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Christmas Shoebox Appeal :
Thank you to everyone who has donated boxes, gifts and wrapping paper for the Christmas Shoebox Appeal, and also to everyone who joined in to help at the Packing Party. We have packed over twenty boxes and they are now at the collection depot waiting to be sent to children across the world.
Cross Country event at Stonar School - 7th and 8th November 2019
Our Primary and Secondary pupils attended a Cross Country event at Stonar School. All of our Primary pupils and some of our Secondary pupils came in the top 50% - which was amazing, considering that there were over 90 children in each category. They all worked really hard, and showed good sportsmanship to their peers from different schools. Our PE teacher was very proud of them all!
Remembrance:
As part of a topic on the war, senior pupils looked at the poem by Rob Aitchison in their English lesson and then in Art made some striking poppies for display using materials and a hot glue gun.
General Studies lesson :
In their General Studies lesson, Years 7 and 8 joined in a 'Newspaper Fashion Show'. In a team of six, the pupils were given a time limit to design and create an item of clothing out of newspaper, which one pupil then 'modelled' when the time was up. A great team building exercise, requiring group brainstorming and delegation of tasks. The finished 'products' were amazing!
Assembly for Years 3-11 with Professor Stuart Burgess
4th October 2019
Professor Burgess gave a very engaging talk to our pupils about our nervous system and how it works. Engineers look at its design and marvel! And rightly so, as we are 'fearfully and wonderfully made' by our Creator God. All of our pupils participated in the question and answer section at the end, and our older pupils were given some careers guidance, finding out that more girls are needed in engineering!
Young Ambassadors Conference :
Two of our Year Six students attended the Young Ambassadors conference in Trowbridge. This is what they said:
"We went to a sports ambassador meeting. We filled in booklets and played games in groups" from Kezzy
"I went in a separate group from Kezzy and talked about how we could make changes when we do sports. Also we played fun games" from Harry
Walking Challenge - June 2019
It was the perfect day for our 10 and 5 mile walking challenges, which the pupils really enjoyed. Some of them are asking to do a longer walk next time!
Duke of Edinburgh :
Pupils recently successfully completed their assessed expedition for the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.
As explained by Josie Barber :
Day 1 was the most difficult day because the route we had planned was extremely overgrown. It was about 12 km long and it was also quite hot, but we soldiered through and after about 6 hours we arrived at the campsite without getting lost. We put up our tents, cooked our food and played lots of interesting games. When Mrs Wiltshire arrived we encountered a slight problem, she didn't have a tent. After a while of calling around, we finally managed to get one. However, by this time it was quite dark and Mr Gulliford and Mrs Wiltshire thought it would be funny to watch us put the tent up. The challenge became much harder when we realised the tent was one of those old fashioned ones, but we managed it in the end with the help of some instructions. On day 2, the walking was much easier. We travelled about the same distance, but it only took us about 4 hours as the route was fairly flat and it wasn't overgrown. However we took a wrong turn at one point but we found our way back. Overall the DofE expedition was a great experience and we learnt a lot of new skills. It was also really fun and it allowed us to work together as a team.
Athletics competition at Kingdown School – Monday 24th June 2019
We took a trip over to Kingdown School to take part in an athletics competition. The children competed in a sprint, long distance, relay, standing long jump, speed bounce and vortex howler throw.
We came 4th place and were 2 points off coming 3rd! The children should be very proud of how well they did and it was lovely to see them all supporting and congratulating each other.
It was a great end to the term and we look forward to many more fixtures next year!
Dutch Games
Class 2 has had a student from The Netherlands who is studying to be a Teaching Assistant. She has been teaching the children about life in the Netherlands and organised a fun session of typical Dutch games for the class.
Appleford v Emmaus – Thursday 20th June 2019
We recently played a game of cricket and rounders against Appleford school. We had so much fun that the scores got forgotten about but they were both very close games!
The children worked really hard, showing great sportsmanship and they should all be proud of themselves, especially as this was the first ever cricket game for many of them.
Visit from a traffic police officer - Monday 10th June 2019
On the 10th June Class 1, 2 and 3 had a surprise visit from a local traffic police officer. He brought his very fast BMW car with him and set off all his sirens. The children learnt all about the equipment he has to carry on him and one very brave pupil found out what it was like to be handcuffed!
School trip to 'We The Curious' Bristol on Wednesday 8th May 2019
On Wednesday 8th May the whole school enjoyed a trip to 'We the Curious' in Bristol. The younger children had great fun exploring the practical activities, putting into practice the work they had done on energy, forces, magnetism and electricity. The senior children engaged in science experiments in the laboratory, consolidating their learning so far this year. Great fun was had by all, and it was fantastic that the museum was not too busy, meaning that there was plenty of time and space to explore fully the interactive experiences.
