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On this glorious spring day, the children made their way from school to St Martin’s Church in North Perrott, for our traditional Easter Service. Father Riley warmly welcomed everyone, and gave an address that set a reflective tone. Prayers and readings, shared by the Headmaster, pupils, and staff, brought further significance and depth to the […]
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This week we are bidding a very fond farewell to a much-loved member of the Perrott Hill team. During his 15 years as Deputy Head, Will Silk (pictured left) has certainly made his mark. Whether through his young farmer activities, his book clubs, his legendary marmalade making, his debating competitions or his inspiring lessons, Mr […]
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Year 2’s Rona is taking on a huge challenge this May – cycling an impressive 100km to support two charities: The Back Up Trust and The Bat Conservation Trust. The Back Up Trust was chosen by Rona because an ex Perrott Hill member has sadly suffered an illness leaving him paralysed from the waist down and in need of […]
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We were delighted to welcome Sindre Vandvik, Housemaster of Court House, Canford, to school to judge the finals of our House Poetry Recitations Competition. After weeks of practice, 16 talented finalists took to the stage, delivering outstanding performances in front of the entire school. The standard was high, making the final decision a tough one […]
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Our Year 5 and 6 cast transported us to the high seas with their brilliant production of Treasure Island – full of adventure, daring pirates, and a smattering of rum and of ‘Arrrs!’ A huge well done to all the children for their fantastic performances, and an equally big thank you to the dream team […]
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Our Year 4 pupils have been busy collecting discarded plastics from the beach – not to throw them away, but to transform them into something new. Using found materials, children explored printmaking and weaving techniques and created their own unique fabrics. Parents were then invited to join in a session, where pupils demonstrated their skills in […]
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Musicians and artists of all ages gathered at Perrott Hill for an enriching day of art and music-making. A ‘pop-up’ community orchestra came together to celebrate the iconic music of French composer Georges Bizet, performing four vibrant movements from L’Arlésienne Suite. These pieces, specially arranged to accommodate musicians from Grade 2 standard upwards, were a […]
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Congratulations to James who has secured a prestigious 13+ sports scholarship to Canford School. James joined Perrott Hill in Year 5 and has always been actively involved in all areas of school life. “I have been very fortunate” he said, “There’s so much you can do at Perrott Hill”. Outside of his school commitments, James […]
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This week we welcomed Rachael Honeyball from A J Honeyball Racing to school to take a seat in the iconic Orange Chair. The children gathered around a roaring fire, as Racheal read an extract from Clare Balding’s heart-warming book, ‘The Racehorse Who Wouldn’t Gallop’. To the children’s complete delight, she then introduced Biscuit, a beautiful […]
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Following their class studies of rivers, Year 6 set off on an exciting field trip for some hands-on learning. Their mission? To measure the depth, width, and velocity of the River Axe, tracing its journey from its source at Cheddington, through Mosterton, Forde Abbey, and the floodplains of Axmouth, all the way to where it […]
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