WILLIAM HARDING SCHOOL Hazlehurst Drive, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP21 9TJ Phone: 01296 421733 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.williamhardingschool.co.uk Head Teacher: Miss T Cotchin BA(Hons) PGCE NPQH 21st June 2021 Dear parents and families, Re: New Year 6 class name As a growing school we are now moving to 4 classes in Year 6 and this completes our growth to a full four form entry school, one of the largest in bucks and in line with some secondary school sizes. With plans being put in place for MUSU and the new school year ahead in September, there was one important job that needed to be completed, the naming of the new Year 6 class. We asked members of staff to come up with famous castle names, to continue with our theme in Year 6, and then the children of Year 5 voted on their favourite. The votes were counted and the name of the new class in Year 6 will be…CARDIFF. We are looking forward to now having four classes in every year group across the school, with Cardiff class being the final one to add to our list. Cardiff Castle Cardiff castle is a medieval castle located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders, on top of a 3rd century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned possibly by, William the Conqueror or Robert Fitzhamon and formed the heart of Cardiff. Cardiff castle was attacked numerous times throughout its history, most famously during conflicts between the Anglo-Normans and the Welsh. During World War 2, air raid shelters were built in the castle walls which could hold up to 1,800 people. In 1947, the castle was given to the City of Cardiff, and is now used as a tourist attraction. Yours faithfully, Mr Stallwood Assistant headteacher (Year 5 and 6) Our School Values are: Inclusion, Perseverance, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Collaboration. .