What a busy week! Despite the bank holiday, we have been working very hard - and making sure we have lots of fun. Mrs Simmons and Mrs Boyce spent Thursday at the Trust Safeguarding conference, thinking all about recent safeguarding updates. They have brought back lots of interesting updates to share with staff. Our Christian value for the term is trust. In celebration assembly this week, we talked about how it is important to show that you are trustworthy. We thought about Wo

Last week, Oak Class enjoyed an excellent outdoor learning experience to the Iron Age hillfort on Little Solsbury Hill, expertly led by Mr Rouse. Before leaving school, the children decorated their faces and arms with Celtic-inspired patterns using face paint. With many dressed in tunics, the class looked every bit like a tribe ready for exploration. At the top, the children used maps to navigate, locating north and identifying local landmarks such as St Mark’s School and eve

The Swainswick football team enjoyed a match against Batheaston Primary School this week. Both teams were well matched, making it an exciting and evenly balanced game from start to finish. The Swainswick players attacked with confidence and creativity, keeping the game moving well, while the defenders stayed calm and focused, marking closely and working hard to keep things steady at the back. What made the game especially memorable was the team spirit. There were smiles, supp

It’s been a busy week! We’ve had Hazel and Oak class trip to Stonehenge, Oak class Celts day and forest school! We’ve been having so much fun in the sunshine, and have been really enjoying our learning. Mrs Simmons, Mr Griggs and Mrs Boyce went to our Trust Academy Leaders Day on Monday, which was focussed on better supporting children who have special educational needs or are experiencing disadvantage. We heard from an Educational Psychologist, and spent time with colleagues

Oak Class had a fantastic day out at Stonehenge, made even better by bright sunshine and lots of enthusiasm. As soon as we arrived, we set off around the stones, listening intently as our guide explained how the monument was built and why its alignment with the summer solstice is so remarkable. The excitement continued in our hands-on discovery workshop, where the class recreated a Bronze Age burial. The children examined artefacts from the area and discussed what these clu

Welcome back to the start of term 5! The time is flying by and we have had some wonderful weather! The children have settled in well and are enjoying their new topics for the term. Larkhall house enjoyed their reward for earning the most house points last term. Click here to see pictures. Our Christian value for the term is trust. In celebration assembly this week, we talked about what this means and explored how we can both show trust and be trustworthy. The thought about th

This week, the children in Oak Class delved into the mysteries of Stonehenge. They explored the many theories about why it was built – whether as a giant calendar linked to astronomy, a place of healing, or a site for important ceremonies – and debated which explanations they found most convincing. We are looking forward to our trip to Stonehenge next week!

It’s a bumper edition of the roundup this week! We held our Spring Concert on Tuesday- it was just magical to hear all of the children performing in the beautiful Swainswick church. Everyone did fantastically, and we were treated to a range of performances, including singing, instrumental performances and even a piece including technology! To see pictures, click here. Today, we’ve shared a wonderful walk across the Valley before coming together for our Easter Service in Wooll