works. Recently my husband and I were able to participate in the Fun Run. The students were so excited and definitely enjoyed the outdoor course. The top six runners from each year were then asked to join the Cross Country team - which had its first meet with all of Camden on Tuesday, October 15th. Watching those first set of boys come across that 2K finish time was amazing. As Mr. Court said, “These are the fastest boys in all of Camden.”.
We are now awaiting to see which individual runners will move on to more meets and competitions, the next one will also be on the Heath.
We really are lucky to be in such a great school that incorporates the natural wonder we have of the Heath, and to take care and focus on the mental and physical health of our boys; alongside their academics.
WESPA AGM
The WESPA AGM will be held on 27th November 2024 and will be followed by a general meeting. Every year all Trustees step down and can stand for reelection alongside any parents who would like to join the Committee. If you would like to become a Trustee of WESPA, please email williamellispa@gamil.com in advance of the meeting.
It is important that we have a quorum at this meeting (enough members present to validate elections and decisions) so please do join if you can. The agenda is below.
Have a great weekend.
Best wishes,
Al
Chair WESPA
