Tower and Town, June 2024 (view the full edition)Preshute CE Primary SchoolPreshute Primary School can be found nestled in the heart of Manton village where it has stood proudly since 1845. Parts of the original building including the bell (which has been recently refurbished thanks to a successful community fundraising project) are still standing today, integrated into our recently expanded site Preshute is home to over 180 pupils across seven classes who come from Marlborough and its surrounding villages. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing teaching environment, where children are encouraged to 'Live Life, Love Learning' and embody the ethos of 'Love your neighbour'. Our Governing body is involved in all areas of the school and its development and parents and families have the opportunity to be involved in the children's learning through a multitude of volunteering opportunities in both the classroom and outside activities. Our relationship with St George's Church and The Reverend Pete Sainsbury is intrinsic to building upon our Christian values. We collaborate regularly with the Church to connect our Christian values to our curriculum learning and by sharing in services at St. George's. As a village school, we benefit from strong connections with our local community and we have all the character and opportunity that a bigger school might offer. Our parent committee, the PPSA, is very active in raising much needed additional funds . Our 'Green Gestures' team of volunteers (including grandparents, parents, students and friends) help us maintain and improve our outdoor spaces. Our long-standing relationship with Marlborough College provides further opportunities to our children, such as sports activities and science lab sessions and the use of the Chapel and sports track for our events throughout the year. More recently we have willingly accepted the generous offer of a neighbouring family to share in their garden, offering the children a range of immersive outdoor experiences such as minibeast hunts and den building. We also extended this opportunity to our prospective students during one of our 'Stay & Play' sessions. Our recent OFSTED and SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspections have highlighted our clear ambition for all pupils. SIAMS noted a 'deeply nourishing culture where people feel loved and cared for and consequently flourish' and added that 'every pupil is treasured for their uniqueness'. Preshute Primary is an integral part of the community here in Manton and we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing a nurturing and empowering educational experience for every child who walks through our doors. Those doors are always open; why don't you come and see for yourself? We'd love to meet you! Claire Hann Perkins |