Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Year 1 visit Claydon House
Tue 04 Jul 2023On Wednesday 28th June, Year 1 pupils from Drayton Parslow and Mursley went to Claydon House to learn more about the life of Florence Nightingale and the Crimean war.
We learnt about the dedication that Florence showed to wounded soldiers at the hospital in Scutari who had bravely fought. We roleplayed soldiers and nurses at the hospital and also learnt more about what life was like as a British soldier fighting abroad.
Claydon House is where Florence's sister Parthenope lived with her husband and we were able to see her bedroom where she stayed and even a small lock of her hair! It was a fun-filled learning experience for all!
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New Outdoor Equipment at Swanbourne
Tue 04 Jul 2023We are delighted to announce that the new Swanbourne Climbing area and all-weather areas are complete and are ready to use.
We would like to say an enormous ‘Thank you’ to the Junior Leadership Team for their fantastic ideas and help in designing this area to ensure it meets the needs of our children for breaktimes, lunchtimes and as part of our PE curriculum.
Pankhurst House – the winners of this half term’s Behaviour Token competition were the first lucky people to use the equipment, they also enjoyed some delicious ice-creams or choc ices as part of their reward.
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Year 3 & Year 4 attend a Terrific Tennis Festival
Tue 20 Jun 2023On Wednesday 13th June, we were lucky to take a group of Year 3 and Year 4 pupils to a Tennis skills festival at the Sir Henry Floyd school.
All pupils took part in a range of Tennis skills, rotating round the activities in small groups.
Pupils had a fabulous time, learnt some new skills and were a fabulous representatives of Swanbourne school.
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Amazing Devon Trip for Year 6!
Tue 20 Jun 2023From Monday 12th June to Friday 16th June, Year 6 pupils visited Skern Lodge in Bideford, Devon, for an action-packed week full of outdoor, adventurous activity.
They were incredibly lucky with the weather, and experienced GLORIOUS sunshine for the entire week!
The children took part in a variety of activities including;
• Assault Course
• Archery
• Climbing and Abseiling
• Surfing and Bodyboarding
• High Ropes
• River Kayaking
• Beach Bike Trip
• Campfire
• Swimming Olympics
• Skern Lodge Olympics
• Beach games
• Crate Stacking
• Zip-Line
• Seashore Trail (Westward Ho!)
The children had an enormous number of challenges throughout the week, we were so proud of the way that the children persevered, with many of them facing and overcoming their fears and challenging themselves.
We were also very pleased to see the way in which the children supported and encouraged each other throughout the week – well done Year 6. -
EYFS create their own Bog Babies
Mon 12 Jun 2023Mursley Foundation class have recently been busy thinking about the book Bog Baby. They designed their very own Bog Babies and created them out of clay before painting them some fantastic colours.
They have built on their learning from their College Lake trip, thinking about what things their Bog Babies need to survive. Apparently, Anna found hers at the swimming pool, Phoebe's like to eat chicken nuggets and chips and Alex's makes chicken noises!
The children have been so creative and the Bog Babies are each so individual.
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Year 6 ‘Take over’ MK Museum
Mon 12 Jun 2023Recently, Year 6 pupils had an exciting morning at the Milton Keynes Museum learning about the time period and related artefacts.
After Half term they used this knowledge to become tour guides and shop keepers at the museum, presenting their new knowledge to KS1 pupils from Drayton Parslow and Mursley Schools – the younger children loved this experience and a great time was had by all. Well done Year 6. -
Swanbourne’s Super Sensory Garden
Mon 12 Jun 2023Our Swanbourne children have been enjoying their new Sensory Garden, which has been designed to provide the children with a calm, quiet corner to go to when the playground becomes a bit overwhelming.
The children can explore the different textures of the sensory boards, the touch and scents of the herbs, doodle on the butterfly chalk boards or simply read a book.
It’s been lovely to see how much the children are enjoying both spending time there but also caring and helping to maintain it by sweeping the decking and watering the plants.So far it has been a huge hit with all the children and we hope will benefit everyone.
An enormous thank you to The Friends Of The Three Schools for providing the funding and to Mrs Newman for her time, hard work, dedication and imagination to allow this amazing idea come to come to life! -
What parents say about our schools
Tue 14 Dec 2021'They value each child as an individual and encourage them both academically and personally in light of this.'
'Every member of staff contributes to a great learning and development environment together and are committed to this. It’s a great team. My children look forward to coming to school every day!'
'The school and all its staff have gone above and beyond during such a difficult schooling year. The amount of resources and support provided throughout lockdown was fantastic. They are always approachable and offer my children the most amazing education.'
'The most standout thing from the school this past year has been the kindness and emotional support shown to our children.'
'This school is truly amazing and should get outstanding on their report my child has been with the school since they were 3 and in every year has excelled. My only wish is that I could take all of them with us in to secondary education.'