SCHOOL NEWS: Out of this world stargazing night
Posted: 9th January 2017
PUPILS at Neroche Primary School near Ilminster have been looking beyond the stars as they have enjoyed an exciting Space Week. The school at Broadway was selected to take part in this year’s Tim Peake Space project. Throughout the Autumn Term, the staff of Neroche received expert training about Space, in order for them to deliver an in depth study of space, creating awe…
CHRISTMAS 2016: Ho-ho-ho – special visitor for Greenfylde pupils
Posted: 17th December 2016
GREENFYLDE First School in Ilminster had a very special visitor this week when Father Christmas popped in to see if the pupils had been good boys and girls during the year. Father Christmas transformed Greenfylde’s Forest School log cabin into a grotto complete with lights, decorations and presents. Children were thrilled to find Father Christmas in their outdoor…
CHRISTMAS 2016: Greenfylde glitters for Christmas
Posted: 17th December 2016
IT was glitter at the ready as friends and family joined the pupils at Greenfylde First School in Ilminster to celebrate in the spirit of the festive season by making Christmas decorations. Young and old were there with glue, paper and scissors to make creations ranging from stained glass tea light holders to snowflakes and button Christmas trees. Claire Oaten…
SCHOOL NEWS: Youth democracy at work in Ilminster
Posted: 17th December 2016
ILMINSTER democracy youth style was in force this week when representatives from the area’s schools had the opportunity to pose questions about their home town to the Mayor, Cllr Val Keitch. Pupils from Greenfylde First School and Swanmead School from Ilminster were joined by students from Wadham School at Crewkerne. A strong theme to the questions was around play and…
SCHOOL NEWS: MP is quizzed by Greenfylde pupils
Posted: 17th December 2016
SCHOOL councillors at Greenfylde First School take their role very seriously and have quizzed local MP Marcus Fysh about his job. Mr Fysh spoke to the children about his life as an MP and answered a range of questions including how loud Big Ben sounds within the Houses of Parliament. The children were thrilled to receive their School Council certificates from Mr Fysh and…
SCHOOL NEWS: Christmas Jumpers at Swanmead
Posted: 16th December 2016
FUNDS for the Save the Children charity were raised at Swanmead School in Ilminster on Friday (December 16, 2016) when pupils and staff took part in the national Christmas Jumper Day. Sweatshirts and cardigans were swapped for festive woollies as everyone at Swanmead enjoyed the last day of term in readiness for the Christmas break. Headteacher Mark Walker said: “There…
CHRISTMAS 2016: Greenfylde jumpers back Save the Children
Posted: 16th December 2016
STAFF and pupils at Greenfylde First School in Ilminster have raised £165 for Save the Children by taking part in the national Christmas Jumper Day. They wore their festive jumpers to school on Friday (December 16, 2016) and headteacher Claire Oaten was delighted with the array of festive woollies! PHOTOS: Christmas Jumper Day at Greenfylde First School.
CHRISTMAS 2016: Jumpers galore at Sunny Ile
Posted: 16th December 2016
CHILDREN at the Sunny Ile Pre School in Ilminster have been getting into the festive spirit by donning Christmas Jumpers. The official national Christmas Jumper Day on Friday (December 16, 2016) is raising money for Save the Children. The children at Sunny Ile – which is part of Greenfylde First School – have been taking part in a range of Christmas activities and…
SCHOOL NEWS: Ramble raises cash for Children in Need
Posted: 8th December 2016
CHILDREN at South Petherton Junior School have presented the proceeds of their recent fundraising to the Children in Need Appeal. The youngsters carried out a sponsored ramble around the village for the annual fundraising appeal and they amassed a whopping £1,233.83. The school would like to thank everyone who sponsored its 144 children in their ramble.
SCHOOL NEWS: Children can’t tell the time using an analogue clock
Posted: 3rd December 2016
A SOUTH Somerset headteacher has asked parents to help their children learn how to tell the time using an analogue clock. While people of an older generation might find it a disturbing fact that children are unable to use an “old-fashioned” clock to tell the time – it probably is not that surprising if all they have known is the digital age. Whereas in the photo (above…
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