Posted on: 31/03/2023A Message from Mr MortonIt has been another exciting and rather jam packed half term of new experiences and educational adventures here at school. It is always a real privilege to be part of the learning journey that our children undertake each half term and I am always blown away by how they apply their skills and knowledge to find the answers and to make those connections that allow them to make sense of the wider world. It is not just in school that we see our children flourish. Well done and thank you to all of the children who represented our school at the Trust Performing Arts day, held at The Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton. You sang your amazing hearts out and filled the theatre with music. I know that you all had a fantastic day and that the experience of standing on a stage in front of a live audience was equally as scary as it was memorable. Please all have a safe, restful and joyous Easter break filled with family, celebrations and maybe some chocolate eggs! We look forward to welcoming you all back for our Summer Term on Tuesday 18th of April. Happy Easter everyone! Steve Morton Executive Head of SchoolCategories: 1 CategorySchool News
Posted on: 27/01/2023A Message from Mr MortonWelcome back everyone. We hope that you had a restful and enjoyable Christmas and New Year? Albeit a wet one! Term is off to a great start with all of the children straight back into the daily routines and excited to begin their new units of study. It is always a treat to spend time in the classes experiencing the learning of all of our children and seeing how they apply their skills to solve problems and to use their creativity to share their understanding. We are passionate about giving all of our children opportunities to experience the wider world and to consider the perspectives of others. Often this is achieved through reading/ research or teacher led knowledge sharing. However, one of the most immersive methods for this is to ‘walk a mile in the person's shoes’. Our plan over this year is to offer the children as many opportunities to experience the world from different perspectives as we can. This will be through expert guests visiting us, in school experience days, whole school values events, museum experiences and trips to other locations. It is going to be an exciting year. Categories: 1 CategorySchool News
Posted on: 9/12/2022A Message from Mr MortonIt has been a delightful term here at Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School. The children have been engaged in lots of amazing activities and celebrations that have enriched our lives and lifted our spirits. Our art exhibition was a triumph and all of the fantastic art that was created demonstrated the talents of our children and their ability to see the world through a variety of lenses. The artwork and poetry created for our Remembrance Service tastefully celebrated the lives of those who gave so much for us and adorned our monument until they faded into the earth. On Wednesday this week Callum P, Emily T and Poppy G represented our school at the first Trust Public Speaking Competition. The topic was 'Can children make a difference to our environment?'. The team has been working for the last few weeks to formulate their presentation and then to practise public speaking. They represented our school with confidence and articulated their points like professionals. They spoke passionately about how children can make a difference and should always challenge what they know to be wrong or that can be done better. We are very proud of them. Thank you to all those who were able to join us for our 'Carols by candlelight' gathering on the playground this week. The children were heartwarming and the brass band made it even more christmassy than one would think possible (cheesy Christmas jokes aside!). A great night was had by all. Followed by a delightful Christingle service in our beautiful church the next morning. What a talented bunch of musicians we have at our school. Have a wonderful break and a joyful celebration. We look forward to welcoming you all back on Wednesday 4th January 2023. Steve Morton Executive Head of SchoolCategories: 1 CategorySchool News
Posted on: 11/11/2022A Message from Mr MortonWelcome back everyone. We hope that you had a delightful break. As always, our children have returned with a spring in their step and an enthusiasm to learn. What more can we ask of them? It was lovely to share all of the children’s progress with you during our parents’ evenings and what a delight to actually do them in person. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our art gallery evening last week. We are planning to display much of the children’s framed artworks in the school hall, once we can find a ladder tall enough and someone brave enough to climb it! The change of season into autumn brings a need for waterproof jackets, wellies, scarves and the start of the festive season. I can almost hear the rustle of tinsel on the angel costumes. We look forward to welcoming you into school to join us for many festive celebrations over the coming months and share a carol and mince pie or 2! Categories: 1 CategorySchool News