Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham have been putting kindness into action by taking part in a special skipathon as part of the national Great British Skip campaign. The school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, joined the campaign to support Captain of Kindness Krish Patel, who has completed...
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St Edmund’s Primary in Calne celebrates progress across all five improvement priorities
Saint Edmund’s Catholic Primary School in Calne is celebrating positive results from its latest school improvement review, which found that all five of its improvement priorities are on track. The school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, received Green ratings across all five areas assessed through the Department for Education’s RISE programme,...
Weekly Forest School sessions introduced for every pupil at Amesbury school
Every pupil at Christ the King Catholic School in Amesbury will now take part in a weekly Forest School session following an expansion and revamp of the school’s outdoor provision. The school, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, has improved its Forest School area and trained a member of staff to lead sessions, giving...
St Benedict’s pupils celebrate creativity during Arts Week
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton have been getting creative with painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media as part of a special Arts Week. The school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, took part in Sky Arts’ Access All Arts week, a national initiative designed to encourage primary...
St Benedict’s opens new sensory prayer garden
A new sensory prayer garden has been officially opened at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton, creating a peaceful space where pupils can pause, reflect and enjoy the outdoors. The school, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, welcomed Father Martin to officially open the garden, which has transformed a courtyard into a...
St Mary’s praised for vibrant Catholic community and strong sense of belonging
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham have been praised for their kindness, exemplary behaviour and enthusiasm for prayer and worship following the school’s latest Catholic Schools Inspection. St Mary’s, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, was judged ‘Good’ overall, with inspectors highlighting its strong sense of belonging and the commitment of...
St Mary’s Primary pupils step back in time aboard the SS Great Britain
Year 2 pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Bath brought their history lessons to life during an educational visit to Brunel’s SS Great Britain in Bristol. The pupils, whose school is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, stepped aboard Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s pioneering steamship to discover what life was like for passengers...
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School achieves UNICEF Bronze Rights Respecting status
UNICEF UK has awarded Bronze Rights Respecting School Status to St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in recognition of the school’s commitment to promoting children’s rights and ensuring pupils feel valued, respected and heard. The Midsomer Norton school, part of Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, achieved the milestone through work to embed the principles of the United...
Egg-citement at St Benedict’s as chicks hatch in classrooms
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton have enjoyed a truly memorable learning experience as their ‘Living Eggs’ hatched before their eyes. After days of anticipation, children watched in delight as the first chicks emerged, with the moment streamed live into classrooms so every pupil could share in the excitement. The project...
Bath primary school brings books to life through unique Mr B’s partnership
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School have been given a truly memorable World Book Day experience thanks to a growing partnership with Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights. Working closely with the renowned independent bookshop, the school welcomed visiting authors into the classroom, giving children the chance to hear directly from writers and discover...
St Benedict’s pupils celebrate World Book Day with community reading initiative
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton marked World Book Day with a lively programme of activities designed to promote reading for pleasure and bring the school community together. Throughout the day, children took part in partner reading sessions, pairing up with classmates to share stories and recommend favourite books. The initiative...
St Mary’s Chippenham pupils sing with Young Voices in Birmingham
Pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, joined thousands of children from across the UK to take part in one of the largest school choir concerts in the world. More than 6,000 young singers filled the bp pulse LIVE arena in Birmingham for the Young Voices...
St Benedict’s pupils mark end of Jubilee Year of Hope with special pilgrimage
Children at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton have taken part in a thoughtful celebration to mark the closing of the Door of Hope, a major moment in the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope. The whole school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, joined others worldwide in reflecting on...
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School pupils in Midsomer Norton set to become mini police officers
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton are preparing to take on a new challenge as they join the Mini Police programme, working alongside local officers to learn more about community safety and responsibility. The initiative will see children in Years 4, 5 and 6 team up with PCSO Will Mortimer to...
St Benedict’s Primary School pupils enjoy a host of Christmas activities
Pupils from St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, have been overflowing with festive cheer. Children and staff at the Midsomer Norton school have taken part in a host of Christmas activities, celebrating the season, supporting good causes and spreading community spirit. The celebrations began with a fun-filled pantomime organised...
Midsomer Norton schoolchildren embark on 25 acts of kindness mission
Pupils from St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, have been taking kindness to new heights with a challenge set for this year’s Children in Need. The Midsomer Norton school invited children to complete 25 acts of kindness, and since then they have been putting smiles on faces at school,...
St Mary’s Primary in Chippenham gets money smart for Number Confidence Week
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, has been celebrating Number Confidence Week by helping pupils develop practical money skills and build confidence with numbers in meaningful, everyday contexts. Feeling good with numbers can make a real difference in how we manage money, and this themed week offered...