May News

1st May 2019
Swimming Gala
 
On Friday 3rd May, Keevil took part in the Trowbridge Small Schools Swimming Gala at Clarendon School. Children from years 3, 4, 5 and 6 took part in individual and relay races. All the children did really well, had a great time and did a brilliant job of representing the school.
 
Well done to all the children who took part! Also, a big thank you to parents for transporting their children there and back and for cheering us along!

Key Stage 1 Multi Skills Tournament

On Monday 20th May a handful of Key Stage 1 children took part in a multi skills event with all the other primary schools in the Acorn trust. The children got to work with children from other schools, learn new games and have fun. Well done to Sebastian, Alex, Evelyn, Gabriel, Elsie and Eli. A big thank you to parents for their help with the transport. 

 

150th Birthday Celebrations
 
2019 sees Keevil CofE Academy celebrate its 150th birthday. Below are some photos of the celebrations we have been having to mark the occasion. 
 
The children took part in an art workshop and made models for a whole school piece of artwork. 
 
A thanksgiving service was held at the church and all villagers were invited to attend, followed by refreshments afterwards at the school.
 
 
Sponsored Events 
 
During May, each class has taken part in a sponsored event to help raise funds for the Church Renovation Project. 
 
Winter Class took part in a sponsored  obstacle course .
 
Spring Class did a sponsored walk to Steeple Ashton and back.
 
Summer Class did a Sponsored Sing, where they sang continuously for 30 minutes to an audience of their family members. 
 
Autumn Class did a sponsored penalty shoot out.
 
Stay and Learn
 
On Wednesday 22nd May, we held another Stay and Learn session where family members are invited into their child's classroom to take part in some learning activities. Here are some photos of Spring Class enjoying Stay and Learn.