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Welcome Back- A Message from Mr Morton Posted on: 6/09/2023

Welcome Back- A Message from Mr Morton

Welcome back everyone! The sun is shining and we have had a delightful start to our term. I just wanted to share a staffing update with you all. It was a surprise to you all to see my smiling face on the gate today rather than Mrs Staniland’s. Thank you all for smiling back! During the summer break Mrs Staniland underwent major surgery. She is now home and in recovery. She is fine and on the mend and we hope to see her back with us later on this term (medical expectation is that this is likely to be for half a term) . Until then I will continue to support the school as interim Head of School. I am sure you will join me in wishing Mrs Staniland a speedy recovery.   Mr Kalopsidiotis has been called to the wilds and has begun his apprenticeship Exmoor Ranger training. We wish him all the best and look forward to seeing at some point soon. Mrs Napper has assumed the post of Forest School leader.   We also welcome Deborah Gilbert to our school team. Deborah will be working in school with us full time from the start of this term.   Please catch me if you have any questions or queries.   Kind regards   Steve Morton Interim Head of School  Categories: 1 CategorySchool News
A Message from Mr Morton Posted on: 14/07/2023

A Message from Mr Morton

As I write the final newsletter of the school year, I think back on all of the challenges and adventures that we, as a school, have faced and overcome this year. With each memory I can feel my smile growing wider. For every hardship there has been a happy ending and for every obstacle there has been a new route to discover and they have led us to new adventures.  It has been a privilege to have had the opportunity to return to the headship of Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School over the past two years. Our school is a special place and home to a wealth of marvellous minds and creative thinkers. Every child, parent, member of staff and member of our wider village community has made each day here special and filled my heart with memories of happiness. For that, I thank you all.  As the Year 6 children prepare for their next adventures into the big world of secondary school, I know that they will share my thoughts about our school and I know that they too have an abundance of happy memories to see them on their way. They are all amazing young individuals who are destined for greatness. Good luck Year 6 and we wish well. I must also, again, say a huge thank you and good luck to Mrs Lisa Rundle for her passion and commitment to our school. We will miss you very much. Come back and see us any time!  All that is left for me to say is thank you to everyone for everything that you have done for our school, our children and for our staff this year. You are all amazing people. Enjoy your summer break.  Categories: 1 CategorySchool News
A Message from Mr Morton Posted on: 4/07/2023

A Message from Mr Morton

Welcome to summer everyone! It has been another lovely start to the school term. Already we have had so many activities happening throughout the school. Bikeability for our KS2 children has offered road safety for our budding cyclists. We have begun a local arts project with the parish council and Somerset Arts. We have immersed ourselves in our local environment, catching moths and exploring our wilderness for inspiration. Our end goal is to create an art installation that will cover the broadband junction box in the village. We are excited to see what we can create! Thank you to everyone who has spoken with me about my move from Buckland and for you kind words. It has been a very hard decision to make but the right one for the school. I am excited to still be part of the school’s journey from a distance and I know that Mrs Staniland will be an excellent fit for the school. We have 4 wonderful weeks left together and I plan on making every moment of them as memorable as I can. Have a wonderful weekend and I will see you all next week.Categories: 1 CategorySchool News
A Message from Mr Morton Posted on: 19/05/2023

A Message from Mr Morton

Another fabulous term here at Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School. As a school we have been focussing on the value of perseverance. It seemed like an appropriate value to reflect upon as this half term sees our Yr 2 and Yr 6 children participate in the national SATs tests. Cast your minds back to those heady days of being in school and sitting a test, yourself. “Ugh!!!” I hear you say. The children have been amazing. They demonstrated resilience, stamina and persevered until the final paper was completed. They all shone brightly and were able to demonstrate all of their hard work, understanding and educational prowess. We are very proud of them all.   This week our school again competed in the Trust Public Speaking Competition. Eddie S, Aurora and Max all represented our school and spoke with passion and enthusiasm about the subject of ‘Equality and how children can make a difference’. In front of an audience of their peers, teachers and a panel of judges, the children gave their speech with confidence. It was inspiring to hear them quote famous activists who have been a force for change in our world and to share how we, as a community, can also make a difference. Powerful and wise words from such young minds. It was truly inspiring to hear them speak.   As half term approaches and we all start to blow the dust off of that box of summer clothes that we were beginning to think we would never see or need again, we wish you all a restful and hopefully sunny break from school and we look forward to welcoming you all back for our final half term’s exciting learning and events. I hope to see you all on Saturday at the May Fayre.  Categories: 1 CategorySchool News

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