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23 February, 2026

Primary Campus Weekly Update 23 Feb 2026

Primary Campus Weekly Update 23 Feb 2026 - Primary Campus Weekly Update 23 Feb 2026
Primary Campus Weekly Update 23 Feb 2026

Welcome Back Xīn nián kuài lè! Gōng xǐ fā cái!

I hope that all families have had a great Chinese New Year with time to rest, relax and rejuvenate with friends, family and loved ones.

As celebrations for Chinese New Year continue this month, we are reminded that this festival is not just about tradition it’s about renewal, reflection, and forming positive habits for the year ahead.

Each custom, from tidying our homes to sharing wishes of good fortune, reflects a simple idea: small, intentional actions create meaningful change over time.

Primary Campus Weekly Update 23 Feb 2026 - Primary Campus Weekly Update 23 Feb 2026

This aligns beautifully with the concept of marginal gains popularised by James Clear, in his book Atomic Habits; making tiny improvements each day that compound into significant progress which is observed over time.

This year is the Year of the Horse, a symbol of energy, resilience, and forward movement. The horse encourages us to take steady steps toward growth, stay determined, and meet challenges with confidence.

At school and at home, we can apply these lessons by:

  • Encouraging children to make 1% improvements in routines, reading a little more, practising kindness, staying organised – why not talk about what changes you will make and stick to this year?
  • Celebrating progress, not perfection is critically important in successful habit change
  • Helping children “gallop forward” through consistent, manageable habits

Please see below dates that may be of interest in the coming months, may be subject to changes.

  • Friday 27th February – Class 4E Assembly
  • Friday 6th March – Class 6E Assembly
  • Monday 9th – Friday 13th March – Year 6 Thailand Residential Trip
  • Thursday 12th March – Class 2C Assembly
  • Monday 16th March – Parent Workshop
  • Wednesday 18th March – Year 4 Shang Showcase
  • Friday 20th March – Class 5F Assembly
  • Tuesday 24th March – Parent Meetings *School closes at 12pm for all children*
  • Thursday 26th March – Year 3 Bee Showcase
  • Thursday 26th March – Primary Open Evening
  • Friday 27th March – Spring Term End – School Half Day 12pm
  • School closed for April Holiday – 30th March to 10th April (inclusive)
I wish everyone a great week ahead and hope that we all have a successful and healthy year ahead.

Take care,

Stephen Sharma
Head of Primary