What a fantastic day! Yesterday we took 11 of our Year 8 students to Hinkley Point for a special Geography reward trip, celebrating those who truly embody our school values of Excellence, Ambition, and Respect within the subject. We began with an engaging presentation about the work happening on site, followed by time in the visitor centre where students enjoyed a range of interactive activities including dressing up as site engineers! Afterwards, we hopped on a coach for a guided tour of Hinkley Point C, the new power station currently under construction and set for completion in 2030. Students were fascinated to learn about the steps EDF is taking toward more sustainable energy development. It was a brilliant chance for learning to come alive outside the classroom. Our students were an absolute credit to the school a pleasure to take out for the day. Mrs Thrasher

NEW CLUB ALERT – Sarum Trading Card Club! We are excited to introduce a brand new Sarum Trading Card Club, starting after half term! The club will run every Thursday from 3:00–4:00pm in P4. This club is open to all students who have an interest in trading cards – including football cards, Pokémon, and more. Everyone is welcome. The club will be led by Mr Gale, who is really looking forward to meeting students and sharing this exciting new club with you. Come along, trade, chat, and enjoy your favourite cards – we hope to see you there!

Today our amazing canteen team treated us to a fantastic Chinese New Year celebration – welcoming the Year of the Horse We were spoiled with a wonderful selection of delicious Chinese dishes. Thank you for such a special and tasty celebration

Interested in starting or progressing your career in education within Magna Learning Partnership? Join us at Wyvern St Edmunds School for an information event showcasing two fantastic pathways into the profession. 1. Flexible Degree Programme (University of Buckingham) Thinking about gaining a degree while working in a school? This distance-learning course is perfect for current or aspiring support staff who want to develop their qualifications and open up future career opportunities all while remaining in a school environment. 2. Train to Teach with an Outstanding Provider (United Teaching) If you're ready to take the next step into teaching, this dedicated training route provides structured support, handson classroom experience, and a clear path into a primary or secondary teaching career. Event Details Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026 Time: 4.00pm – 6.30pm Location: Wyvern St Edmunds School, Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1RD Arrival: Please report to main reception on arrival. If you hold GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, we'd love to talk to you about one or both of these exciting routes into education. Whether you're looking to grow in your current role or begin your journey into teaching, these opportunities could be the start of something great. We look forward to welcoming you on the 24th!

Huge congratulations to our Year 7 boys who secured their first league win with an outstanding victory! Despite tough conditions with heavy rain and strong winds on the 3G, the team stuck together and dug deep. After a brilliant opening goal, the boys found their rhythm and the goals kept coming. Fantastic debuts from Oli B and Lucas D helped keep the team composed and positive. Special mentions to Jude T for a defensive masterclass and to Blake P for some excellent saves. Thanks also to Charlie B and Finley S for running the line. Brilliant performance onto the next! Well done. Mr Thomson

Year 9 Boys Reach County Cup Semi-Finals The Year 9 boys football team travelled to the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground in Wootton Bassett to face Malmesbury School in the quarter-final of the County Cup. From kick-off, the conditions were extremely challenging as heavy rain poured throughout the entire match. Despite this, the boys showed great determination and resilience. We made an excellent start, taking the lead with a simple ball over the top of the defence. Taylyn showed real strength and composure to finish confidently and make it 1–0. The game remained tight, with both teams creating chances, but it was Taylyn again who doubled our lead with a superb free kick. His powerful, swerving strike deceived the goalkeeper and gave us a 2–0 advantage going into half-time. While we had the better of the first half, Malmesbury fought back strongly after the break, scoring twice to level the game at 2–2 and looking the stronger side as full time approached. Extra time followed, with Malmesbury continuing to apply pressure, while we had a few half chances on the counter-attack. Neither team could find a winner, and the match went to penalties. The boys held their nerve, winning the shootout 3–0. Taylyn, George and Mason all converted their penalties confidently, while Harvey was outstanding in goal, making two excellent low saves to his right and putting enough pressure on the remaining taker, who missed the target. A fantastic team performance in difficult conditions, and a brilliant result as we progress to the County Cup semi-finals. Well done, boys! Mr Lawrence

The latest Golden Ticket draw has taken place. Winners will receive their experience whe we return after 1/2 term.

A group of our Year 9 students enjoyed a fantastic cultural day out in Bristol, exploring a range of galleries and museums across the city. The day began at the Arnolfini Gallery, where students engaged with the work of artist Emma Talbot, before heading to M Shed to learn about Bristol's rich social and industrial history. We then visited Spike Island to experience the largest solo exhibition to date by Nigerian-British artist, filmmaker and DJ Olukemi Lijadu. Our final stop was Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, where despite the rain students thoroughly enjoyed exploring the diverse and inspiring exhibitions on offer. The students were impeccably behaved throughout the day and represented the school with real pride. It was a memorable experience and a wonderful opportunity for them to see and engage with art and culture beyond the classroom.

Last week our Golden Ticket winners and Project 9 students had the fantastic opportunity to work alongside glass artist, Alex Compton, to create a mini stained glass window. Students learnt how to score and cut glass, how to melt "stringers" using a flame, and how to assemble their pieces into a flower meadow inspired composition. Alex has taken the mini glass masterpieces to be fired in her glass kiln - standby for future pictures on how these turn out once fired! Great work from all students involved, keep earning those Golden Tickets!