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• Friday 13 March 2026 Steam Museum Visit On Monday, Avebury class visited the Steam museum in Swindon for a World War II experience. Here is Lucy's reflection on just one of the activities, the public air-raid shelter. It was really exciting. We were taken under a canopy of camouflaged leaves. Our tour guide introduced us to the shelters that you would have had in and around your house before showing us inside a public shelter. Inside was cramped even with 37 people. In reality 50 people would have been inside. We learned about what people would have done inside throughout the long night and about the bucket (don't ask). Grateful thanks to Mrs Andrew, Mrs Heath and Mr Hedges for accompanying us on this trip. They even got to act as a publican, policemen and a lady of the manor when choosing which evacuees they could accommodate.
• Friday 6 March 2026 Celebrating Poetry, Books and Reading We are incredibly proud of all the children who took part in our Performance Poetry Competition. Every child showed great courage and resilience in performing so confidently and enthusiastically. Whether they reached the finals or not, every child should feel very proud of their achievement. A special congratulations to our finalists and winners, who delivered truly outstanding performances – well done!
• Friday 27 February 2026 Stonehenge Class Trip to the Army Aviation Centre
• Thursday 26 February 2026 Children's Music Workshop at St Peter's Church, Great Cheverell 21.3.26
• Wednesday 25 February 2026 Notice of temporary Road Closure for school safety measures and associated travel plan works Details are shared below for temporary road closure of C40 (part) Cheverell Magna between 30.3.26 - 10.4.26 during school Easter holidays for the road safety improvement works near the school site.
• Friday 6 February 2026 Reading Bonanza! This week has been National Storytelling Week and we have celebrated with a reading bonanza. The Reading Leaders read stories to all the classes about Chinese New Year last week and then organised a fantastic storytelling afternoon on Wednesday. We were so lucky to have some students from Dauntsey's, a parent and some friends of the school come in and read stories, poetry and non-fiction writing to the children. All the children had pre-selected their story based on their interests with age being a barrier to no-one - in fact some older children had a trip down memory lane listening to Hairy Maclary stories. A very big thank you to all our guest readers - you were fantastic.
• Friday 23 January 2026 Antarctica Animation White Horse have been working on animation for the past three weeks. They have learnt about early animations, made their own thaumatropes, looked at a zoetrope and this week they have filmed their own Stop Motion picture. This involved writing storyboards and designing and making penguins to perform in their films. It's been a super topic which even involved some collaboration with Silbury who helped us with our final filming. Thank you Silbury!
• Friday 16 January 2026 School Travel Plan Update We're delighted that Wiltshire Council has confirmed the dates for road safety improvement works outside Holy Trinity school site. The works will take place from 30th March to 10th April 2026 (during the Easter school holidays), following our successful funding bid to the Department for Transport. Planned improvements include new safety signage with solar powered lights, a 25m footway for safer access, pavement upgrades, enhanced crossing surfacing and measures to protect the dropped kerbs near Winchcombe Close. These improvements mark a major step forward for the safety of our children, families and the wider community.
• Friday 16 January 2026 Bees, bats, birds and bugs Eco-Schools is the world's largest environmental education programme, empowering pupils to take action for a sustainable future. We're proud to be a Green Flag School and part of this global movement. Our Y6 Eco Team leads the way by promoting simple actions that make a big difference such as biodiversity projects, sustainable travel and reduce‑reuse‑recycle initiatives.
• Friday 9 January 2026 2026 National Year of Reading
• Friday 19 December 2025 Carol singing at The Bell Inn Stonehenge and White Horse classes enjoyed a wonderfully festive morning on Monday at The Bell Inn, Great Cheverell. The children decorated the Christmas tree, sang cheerful carols, and even had a special visit from Santa! It was a fantastic opportunity to come together with The Old School Nursery and members of our school and local community. A big thank you to the staff at The Bell, Joy and Arthur Alexander, and of course Santa, who delighted every child with a small gift.
• Friday 12 December 2025 KS1 Nativity and KS2 Christmas Show What a wonderful week of Christmas performances we have enjoyed! Over recent days we have welcomed more than 600 parents, families, nursery groups and friends to school for our six Christmas Shows - a remarkable celebration of team work, music, dance and creativity.
• Friday 5 December 2025 PFA Winter Wonderland Bazaar
• Friday 5 December 2025 Bedtime Stories for Stonehenge Class Children in Stonehenge Class were invited back to school last night for an hour of hot chocolate and bedtime stories with their teddy bears. They came in their pyjamas so they were ready for bed when they got home.
• Friday 28 November 2025 KS2 Hockey Festival We are very proud of our hockey teams who showed great teamwork, skill development and outstanding sportsmanship - noted by coaches and other schools - at the recent sports festival. Thank you to Dauntsey's for the warm welcome and brilliant organisation that always make these events so special and to Mr Amor for organising and accompanying the children to these tournaments.
• Friday 14 November 2025 Cross Country Gold West Wiltshire Cross Country Event Following on from our recent success at the Dauntsey's cross country, we took our year 5/6 girls, y5/6 boys and y3/4 girls to a larger event last Friday at Stonar School. The races involved running around a 1700m circuit across fields with numerous inclines and descents. The children represented the school perfectly. Behaviour, support and attitude were exemplary.
