We were thrilled to host six guests from Microsoft Education, USA, during their visit to the UK. They were amazed by the IT skills and innovative learning taking place at school, praising the exceptional abilities of our pupils. The excitement and inspiration they gained from this experience will undoubtedly resonate with their software engineers and teams, sparking the development of even more groundbreaking educational tools.

Our Year 6 Digital Leaders took centre stage, enthusiastically demonstrating their passion for technology. They showcased their expertise with tools like OneNote, Reading Progress, Reading Coach, Reflect, and Minecraft, leaving a lasting impression on our visitors.

The Microsoft team toured classrooms across all year groups, from Year 1 to Year 6, observing first-hand how technology is seamlessly integrated into our curriculum.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to the following individuals for their outstanding contributions in organising the event and during the day:

• Sarah Mackenzie, Head of IT, for presenting our Whole School IT Strategy.
• Luissa Galloso, Head of English and Drama, for an inspiring presentation on Reading Coach and Reading Progress.
• Beverley-Kim Bailey, Head of Innovation and Partnerships, and Maths, for showcasing the potential and use of AI in education.

A special thanks to our Chair of Governors, Kate Taylor, for joining us and supporting this exciting event.

We are incredibly grateful to Microsoft Education for choosing to include us in their UK visit. This collaboration has been an inspiring opportunity to share ideas and innovation. We look forward to building on this relationship and working together to shape the future of education.