Category Archives: Primary School

Scientific Adventure for Primary School

Mark Warren and Catherine Harrison write … On 11th June, Penguins class (years 5/6) at Long Wittenham CE School recently made history as the first primary school class to tour Diamond Light Source, the UK’s national synchrotron facility and then made … Continue reading

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Fun Run Report

One hundred and eighty-three competitors, including fifty-nine children, took part in the thirteenth Long Wittenham Fun Run last Sunday (28th April), raising money for a variety of village causes.  The youngest participant was four years old and there was a … Continue reading

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Primary School Newsletter

Catherine Harrison, Chair of the Governors of Long Wittenham Primary School, writes … The school has a weekly newsletter.  This week’s gives you a lovely insight into the range of activities the children are up to so I wanted to … Continue reading

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New Primary School Governor Wanted

Long Wittenham School is looking for a new governor to join the board of governors. Now part of the Ridgeway Education Trust (RET), it is an exciting time for the school.  This brings opportunities for the staff, children and governors … Continue reading

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Christingle Service Friday 15th December

Long Wittenham Primary School will hold their annual Christingle Service on Friday 15th at 4pm at St Mary’s Church. Residents are warmly invited to join them for this lovely Christmas gathering. For more information contact Catherine Harrison at crmharrison@me.com.

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Primary School Joins Ridgeway Education Trust

Catherine Harrison, Chair of the Governors of Long Wittenham Primary School, writes … Long Wittenham Primary School is delighted to announce that we are now officially part of the Ridgeway Education Trust (RET). On 1st November, the Trust CEO, Rachael … Continue reading

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Pilates & Prosecco

Long Wittenham Primary School PTA will be hosting a Pilates & Prosecco session on Thursday 28th September starting at 6:30pm.  It will be run by Becky Alan Fitness. Tickets cost £15 at https://beckyalan.myfitnessclass.com/classes. See the flyer below for more details.

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Primary School Update

A lot is happening at the village primary school, with a new headteacher in place for over a year and the decision to join the Ridgeway Education Trust (RET). Read this update from the chair of Governors, Catherine Harrison, Headteacher … Continue reading

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Childrens Arts Exhibition

The Long Wittenham School Association is holding a fundraiser in the primary school playground this evening (15th June) between 6pm and 8pm. Entry to the Childrens Arts Exhibition is only £5 and includes a free welcome drink. See the flyer … Continue reading

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Community Hub Village Meeting

More than fifty people packed into the Village Hall last week to see the latest proposals for the Community Hub. The revised Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP), which established the concept of the Hub, was approved by the village at the … Continue reading

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