• Thursday 13 November 2025 Interfaith Day Our Culture and Diversity Project expanded this week as we explored the faith and traditions of Islam. As part of our learning about world religions and world views, pupils in KS1 have been developing an understanding of special times and celebrations, while KS2 pupils have been exploring how beliefs influence daily life and community practices. To deepen this learning, Sabiha and Maliha led an inspiring ‘World View' workshop for every class. Children discovered the significance of the festival of Eid, examined artefacts, learned some Arabic words, and discussed how faith shapes values and traditions.
• Wednesday 22 October 2025 PFA Autumn Fair Thank you to everyone who supported the Silbury Class Cake Sale. Whether you baked, donated, or simply came along to enjoy a treat, your contributions were much appreciated and helped raise valuable funds for our school.
• Friday 17 October 2025 Stonehenge at Salisbury Cathedral Stonehenge class had a lovely day at Salisbury Cathedral on Monday. They enjoyed exploring the cathedral to find different types of materials before doing workshops to create stained glass windows and pretty clay titles. The children were impeccable behaved & a real credit to our school community.
• Friday 10 October 2025 Music Mark Award 2025 We are celebrating our Music Mark! We are thrilled that Holy Trinity has been awarded the Music Mark in recognition of our ambition and quality in music education. From our brilliant 14 piece orchestra to our talented musicians in woodwind, strings, brass, piano, guitar, ukulele, hand bells and recorders - music is at the heat of our school. Our children and adult choirs continue to inspire, and our exciting Hymnpact! project with the Royal School of Church Music showcases our shared commitment to creativity and community. A huge well done and thank you to our wonderful school community – pupils, staff, peripatetic coaches, families and friends – for everything we achieve together for our children through music.
• Friday 10 October 2025 World Mental Health Week This week we've been focusing on World Mental Health Week, exploring how we can care for our minds and hearts. We were delighted to welcome Dr Emily Hards (Harry's mummy from White Horse Class), who helped us reflect on our unique strengths through the theme “I am, I have, I can.” She encouraged us to practise courage, compassion and connection - key ingredients for a full and healthy life. We reminded ourselves that good mental health doesn't just happen; it's something we build on daily through small, positive habits. Our children engaged with real thoughtfulness, showing maturity and empathy in their reflections and discussions. It was inspiring to see how confidently they shared their ideas and supported one another. We love welcoming parents into school to share their expertise and insight — it enriches our curriculum, inspires our children, and strengthens our school community. Thank you Dr Emily! More details about our wellbeing strategy can be foun
• Friday 19 September 2025 Primary EYFS places for Sept 2026
• Friday 19 September 2025 The Reading Gateway At Holy Trinity, we believe reading opens doors; for learning, confidence and imagination. We use the Little Wandle phonics programme from the Foundation Stage onwards, ensuring every child builds strong reading and spelling foundations. Phonics is embedded across the curriculum, alongside a focus on language development and comprehension.
• Friday 12 September 2025 Eco School Green Flag Award We are thrilled to share that Holy Trinity has been awarded the Eco Schools Green Flag, a prestigious recognition of our ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental education.
• Monday 1 September 2025 2025-26 Term dates https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/12966/Term-dates-2025-to-2026/pdf/Term_Dates_2025_2026.pdf?m=1735637222933
• Friday 11 July 2025 Peak of Dining! Earlier this week Silbury Class opened their Pop-Up Alpine Restaurant, a unique outdoor dining experience inspired by their geography topic on mountain regions. On a beautiful sunny day, the children transformed the school grounds into a charming alpine-style venue, offering parents a ‘Peak of Dining' experience.
• Friday 4 July 2025 A Seaside Pilgrimage A very special journey! Our whole school pilgrimage to the Dorset seaside was a truly wonderful day to remember. The adventure began with travel by bus and ferry, followed by a scenic hike through the nature reserve. Along the way, we enjoyed a tour of the coastguard station, learning about their vital work. The day continued exploring the coastline, magnificent views of the sheltered harbour, fun with beach games, paddling in the sea and a sunny picnic on the sand. It was a day filled with friendship, joy and shared memories—an unforgettable experience gifted to every child by the PFA.
• Friday 13 June 2025 Y3&4 Quad Kids Pupils from Years 3 and 4 participated in the Quad Kids Athletics event today, showcasing their athletic abilities across four disciplines: sprinting, long-distance running, standing long jump and vortex throwing. The event provided an excellent opportunity for our young pupils to demonstrate not only their physical skills but also their perseverance, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The two teams achieved tremendous success. Team A won the event, with Team B taking third place. Their conduct was a credit to the school and a reflection of the values we strive to uphold. Well done!
• Friday 6 June 2025 Poetry by Heart 2025 – National Success for Holy Trinity!
• Friday 6 June 2025 Maths Dodecahedron Competition Success Two teams of four Y6 mathematicians took part in the Dodecahedron Maths Competition this week. Demonstrating fantastic teamwork, problem-solving skills and mathematical thinking throughout the event, their hard work paid off with an impressive performance, winning the competition. Well done Holy Trinity! Our thanks to Dauntsey’s School for hosting this stimulating and inspiring competition.

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