A ‘buddy bench’ has been designed and created at Peasedown St John Primary School as part of a new initiative to help create new friendships. The project was a collaboration between the school’s Eco Team and Pupil Voice Team. School Headteacher, Ruth Noall, explains: “Our Eco Team, led by Sarah Pitt, joined forces with our…
A well-used cookery room in a popular village primary school has received a much-needed makeover. ‘Cookery Corner’ at Peasedown St John Primary School has been revamped thanks in part to a large donation from the PSA, Parent School Association. School Headteacher, Ruth Noall, said: “We are now able to deliver our food technology lessons in…
Social housing provider Curo has awarded a grant of £1,000 to Peasedown St John based local charity – the Peasedown Community Trust. Curo is Bath and North East Somerset’s biggest provider of social housing and manages 13,000 properties across the Southwest of England, many of which are in Peasedown St John. Just recently, Neil Rogers,…
As well as its services for borrowers, Peasedown Community Library is a venue for the brilliant work of the local Read Easy group. Area Coordinator Alison Maughan explains: “Read Easy Bath offers free, confidential, one-to-one sessions with trained volunteer coaches for adults within our community who, for any number of reasons, can’t read or have limited reading ability….
A popular pre-school in Peasedown St John has ‘wowed’ OFSTED inspectors with its strong leadership, inclusive approach to learning and focus on ensuring that each child flourishes to their fullest potential. In April, the government’s Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (OFSTED) visited The Learning Day Tree Preschool in Church Road, Peasedown…
A popular primary school headteacher in Peasedown St John has been named as this year’s winner of the Peasedown St John Community Civic Award. The award is presented to an individual in the village each year who has gone above and beyond to make a difference in other people’s lives, and to serve the wider…
Children in Year 2 at Peasedown St John Primary School have had the chance to enhance their love of learning and knowledge of science thanks to a visit to the We The Curious centre in Bristol. Formerly known as @Bristol, We The Curious is an educational charity and a leading UK science centre. They produce experiences that bring people…
The Bath and North East Somerset Councillors for Peasedown St John, Karen Walker and Gavin Heathcote (Independents), will be holding their next Advice Surgery on Saturday 6th June, at Peasedown St John Community Library, located in The Hive Community Centre. It will be an opportunity for residents to discuss issues and any concerns they have about the community….
Peasedown St John Primary School’s Mini-Police Team have graduated at a special assembly with members of the local community coming along to congratulate them. Established over 9 years ago, the Mini Police programme helps children build confidence, self-esteem, and life skills. It also helps them understand policing and community safety and builds trust between children…
A funding appeal run by the Bath and North East Somerset Faith Foundation has raised £3,000 for a new campaign to tackle and raise awareness of antisemitism, anti-Jewish hatred, across the local area. The organisation, which promotes and encourages social cohesion and dialogue between religious groups, launched a fundraising campaign last year. Director of the…
