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11 December 2024

Christmas Production 2024

Christmas Production 2024 Our children love performing and the whole school joined together for our Nativity musical. It is always a magical time for the children’s families to join us to celebrate the children’s tale...

11 November 2024

Remembrance Day 2024

On the 11th November the whole school came together at 11 o’clock to keep the two minutes silence, before our wreaths of poppies were laid. This is a special day in which the children learn about our British values and demon...

7 November 2024

Little Wren and the Autumn Moon

A highlight of our school year is when the talented performers from the Bristol Old Vic visit to share a performance. This year the children watched a performance of Little Wren and The Autumn Moon which brought together char...

24 October 2024

Skipping Workshops

On the 24th October all the children enjoyed a visit from Skippy John who provided skipping workshops. The children learnt the skills for correct skipping, including how to hold the rope and how to bounce rather than jump. The chi...

24 June 2024

Sports Day 2024

The Widcombe Infant School community gathered together for our annual Sports Day on the 24th June. The children in each year group took part in a range of races to earn points for their house team. The races included sprinting, sk...

19 April 2024

Arts Week 2024

Our annual Arts Week is a highlight of the school year at Widcombe Infant School because the creative arts is so important to our curriculum. It not only gives opportunities for the children to develop their creativity but also pr...

14 March 2024

Charity Day 2024

This year our school supported the charity Guide Dogs for the Blind and raised over £1,000 thanks to the generous donations from parents. Our support staff and School Council organised a wonderful day, full of fun activities...

7 December 2023

The Elves And The Shoe Maker

The children enjoyed a wonderful performance of the Elves and the Shoe Maker by the talented performers from the Bristol Old Vic. The children were mesmerised by the retelling of the folk tale which was brought to life through sin...

26 June 2023

Sports Day 2023

The Widcombe Infant School community gathered together for our annual Sports Day on the 26th June. The children in each year group took part in a range of races to earn points for their house team. The races included sprinting, sk...

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December 21st 2024

Year 2 used the printing skills they have developed during the term, alongside their increased knowledge of colour, to create calendars to give to their loved ones at Christmas. @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/gQf23rcz7n— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) December 21, 2024

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December 19th 2024

Look at the wonderful reindeers that Class 4 have made at Forest School learning how to mould and join clay. @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/uN0Yz0RRkH— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) December 19, 2024

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December 18th 2024

So proud of our Year 2 children who have entertained the residents of Woodside Care Home and Bath Age UK with their Christmas singing and conversations. What a magical time it was. Thank you to the children’s parents for supporting this special event. @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/NXf2dEbDDn— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) December 18, 2024

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December 17th 2024

Our Reception children had a magical visit to the Egg Theatre to see Snow Mouse. They thoroughly enjoyed watching the adventures that Snow Mouse had in the snow. @PalladianTrust @theeggbath pic.twitter.com/2uTogp1ksF— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) December 17, 2024

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December 14th 2024

Our children, alongside children from Widcombe C of E Junior School, were delighted to feature in this new book which Darren McKay collaborated to write. Darren is now Headteacher at Winsley Primary School, another school in our Trust. @PalladianTrust @WJS_Bath @WinsleySchool pic.twitter.com/WbFUlxgici— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) December 14, 2024

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December 13th 2024

Huge thanks to our PTA elves for organising a brilliant Christmas market. Such fun and a lovely way for the children to experience the joy of giving, as well as receiving, at Christmas time @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/32H8dp3cMm— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) December 13, 2024

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December 13th 2024

This week the hottest tickets in town have been for our Nativity performed by all the children to our Junior school and our families. The children have thoroughly enjoyed performing and sharing their talents. @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/pzdCXu4dmv— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) December 13, 2024

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December 12th 2024

The children have enjoyed raising money for @savechildrenuk by wearing their festive jumpers. Thanks to our school community for your generous donations @PalladianTrust #ChristmasJumperDay pic.twitter.com/sMPLPrNEcr— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) December 12, 2024

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December 10th 2024

It’s beginning to feel very Christmassy here at WIS! Do check out the newsletter for details of all the lovely special events taking place between now and the end of term @palladiantrust pic.twitter.com/SbUFnfGpBf— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) December 10, 2024

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November 29th 2024

At WIS, we do everything we can to promote the arts. As such, there are currently some beautiful displays around the classrooms. Take a look 👀 @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/gbpWNVpEoU— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) November 29, 2024

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November 7th 2024

We were treated to a marvellous performance by @BOVTS this morning. The singing, acting and dancing were just fantastic and the children loved it! @palladiantrust pic.twitter.com/AS0dCT8C84— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) November 7, 2024

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September 30th 2024

Year 1 loved the @bathkidslitfest event with @philipreeve1 and @jabberworks. They learnt how to draw a Ghost Mouse and Pirate Mouse, and played a special adventure game. How inspiring! @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/YhsPxO8QYT— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) September 30, 2024

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September 27th 2024

Harvest time is here again! Thank you to all the children for wonderful performances at our Harvest Service today and to all our parents for their generous donations to support the Bath food bank. @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/L91I6JfRVh— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) September 27, 2024

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September 22nd 2024

Having read the book We’re All Wonders Year 2 have explored what makes them all unique. This supports our ethos that we are all different and that is something we celebrate day to day in our school life. @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/A4JMGEHQHp— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) September 22, 2024

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September 21st 2024

Year 2 children have been exploring the canal style of art as part of their learning on the local area of Widcombe. They are looking forward to visiting the canal next week to see the canal art on the barges and how it compares to their beautiful paintings. @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/0xNG58RYKR— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) September 21, 2024

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September 19th 2024

We look forward to welcoming prospective parents to visit our special school where children are at the heart of all we do @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/tDR200xyxW— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) September 19, 2024

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September 6th 2024

Look at our wonderful new play equipment thanks to a generous donation from a grandparent. What fun the children will have next week playing and developing their upper arm strength. @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/2LJHByawNc— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) September 6, 2024

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September 4th 2024

Our new Reception children are settling into school so well and have had two days of fun playing, exploring and learning. Enjoy their first paintings. @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/EfMFrYhzIP— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) September 4, 2024

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September 2nd 2024

Widcombe Infant School is looking forward to welcoming all our children back to school tomorrow Tuesday 3rd September at 8.40am for the new school year. There are many exciting events planned for the term to keep our learning fun. @PalladianTrust— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) September 2, 2024

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July 25th 2024

Widcombe Infant School is closed for the summer holidays now and we wish our whole school community a very happy summer having a wonderful time with loved ones doing special things which bring you happiness. @PalladianTrust— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) July 25, 2024

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