Marden ValeC E Academy

Our Head Boy, Head Girl, and helper delivered our Harvest donations to Calne Food Bank . A huge thank you to everyone in our school community for your generosity your contributions will make a real difference.

We would be delighted to show you around our school and introduce you to our fabulous staff team and our wonderful children. At Marden Vale Primary School, we are dedicated to helping all of our children achieve to the best of their abilities. Please make an appointment through the school office. admin@mardenvale.dsat.org.uk 01249 813505

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CHILDREN IN NEED We have had a fantastic day in school for Children In Need, THANK YOU for all of your generous donations! We are really happy to be supporting such an amazing charity

Will your child be starting Primary School next year? Applications are now open for their Primary School place. We would be delighted to show you around our school and introduce you to our fabulous staff team and our wonderful children. At Marden Vale Primary School we are dedicated to helping all of our children achieve to the best of their abilities. Please make an appointment through the school office. admin@mardenvale.dsat.org.uk 01249 813505 The national deadline for submitting applications is 15 January 2026. Further information for parents can be found on our website www.mardenvale.dsat.org.uk For more information on the application process please visit www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/1698/Applying-for-a-school-place

Our Tadpole children have been learning all about Diwali, the Festival of Lights! They created beautiful diva lamps, designed colourful rangoli patterns with chalk, and explored the story of Rama and Sita. A wonderful time of creativity and celebration!

School Disco Fun! Join us for our whole-school PTA Disco tonight, Friday 7th November, from 3.45pm – 4.45pm! Tickets are just £3 per child, including a drink and a snack. Bring a bit of small change for extra treats , free water will be available all evening!

Reading lies at the heart of the curriculum at Marden Vale. We are dedicated to enabling our children to become lifelong readers and we believe reading to be the key to academic and future success "I love everything about our reading group time."

Poppy Appeal 2025 Our Head Boy and Head Girl will be visiting classrooms after lunch this week to sell poppies in support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Alongside traditional poppies, there will also be snap bands, rulers, and wristbands available to purchase. It's a wonderful opportunity for our school community to show support and remembrance for those who have served.

Will your child be starting Primary School next year? Applications are now open for their Primary School place. We would be delighted to show you around our school and introduce you to our fabulous staff team and our wonderful children. At Marden Vale Primary School, we are dedicated to helping all of our children achieve to the best of their abilities. Please make an appointment through the school office. admin@mardenvale.dsat.org.uk 01249 813505 The national deadline for submitting applications is 15 January 2026. Further information for parents can be found on our website www.mardenvale.dsat.org.uk For more information on the application process, please visit http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/.../Applying-for-a-school-place

Thank You to Our Wonderful Reading Volunteers! A huge thank you to our fantastic reading volunteers who give up their time to support our children with one-to-one reading sessions. The children absolutely love their special time to share books and stories! Their time and encouragement make such a positive difference helping to build confidence, foster a love of reading, and support every child on their reading journey.

Tadpole Class children are absolutely loving their time exploring our outdoor learning area! The children have shown wonderful imagination as they play, create and discover together in the fresh air. It's such a joy to see their confidence and curiosity flourish as they learn through play

Harvest Moon Disco – Updated Information! Apologies for the confusion around dates we're pleased to confirm that the Friends of Marden Vale will be holding the Harvest Moon Disco on Wednesday 22nd October. Whole School: 3.45pm – 4.45pm £3.00 per child (includes a drink and a snack) Please bring small change if your child would like to purchase any additional snacks. Free water will be available at all times. We can't wait for an afternoon of dancing, fun, and autumn celebrations!

We celebrated World Porridge Day last week! Our children were given a pot of porridge during the day and learnt about how a cup of porridge can change the lives of children in other countries. Donations make a huge impact, so if you could spare a few pennies, please drop those off at the school office. Thank you for your continued support World Porridge Day is celebrated annually and is a day dedicated to celebrating the humble but nutritious dish of porridge while also supporting efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition. The day is closely linked to the charity Mary's Meals, which provides daily meals to children in impoverished communities around the world, often in the form of a simple bowl of porridge. World Porridge Day encourages people to enjoy a bowl of porridge while raising funds to help feed children in need. Porridge is not only a comforting and versatile meal but also a symbol of sustenance for millions of people who rely on simple, nutritious food. World Porridge Day is a chance to celebrate the health benefits of porridge and make a positive impact on the lives of children who face food insecurity.