Bikeability 2019
On Tuesday 30th April, Year 6 were thankful to God for the lovely weather we had for Bikeability. Firstly, we cycled round the playground, stopping, starting and signalling. We also learnt how to do an emergency stop. Before we went on to Stage 2, we had a break and our instructor taught us what to check on our bike before going on the roads. She said we must always check our handles, brakes, pedals and if the bike’s tyres are flat.
For Stage 2, we went on the roads and our instructor showed us how to and then watched us as we did U-turns, cycled in and out of a T-junction and past parked cars. To finish off, we went for a 25 minute cycle round the estate. When we were back at school, our instructor did some Highway Code flashcards with us. We then found out that we had all passed Stage 1 and 2. Overall Year 6 had an amazing time and learnt a lot.
Dodgeball Event in Aid of BHF - Thursday 4th April 2019
Raising money for the British Heart Foundation, the whole school participated in a fundraising game of Dodgeball on Thursday 4th April. This is a charity close to the heart of at least one family at the school, with their daughter having recently undergone her second open heart surgery due to being born with a congenital heart condition. Fun and frolics were had by all (indeed, Class 1 pupils were heard saying that it had been the best day of their lives!) and this despite the weather going against plans to host the event outside. The money is still being counted, but the school raised a significant amount for the British Heart Foundation which, with the 20% ‘cash back’ to the school, means that the school's building fund will also benefit.
Class 1 Led Assembly - Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Class 1 led assembly, talking about the lovely things we can enjoy at Easter time, but explaining that the most precious thing is Jesus and his saving work on the cross. The class finished by beautifully singing three choruses. Well done to the little ones!
Singing at North Bradley Baptist Church - Wednesday 27th March 2019
The school choir and Classes 2 and 3 visited 'Together' a group that meets every Wednesday at North Bradley Baptist Church. The choir performed some Easter themed pieces, and we shared some of the songs we do in morning worship. Members of 'Together' were a great audience, and joined in with the actions. It was lovely to see young and old worshipping together.
Classes 2 and 3 also sang at Staverton Care Home on Tuesday 2nd April, sharing Bible readings with the elderly residents as well as singing some favourite Easter hymns.
Recent Events
5-a-Side Football Friendly at Clarendon Academy - Thursday 28th March
Emmaus School travelled across town to join Clarendon Academy in a friendly 5-a-side football match. The boys played well, showing great sportsmanship and came away winning two of the four games played.
Volunteer and Governors' Meal - Monday 18th March
GCSE Food Technology students Freddie, Dan, Adriana and Elli along with the help of Hannah (Year 9) cooked and served a delicious meal for all our hardworking volunteers and Governors. It was a most enjoyable evening!
Trip to France, Monday 18th to Friday 22nd March
A small group of Year 10 and 11 students visited France to help them with their language studies. The students stayed with host families of pupils who attend Mathurin Cordier School, a small Christian school on the outskirts of Paris. During the week, the students enjoyed a trip to Mantes la Jolie Cathedral (including unprecedented access to the first floor after a worker who was renovating the roof had left the staircase door open by mistake!) and patisseries from a local boulangerie. The students also visited Paris to see the Eiffel Tower, the Trocadéro and the Champs Élysées (although a lot of damage has been caused by the recent riots in which the yellow jackets were involved).
Pupils spent time at school, participating in Maths, English and Spanish lessons as well as enjoying handball. Most of our pupils were unfamiliar with the sport, but they all enjoyed it. Despite being pushed out of their comfort zone, all the pupils spoke as much as possible in French and Mr Ramond, our teacher of French at Emmaus School, said he was proud of their achievements.
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Headteacher's Message
When visitors first enter our school, they invariably comment on the atmosphere. Described in infinitely different ways, the essence of a visitor's immediate impression is happy, motivated pupils working purposefully, quietly and independently in a calm learning environment of small classes, which are skilfully managed by dedicated, caring teachers who are passionate about their job.
The pupils themselves describe it as a loving family, where everyone is known and valued - a safe haven, where children can be themselves and find acceptance. Pupils thrive here – spiritually,
socially, emotionally and academically.
'What is our secret?' is a question I often ask myself. In a fast-paced, constantly changing world of education, I believe that our success is because everything we do is underpinned by timeless and enduring values -attentiveness, faithfulness, creativity, diligence, patience, contentment, obedience, wisdom, tender-heartedness, thankfulness, honesty, joyfulness, love, forgiveness, responsibility and self-control. Values which are rooted in the Christian faith.
If you have never visited this very special place, I would love to welcome you and show you round so that you can see for yourself.
Miriam Wiltshire
Headteacher
Ad cognoscendum illum
To know God more clearly, love Him more dearly and follow Him more nearly.
Emmaus School
School Lane
Staverton
Wiltshire
BA14 6NZ
Tel: 01225 782684
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