Today, on National Teacher Assistants' Day, we celebrate and give thanks for our wonderful Teaching Assistants, who do so much for our little school family. Every single day, they embody our values of Love, Hope and Joy - offering care, encouragement and belief in every child's potential.
From small acts of kindness to moments of extraordinary dedication, our TAs go above and beyond to ensure that each child feels supported, valued and able to shine. Their patience, creativity and tireless commitment make a world of differencenot just in our classrooms, but in the lives of our children and families.
We are deeply grateful for all that you do.
You are an inspiration and, today, we celebrate YOU!
'I'm Gonna Shine' – and shine they did! What an utterly magical Christmas performance we shared today. From our tiniest Saplings to our mighty Oaks, every single child sang, danced and acted their hearts out. They lit up the stage with confidence, enthusiasm and so much festive joy. We could not be prouder of them – not only for their incredible performance, but for the way they embodied our values of Love, Hope and Joy throughout every rehearsal and in today's show. What a talented and inspiring group of children we are blessed with here at Wimborne St Giles CE First School & Nursery. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful staff team for all of their hard work, creativity and care in bringing this production to life. Thank you also to our amazing families for being such a warm, enthusiastic audience your support means the world to the children. Enormous thanks to our brilliant PTA for providing delicious refreshments and helping make the afternoon feel so special. And a huge thank you to Clare Holmes and Jules Mayhew for their artistry and stunning backdrops, and to Jack's dad, Poppy's dad and Woody's dad for the fantastic stage set up and excellent light and sound. Your time, talent and generosity lifted the whole performance. Our Christmas show truly was a whole-community celebration and what a shining moment it was.
A Wonderful Start to Advent at Wimborne St Giles What a truly special week it has been at WSG as we stepped into Advent with joy, gratitude and a deep sense of community! We began on Monday with the most magical afternoon when some of our Oak Class children visited the Village Hall to join our friends - In Jolly Good Company. Together the children delivered handmade Christmas cards, sang carols and spent time chatting with residents from the village. Their warmth, kindness and confidence shone through a beautiful example of our values of Love, Hope and Joy in action. On Thursday, the whole school gathered for a special Advent worship led by Rev Angus. The children took part in a dramatic retelling of the beginning of Advent; helping us to reflect on hope, light and the meaning of this season. It was a thoughtful and joyful moment to pause together as a school family. We were also delighted to receive the most beautiful Christmas tree from our wonderful PTA this week thank you so much! The children loved decorating it this afternoon - just in time to welcome families into school for our termly Learning Showcase this afternoon! The showcase was a joyous celebration of the learning, creativity and flourishing that has taken place across the whole school this term. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us and share in such a special community moment. We are also very proud that our children have launched our Reverse Advent Calendar campaign. Each day through Advent, they will be donating items for the Trussell Trust Food Bank; helping to support local families at a time of year when it is needed most. As we reflect on a wonderful week, heartfelt thanks are owed to the Flippance/Goodall family for the stunning Christmas wreaths now adorning our doors they look truly beautiful and have brought such festive warmth to our school. As we continue through Advent, we are grateful for a week filled with connection, curiosity and celebration and for the children who bring such light to our school every day. #LoveHopeJoy #Advent #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeGive #injollygoodcompany
This term, Oak Class have had so much fun immersing themselves in Samba lessons taught by the amazing Mr Whitmarsh from Dorset Music Service. The class has been bursting with rhythm, energy and excitement every single week and, yesterday, it all culminated in the most enthusiastic and joyful Samba concert! A huge thank you to our families for coming along to support the children and for being such an encouraging, enthusiastic audience. Your smiles, cheers and clapping made the performance even more special. We are so proud of our Oak Class children their confidence, teamwork and sheer joy in making music together shone through in every beat. What a fantastic end to a brilliant musical adventure! #TogetherWeGrow #LoveHopeJoy
Last week, our Year 3 and 4 children were delighted to join friends from Cranborne, Trinity and St James' First Schools for the annual Priory Football Cup. It was a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to proudly represent Wimborne St Giles CE First School and Nursery in a friendly sporting competition and they absolutely rose to the occasion! There was fantastic teamwork, great sporting spirit and so much joy on the pitch. We are incredibly proud of every one of our children. A huge thank you to St James' First School and Nursery for hosting another brilliant event and congratulations to Trinity CE First School for their win! We're already looking forward to the Netball tournament next half term! #LoveHopeJoy #DioceseofSalisburyAcademyTrust
Is your child starting school in September 2026? Come and discover Wimborne St Giles First School and Nursery – a small, friendly village school in a stunning rural setting where every child is given the chance to flourish. Breakfast Club from 7:45am Wraparound After School Care until 6:00pm Small class sizes Beautiful grounds for outdoor learning On-site Nursery and Forest School provision Open Morning & School Tour Dates Along with the previously advertised November dates, we have added a new date for December: Tuesday 25th November – 9:30am Wednesday 3rd December – 9:30am If these dates don't suit you, just get in touch – we'll happily arrange a time that works for your family. 01725 517347 office@wimbornestgiles.dsat.org.uk www.wimbornestgiles.dsat.org.uk Book your visit today and see why our school is such a special place to learn and grow!
