Pupils at Springmead School are embracing every opportunity to learn, grow and experience new things as the school brings its ‘seizing the day’ motto to life in meaningful, everyday ways.
From outdoor learning to pupil voice and enrichment activities, the Wiltshire school is creating an environment where children are encouraged to try new experiences and build confidence beyond the classroom.
Shirley Offer, Deputy Headteacher, said, “At our school, ‘seizing the day’ is something we try to live out in real, tangible ways. It’s our school motto for a reason.”
Outdoor learning plays a key role, with activities such as Bushcraft sessions giving pupils the chance to develop practical skills while working together.
Shirley said, “It’s in the muddy boots and smoky campfire smell after a Bushcraft session, where children work together, laugh together, and discover skills they didn’t know they had.”
Pupil voice is also central to school life, with the School Council helping to shape the day-to-day experience for children.
Shirley added, “It’s in the voices of our School Council, confidently sharing ideas that shape the daily life of our community.”
A wide range of clubs and enrichment opportunities ensures every child can explore new interests, whether discovering a hidden talent or simply finding enjoyment in trying something different.
Shirley said, “Our many clubs and activities give every child a chance to try something new, sometimes discovering a talent, sometimes simply discovering joy.”
Trips and visits further broaden pupils’ horizons, taking learning beyond the classroom and helping to build independence.
Shirley said, “Whether standing in the quiet, ancient circle of Stonehenge, pushing personal limits at Kilve Court, practising French on our trip abroad, or soaking in the energy of London, pupils get to see the world in ways that broaden their thinking and build independence.”
Alongside these experiences, the school values the smaller, spontaneous moments that make childhood memorable.
Shirley added, “There are the small moments, the spontaneous ones, like rushing outside to catch a rainbow stretching across the sky. Those moments remind us that learning doesn’t just happen in lessons; it happens in the wonder we share.”
The school’s approach was recognised during its most recent inspection in January 2026, with inspectors noting how strongly the motto is embedded in daily life.
Shirley said, “We were delighted that the team saw how important our motto is to school life.”
She encouraged families to find out more, adding, “Do read a copy, it’s live on our website.”
For more information, visit www.springmead.com.
