Latest News- A Message from Mrs Staniland
Posted on: 21/06/2024A Message from Mrs Staniland
Another fabulous start to our final half term before the summer break here at Buckland St Mary Primary School and what a busy start we have had.
The rain stayed away for, not one, but two sports days!
A big thank you goes to FoBs for setting up the gazebos, keeping score, handing out the winner’s stickers, providing refreshments and donating the all-important ice poles! Thank you also to David and Geraldine for painting the white lines in preparation for the event. A fabulous example of community spirit indeed. Red team were victorious with blue and yellow coming a joint (very close!) second – well done to all the children who took part and supported each other with great enthusiasm.
Thank you also to our Nursery team who put on a fabulous first Nursery sports day, complete with music and bubbles! Willow class were delighted to see so many people come to support their very first sports day and we were pleased to welcome parents and carers into our wonderful Nursery for some delicious baked goods and refreshments after the event.
Continuing our sporting theme – our children enjoyed a cricket workshop on the Wednesday before half term. Our KS2 children have begun their weekly swimming lessons at Chard pool. A number of children also took part in Quadkids athletics event which includes the four core disciplines of running, throwing, jumping and sprinting.
Despite the recent rain of late we managed to get a whole school photo at the end of last week. It was touch and go weatherwise but we are pleased to report that it was able to go ahead – the photographer certainly kept everyone’s spirits up and made us all laugh as we dashed out during a break in the rain. We will share the details of where to purchase this in due course.
A particular mention must also go to our Year 6s who have worked hard before half term (and all year!) to complete their KS2 SATs. We are proud of each and every one of them for their determination and perseverance.
As we continue into our final half term of the year, we have much to look forward to – our upcoming STEM day and science competition, FoBs team marathon fundraiser supporting sports and wellbeing at Buckland and our residential - Beech class are very much looking forward to returning to Pinkery for their residential this year.
Finally, thank you to all of our parents and carers for all your support at our school events – please keep an eye on the ‘dates for your diaries’ for more in the term ahead.
Posted on: 11/03/2024A Message from Mrs Staniland
How are we in March already?! It has been wonderful to see the sun shining, the flowers beginning to bloom, as well as the lighter evenings coming in. Buckland has been a hive of activity so far this half term from netball development days at Holyrood, cross country at Stockland, music lessons, dance workshops, World Book Day and a visit from Ferne animal sanctuary to name just a few of the additional experiences available for our children.
Since we transferred to the ACE Multi Academy Trust, on the 1st January, we have enjoyed a close working relationship with the other ACE schools in Devon and Somerset. ACE has 3 core values of Academic Excellence, Learning to Learning and Character Education.
This half term, Ash, Oak and Beech class have all trialled our exciting, enquiry-based curriculum linking our History and English learning experiences. We look forward to sharing their learning journals with you at our Parents Evening on Wednesday 13th March. It has been wonderful to see the children embracing their learning and taking pride in their work as I have walked around the school.
Families have an opportunity to meet Nick Hind, ACE Deputy CEO and William Jaworski, ACE Strategic Advisor on Monday 25th March. An email to ask if you are attending has been sent out by the office. Please reply so that we can organise seating and arrangements. We look forward to seeing you then.
