Beaminster St Mary's Academy

What a fantastic Harvest Festival! A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for our wonderful celebration at the church. We are so incredibly proud of the amazing learning our children have produced, culminating in a beautiful service filled with gratitude and community spirit. From the fantastic songs and poems they shared to the knowledge they displayed about the gifts of the season, their enthusiasm was truly inspiring! What a wonderful afternoon! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Swipe through the pictures to see some highlights of the children's hard work and the spirit of the service! #Harvest2025 #Thankful #ChurchService #CommunityCelebration Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

Benny's Grand Tour: Back Home to Beaminster St Mary's Academy! The adventure is over, and we are absolutely delighted to announce that Benny the Elephant has completed his grand tour and is finally back with the children at Beaminster St Mary's Academy! After his "Stampede by Sea" holiday event, Benny decided to explore some of Dorset's best sights before returning to our children at school! Scroll through his photo album below to see where he went! Benny started with some stunning views, taking in the length of the coast from Abbotsbury Hill. He then headed right down to the sea, exploring the dramatic cliffs and shingle beach of the Jurassic Coastline near Seatown. Before turning inland, he made sure to get a photo with the iconic Colmer's Hill looming in the distance. After one final pit stop on the road home, it was a quick journey through Beaminster Square and past St Mary's Church, before heading back to the school! What an incredible adventure! We're so happy to have Benny back. Give this post a to welcome him home! A massive thank you to everyone who supported us in raising money for Weldmar Hospicecare during this journey! #BennyTheElephant #BeaminsterStMarys #StampedeBySea #DorsetLife #Weldmar #ColmerHill #WelcomeHome Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

To all our current Parents, you're invited to see learning in action at our school! We are absolutely delighted to invite our wonderful parents to a special Open Afternoon! This is a fantastic opportunity to step inside our school, wander through the learning environments, and see firsthand the engaging and inspiring work our pupils are doing every day. Come and observe your child's learning journey, celebrate their progress, and get a real sense of the vibrant atmosphere that makes our school so special. Date: Wednesday 1st October 2025 Time: 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Mr Marklew and Miss Woodrow will be available throughout the afternoon to answer any questions you may have and chat about how we support learning across the school. We hope to host more of these enriching afternoons throughout the year, varying the days to accommodate as many families as possible. We can't wait to welcome you! #OpenAfternoon #SchoolLife #ParentEngagement #LearningInAction #Community Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

The Red Roses have done it! Their hard work, teamwork, and belief earned them the title of World Champions. This win is a huge reminder to us all: Dream big, work hard, and never stop chasing your goals. You are capable of greatness! #RedRoses #RWC2025 #GirlPower #WorldChampions #Inspiration Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

Don't forget it's our Big Clean up this Saturday!

Reading Competition & Scholastic Book Fair! Get ready, Beaminster St Mary's Academy! We're excited to announce our upcoming Reading Competition in conjunction with the visiting Scholastic Book Fair! To enter, we'd like children to design an A4 front cover for a new book. We want to see your most creative and imaginative ideasthe more original, the better! The goal is to design a cover that makes people want to read your book. Deadline: Please send in all entries by Monday 20th October 2025. The winner from each class will receive a £5 book token to spend at the Book Fair! The Scholastic Book Fair will be at school from Tuesday 21st September to Friday 24th October 2025. Don't miss out on all the amazing books! Please check your emails for further information regarding the competition and book fair. Have fun designing and happy reading! #BeaminsterStMarysAcademy #ReadingCompetition #ScholasticBookFair #ReadingIsFun #BookDesign #SchoolEvent #CreativeKids Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

Starfish Class have been using their five senses to explore the world around them! The children learned about how we use sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch every day. To really dive into the sense of taste, they took part in a fun taste test! The kids tried a variety of foods and did an amazing job describing the different flavors they experienced. They discussed what they liked and disliked, and even used a Venn diagram to sort their opinions! We're so proud of how they're learning to perceive the world around them. #Science #FiveSenses #StarfishClass #TasteTest #LearningIsFun #VennDiagram #EarlyYears #Education Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

Parents - Join Our Harvest Festival Celebration! We're excited to invite all our parents to our special Harvest Festival on Monday, September 29th, at 2:15 PM in St Mary's Church! Our children have been working hard on artwork, poems, and songs to share with you. It's a wonderful chance for our school community to come together and give thanks. As part of our celebration, we're collecting donations for the Beaminster Food Bank. Please drop off any donations at the school office by Friday, September 26th. We can't wait to share this meaningful occasion with you! Parents, please check the letter that was emailed to you for more details about the event, including suggested donation items and collection information. #HarvestFestival #StMarysChurch #CommunityEvent #GivingBack #SchoolCelebration Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

Beaminster St Mary's Academy Parents: Autumn Term 1 Key Dates & PE Timetable As the Autumn Term begins, please save these key dates to help you plan ahead for this term. Harvest Festival at the Church: Monday, September 29th at 2:15 p.m. Open Afternoon for parents: Wednesday, October 1st, starting from 2:15 p.m. (Come in and see your wonderful children's learning) Open Morning for new parents (Sept 2026 starters): Tuesday, October 7th Parent Book Look: Monday, October 20th at 3:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Parent Meetings: Tuesday, October 21st and Thursday, October 23rd Half Term Begins: Monday, October 27th Inset Day: Monday, November 3rd Back to School: Tuesday, November 4th ________________________________________ PE Days by Class Please ensure your child comes to school wearing their PE kit on the following days: Seahorse Class / Reception: Thursday Star Fish Class / Year 1: Monday and Wednesday Turtle Class / Year 2: Wednesday and Friday Octopus Class / Year 3: Thursday and Friday Dolphin Class / Year 4: Wednesday and Friday Whale Class / Year 5 & 6: Tuesday and Thursday Thank you for your continued support! We look forward to a fantastic term ahead. #termdates #reception2026 #PEday Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

School Admissions Reminder for September 2026 Is your child due to start Reception or transfer to Secondary/Upper School next September? Key Deadlines: Secondary/Upper School Applications: Must be submitted by 31 October 2025 Starting School (Reception) Applications: Must be submitted by 15 January 2026 Dorset residents should apply online at: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/apply-school-place Or call 01305 221060 for support See the posters below for more information – including eligibility dates and how to apply. Don't forget we have our Open Morning on Tuesday 7th October at 9am Please share this post to help spread the word and ensure every child gets the best start to their school journey #SchoolAdmissions #DorsetSchools #Reception2026 #SecondarySchool2026 #ApplyNow

Seahorse Class Parents – Coffee Morning Invitation We're delighted to invite Seahorse Class parents to a special coffee morning on Tuesday 23rd September! Come along for a relaxed catch-up, a warm drink, and a chance to connect with other Seahorse families. It's a lovely opportunity to build community and share in the joy of our children's learning journey. Beaminster St Mary's Academy Time: [Insert time if known] We look forward to seeing you there! #SeahorseClass #CoffeeMorning #BeaminsterStMarys #parentcommunity Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust