Blanford St MaryChurch of England Primary School

WHAT A SHOW! Our Year 6 production of Matilda Jr at Clayesmore Theatre was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. We felt incredibly lucky to have performed in such a wonderful venue and are so grateful to Clayesmore School for allowing us to use their theatre free of charge. Over the past six weeks, the children have worked tirelessly, learning lines, songs and choreography both at school and at home- and it truly paid off. Their confidence, talent and teamwork shone on stage, leaving us all amazed and incredibly proud. Miss West and I couldn't be any prouder of each and every single one of them. Bravo Year 6, you were absolutely phenomenal. A huge thank you to our talented photographer for capturing these beautiful pictures Bella West These wonderful photos will help us treasure this special performance for years to come. #schoolproduction #matilda #performing #theatre #liveshow

During Sports Week, our wonderful School Council organised a sponsored marathon, with children taking part in class sessions. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our parents and carers, we raised an amazing amount of money! This fantastic achievement means we can install a large slide on the hill in our school field for everyone to enjoy. A huge thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser- your kindness and generosity will make a lasting difference to our children. #primaryschool #sportsweek #schoolcouncil #fundraising #thankyou

Our Reception Class had some very special visitors- adorable baby rabbits! A huge thank you to Cara Roff for bringing them to school and giving the children a memorable experience. The children loved meeting, observing and gently handling the rabbits, showing kindness and curiosity. Experiences like these bring learning to life, helping children develop their understanding of the natural world. #reception #earlyyears #rabbits #handsonlearning

Friday marked the end of our fantastic Sports Week with an amazing Sports Day! What a brilliant day it was, with a wonderful atmosphere from start to finish. The children enjoyed a carousel of activities before taking part in some exciting races, ensuring everyone had the opportunity to be involved and have fun. At lunchtime, we came together for a whole school picnic with parents and carers, making it a truly special occasion for our school community. Well done to all the children~ we are so proud of you all. A HUGE thank you to Miss West for organising such a successful Sports Week. Your hard work and dedication ensured the week was inclusive, engaging and most of all FUN for every child. #sportsweek #sportsday #inclusion #everychildmatters #fun

Thursday of Sports Week saw an exciting Boogie Bounce Session! I'm sure you've heard about this at home already! (Even I snuck on to have ago!) This had to be a highlight, the children absolutely loved taking part and had so much fun bouncing, moving and burning off energy. Our incredible instructor was enthusiastic and energetic, making the sessions great fun for all. A huge thank you to our Friends of School for subsiding this fantastic activity and helping us create such a memorable experience for our children. #primaryschool #boogiebounce #trampoline #funtimes #happychildren

Sports Week- Wednesday edition! It was all about fast serves, quick reflexes and team spirit as children took on tennis and dodgeball. From powerful shots to epic dodges, the energy was incredible. A huge thank you to the tennis coach, from Blandford Tennis Club, who gave his whole day free of charge. #sportsweek #primaryschool #tennis #dodgeball #thankyou

Tuesday's Sports Week activity was all about cricket! We were incredibly fortunate to welcome 2 fantastic coaches from Witchampton Cricket Club, who generously gave up their entire day (free of charge) to share their expertise and enthusiasm with our children. The children had an amazing time learning new skills and playing fun games. We are so grateful to the coaches for helping make our sports Week special. #primaryschool #cricket #schoolsport #thankyou #happychildren @witchamptoncc

We kicked off Sports Week with an exciting basketball session! A huge thank you to Mr Lasbury, who will be joining our teaching staff this September, for coming in and leading some fantastic sessions. The children had a brilliant time developing their skills. What a great start to Sports Week! #sportsweek #basketball #schoolsport #primaryschool #happy

How to survive a heatwave Blandford St Mary style When the temperature climbs, we keep it simple... ice lollies in the shade water fights to cool off ice and water for sensory play plenty of cold drinks shade, sun hats and lots of laughter Keeping the children cool and happy with water, ice and a bit of imagination! #education #heatwave #happychildren #coolingoff #fun

Year 2 had a wonderful day exploring Charisworth Farm. They learned all about cows and calves, became wildlife detectives in the woodland, searched for signs of animals, dug for worms and discovered mini beast habitats. After a busy morning, they enjoyed lunch in the barn, watched over by a pigeon in her nest. A fantastic day of outdoor learning, curiosity and adventure. #outdoorlearning #schooltrip #outdooreducation #year2 #farmvisit

Year 6 had an incredible day stepping back in time at the Chalk Valley History Festival. Despite the very hot weather, the children showed fantastic resilience and enthusiasm throughout the day. They thoroughly enjoyed their journey through history and were a credit to our school, receiving many compliments on their excellent behaviour. #chalkvalleyhistoryfestival #history #schooltrip #year6 #learning

Year 1 had a fantastic day of outdoor learning at Upton Country Park. The children became nature explorers as they: collected bark and leaf rubbings, even hugging trees to feel the different textures. took part in pond dipping and discovered 7 newts- the most ever caught! learnt how bees help pollinate flowers by carrying pollen from flower to flower, whilst collecting nectar. explored the life cycle of a flower, following its journey from tiny seed all the way through to dispersal. The children showed wonderful curiosity, enthusiasm and respect for nature throughout the day. #outdoorlearning #education #explorers #year1 #nature

We are incredibly proud to share that Lenny and his nanny recently presented a cheque to Weldmar Hospicecare on behalf of our school community. As a school, we held a fundraising non-uniform day in honour of Lenny's mum, Zoe, who sadly passed away last month after her battle with cancer. Lenny, Ben, Doreen and the rest of the family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all our parents, carers, pupils and staff for their kindness, generosity and support. Your contributions helped us raise funds for a charity that provided invaluable care and support during a very difficult time. Thank you for coming together as a community and making a difference. #community #fundraising #weldmarhospice #thankyou #school

Year 6 loved their DSAT Leavers' Service at Salisbury Cathedral today! We were honoured to be chosen to lead the school banner parade, proudly carrying the DSAT banner. To top off a wonderful day, we were lucky enough to have our photo taken with Mr Lacey. The weather may not have been on our side, but it certainly didn't dampen our spirits! Our Year 6 class was an absolute credit to the school, representing us with outstanding behaviour, positivity and pride throughout the day. We are so proud of you all! #Year6 #leaversservice #primaryschool #bethelight #salisburycathedral

We're so grateful to Tesco for kindly providing us with a box of fresh fruit and vegetables. Thank you for supporting our community and helping us promote healthy eating. #primaryschool #thankyou #grateful #healthyeating #tesco