Whytrig Middle School

21/08/2026

We hope you’re enjoying a lovely summer break. As we gear up for the new term at Whytrig Middle School, here is a quick reminder of the schedule for the new term:

Tuesday 1st September - Staff Training Day – School is closed to all students.

Wednesday 2nd September – First Day of Term

Year 5 - 8.50am arrival: Enter via the main gate on Prospect Avenue, staff will be there from 8.30am to guide the way. Parents/carers are welcome to walk their child down to the school yard/classroom area on the first day.

Years 6, 7 & 8 - 9.30am arrival: Gates will be open from 9.15am. Please meet on the school yard and line up at your designated entrance when the whistle blows:

Year 6: Outside the Year 6 form classrooms
Year 7: Outside the building entrance near the Art room
Year 8: Outside the entrance near WMS reception

Enjoy the rest of your holidays—we can't wait to see everyone back!

30/07/2026

💦 Make a Splash This September! Group Swimming Lessons at Seaton Valley High School 🏊‍♂️✨

Looking to help your child build water confidence, learn a vital life skill, or refine their stroke technique? We’re excited to announce that Group Swimming Lessons (Stages 1–8) are back at Seaton Valley High School this September!

Whether your child is taking their very first dip or aiming to master advanced aquatic skills, our structured group sessions offer the perfect balance of fun, safety, and progression.

🔹 Stages 1–3: Building water confidence, safety skills, and basic movement.

🔹 Stages 4–7: Developing all key strokes, improving stamina, and water safety awareness.

🔹 Stage 8: Advanced stroke refinement, endurance, and competitive aquatic skills.

We have:
✅ Qualified Instructors and Lifeguards: Experienced, friendly, and passionate about teaching and water safety.

✅ Small Group Sizes: Ensuring every child gets the attention and encouragement they need.

✅ Great Facility: Convenient local venue at Seaton Valley High School.

For more information contact - [email protected]

29/07/2026

🏊‍♂️ Is your child struggling to gain confidence in crowded group swim lessons? Or maybe they’re ready to master their strokes with 100% focused attention?

Give your child the gift of water safety and confidence with our 1-on-1 Private Swimming Lessons! ✨

Whether your child is a nervous beginner who needs a gentle start or an intermediate swimmer looking to refine their technique, individual lessons make a world of difference.

🌟 Why Choose 1-on-1 Lessons?
100% Tailored Attention: Lessons to suit your child

Fast-Track Progress: Tailored instruction means kids build skills and confidence in weeks, not months.

Safe & Patient Environment: We go at your child’s pace, building trust every step of the way.

Fun & Encouraging: Experienced, certified coaching designed to make learning enjoyable!

For more information and to book contact us via email - [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

29/07/2026

⚽🏊‍♂️ BECOME THE FACE OF COMMUNITY SPORT! 🏀

Love sport and working with people? Seaton Valley Federation is looking for Community Sports Assistants to join our team on a casual contract (holiday cover) basis!

If you take pride in delivering great customer service and want to help make our facilities—including our swimming pool, sports hall, and state-of-the-art 3G pitch—vibrant hubs for the local community, this is the role for you.

What you’ll be doing:

🤝 Welcoming the community: Being the main host for local teams and hirers during evenings and weekends.

📋 Managing operations: Helping with online bookings.

🛠️ Facility care: Hands-on setup of equipment and maintaining top standards (from pitch brushing to pool checks).

🩹 Safety first: Keeping our spaces safe as a qualified first-aider.

If you’re enthusiastic, hands-on, and community-minded, we’d love to have you on board!

👉 Apply now via MyNewTerm:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/1742/EDV-2026-SVF-13910

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17/07/2026

We would like to wish all of our students and their families a safe and enjoyable summer and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Wednesday 2nd September 2026.

16/07/2026

We are very proud of Aaron in Year 7 who up to now, is the highest wicket-taker in the Under-12 County Cricket team. He has consistently been the highest wicket-taker for the past few consecutive years, which is a fantastic achievement.

Well done Aaron!

15/07/2026

15/07/2026

Last Thursday night, we were absolutely delighted to welcome parents and carers to our Performance Club's very first recital at our new site. The audience was treated to a wonderful selection of spectacular songs and dances from hit musicals, including Grease, Wicked, and Hairspray.

The level of talent on display among our pupils was nothing short of phenomenal. The evening was a true rollercoaster of emotions; the audience was filled with huge smiles, blown away by the brilliant performances, and even moved to tears a few times! A special, heartfelt thanks must go to Mrs Kelly, Miss Chicken, Miss Lamb, and Mr Young for generously giving up their own time to provide our pupils with this unforgettable opportunity. What a fantastic way to finish off the school year!

15/07/2026

Last week was an incredibly exciting week as the entire school looked ahead to the future. Our current pupils thoroughly enjoyed meeting their new teachers for next year and getting a feel for their upcoming classrooms, making the whole transition smooth and positive.

Alongside this, it was absolutely wonderful to welcome our brand-new intake of Year 4 children into school as they prepare to join us in September. Far from being daunted by the move to middle school, the Year 4s threw themselves into the experience! They loved making new friends, trying out the school lunches, and getting a real taste of middle school life.

As part of their induction, the children have been working collaboratively on an exciting "Dragon’s Den" project, where they were challenged to design an object that would be useful at school. They have put a massive amount of effort into producing professional pitch posters and fantastic plasticine models of their inventions—and the outcomes are very impressive! This project has sparked a huge amount of quality speaking, listening, and teamwork, all brilliantly facilitated by our staff. Excellent routines are already being learned and practised, ensuring everyone is set up for a highly successful start to the new academic year!