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9 July 2025

Hansel and Gretel - Summer Production 2025

Our annual summer musical, Hansel and Gretel, was a wonderful way for all the children in the school to share their creative talents. Our Year 2 children were amazing learning so many lines to tell this traditional tale, enhanced...

23 June 2025

Sports Day 2025

Our annual Sports Day took place on a beautiful afternoon in June and all the children participated in a range of skills to earn points for their house teams. They were involved in a variety of races including relay, skipping, sac...

5 June 2025

Science Tricks

In June 2025 the children thoroughly enjoyed a visit from Science Explorer Dome with their show Science Tricks. There were lots of brilliant tricks to help the children think about concepts such as gravity, force, cha...

6 March 2025

World Book Day

World Book Day What a magical day the children at Widcombe Infant School had on World Book Day! Our children decided they would like to dress up as a character from their favourite book. During the day many children shared...

25 February 2025

Wheelchair Basketball

In February 2025 all the children participated in wheelchair basketball led by Nova Sports. This was a fantastic opportunity. For some children this was their first experience of working with people who use a wheelchair and for al...

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...

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...

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March 16th 2025

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February 1st 2025

Year 1 have been developing their knowledge of how to use clay including moulding the clay, using slip to join clay and using different utensils to create texture. Look at the cute teddy bears they have created. @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/mYIijYDjDc— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) February 1, 2025

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January 31st 2025

Reception classes welcomed their parents to their classrooms for a stay and play session on physical development. The children thoroughly enjoyed sharing their activities with their parents. @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/mjWTMlggcb— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) January 31, 2025

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January 18th 2025

Skipping workshops for all children developing not only their skipping skills but also enjoying an activity which is great for fitness. If you can bounce you can skip!! @PalladianTrust pic.twitter.com/hf5teGeokp— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) January 18, 2025

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January 14th 2025

Forest school fun in Year 2 @palladiantrust pic.twitter.com/sMICzBLfY3— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) January 14, 2025

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January 11th 2025

Year 2 enjoyed a wonderful theatre visit to the Egg Theatre to watch their production of the legend of Robin Hood. Amazing music and singing enhanced the production. @PalladianTrust @theeggbath pic.twitter.com/asNFDqWI7Y— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) January 11, 2025

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January 8th 2025

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December 25th 2024

Wishing our whole school community a very happy Christmas, with each and every one of you experiencing the gifts of peace, kindness and love. @PalladianTrust— Widcombe Infant School (@WidcombeInfants) December 25, 2024

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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

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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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