Marden ValeC E Academy

A proud moment for Marden Vale We are delighted to share the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection, which has confirmed that Marden Vale is meeting the expected standard across every area of inspection. The report recognises the progress our school has made and, most importantly, captures so much of what makes Marden Vale special: our caring and inclusive culture, ambitious curriculum and the warm relationships between our pupils and staff. Inspectors highlighted that pupils make positive progress from their starting points, feel safe, enjoy their learning and are proud of their school. They also praised our work to support children with additional needs and our commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Mrs Scrivens said: "We are incredibly proud that inspectors recognised the caring, ambitious and inclusive culture we have worked so hard to build. Every child at Marden Vale deserves the very best opportunities in life." This outcome belongs to our whole school community. To our pupils, staff, families, governors and everyone who supports Marden Vale, thank you! We are incredibly proud of how far our school has come, and even more excited about where we go next. If you would like to come and see Marden Vale for yourself, we would love to welcome you. Please contact the school office on 01249 813505 or admin@mardenvale.dsat.org.uk to arrange a visit.

Kingfisher Class have been getting active in PE, developing their skipping and sprinting skills. Lots of energy, determination and fun as they put their coordination and speed to the test!

Starting school is a big adventure, and while there can be a few nerves along the way, our newest pupils have been embracing everything school life has to offer. They've been exploring their new environment, making friends, sharing and playing together, learning new routines and becoming a little more independent every day. Settling into school doesn't happen overnight, but we're already seeing confidence grow, personalities shine and lots of happy moments along the way. We hope this gives our families a little reassurance that their children are making a wonderful start to their school journey

Butterfly Class enjoyed getting creative together They listened carefully to different types of music and let the tempo and volume guide their hands whilst drawing. A lovely way to explore how music can inspire movement, mark-making and creativity!

We love being able to give our families a glimpse into everyday life at school, from classroom learning and creativity to trips, activities and special moments You may start to notice that some of the photographs we share look a little different. As part of our approach to keeping children safe online, we're being more mindful about how pupils are photographed for our public social media page. This means you'll see more photographs taken from the side, over a shoulder or from behind, rather than clearly identifiable front-facing images. These small changes mean we can continue celebrating all the wonderful things happening in school, while taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to children's privacy in an ever-changing digital world

Learning at Marden Vale is about so much more than lessons We see our curriculum as the totality of a child's experience at Marden Vale Academy, helping every child to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for the future. Our curriculum is ambitious, inclusive and relevant, celebrating individuality and diversity while giving every pupil opportunities to learn, grow and fulfil their potential. If you want to read more, please visit our website: https://www.mardenvale.dsat.org.uk/curriculum

At Marden Vale, our School Values are more than just words - they are the compass that guides us. Every single day, we strive to demonstrate each of these core values

A very warm welcome back, everyone! The weather may be miserable, but it's wonderful to see so many happy, smiling faces back with us again! Looking forward to everything this new school year will bring

Another year is complete! We hope you all have a wonderful summer break, and look forward to seeing you back in September

Our Year 4s enjoyed an egg-cellent trip to the Egg Theatre in Bath last week to watch The Secret Garden!

Read the final newsletter of this academic year here!

Measuring, investigating and predicting! Kingfisher Class have been exploring the relationship between a light source, an object and its shadow height

Making sense of the music! Butterfly Class have been exploring the recorder, learning exactly where to place their fingers to find different notes

YEAR 4 TRIP UPDATE The children have had an incredible day and are on their way home! They have left Bath and are now heading towards Chippenham. At present, they are on track for a 5.30pm arrival, but this may change if the traffic is heavy