Snow Snow and more Snow!

I am sure you were disappointed not to come to school today, but Mr Lavis and I had a long discussion about the weather.  As a result we decided that since the road outside the school had not been gritted it might have been very dangerous under foot.


Many other schools were thinking the same way and we felt that in the interests of your safety we should take the decision to shut the school.  I hope the school will be open again on Monday.


Have a nice weekend!


Mike Brown
Chair of Governors

Red Riding Hood

I know it is a week ago, but I came to the show, and thought it was marvellous.  The dancing and the singing were superb, and the characters all played their parts with real energy and conviction.  The set, costumes and technical stuff were all excellent, and the messages came through loud and clear.  Well done everybody!

I can't wait for the next one........

Mike Brown.

School Production - Little Red Riding Hood And The Wolf

For those of you that were unable to see the School Production of Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, what a performance you missed! 


There were two fantastic performances last Thursday and Friday by the children of  KS2. I would like to say well done to all those that took part and to those involved with putting the production together. Fantastic!


Mark Willson - Parent Governor

Parent Governor Experience With KS1

Last week i spent a fantastic week with Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 and i would like to thank all the Teachers of those year groups for their time.


As a Parent Governor this gave me a great overview of the journey the children take at Blandford St Mary Primary School going from Early Years of Reception through to year 2.  


My week started with Reception and a visit to see Harold and the Life Bus. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and learnt about the human body, how it works and the importance of a healthy life style!


I spent 2 great days with Year 1 where they are currently learning about clocks and time. This theme is carried throughout all subject areas from numeracy, literacy and into their project based work. The children of year 1 were drawing some great pictures of various clock types, from the early Egyptian Sundials through to the modern day clock. They were also learning about time sequences and telling the time!


My last few days were spent in Year 2, who were learning about healthy living, exercise and the effects on the human body. The children of Year 2 put on a Fantastic Class Assembly on Friday 12th November with some great controlled dancing, which was followed by a coffee morning for the Year 2 parents with delicious cakes [made by the Children] & refreshments being served by the children. 


A Great Experience Had!


Mark Willson - Parent Governor

Governors' Course

Thursday, September 30th 2010

The Governors' Course, 'Ofsted - Will You Be Ready?' which, along with governors of other schools , five of us from Blandford St Mary governing body attended on September 21st, was presented and conducted by Mrs. Judy Baker, past Head of our school. It was an excellent evening. The course was full of information without being intimidating. Personally, having absorbed the requirements for OFSTED, I feel confident in the good management of the school under our Head and his team. I know that any information I'm unsure of will be explained to me - one only has to ask!  'Keep informed' was a message I took away with me that evening.

Jenny Haywood

Rights Respecting Schools Validation

Recently attended the Rights Respect in Schools Assembly which was great, with some good singing by all!

Met with the Rights Respect Schools inspector which went very well, and as you will all know the school was successful with it's award of RRS Level 1. Well done!

Best Regards

Mark Willson

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Ofsted - Governor Course Attended

I recently attended the Governor Course on Ofsted and will you be ready.

This was very informative and gave details on what to expect from an Ofsted visit and the governors role in an Ofsted inspection!

I would recommend that all governors attended this course if they get the opportunity.

Best Regards

Mark Willson

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Harvest Festival

Friday, September 24th

The school's Harvest Festival this morning was delightful - very meaningful for the children. I loved Paul's delivery. One is aware that the ambiance of the school, especially on occasions such as today when the children are focusing on the rights of the world's children and on their own responsibilities, is one of safety, security and  reassuring continuity. This must make the lives of certain children easier. How nice it would be if we could think it will be like that at each stage of their young lives.

Jenny Haywood

An enjoyable time spent with both Years 5 & 6

This is my first blog on the Governors website as a Parent Governor, so i wanted to let you know about some of the exciting activities the classes have been working on this school term.


I would also like to say a big thank you to Mr Osborne [Year 5] and Miss King [Year 6] for the time they have allowed me to spend in their classrooms, as a Parent Governor.


It has been a wonderful experience working with the children on the various classroom activities.


I have helped build Ferris Wheel's with Year 5, and some fantastic models are now on display in the classroom for all to see.  I have learnt some new amazing NEW facts about Astronauts and Space Travel from the time i spent with Year 6 today.


On the whole the children seem to be thriving and enjoying all aspects of the lessons taught from literacy, numeracy, writing and reading.


It's also good to see them have fun during the exercise activity time in the mornings.


That's it for now! I'll post another blog at the end of term.


Mark Willson 
Parent Governor