Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• House Captains - Autumn Term 2023

  Tue 12 Sep 2023

  We are delighted to announce that our House Captains for the Autumn Term have been elected and are as follows:- 

   

  Brendon House (green)

  Saul and Esther

  Quantock House (red)

  Frank and Mya

  Polden House (yellow)

  Barney and Jessica

  Blackdown House (blue)

  Lucas and Bella

   

  Well done to you all!

• OPAL

  Tue 18 Jul 2023

  Students of all ages have been enjoying our OPAL play during the summer term.  All over the field there are children making dens, digging for treasure, playing in the sand pit, enjoying the wilder areas and designing their own creative play.  I was delighted to find a shady glade in which a smashing group had constructed their own theme park.  They told me all about the safety features of each ride and had a great time demonstrating them.  (As someone who feels ill on a roundabout, I am medically exempt from trying it out!

  I hope you enjoy the pictures,

  Nick Gilding

  

• Somerset Literacy Network Poetry Competition

  Tue 18 Jul 2023

  Every year the school enters the Somerset Literacy Network Poetry Competition. This year there were 2, 464 entries across all key stages including KS3. The children had to create poems around the theme of 'Our Earth'. We are incredibly proud to say that 5 of our children received certificates of recognition either highly commended or commended for their entries within their Key Stage. Well done to all those who entered and well done to our five certificate winners! 

  

• Whole School Art Projects

  Thu 06 Jul 2023

  We have received certification from the Somerset Wellbeing and Arts Framework for our commitment to developing wellbeing through whole school Art Projects.

   

  

• The Reading Tree

  Thu 25 May 2023

  As a whole school, we have read the book 'The Reading Tree' by Paul Czajak and it inspired us to create a book tree of our own in our library space. With lots of new books coming into our library - thanks to our sponsored read event for World Book Day - we wanted to create something as a whole school to demonstrate our love of books and reading! We think it looks marvellous and we can't wait to keep adding stories we write or love to it! 

  

• Go Create Art Project for the TYCA Festival

  Thu 18 May 2023

  Maple and Sycamore Classes have greatly enjoyed working with Liz Hutchin and her team of artists, creating pieces on the theme of ‘Our Place’.

  Our pupils have reflected on places that are special to them and the results are beautiful.  We are looking forward to seeing our work displayed as part of the Taunton Youth Culture & Arts (TYCA) showcase later in the summer.

  

• Coronation Celebrations

  Fri 05 May 2023 Nick Gilding

  We were very sorry that rain put a stop to our plans to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III with a picnic for our children and families.  Rest assured though, we have still managed to mark the occasion.

  The whole school, including Fledglings Pre-school, gathered in the hall, looking splendid in red, white and blue and sporting a dashing array of hats, crowns and flags.  We sang a rousing rendition of the National Anthem, accompanied by our amazing school band, and gave King Charles a magnificent three cheers.

  After this, children have continued their celebrations in class, eating plenty and playing games - 'Pin The Crown On The King' being a particular favourite.

  I hope that you all have a fantastic weekend, however you spend it.

• Rejuvenated Pond

  Tue 25 Apr 2023

  On Saturday 22^nd April, a great team came together to tidy, and breathe new life into, our pond.  This is an area that has been in need of TLC for some time and it is the focus point of an exciting council-funded artistic project.

  Full details of the long-term plan for the pond area can be found via the website of the artists involved, Denman + Gould  (https://www.denmangould.com/our-work/cotfordstluke).

   

  On Saturday, our team did a fantastic job in renovating the pond itself.  We carefully preserved any wildlife (thanks Emma!) and we are looking forward to support from Somerset Wildlife Trust to ensure that this area develops as a haven for nature.

  Huge thanks to:

  Miss Knight

  Mr Payne

  Miss Roberts

  Mr Humphries

  Mr Tennet

  Emma Tennet

  Mrs Odams (project manager!)

   

  And thank you to Mrs Kelly for the incredible cakes she dropped off to keep the team going!

   

  I hope the photos below do justice to the work done.

   

  Nick Gilding

  

• School Council - Summer Term 2023

  Mon 24 Apr 2023

  School Council elections have taken place for the summer term and our representatives are as follows:-

   

  Pine Class

  Evie and Joseph

  Hazel Class

  Barnaby and Esmae

  Poplar Class

  Emily and Elliot

  Rowan Class

  Alfie and Holly

  Sycamore Class 

  Mya and Rupert

  Maple Class

  Isabella and Molly

• House Captains - Summer Term 2023

  Mon 24 Apr 2023

  We are delighted to announce that our House Captains for the Summer Term have been elected and are as follows:- 

   

  Brendon House (green)

  Elsie and Ernie

  Quantock House (red)

  Mimi and Miles

  Polden House (yellow)

  Molly and Liam

  Blackdown House (blue)

  Alice and Isla

  Well done to you all!