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St Aidan's C of E Academy

Inspiring Children to Love, Laugh, Learn and Live Life in all Its Fullness (John 10:10)

Reception

Reception Class- Miss Ford

This year, every class are named after a class champion. Throughout the Year the children will learn about their class champion and deliver a special Collective Worship all about what makes them special. By the end of the year the aim is that all of our children know about 6 diverse and amazing champions who make a difference to our world. 

Reception’s class champion for 2023-2024 is George Webster.

There was never really any doubt about what George Webster was going to end up doing – in his mind, anyway; others might have been less sure. “I remember I used to love performing as a kid,” he says. “I dreamed of doing lots of things, like acting, being on TV, films, stage. It was watching things on TV that inspired me.”

“You’ve always liked dressing up and entertaining people,” chips in his mum, Jane. “If there was nobody to entertain, you’d entertain yourself in the mirror.”

Turns out, dreams sometimes do come true after all. As you’ll know if you’ve got young children: George is a regular – as well as Bafta-winning – presenter on CBeebies; He has written a book, too – and he’s only 22. 

This year our group of reception children will enjoy listening to George’s book and watching him present on CBeebies. We will find out more about Down Syndrome and learn to celebrate difference. Miss Ford will contact George to find out if he has time to visit our school this year. 

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