Colston Bassett Prep School News Feed

World Book Day

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:05:25 GMT

As part of our World Book Day celebrations on the 4th March 2010, the children all dressed up as characters from their favourite books.

Parents joined in with the event by reading stories to the children - they even came dressed as characters too!

'Babushka' (Nativity 2009)

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:56:14 GMT

On Monday 14th December, the children of Colston Bassett School performed their Christmas play/Nativity in Colston Bassett Church. We all enjoyed playing our parts and singing the Christmas songs, especially 'Babushka', which we sang in two halves. The main character was played by Lucy. Babushka is a traditional Russian tale. We are all looking forward to next year's Nativity!

By Sadie (Year 5)

Concert

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:44:48 GMT

On the afternoon of Friday 12th June 2009, all the children entertained their parents with a concert entitled ' Noah and his Animals'. They sang songs, played instruments, showed art work and re-told the story.

This was a very enjoyable way for the children to learn about the bible.

Mrs J Hunt (Headteacher)

Baptism

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:41:56 GMT

On Tuesday the 9th June 2009, we went to a church called St John the Divine to learn about baptism. We watched Reverend Gamble put special oil on the fake baby's head.

Then we saw her put water on the baby's head with an important special pearl shell. Lucy and Guy gave the baby to Reverend Gamble.

We all enjoyed our visit to the church.

By Felicity - Year 3 pupil

Fossil Talk

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:20:50 GMT

On Friday the 9th October 2009, the children of Colston Bassett School listened to a talk about fossils by Dr Stephenson, palaeontologist.

The purpose of the visit was so we could learn about fossils. Dr Stephenson explained to us that animals were much bigger then. The dragonfly was 1 metre wide and they also had 2 metre scorpions!

Now I know a lot more about fossils.

By Lucy - Year 5 pupil

Spring Term 2009

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:12:50 GMT

The arrival of the snow brought new opportunities to work in the ‘outdoor classroom'. The children wrote down winter words from firsthand experience, which were then used in descriptions of a winter scene.

Our younger pupils counted footprints and used them to mark out enormous mathematical shapes across the snow.

Break times enabled everyone to use their excellent team-work skills to begin constructing an igloo, with windows made from ice, added later in the week.

Our final week of the half term was made complete when we were delighted to welcome visiting vet, Colin to support our pupils' personal education on ‘Animals and Us'. He spoke about his animal work and everyone was fascinated to see a selection of x-rays taken of different ‘patients' who had attended his surgery for treatment! All the children were given the opportunity to ask questions at the end of this very interesting talk.

Nativity Play 2008

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:05:05 GMT

On Monday the 15th December, the children staged our Christmas Nativity story in the beautiful St John’s Church in Colston Bassett. We were thrilled to be joined by so many parents, grandparents, friends and local villagers. The children performed and sang beautifully. All the guests enjoyed drinks and homemade mince pies after the performance and a great time was had by all.

Merry Christmas to everyone.

The children return to Belvoir Castle

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:48:33 GMT

The children were once again invited to spend an afternoon at Belvoir Castle to decorate one of the Christmas trees in the castle for ‘Belvoir by Candlelight’ and the ‘Christmas Fantasia week 2008’. The theme at the castle this year was ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and the children enjoyed making the decorative flowers and glitter tree decorations at school. There was much excitement when the afternoon arrived to visit the castle and dress the tree with our decorations.

Once our tree was finished, everyone was thrilled to be given a guided tour of the castle to see all the decorations for the Christmas celebrations. There was also a chance for the children to experience the Victorian school room and write on the old fashioned slates. Please visit our gallery for further pictures of this visit.

First Independent OFSTED Inspection

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:15:44 GMT

We are extremely proud and delighted with the outcome of our first Independent Inspection carried out on the 11th June 2008. This is a fantastic achievement as we feel this endorsement by OFSTED gives the School the official recognition it deserves.

A few extracts from the report…..

"The children make exceptional progress in their reading, writing and numeracy. This is because of the strong emphasis given to core skills and the high quality individual support each pupil receives."

"Teaching and learning are enhanced by the vibrant and stimulating School environment."

"Provision for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding."

"They all thrive in the ‘can do’ culture that pervades the School."

"Behaviour is well managed and is therefore outstanding."

"There is a real buzz of enthusiasm and excitement in lessons."

"The provision for the welfare, health and safety of pupils is outstanding."

"Pupils clearly benefit from the breadth provided and are proud of their achievements."

OFSTED, June 2008

The full Independent Inspection report is available now to view or download via the ‘navigation menu’ on the homepage under 'OFSTED report'.

People Who Help Us

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:10:09 GMT

Firefighters and the Police

As part of their topic for the Spring Term, our reception children have been learning about people who help us.

During a sunny week in March, the children were very excited when the local Firefighters and the Police very kindly managed to visit us on two consecutive days to explain their very different roles in the community.

The Officers explained all about the work they do and also demonstrated the equipment they all use for various different situations. The children were fascinated.

Mrs Wilson was chosen by the children to model the firefighters protective clothing and Mrs Heafford tried out the Policeman's handcuffs!

As well as being a very valuable learning experience, the children all had great fun.