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Getting stuck in!

At the end of last term, Year 6 enjoyed climbing, paddleboarding, and tackling the assault course on camp. Already this term, Chloe from Her Game Too inspired us with a talk on inclusivity in sport, Year 5 loved making pizzas with , Sport have delivered brilliant gymnastics sessions, and classes have been enjoying Forest School adventures.

To find out more about what your child is learning this term, click here: https://www.southville.bristol.sch.uk/our-school/learning/curriculum/overview/

Some examples of the fantastic Reception artwork inspired by 'The Dot' by . The children have loved exploring the book and using their imagination to create these masterpieces!

It was lovely to see so many of you at the 'Meet the Teacher' meetings this week.

The key information can be found on each year group page on the website:

https://www.southville.bristol.sch.uk/our-school/learning/curriculum/year-groups/

More information about our curriculum and teaching approach can be found in the curriculum overview page:

https://www.southville.bristol.sch.uk/our-school/learning/curriculum/overview/

Thanks to the PTA, the children (and staff) enjoyed a performance by professional beatboxer Danny Ladwa. He was amazing and the children were mesmerised by his skill and his story.

Thank you again to the PTA for making this brilliant end of year treat happen!

A beatboxing treat from the PTA was the perfect way to round off another brilliant year at Southville!

From sports day triumphs and Sing Up celebrations to exciting new curriculum developments, inspiring visitors, unforgettable trips and forest school adventures — what a journey it’s been.

Here’s to a joyful, curious, and creative year of learning!

We are beyond delighted with our new installation, created by the brilliant Tom Habben .3d in partnership with Steve and Emma and

It is absolutely stunning and we are looking forward to watching it becoming gradually inhabited by wildlife over the coming weeks and months. Thank you so much to everyone involved!

Another exciting term at Southville Primary!

Children made their own Maya/Aztec hot chocolate️, created their own version of the North Street heritage trail️, met Viking visitors who brought their topic to life️, baked healthy flapjacks, visited the aquarium, and much more!

In case you missed it - here is a lovely write-up of the Robins Foundation Penalty Shootout fundraiser!
https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/southville-primary-students-raise-thousands-for-foundation/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKKw3NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtQ_YmTirlSEeWAeRvsRl7V1qXXYVMZ_mCuDxJuwu68xfSVVi8cS1oxrItpz_aem_u2c8CyRPbVylCOgPAW4GJg

Term 5 has been full of exciting moments at Southville!

The children have explored new experiences on residential trips and dived into fascinating topics like the Bristol Carnival, the wonders of the Amazon, and the thrilling adventures of Arctic and Antarctic explorers. They’ve been inspired by fun assemblies on mushroom installations and beyond, worked on their skills through creative activities, and learned from expert visitors. It’s been a term full of engaging learning and new discoveries!

Are you, or anyone you know looking for a Nursery space for September? Please spread the word!

What a fantastic end to Multicultural Fortnight!

Author & multilingual literacy advocate Yosh*to Darmon-Shimamori inspired KS2 with his story & showed why being multilingual is a superpower! He also read stories in French with KS1 & led engaging parent workshops.

Merci Yosh*to!

Kicking off Multicultural Fortnight in style!

Our Year 6 Language Ambassadors visited KS2 classes & shared videos with KS1, spreading their love of languages. 🎉

Other children and parents are already getting involved—sharing phrases, counting, and bringing in stories in different languages!