Blanford St MaryChurch of England Primary School

Year 2 class brought their story to life as they explored paper boats We were so lucky to have one of our talented Year 6 students, an origami expert, join us to share their skills. With patience and creativity, they guided the younger children step by step, helping them create their very own paper boats. It was wonderful to see collaboration across year groups, with smiles, focus, and a real sense of achievement all around #primaryschool #education #origami #paperboats #reading

Year 5 had an unforgettable school trip to Nothe Fort as part of their World War 2 history topic The children had an amazing time stepping back in history, dressing up in wartime clothing and taking part in exciting re-enactments. It was fantastic to see their learning come to life as they explored the fort, handled artefacts and experienced what life was like during the war. A brilliant day full of curiosity, imagination, and hands-on learning- well done Year 5! #schooltrip #history #WW2 #nothefort #education

Our school choir had a wonderful time visiting Whitecliff Care Home, where they sang for residents in the sunshine It was a truly special afternoon filled with smiles, music and community spirit. The students loved sharing their songs and it was clear how much it meant to everyone there. A big thank you to the residents and staff for such a warm welcome, and for the delicious drinks and biscuits enjoyed afterwards! #primaryschool #singing #choir #community #sunshine

Year 2 had a fantastic trip to Weymouth Sea Life Centre! The children loved exploring marine habitats, discovering amazing sea creatures, and linking their learning to our science and geography topics. A day full of curiosity, excitement and unforgettable experiences! #schooltrip #sealifecentre #weymouth #education #primaryschool

To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day A huge thank you to Charlotte's mum, who very generously made a little gift bag for every child in Year 4. Such a kind and thoughtful gesture that brought lots of smiles to the children's faces. Moments like this help us celebrate inclusion, kindness and understanding within our school community. Thank you again for your generosity- it is truly appreciated! #primaryschool #worlddownsyndromeday #inclusion #kindness #thankyou

What a fantastic Red Nose Day 2026! The children loved coming to school in non-uniform and wearing their red noses with pride. As part of this special time of Lent, we've been thinking about kindness, generosity and helping others. We're so proud to share that, together, we raised over £200 through our brilliant coin trail! This is a wonderful example of giving to those in need and living out the true meaning of Lent. A huge thank you to all our parents and carers for your generosity and support- it truly makes a difference. Well done everyone for making the day so special. #primaryschool #education #rednoseday #charity #lent

Curiosity was in the air this British Science Week! From Reception to Year 6, our young scientists explored the magic of bubbles-asking questions, testing ideas and discovering just how powerful curiosity can be. From "Why are bubbles round?" to "Can we make the biggest bubble ever?"-every question led to exciting experiments and even bigger smiles. #britishscienceweek #youngscientists #bubbles #primaryschool #science

"Who likes bubbles?" Then surprise them with: "What if YOU could go inside one?" We made SCIENCE magical this #britishscienceweek Our students explored the science of bubbles and even stood INSIDE one! #primaryschool #education #science #bubbles

It's Big Walk & Wheel to School Week "Let's do this! Fresh air, exercise, good vibes " #primaryschool #bigwalk #bigwalkandwheel #justforfun #funreel

Animal Classification - Year 1 Science This afternoon, our Year 1 class were lucky enough to have some special animal visitors! As part of their science topic, the children explored how animals can be classified into groups based on their body parts. The children carefully observed the animals and talked about what they could see- legs, wings, scales, fur and tails- helping them think about how scientists group different animals. It was a fantastic hands-on learning experience and the class showed wonderful curiosity, asking lots of thoughtful questions and making great observations. What an exciting afternoon of learning! #primaryschool #education #animals #science #handsonlearning

Tiny hands, big love Our students put their hearts into creating handmade Mother's Day cards to celebrate the amazing mums in their lives. Wishing all our wonderful mothers a very special Mother's Day. Thank you for everything you do every single day. #mothersday #handmadewithlove #primaryschool #formum #mothersdaycard

Let's get moving for Big Walk and Wheel to School Week We'd love as many children as possible to take part! If walking the whole way isn't possible, why not walk or wheel part of the journey? Every step and pedal counts. Let's work together to make our journeys to school healthier, greener and more fun! #walktoschool #bigwalkandwheel #primaryschool #healthychoices #lookafterourplanet

Our amazing runners from Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 represented our school in a cross country race today and they did us proud! Tackling a tough 1.5 mile course with fantastic resilience, determination and teamwork, every one of them crossed the finish line with a smile on their face. We're so proud of their effort, attitude and sportsmanship. Well done team! #crosscountry #schoolsport #proud #race #primaryschool

The other half of Year 6 had an amazing afternoon at Bryanston School. Learning to climb, challenging themselves and having so much fun! Thank you for having us #primaryschool #education #climbing #climbingwall #challenge

Today representatives from our School Council attended the 'Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth' event at the Corn Exchange A big thank you to Blandford Forum Town Council for inviting us and for the refreshments and fun quiz afterwards. It was a great opportunity for our pupils to learn more about the Commonwealth and take part in a special community event! #primaryschool #schoolcouncil #community #commonwealth #blandfordforum