Blanford St MaryChurch of England Primary School

Year 6 have been working incredibly hard in the lead up to SATs, so we made the most of the sunshine this afternoon with a well-earned treat. Thank you Mrs Beaver #primaryschool #year6 #workinghard #wellearned #treat

Today in Year 6 science, we explored how light travels. Using torches and pieces of card with holes, we investigated how light behaves and discovered that it travels in straight lines. By lining up the holes, we could see the light pass through clearly but when they were out of line, the light couldn't get through! A fun, hands-on experience that really helped bring our learning to life. #primaryschool #education #science #light #experiment

We had some very special visitors in Reception this week. The children loved meeting the Guinea pigs, learning how to care for them, and seeing how gentle and friendly they are. Lots of smiles, excitement and curious questions all around! A wonderful hands-on experience to support their learning about animals and how to look after living things. Thank you to one of our wonderful parents for making this happen. #primaryschool #receptionclass #animalvisit #earlyyears #schoollife.

Today, we celebrated National Sovereignty and Children's Day (in Turkey ) with Year 2. A huge thank you to one of our wonderful parents for bringing in a lovely activity for the children to enjoy- they had so much fun filling in pictures of things they love. We are so grateful for the thoughtful gifts given to each child. Such a kind and generous gesture. #primaryschool #year2 #childrensday #happychildren #thankyou

Our Reception Class celebrating St George's Day. The children carefully decorated biscuits to look just like the England flag, showing creativity and pride. It was a lovely way to mark the occasion, whilst developing their fine motor skills and having fun together. Celebrating history, legend and national pride. #primaryschool #receptionclass #stgeorgesday #earlyyears #dorsetschool

Easter Treats Day fun across the whole school! From making chocolate nests and decorating biscuits to egg & spoon races, egg rolling and an exciting egg hunt- there were smiles everywhere! We also loved seeing all the amazing Easter bonnets- so creative! A day full of laughter, teamwork and springtime joy. #primaryschool #easter #easterfun #happychildren #funtimes

Easter Experience Day for the whole school- Palm Sunday The Last Supper Garden of Gethsemane Good Friday Easter Sunday Children exploring the Easter story- learning, reflecting, and enjoying every moment together. #primaryschool #easter #churchschool #learning #reflecting

Year 2 class brought their story to life as they explored paper boats We were so lucky to have one of our talented Year 6 students, an origami expert, join us to share their skills. With patience and creativity, they guided the younger children step by step, helping them create their very own paper boats. It was wonderful to see collaboration across year groups, with smiles, focus, and a real sense of achievement all around #primaryschool #education #origami #paperboats #reading

Year 5 had an unforgettable school trip to Nothe Fort as part of their World War 2 history topic The children had an amazing time stepping back in history, dressing up in wartime clothing and taking part in exciting re-enactments. It was fantastic to see their learning come to life as they explored the fort, handled artefacts and experienced what life was like during the war. A brilliant day full of curiosity, imagination, and hands-on learning- well done Year 5! #schooltrip #history #WW2 #nothefort #education

Our school choir had a wonderful time visiting Whitecliff Care Home, where they sang for residents in the sunshine It was a truly special afternoon filled with smiles, music and community spirit. The students loved sharing their songs and it was clear how much it meant to everyone there. A big thank you to the residents and staff for such a warm welcome, and for the delicious drinks and biscuits enjoyed afterwards! #primaryschool #singing #choir #community #sunshine

Year 2 had a fantastic trip to Weymouth Sea Life Centre! The children loved exploring marine habitats, discovering amazing sea creatures, and linking their learning to our science and geography topics. A day full of curiosity, excitement and unforgettable experiences! #schooltrip #sealifecentre #weymouth #education #primaryschool

To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day A huge thank you to Charlotte's mum, who very generously made a little gift bag for every child in Year 4. Such a kind and thoughtful gesture that brought lots of smiles to the children's faces. Moments like this help us celebrate inclusion, kindness and understanding within our school community. Thank you again for your generosity- it is truly appreciated! #primaryschool #worlddownsyndromeday #inclusion #kindness #thankyou

What a fantastic Red Nose Day 2026! The children loved coming to school in non-uniform and wearing their red noses with pride. As part of this special time of Lent, we've been thinking about kindness, generosity and helping others. We're so proud to share that, together, we raised over £200 through our brilliant coin trail! This is a wonderful example of giving to those in need and living out the true meaning of Lent. A huge thank you to all our parents and carers for your generosity and support- it truly makes a difference. Well done everyone for making the day so special. #primaryschool #education #rednoseday #charity #lent

Curiosity was in the air this British Science Week! From Reception to Year 6, our young scientists explored the magic of bubbles-asking questions, testing ideas and discovering just how powerful curiosity can be. From "Why are bubbles round?" to "Can we make the biggest bubble ever?"-every question led to exciting experiments and even bigger smiles. #britishscienceweek #youngscientists #bubbles #primaryschool #science

"Who likes bubbles?" Then surprise them with: "What if YOU could go inside one?" We made SCIENCE magical this #britishscienceweek Our students explored the science of bubbles and even stood INSIDE one! #primaryschool #education #science #bubbles