SCHOOL NEWS: Swanmead’s very own Numeracy Ninja Black Belts!
Posted: 17th May 2016
THREE pupils at Swanmead School in Ilminster have been named as the school’s first-ever Numeracy Ninjas Black Belts. Joshua Key, Reuben Usher and Lauren Paul were the first recipients of the title after coming out tops in a quick-fire maths quiz that tests basic skills. All three of the “black belts” achieved a superb 30 out of 30. PHOTO – TOP: Joshua Key, Reuben Usher…
SCHOOL NEWS: Swanmead pupils asked to wear correct uniform
Posted: 16th May 2016
PARENTS of pupils at Swanmead School in Ilminster have been asked to make sure that their children do wear the right school uniform. Headteacher Mark Walker has said that to continue the high standards the school has for its pupils it is important to maintain a “strict policy when it comes to school uniform.” “Can I remind parents to refer to our school’s uniform policy…
SCHOOL NEWS: Swanmead’s pride at Aidan’s award
Posted: 14th May 2016
SWANMEAD School headteacher Mark Walker has spoken of his pride at seeing pupil Aidan Upshall receive a prestigious local award in Ilminster. Ilminster Press reported last month that Aidan, a Year Six pupil, was presented with the town’s Youth Citizen of the Year award by the Mayor of Ilminster, Cllr Rose Neave. The award – in memory of another former Swanmead pupil…
SCHOOL NEWS: Greenfylde receives its Wessex Watermark Award
Posted: 9th May 2016
THE Greenfylde First School at Ilminster has today (Monday, May 9, 2016) been presented with a £500 Wessex Watermark Award which will help to repair the school pond. The repairs will include a new liner and regenerate the surrounding area to include planting which allow pupils to get involved and watch the pond’s watery wildlife. Wessex Water’s education officer, Sue…
SCHOOL NEWS: Headteacher wishes Swanmead pupils well
Posted: 9th May 2016
YEAR Six pupils at Swanmead School in Ilminster have been told that their best “is more than good enough” for them to do well in their tests this week. The children will be sitting their KS2 SATS tests from today (Monday, May 9, 2016) until Thursday, May 12, 2016. Headteacher Mark Walker said: “They have been working so hard during the course of the past five terms and…
SCHOOL NEWS: Wessex Watermark Award for Greenfylde
Posted: 4th May 2016
THE Greenfylde First School at Ilminster has won a £500 Wessex Watermark Award which will help to repair the school pond. The repairs will include a new liner and regenerate the surrounding area to include planting which allow pupils to get involved and watch the pond’s watery wildlife. Wessex Water’s education officer, Sue Goodland, will be visiting the school with the…
SCHOOL NEWS: Street party to celebrate Queen’s 90th birthday
Posted: 25th April 2016
FUNDRAISERS at Neroche Primary School near Ilminster are busy organising a street party at the school later this summer to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. The Parent and Family Association at the school is to hold the party on Sunday, June 12, 2016, between 11am and 3pm to coincide with the national street party for the Queen at the Mall in London. The school at…
SCHOOL NEWS: Bringing history to life
Posted: 25th April 2016
PUPILS at Greenfylde First School in Ilminster swapped their teachers recently on a trip to Barrington Court and instead had the honour of being taught by King Henry VIII. Children in Key Stage 2 at Greenfylde are currently studying the history of Barrington Court over time and are focusing specifically on the Tudor and Second World War periods. For their visit with King…
SCHOOL NEWS: Shakespeare’s plays aren’t scary or boring!
Posted: 25th April 2016
CHILDREN at Greenfylde First School in Ilminster have been commemorating the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. Pupils from throughout the school have been taking part in fun workshops looking at some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays – Macbeth, The Tempest, Midsummer Night’s Dream and Twelfth Night. Classes held their own days filled with drama and…
SCHOOL NEWS: Neroche wins tennis tournament
Posted: 20th April 2016
THE Neroche Primary School’s tennis team won a Chard Area Tennis Tournament. The competition was organised by Holyrood Academy at Chard Tennis Club and it was Neroche’s Year 3-4 team from Broadway who triumphed. Neroche’s PE teacher Kate Rigden said: “Megan, Sam, Luca, Jacob and Neve were so excited to play in a proper tennis tournament. “We are so grateful to Holyrood…
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