St Mary’s, Chippenham What a whirlwind of a term it has been at St Mary’s! In just five short weeks, we have packed in an extraordinary amount of learning, celebration and achievement. This term saw the long‑awaited publication of our Ofsted report, which was very positively received and even made its way into the local press. It was heartening to see our school recognised publicly for the dedication, care and high expectations that define our daily work. Read the full report here. Our faith We have been celebrating the liturgical season of Lent across the school this term and pupils have been thinking about ways to raise money to help others. Every class has been fundraising for CAFOD - we have seen non uniform days, cake and toy sales and a wonderful soup lunch hosted by CAFOD club. Thank you for your generosity and support with all of these initiatives. It is wonderful to see how our kindness is helping those less fortunate than ourselves and serves as a reminder to us all that, in line with our Mission, we really are all part of one global community. Our Lent retreat day last week offered a beautifully spiritual pause in the busyness of school life. Children reflected deeply on the meaning of the season. This has been followed by a reverent school Mass this week with Father Keith where we took time to reflect on the feast of The Annunciation. Year 6 also led a particularly poignant Stations of the Cross, guiding the school through the story of Jesus’ final journey with maturity and compassion. In other news this term... World Book Day was another particular highlight this term, with visiting author Sophie Kirtley inspiring our pupils with her stories, writing wisdom and encouragement. Curiosity and discovery took centre stage again during British Science Week, where hands‑on workshops ignited scientific thinking across the school. We also marked Neurodiversity Celebration Week, helping pupils to understand, value and champion the many different ways people think, learn and experience the world—an important step in building empathy and inclusivity. In sport, our children took part in tag rugby and netball festivals, where they shone not just in skill, but in teamwork, resilience and fair play. We were delighted to see their efforts recognised by event organisers. Our pupils also represented St Mary’s brilliantly at a DCET public speaking competition in Frome, earning praise for their oracy skills, confidence, politeness and respect for others—qualities we are proud to nurture every day. Musical showcase To end the term on a high note, our Spring Music Concert showcased an impressive array of musical talent. From recorders and violins to pianos and brass instruments, our children performed with confidence and joy. A special
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