Sonning Common Primary School

Space to learn, grow and be inspired

General

French Performance Evening

Madame Baillie and Year 6 treated their audience to a magnificent performance on Thursday evening, totally in French! A great evening which showcased the talent of our children, both in their French language skills and their acting, ably supported by great props and brilliant stagehands. Thanks to all who helped on the evening and to […]

Half term activities in South Oxfordshire

The South Oxfordshire Active Communities team offer a range of free and low-cost activities, for young children, teenagers and families to enjoy over October halfterm. Some of these events need booking so if you are interested please check out their website. .

School Tidy-up morning this Saturday

Mrs Salmons and Rhubarb hope you will join them for a School Tidy-Up morning this Saturday 19th October from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Come along and help us have a good tidy up ready for winter, make some new friends and give your children the chance to show off their school.  Grandparents, neighbours and older siblings […]

September’s Big Thank You

Last year we introduced a new initiative called our ‘Big Thank You’. We felt that it was important to acknowledge and reward members of our team that have gone above and beyond the expectations of their role and so, each month, all SCPS staff have been able to nominate a colleague. Winners were then been […]

Open Afternoon (for prospective parents)

if your child’s birthday is between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 you need to apply for a primary school place for September 2025. Admissions for entry into Reception (Kites) will open on 4th November 2024 and the deadline for on time applications is Wednesday 15th January 2025. You can always be assured of […]

Forest Friends Morning 27th Sep (for Preschool children)

Do you have any friends with preschool children who are wondering what SCPS is like? We are holding a Forest Friends morning where they can come along with their children for a Stay and Play session in our Forest Camp. It’s designed for children aged 2 to 4 years (who haven’t already started school). There […]

Welcome back

Welcome to the start of the new academic year.  Our school is refreshed and ready for the new term with our new headteacher Rachel Salmons who is delighted to welcome three new teachers, Miss Jones in Year 2, Miss Lunnon in Year 3 and Mrs Marrison in Year 5 and Mr Reid who will be […]

July’s Big Thank You

Congratulations to Miss Inchley who has won the final Big Thank You of the year! She has been nominated with comments like: “For being amazing.” “We will miss her.” “For always smiling, no matter how hard her day has been.” Thanks again to Brambles of Sonning Common and Badgemore Park Gym for providing the Big […]

End of term assembly

The whole school gathered under the oak tree for a final assembly today to celebrate everyone who won trophies and headteacher awards. We waved goodbye and good luck to Miss Inchley, who is going to teach at a school in London, Ms Howey who is moving to a secondary school as an LSA, Miss Patrick […]

Statement regarding pest control

I would like to give parents and pupils reassurance that we are working closely with Kites Kitchen and have acted swiftly and robustly to tackle the pest control issue, whilst ensuring pupils continue to have access to meals. Kites Kitchen have complied with all the measures required by Environmental Health officers and pest control professionals. […]