11 Before 11

Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is part of the REAch2 Academy Trust. Therefore, as a school, we are committed to delivering the 11 Before 11 Promises. 11 Before 11 is an initiative created by REAch2 which promises that within the primary years, pupils will experience 11 memorable childhood experiences.

As Wilshere-Dacre is a Junior School, in 2022-2023 we are hoping to deliver seven of these promises over the year.

We began the year with Make or break a REAch2 record. The whole school participated in a Colour Run on 30^th September.

Following this, all year groups participated in Good Deeds week in the week commencing 12^th December, and we completed 10 good deeds to help those in the local community.

On Thursday 15^th December, all year groups watched a Christmas Pantomime and completed the Culture Vulture promise.

Throughout the year, each year group will complete their own promise too.

• Year 3 will be completing Wildlife Warrior. They will learn about birds of prey, visit a Birds of Prey Centre and create bird feeders to help the wildlife near their homes.
• Year 4 will be completing Hiking Heroes and going on a 10 mile hike around Hitchin next summer.
• Year 5 will be learning all about the stars and space and will complete Sleeping under the stars.
• Year 6 will be taking part in water sports and activities to complete Messing about on the water in July.

We look forward to another successful year of delivering promises and creating exciting memories for the children.