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Pupils had an exciting launch to our new Prehistoric topic last Thursday with a hands-on experience that brought learning to life. We were joined in school by animatronic dinosaurs and explored fossils through a dig. The interactive session sparked curiosity and enthusiasm, setting a fantastic foundation for learning throughout the topic.

What a busy summer term we’ve had! Our students have had an action-packed term full of exciting experiences and memories. From visits to Cattle Country, Slimbridge, and the Science Museum, to fun outings like bowling and a peaceful trip on a Willow boat, there’s been no shortage of adventure! All of this took place alongside our usual end-of-year highlights, including Sports Day, the Leavers’ Tea and a fabulous Prom. Catch up on all the fun and learning from each class in our final newsletter of the year available here.    Don’t forget to visit the gallery for a selection of wonderful...

On Friday 13th June, our whole school excitedly boarded a bus and set off for a day at Cattle Country. This outing has become a valued tradition for us, as we’ve previously enjoyed the trip alongside the rest of the MAT. This year, The Milestone School and Paternoster School came together to uphold that tradition and spend a fun-filled day together at Cattle Country. A heartfelt thank you goes to The Pied Piper Appeal. Without their generous donation, this trip would not have been possible.

To kickstart our exciting new topic on the Romans, our pupils enjoyed a fantastic trip to the Corinium Museum in Cirencester. We were fascinated by the mosaics and loved learning about the foods Romans ate. A few highlights of the visit included arranging tiles to create our own version of the mosaics and getting to play the games that Roman children once enjoyed! The trip has inspired us all, and we can’t wait to continue our journey into Roman life as the term unfolds!

We are thrilled to be part of the Parish Church Advent Tree Festival, a wonderful community event celebrating the festive season. Each class contributed handmade decorations to our tree, with Beech and Pine classes enjoying a special trip to the church to hang their creations. It’s been fantastic to join together with the local community for this tradition. The festival is open to visitors until 12th December, so do go along to see the beautiful trees on display and share in the festive spirit!        

One of our pupils, along with their class, recently organized a wonderful sponsored walk titled “Paw Patrol on a Stroll”. The event was held in support of Dogs Trust, and thanks to the incredible efforts of the students, they raised an amazing £167.00! The walk took place around the local area and school grounds with the class coming together to support this great cause. Photos from the day have been included below and to our gallery capturing the fun, enthusiasm, and teamwork of the pupils. A big thank you to everyone who contributed and supported this event—it’s heartwarming to see...

We are delighted to inform you that, with the help of The Music Works, our pupils have been hard at work creating our very own school song, ‘Bright Futures’. Through this song, our students have beautifully captured the essence of life at Paternoster School and the spirit of our wonderful pupils. We were thrilled to have been able to invite parents to a special live premiere performance of the song. Now, we are excited to share with you all the official music video of ‘Bright Futures’. We hope that this video will bring a smile to your faces and fill you...

The children have been enjoying the OPAL resources! We have seen lots of wonderful imaginative play and teamwork. Please visit the gallery for more information.  

On Friday Ash Class were joined by our friends from St Roses and Shrubberies School for a performance by Opera Tutti, an immersive multi-sensory concert designed for children and young people old with profound and multiple learning difficulties.   Performed by a small ensemble of highly skilled musicians and performers from the Welsh National Opera, this one-hour musical experience brings the world of opera and classical music to those who are unable to attend large-scale music events and theatres.   The event was a great success and the fabulous music and actions delighted students and staff alike. To see more...

Beech Class went to a table cricket county competition. They all played extremely well and enjoyed socialising with the other school pupils during their lunch. In total they played four matches and won two.  

Our School Beat Officer, Leah, has been working with the pupils at Paternoster to name one of the new Gloucestershire Police horses. Say hello to ‘Fairford’ who came for a visit with some of his friends this term.

So excited that our OFSTED report went live today. https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/25/147158 All of the staff and pupils have worked really hard and showed the inspectors what an amazing school Paternoster is. From an inadequate judgement in 2018 to GOOD in all areas! “Pupils want to come to school, they like learning and are well prepared for the next stage of their lives…”