Remembrance at WSG This morning, we gathered as a school family in our Spiritual Garden for our annual Remembrance Service. We are so incredibly proud of all our children from our very youngest to our oldest who showed such respect, thoughtfulness and compassion throughout. Their beautifully written poems and heartfelt prayers were so moving and reflected a deep understanding of the importance of remembering and giving thanks. We were honoured to welcome back Commander Keith Barton, who shared the Bible verse from John encouraging us all to "Love one another." During the service, we listened to the Last Post and observed a two minutes' silence - giving thanks and remembering all those who sacrificed their lives, as well as those whose lives continue to be affected by war. As part of our reflection, the children also 'planted' symbolic poppies in our garden to represent the men, women, children and animals who have given their lives in times of conflict. Our school value of Love was at the heart of it all love for others, love for peace and love that endures across generations. Thank you so much to those who were able to join us - it was such a special morning. "At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them." #LestWeForget #LoveHopeJoy #WeWillRemember
What an incredible day in Wimborne St Giles! It was a beautiful, sunny autumn day for our PTA Scarecrow Trail and our village was filled with laughter, colour and creativity. A huge thank you to our incredible PTA for organising such a fantastic event and to our wonderful school community and village for coming together to make it such a success. From S'mores in the Forest to the wonderfully inventive and creative scarecrows dotted around the lanes and of course, all the delicious homemade cakes and soup so kindly donated by our wonderful families it was a true celebration of community spirit. Thanks to everyone who came along, joined in and supported the event and to the PTA and our team of willing volunteers for all their hard work behind the scenes. We're absolutely thrilled to share that we raised an incredible £1,798 for our school! Love, hope and joy shone through every scarecrow and every smile today thank you, Wimborne St Giles!
Yesterday, our Year 4s took part in a spectacular concert at Salisbury Cathedral with iSingPop and 750 children from our family of schools across the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust. We are so proud of all of our children who danced and sang with such enthusiasm and joy about hope, togetherness and love. Thank you so much to all of our families who came along to support us and to everyone who worked so hard to make it such a wonderful experience for our children. It was such a special morning! #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeGive #LoveHopeJoy #isingpop
Our Forest School is such a special part of life at Wimborne St Giles CE First School and Nursery. Our children love their sessions in WSG Wild Woods a chance to explore, play and learn outdoors and build teamwork, resilience and confidence - whilst having so much fun! Led by the fabulous Jen, our fully qualified Forest School practitioner and registered Dorset beekeeper, these sessions bring learning to life in the most inspiring way possible from exploring the forest floor and building shelters to pond dipping and caring for our very own beehive! We're so lucky to have such stunning school grounds that give our children the space to explore, connect with nature and experience the awe and wonder of the outdoors. We're so grateful to Jen for everything she does to help nurture our children's curiosity and to instil in them a lifelong appreciation for nature and the world around them. #ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning #LoveHopeJoy
Every Friday, our children have the wonderful opportunity to work with our talented Artist in Residence, Clare Holmes, as part of our Grow and Give enrichment sessions. Clare helps our children to explore their creativity and develop their artistic skills through a wide range of media from drawing and painting to printmaking and sculpture. Each session is filled with imagination, colour and joy! We are so grateful to Clare for sharing her wealth of expertise and inspiring our young artists every week. Thank you for helping our children to see the world through an artist's eyes! #LoveHopeJoy #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeGive #ArtEnrichment #CreativeLearning
Today our little school family gathered at St Giles' Church for our annual Harvest Festival. We are so proud of all of our wonderful children who shared their poems, prayers and songs in such a heartfelt way. It was a time of gratitude, thankfulness and sharing – celebrating all that we have and giving to others. We were truly overwhelmed by the generosity of our families. Thank you so much for your thoughtful harvest donations which will go directly to the Trussell Trust Food Bank in Ringwood - supporting those in need within our wider community. A huge thank you also goes to: Rev Jan Brown for presiding over the service John Radford for the beautiful musical accompaniment Caroline Barnes for kindly organising and serving refreshments as we arrived at the church Love, Hope and Joy shone through every smile, every song and every gift shared today. #HarvestFestival #SchoolFamily #LoveHopeJoy #Gratitude #TogetherWeGive
Today, on National Teacher Assistants' Day, we celebrate and give thanks for our wonderful Teaching Assistants, who do so much for our little school family. Every single day, they embody our values of Love, Hope and Joy - offering care, encouragement and belief in every child's potential. From small acts of kindness to moments of extraordinary dedication, our TAs go above and beyond to ensure that each child feels supported, valued and able to shine. Their patience, creativity and tireless commitment make a world of differencenot just in our classrooms, but in the lives of our children and families. We are deeply grateful for all that you do. You are an inspiration and, today, we celebrate YOU!
Last week, our Year 4 children began rehearsals for our iSingPop concert which will be held at Salisbury Cathedral in October. They came back to school buzzing with enthusiasm about their newly learned songs and dances! We are so proud of our Mighty Oaks who sang and danced their hearts out #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeGive #LoveHopeJoy #isingpop
Last week, we were delighted to welcome back Lucy Swift from Child of Hope Uganda. Child of Hope is a charity that operates a school and welfare program in the slums of Eastern Uganda, providing free education, healthcare, and welfare to vulnerable children and families. The charity also supports parents by offering social, numeracy/literacy, and business training to help them break the cycle of poverty. During her time with us, Lucy presented us with a beautiful Thank You card from some of the children from the schools we have supported and we are really looking forward to continuing to develop this relationship again this year - watch this space! #TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeGive #LoveHopeJoy #ChildOfHope