Thorner’s Church of England VA Primary School

Eggardon Class

Top of the school!  Our classroom is over 300 years old and we love everything from History to French and Sailing to Forest School – we do lots of preparation for secondary school as well so we are ready for Yr 7! 

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Sponsored obstacle course raises £650 _

Sponsored obstacle course raises £650 _

On Tuesday 30th June, the whole school took part in a sponsored obstacle course organised by the School's Eco-Committee. The event was great success and the children had lots of fun taking part. We have raised £650 which is going towards the completion of the paths in...

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River Project

River Project

Years 5 and 6 went on a wonderful walk with local storytellers and scientists to explore the health and beauty of the River Bride!  Thank you to all those involved in helping organise this wonderful walk and survey of our local river.

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Forest School!

Forest School!

Thanks to Rachel and her brilliant team of helpers - the children have been getting stuck in to a range of Forest School activities from lighting fires and cooking to den building, rope and knot work as well as plant identification and art.  The children love these...

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Windsurfing

Windsurfing

We had a visit from Windsurfers from OTC Portland recently and the children were dazzled by both the incredible footage shown of the elite windsurfers inaction and also the chance to see their equipment rigged up in the hall.  Eggardon children were then treated to a...

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Church Walks

Church Walks

Eggardon went for a walk with the Vicar to Puncknowle Church to learn more about its history and to reflect on their time at Thorner's before they move to secondary school in September.  The Vicar walked (on crutches) with the children and discussed various topics...

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World Book Day!

World Book Day!

Well done to everyone today (including staff!) for dressing up in such spectacular fashion for World Book Day!  Many thanks to Mrs Biggins for organising such a great set of activities for the children in the morning - as you can see from the photos everyone's...

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Eggardon Hooke Court Trip

Eggardon Hooke Court Trip

Thank you to the brilliant team at Hooke Court for our fantastic Anglo Saxon day yesterday.  Brilliant to bring our history topic to life this term in this way.  We cooked, wattled and fought like King Alfred!

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Leavers

Leavers

The Year 6 children travelled to Salisbury Cathedral for their service to mark the end of their time in primary school.  It was lovely to see the children take part through the banner procession and the hymns and candle lighting.  It was also nice to meet other...

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Pumpkin Competition

Pumpkin Competition

Please see below for photos of the super entries (back table) and winners (front bench) of the Pumpkin Competition. Many thanks to our local village judge for picking the best entries.  

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