News Archives - Perrott Hill

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Gabriel makes the grade  

Congratulations to Gabriel in Year 7 who has been awarded a place in the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain. This prestigious choir brings children aged 9 to 19 together, from across the country to make music under the tutelage of top choral professionals. To qualify, Gabriel went through a rigorous audition process which involved performing a […]

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5th December 2024

The Bethlehem Bake-off

It’s that very special time in the year when the youngest members of our school community enchant parents, staff and pupils alike with their telling of the Christmas story. For this year’s play, our Nursery, Reception, Year one and Year two classes took on The Bethlehem Bake-off: A Light and Fluffy Musical Nativity. The children […]

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5th December 2024

A magical, musical occasion

The historic Grundy Hall felt suitably festive when our talented performers took to the stage for our annual ‘Christmas Carols and Readings’. Described by one parent as “the most magical evening”, our chamber choir got us into the swing of Christmas with their rendition of ‘Let it Snow’ and a beautiful, gentle jazz arrangement of […]

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3rd December 2024

Dancing Christmas Puddings and Mice Riding Lobsters!

Step into the whacky and whimsical world of Victorian Christmas art with our festive workshops, open to everyone! Create your own unique masterpieces to share with friends and family using etching and Victorian pinhole photography techniques. Workshops are running on Friday 13th and Monday 16th December
from 10 to 3pm. The cost is £40 per person […]

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3rd December 2024

Supporting individual needs

At Perrot Hill our small class sizes mean we really know each child, and can provide them with the individual attention, educational support, and pastoral care they need. We actively celebrate learning, accomplishment, positive attitude, and overall wellbeing. And our vibrant Learning Support Department, with its dedicated team of expert educators, is on site to […]

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2nd December 2024

Visiting speaker

The nature writer and environmentalist Roger Morgan-Grenville gave a inspirational lecture to all children in Years 2 to 8. He challenged them to play their part in a taking a more sustainable approach to their life with a myriad of suggestions varying from making hover fly lagoons from milk bottles to avoiding overly packaged food. Challenge […]

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28th November 2024

Scholarship success

Congratulations to Luca, Reggie and James who have all won prestigious 13+ Sports Scholarships to King’s College in Taunton. All three boys have enjoyed an extensive range of sport at Perrott Hill, and spoke about the part their coaches have played in their success. “Being a small school means we have benefited from lots of […]

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25th November 2024

Top marks for food standards

Congratulations to our entire catering team who have achieved a 5-star rating following an unannounced visit from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). This achievement reflects their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence in food safety and quality. Head Chef Stuart Yeomans, left, and Chef Pete Wakeman are both passionate about serving good quality, nutritious […]

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21st November 2024

Cecily aims high

You can get a flying licence before your driving licence, and that is exactly what Cecily intends to do! She has been captivated by planes ever since she attended her first airshow, aged 2. At which point, she decided she wanted to be a pilot. Fast forward 8 years and nothing has changed. In fact. she has […]

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18th November 2024

Art matters

At Perrott Hill, children from Nursery through to Year 8 benefit from specialist art teaching. Our fully equipped art studios mean they can try their hand at ceramics, print making, etching, lino cutting, weaving, architectural drawing and pin hole photography, in addition to fine art drawing and painting. The studios provide a happy, relaxed space […]

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15th November 2024