Roots and Foundation in Love
As a church school our Christian vision is at the heart of our provision and steers all we do with our
pupils and with one another. This term we are focusing on having ‘roots and foundation in love’
(Ephesians 3:17) to help inspire and guide our hearts and minds. In […]
Year Six Leavers Service
We ended the academic year by wishing our Year Six children all the very best for their future as they begin the next chapter in their lives. The service was held at St Faith’s Church, Shellingford and was a memorable occasion for us all.
Sports Days
We had two perfect afternoons for our Sports Days for the younger and older children across the school. Mrs Setchell organised a range of physical activities and competitive races to encourage team building and to promote our ‘Heart’ Values (Honesty, Effort, Aspiration, Respect and Team Work). […]
Porridge
Our Summer Production was again of a high standard! Congratulations to the children for two fantastic performances and to Miss Hill, Mrs Peacock and Miss Broomfield for leading the production. £163.40 was raised for Seesaw which is a small Oxfordshire charity that provides grief support to children, young people […]
FoSS Fun Day
On behalf of the Staff and Governing Body I would like to say a huge thank you Mrs Natalie Cocks and the FoSS committee for organising such a successful Fun Day last Saturday. It was so lovely to come together informally as a school community. Thank you to everyone […]
ShWimbledon 2023
Our annual ShWimbledon (Shellingford’s Wimbledon!) was enjoyed once again by all the children. We are grateful to the Farindgon Tennis Club for leading these coaching sessions and competitive games.
Sculpture Workshop
The whole school took part in a Sculpture Workshop to make relief plaster casts which have been displayed in the front garden.
Class 3 – Residential to Hill End
‘Class 3 went to Hill End on 25th April and 26th April. We had such an exciting time dressing up as Romans and Brits. We had a battle and the Brits won 3-1 but the Romans won the last battle. At dinner time we had a BBQ and also toasted […]
The Coronation of His Majesty The King.
The children made keepsakes of this historic occasion, designing crowns and royal emblems, learning about coins throughout the ages and the Royal Mint. The children thought about Christian service and ‘What is faith?’ and how it inspires a heart for others in the world. The song ‘Our King’ was especially […]
Roots to Food
Roots to Food came into school to deliver a cooking workshop. Each class was involved in a hands-on practical cooking session which focused on what makes a healthy and nutritious meal, how to prepare different foods and the principles of food safety and good hygiene. Here’s what the children got […]
Easter Bonnet Competition
We were very impressed with the number of entries for the Easter Bonnet Competition and clearly much effort had gone into creating these. Here are the winning entries and runners-up:
British Science Week
We celebrated British Science Week in March. This year’s theme is ‘Connections’. EYFS and KS1 learnt about animals and habitats linked to their visit to the Cotswold Wildlife Park. KS2 were involved in various scientific investigations, and activities and will be learning about significant scientists from […]
Stand By Me – February On The Floor
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported
the ‘February on the Floor’ Appeal. This money will help to provide children across the world with the clothes, food and educational resources they need in order to have the very best start to their […]
World Book Day Celebrations
The children and staff dressed-up, or decorated vegetables as a book character, and brought in a favourite book to share. Throughout the week we focused on reading for pleasure with different classroom activities running throughout each day for the children. One of the activities we held was ‘The Masked […]
Friends of Shellingford School (FoSS)
FoSS have organised various events this term and raised some magnificent figures:
January Stall – £90.90
Wear Something Pink or Red – £138.35
Film Club – £153.00
Easter Stall – £194.00
Bag2School – £268.00
Children’s Mental Health Week – Monday 6th – Friday 10th February
This year’s theme was ‘Let’s Connect’ and during this week we encouraged the children to connect in healthy, rewarding and meaningful ways.
Safer Internet Day
This year’s global theme was Want to talk about it? with a focus on making space for conservations about life on line. During the day, the we discussed where children can play games and how we interact with others safely and respectfully online.
Junk Percussion Workshop
We had a day of great fun, excitement and noise during January! The day took an environmental theme and focused on whether percussion items are ‘rubbish’ or ‘reuseable’.
Active Junior Leaders
Our Year 5 children were trained as Active Junior Leaders. The training programme took 4 days to complete and was led externally by ‘Active Leaders’. Our Year 5 pupils are now trained in leading practical outdoor playground games for younger pupils with an emphasis on teamwork, confidence building and […]
Christmas Festivities
We have been busy preparing for Christmas in our hearts and minds during our daily Collective Worship when we are reflecting upon Advent and the coming of Christ. Our Christmas tree has now arrived, and the children are clearly beginning to get excited! Children in Class One and Two performed […]
The Big Christmas Sing
Our School Choir took part in The Big Christmas Sing in Oxford, an event organised by the County Music Service. We were extremely proud of the children and pleased that they were able to take part in this festive event.
Class Visits and Workshops
Here are some photographs of the children enjoying recent curriculum visits:
Children in Need Appeal 2022 – Walk and Talk
On Friday 19th November we all put on our walking clothes and wellies and went for a ramble across the fields and through the woods. The children had a great time walking, talking and spotting the spots! We all enjoyed the fresh air and the countryside and raised £76.60. […]
Anti-Bullying Week
We have also had a very positive Anti-Bullying Week which focused on this year’s message of ‘Reach Out.’ Across the school we have been delivering lessons, assemblies and different cross-activities to remind everyone whether it’s in school, at home or in the community to reach out and show support to […]
Watermill Theatre – Rapunzel
We all enjoyed our visit to the Watermill Theatre to see Rapunzel. It was a charming musical adventure full of surprises, laughter and wonder. The children are always captivated by the stage set, the actors and actresses in their wonderful costumes and all the different musical instruments that the cast […]