Welcome
Mr Andy Wright/ Mrs Sarah Vail – Heads of School
Shillingstone CE Primary School -
A caring and inclusive school where everyone feels welcome.
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"We love our amazing outdoor space" Year 6 child
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"Do everything with love" (1 Corinthians 16:14)
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Courage: Having the strength of spirit to keep going.
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Curiosity: Have a love of learning for life.
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Every child is nurtured and valued
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'It is small school and my daughter feels safe and secure here. All of the teachers know all of the children. There is a wide range of subjects taught and there is a strong emphasis on school values and kindness.' Parent Survey 2025
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'We love our school and its teachers. There are lots of opportunities for parental engagement which is appreciated. Great promotion of reading.' Parent Survey 2025
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'The school offers lots of opportunities outside of the classroom. The staff support my child's development; they know and care about the whole student.' Parent Survey 2025
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Compassion: Putting our faith into action through our treatment of the world.
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Welcome to
Shillingstone CE
Primary School
“Do everything with love”
This vision is rooted in 1 Corinthians 16:14: “Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be of courage. Be strong. Do everything with love.”
This biblical teaching emphasises the importance of love in all aspects of life, guiding how we interact, learn, and grow together. By embracing this vision, we encourage pupils to approach their learning, friendships and challenges with kindness, understanding and patience. It serves as a daily reminder that love, in its many forms, is a powerful force for good, fostering a harmonious environment where everyone can thrive.
To bring this vision to life, we have identified three values that will drive our daily actions:
● Courage: Having the strength of spirit to keep going.
● Curiosity: Have a love of learning for life.
● Compassion: Putting our faith into action through our treatment of the world.
News
Families Dorset magazine – Autumn 2026 issue
11 Sep 26Click on the link below to read this new issue: https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/families_dorset_september_october_2026?fr=sMWQzNDkzMTM5MTI
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Outdoor Learning
10 Sep 26We've had a great first week in our outdoor learning area, learning all about squirrels. The children in Jungle and Woodland classes have learnt about Oak and Hazel trees, used acorns and...
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Autumn 1 After School Clubs
4 Sep 26We have lots of after school clubs available this half term. Football - all term: https://www.tcwsports.co.uk/service-page/shillingstone-y2-6-football-all-term?referral=service_list_widget Football - per session: https://www.tcwsports.co.uk/booking-calendar/shillingstone-y2-6-football-per-session?referral=service_list_widget
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Open Days – Autumn 1
15 Jul 26Do you have a child who will be starting school in September 2027?
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Ocean Class trip to Bere Marsh Farm
6 Jul 26Ocean Class spent a wonderful day at Bere Marsh Farm: river dipping to identify fascinating creatures; learning about butterflies and moth; scavenger hunting with clues for painted animals; and then painting...
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2026 SPORTS DAY!
3 Jul 26On Monday 29th June, we had our Sports Day! The children competed in a variety of track and field events including some sillier races like the egg and spoon race, sack race,...
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Teddy Bears Picnic
26 Jun 26The children enjoyed a Teddy Bears Picnic this week to raise money for Julia's House. The cakes were delicious and there were some left over for a sale after school! Thank you...
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Year 6s had the best time away on residential!
23 Jun 26Lots of photos to enjoy... Day 3 - Rock Scrambling & Sea Swimming More random photos... Day 1 - Rock Hopping Day 1 - Tower Climbing Day 2 - Water Activities -...
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Wohoo! We have achieved Gold!
22 Jun 26We are really pleased to have achieved the School Games Gold Mark. This is a government-led award scheme in England, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust. It recognises schools for their outstanding...
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Year 6 had a great time caving at Bryanston!
19 Jun 26Thank you so much to Duncan Curry for inviting us to Bryanston to experience caving. The Year 6 children thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon alongside Mrs Bray and Mrs Adams. The children were...
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Book Summer Holiday Camps now!
12 Jun 26TCW Sports are offering holiday camps for five weeks in the summer holidays at Shillingstone Primary School! Book now: https://www.tcwsports.co.uk/tcwcamps
