Whole School News

Friday 19 December 2025 Moving Toys and Merry Moments In DT, we have been learning how to design and make our own toys using recycled materials. Our challenge was to create a toy that could move, which made the task even more exciting.
Friday 19 December 2025 Y6: Merry Christmas! Wow! What a brilliant term it has been with year 6. From sampling windsurfing to tackling fractions and grappling with grammar, the whole class have been absolute superstars. When we think back to everything that has been achieved since September, it's so exciting to think what how much more we can get done for rest of the academic year.
Friday 19 December 2025 A wonderful autumn term We made it! What a spectacular autumn term it has been, filled with so much to celebrate.
Friday 19 December 2025 Christmas Celebrations
Friday 19 December 2025 Winter Songfest Year 5 and 6 truly embraced the festive spirit with the introduction of a wonderful new annual event to our Christmas calendar - the Winter Songfest. Dressed in festive outfits and carrying beautifully handmade lanterns, the children created a magical atmosphere as the hall lights dimmed and their voices filled the room.
Thursday 18 December 2025 Shine Star, Shine! We have had such a brilliant time practicing and performing the Christmas play this year. Year 2 really rose to the occasion and blew us away with their fantastic reading, singing and acting! There were lots of laughs along the way, but what was so lovely to see was the support and encouragement the children gave each other. They really are such a kind and supportive bunch and we are all incredibly proud of their hard work and bravery. A huge well done from all of us!
Wednesday 17 December 2025 Christmas Lunch We had such a lovely time celebrating together at our Christmas lunch this week!
Monday 15 December 2025 Freedom is to Fly! In our recent writing lessons, Year 5 have been exploring a powerful new text, Freedom Bird by Jerdine Nolen. The story follows two children living through the American Civil War who were enslaved and forced to work on a plantation in cruel and unjust conditions.
Monday 15 December 2025 Southill's Got Talent 2025! The pupils of Southill School never fail to amaze us with the considerable wealth of talents they have to offer. Year after year, SGT turns out to be a heart-warming and highly entertaining event displaying a variety of noteworthy skills. This year was no different - each and every act was amazing. We had singing, dancing, martial arts, gymnastics, guitar and piano playing and even a Rubik's Cube race! Every act was brilliant; the pupils are all so brave to get up in front of so many people.
Friday 12 December 2025 Wolves Y2
Friday 12 December 2025 Ahoy Mateys! Year 1 Become Pirate Dancers in PE This term in Year 1 PE, we've been diving into the world of dance — and what better theme than pirates&quest; Ahoy mateys! The children have truly embraced their inner pirates, bringing fantastic energy, imagination, and lots of laughter to every session.
Friday 12 December 2025 Christmas 2%er! 2%er
Friday 12 December 2025 Caroline's blog Hello, wonderful Southill families!
Thursday 11 December 2025 Snow place like Southill! This morning's Fitness Thursday Snowy Disco was a huge hit with our children and families! As pupils arrived, they were greeted with a magical flurry of snow, transforming the playground into a winter wonderland and setting the perfect scene for an energising start to the day.
Wednesday 10 December 2025 Shootin' Hoops at Atlantic Academy Today, ten enthusiastic Year 6 pupils headed up to the dizzy heights of Portland to take part in an exciting basketball workshop at Atlantic Academy. The purpose of the afternoon was not only to develop key basketball skills but also to give children the chance to mix, collaborate and compete alongside pupils from other local primary schools.
Tuesday 9 December 2025 Christmas festivities and Shapes
Tuesday 9 December 2025 New Ofsted Report Cards From this year, schools receive a report card instead of single-word judgements. Each area of the school is now graded on a 5-point scale: Exceptional, Strong standard, Expected standard, Needs attention The Key Leaders
Monday 8 December 2025 Y6 - Mini Professors! Thank you so much to Lee from Mini Professors for providing Year 6 with an unforgettable workshop all about electricity. The class built circuits and learnt all about the flow of current when designing and building their own multi-component creations!
Monday 8 December 2025 Constellations, Curiosity & Chaos
Monday 8 December 2025 Mini Professors visited Year 4!