CHILDREN at Moredon Primary School revel in having numerous extra-curricular activities to get their individualities sparkling.

As well as focusing on developing a strong academic performance in reading, writing and maths, every pupil at Moredon learns how to play a musical instrument and can be involved in one of several initiatives run by the school aiming to broaden their learning experiences.

Claire Leach, headteacher at Moredon, said: “We are continuously working to develop a curriculum that inspires and challenges the children and allows them to have a range of experiences, trips and visits.

“We try to give the children opportunities to learn things beyond reading writing and maths and try to provide a range of activities which really enrich the curriculum.

“We have a very active pupil voice, where the children can share their concerns and voice their opinions and ideas for the school, and we also have forest school and an eco council and do a lot around caring for and nourishing our environment.

“We also host a number of fundraising events throughout the year, like for comic relief and the British Heart Foundation.”

Part of the White Horse Federation of schools, Moredon takes on many of the values and principles set down for them as well as maintaining its own strong identity.

A values-based school, lessons are actively built on a foundation of British Values as outlined by Ofsted and through the school, children learn about the importance of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance.

Claire said: “At Moredon Primary and Nursery School, we value the diverse ethnic backgrounds of all our pupils and families and undertake a variety of events and lessons to celebrate these.

“Being a values-based school means we want to equip our children with the skills and values we want them to take with them into adulthood.

“We focus on different values during the year, for instance fairness, and use their in-school experiences for them to learn more about what fairness is and why it is important.

“We are also constantly trying to raise their aspirations, for instance when we hold careers week and have visitors from the University of Bristol to talk about going on to further education.”

Children also have the chance to take part in several trips away with the school.

School Focus

Name: Moredon Primary and Nursery School
Address: Moredon Road, Moredon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2JG
Email: admin@moredon.swindon.sch.uk
Telephone: 01793 600 344 
Headteacher: Claire Leach
Chair of Governors: Paula Lender-Swain
Uniform: Black jumper, red or white shirt or polo shirt, with red tie for KS2 pupils, grey trousers of skirt, red and white check summer dresses.