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Reflections from a Grateful Family


As we prepare for a fresh term, I want to take a moment to express my deep appreciation for the incredible community we have here at The Downs. It is a joy to see our students thriving, supported by our dedicated team and the engagement of parents who share in the journey. Receiving positive feedback from families truly reinforces our purpose: fostering confidence, love of learning, and a welcoming environment for every child.

Today, I’d like to share a recent note from one of our families, who have experienced first-hand the supportive and nurturing atmosphere we strive to create every day. Their message of gratitude touched all of us, and I hope it resonates with our entire Downs community as a reminder of the impact we have on each child.


A Parent’s Appreciation:

"Morning,

Hope you are well and have managed to also have some holiday time.

We both just wanted to say thank you SO much to all the wonderful team for what has been a brilliant start for both girls. Their lovely school reports echoed what we've seen at home: two very happy girls! Our eldest's confidence and feeling of self has grown so quickly, and the commented on by those close to her over the years, such as her tennis and hockey coach, as well as grandparents. Our younger daughter’s total love of learning has also been beautifully nourished... she even has her older brother’s maths ability truly in her sights (we are gently moderating this!).

Good news also is that our eldest has been re-selected for county tennis… so the shortened Fridays have paid off. Again, thank you for being so accommodating, as it means a lot to her to continue to play tennis at this level.

It’s been wonderful to see both girls take to school life and so quickly feel settled. Please do pass on our thanks to the whole team, as we fully appreciate how lucky they are to be surrounded by such a super team.

Enjoy the peace before next week’s return!

Best wishes,

L & R"

This message was shared among our staff, and it brought such warmth and encouragement to everyone who read it. Knowing the difference they make in each child’s life is incredibly motivating for our team, and we are so grateful to those who take the time to share their appreciation and remind us of the positive impact we have on the children in our care. Thank you to all our families for your ongoing support and for being part of The Downs community.


Moments like these truly inspire us to keep striving for excellence.

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