Blandford St MaryCE Primary School and Nursery

Year 1 have been exploring self-portraits through colour, shape and imagination. So much creativity and personality in every picture. #education #littleartists #year1 #art #creativity

Year 5 have been busy designing and creating Coil Clay Pots. From art books to carefully making each coil with intricate details, their creativity, patience and detail to design really shines through. We think you'll agree- the finished pots are amazing. #education #art #clay #primaryschool #creativity

Our beautiful new nursery is ready to welcome your little one. Blandford St Mary Primary School and Nursery. Dorset. Our bright, beautiful and nurturing nursery has opened its doors- a wonderful place for your little one to learn, play, grow and thrive. A warm and caring environment Beautiful new surroundings Fun, engaging learning experiences A place where every child is valued Limited spaces available enquire today to secure your child's place! please get in touch to find out more or come and visit us! #nursery #nurseryspaces #nurseryplaces #dorset #dorsetmums

Picasso-inspired portraits in Year 5! Our young artists explored colour, shapes and creativity. Definitely portraits with a twist! #picasso #youngartists #art #education #portrait

A brand-new beginning in a brand-new home! Welcome to our new Reception classroom. A brand-new space, brand-new friendships and the start of so many new adventures. We can't wait to watch our new learners grow, discover and shine in their new classroom. #newbeginnings #receptionclass #primaryschool #education #newbuild

How wonderful is our brand-new nursery building! What a beautiful space for our youngest children to learn, play and grow. #primaryschool #education #nursery #dorset #newbuild

Welcome to our new Nursery We are delighted to welcome our new nursery children, staff and their families to our school community. We are so excited that you are now part of our school and look forward to sharing learning, special moments and making memories together. A very warm welcome to you all. #primaryschool #nursery #education #dorset #welcome

From their very first day of school...to their final day of Year 6. Look how much they've grown. From little faces filled with wonder to the incredible children they are today, it has been a privilege to watch them learn, grow, laugh and make memories along the way. Now, they're ready for their next adventure... We are so incredibly proud of you all Year 6. Go out into the world, be brave, be kind, seize new opportunities and challenges and make it a better place.

What a successful and fun-filled two days of Forest School. Our children enjoyed a wonderful range of hands-on activities: woodwork, cooking, natural art, bug stations, seed planting and clay mindfulness. Two days filled with creativity, curiosity, learning and plenty of outdoor fun. A huge thank you to our wonderful Miss Maese for planning, organising and resourcing such a fun-filled experience for all our children. Also our parent volunteers, who were absolutely brilliant. Such a memorable time for all. #education #outdooreducation #forestschool #happychildren #creativity

Sun, sea, smiles and so many happy memories! Our annual whole-school beach trip was a fantastic day filled with fun and laughter. We enjoyed paddling and splashing in the sea, digging holes in the sand, building amazing sandcastles and sharing lunch together under the gazebos. We finished the day with well-deserved ice creams and ice lollies! A wonderful day of friendship, teamwork and making memories together. #beachday #schooltrip #makingmemories #fun #happychildren

Healthy Lunch Challenge! In Design & Technology, Year 3 explored what makes a healthy lunch by using the Eatwell Plate as their guide. They analysed different lunch ideas, planned balanced meals, prepared a variety of foods, then tasted and evaluated each one. A fun way to build cooking skills, make healthy choices and learn through practical experience! #education #year3 #dt #healthychoices #foodpreparation

In DT, our Year 1 children learned all about preparing food safely. They practised good hygiene, carefully prepared their own healthy salads and then enjoyed eating them together outside in the sunshine. A hands-on lesson full of learning, teamwork and healthy choices! #designtechnology #Year1 #healthyeating #foodpreparation #primaryschool

**Read to the Beat this Summer!** This summer, we're encouraging all our pupils to take part in the **Summer Reading Challenge 2026** at our local library! Reading over the six-week holidays helps children: Keep their reading skills sharp Grow their imagination and creativity Build confidence and vocabulary Discover exciting new stories and characters Just a few minutes of reading each day can make a big difference and help children return to school ready to learn. Visit our local library, sign up for the **Read to the Beat** Summer Reading Challenge and enjoy a summer full of books, music and fun! Happy reading! #summerreading #schoolcommunity #library #youngreaders #primaryschool

What a fantastic afternoon for our KS2 girls! A huge thank you to Steph and Tom from AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust for visiting our school and delivering free football coaching sessions for our Year 4, 5 and 6 girls. The girls had an amazing time taking part in the different games, developing new skills and learning from their expert advice. Their enthusiasm, teamwork and smiles said it all! Thank you for inspiring the next generation of footballers- we can't wait to welcome you back! #football #girlsfootball #primaryschool #afcbournemouth #communitysport

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a Thank You Tea to celebrate our amazing school volunteers. Your dedication, kindness and commitment make our school a better place every single day. Whether you give your time in the classroom, on trips, at events, or behind the scenes, your support makes a real difference. We are so grateful for everything you do. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community- we appreciate you all! #thankyou #primaryschool #community #volunteer #dedication