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Welcome to Sheepscombe Primary School

Our school provides a creative and inclusive learning environment. Each child is encouraged to reach their full potential within a secure, caring and happy atmosphere, feeling confident and supported in their individuality.

Through fostering a love of life-long learning our children become responsible members of the society, appreciating their surroundings and respecting others.

We value working in a partnership of mutual  trust with the parents, children and wider community.

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The week that was::


Mystery Trip:


The launch o four new theme was very exciting on Tuesday morning. The whole school visited Stroud's 'Museum in the Park' where children where told they will learn about inventions. They Mr Pederson, inventor of a lighweight bicycle. During this term the children will be encouraged to learn about inventions and also make and present their own inventions.




School Governors:

The governors of Sheepscombe school has gone to great lenghts introduce themselves. They have selected a new chair, Helen Willard and selected new community governors. See the full list and printed profile of governors here...



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Dates for the Diary


Every Thu: Potatoes for lunch

Every Fri: Fish Friday

Tue 24 Jan: 2nd FOSS Meeting

Tue 24 Jan: Reception & Yr1 Parent Meeting

Fri 10 Feb: Inset day


See the calendar for a full list

Upcoming Events:


FOSS - Second Meeting of the Year:


After a successful first meeting, the members of FOSS will be meeting again on Tuesday 24th to make fixed arrangements for some of the first events of the year. Please attend this meeting.


New Clubs this Year

Additional to the clubs already in place at school there will be 3 additional clubs. Year 3/4 pupils will be doing tag rugby on Tuesdays. This will be held during school time.


Mrs Durman will be teaching recorder tp KS2 children on a Monday afternoon.


Country dancine will be held on a Monday during school time.


 All clubs are listed on our clubs page.




Children in Need
All the pupils arrived at school with lots of spots and stripes supporting Children in Need day. All classes were judged and one winner from each class was given a Pudsey Bear. Every child worked really hard with their costumes and picking the winners was a difficult task. The winners were, Jasper, Frankie H and Laurie. We collected £70.11  from pupils for wearing non-uniform. Thank you.


Help for Parents:
Parentline Plus is a national charity that works for, and with, parent.

Pictures and Report:

Yurt Building and 'Waking the Trees':


Children from Sheepscombe School helped build a new classroom of a very different sort - a Mongolian yurt at the National Trust Ebworth centre.


The younger pupils took part in spring activities in the orchards. Then more than 70 children and guests enjoyed a picnic and sausage sizzle.



Read all about our special activities and fundraising on the Projects and Events page.



Fund Raising

The whole school has been active this term with fundraising for worthwhile causes.


Recently they donated £240 to EPHC which will be used to sponsor 3 Nepalese children. This is their 2nd yearly donation.

Additionally they have collected for:
  • Children in Need
  • Red Nose day
  • Hedgehog fund
  •  Mongolian Yurt fund
  • Playground equipment