Pupils at St Mary’s School in Broughton Gifford have gone the extra mile – quite literally – after completing an incredible fundraising challenge on the village common. The school’s first ever ‘Mary-thon’, held on Friday 23 April, saw children take on as many 1km laps of Broughton Gifford Common as they could, cheered on by...
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St Mary’s school pupils quiz MP during UK Parliament Week
Pupils at St Mary’s school in Broughton Gifford enjoyed a memorable insight into politics and democracy when local MP Dr Brian Mathew visited as part of UK Parliament Week. During his visit on 28 November, Dr Mathew was welcomed by the school council, who prepared a series of thoughtful and inquisitive questions about his work...
Children at St Mary’s enjoy special book launch with author Sophie Kirtley
Children at St Mary’s School in Broughton Gifford enjoyed a magical start to the new term when award-winning children’s author Sophie Kirtley visited for a special book launch celebration. Sophie’s new book Swanfall has just been released. It’s a wintery adventure inspired by Irish mythology and by the real-life Bewick’s swans who migrate to the...
St Mary’s Broughton Gifford marks Roald Dahl Day with Golden Ticket Chocolate Hunt
St Mary’s Primary School in Broughton Gifford has marked the start of its new school year — and the official opening of its brand new library — with a scrumdiddlyumptious celebration for Roald Dahl Day. On 13 September, pupils enjoyed their very own chocolate factory moment as Friends of St Mary’s ‘Oompa Loompas’ created chocolate...