<![CDATA[St Mary’s CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D9%26amp%3Bnid%3D14 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:05:49 GMT Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:05:49 GMT <![CDATA[ Year 4 Maypole Fun ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=846 Year 4 had a great workshop this morning with Tom and Chris from Folk Active. Linking in with music lessons, the children learnt to dance the maypole accompanied by live music. They learnt that maypole is all our culture because we all live in England. We also learnt that culture is personal and involves where we live, where else we have lived, where we have family, what our hobbies are and much more. We talked about how sharing these parts of our own personal culture brings us together and makes us work together and appreciate all our wonderful differences. 

Look at the photo gallery in "news and events" for more photos and come and support us at the Summer Fair. 

]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:05:49 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=846 <![CDATA[ Year 5/6 Hockey Champions! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=845 St Mary's are Basingstoke Schools Hockey Champions!

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:14:23 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=845 <![CDATA[ Prayer Space ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=844 St Mary's enjoyed their Easter prayer space, completing many activities for themselves, others and the community. Head over to the Prayer Space tab under the children's section or click here. 

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:16:16 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=844 <![CDATA[ Global Freinds Day - Mityana Charity ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=843 Global Friends Day!

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:24:33 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=843 <![CDATA[ More sporting success ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=842 Sporting at St Mary's 

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:21:10 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=842 <![CDATA[ Roman Day, Year 3 ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=841 What have the Romans ever done for us?

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:24:49 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=841 <![CDATA[ Science Day 2026: A Celebration of Curiosity and Discovery ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=840 Science Day was a fantastic opportunity for all pupils to immerse themselves in hands‑on activities that showcased how science shapes the world around us

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:01:19 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=840 <![CDATA[ Book week ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=839 Book week at St Mary's included exciting art, writing and art lessons alongside learning about diversity in their books. 

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:59:31 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=839 <![CDATA[ Year 5 visit to QMC Science Centre ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=838 Year 5 have been enjoying their visit to the QMC Science Centre to explore the topic of forces through investigations using gears, levers, air resistance, friction and water resistance!

]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2026 13:15:37 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=838 <![CDATA[ Year 4 French Café ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=837 Year Four enjoying their tasty French treats!

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 17:07:29 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=837 <![CDATA[ Sporting Success ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=836 Sporting success at St Mary's 

]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2026 11:26:34 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=836 <![CDATA[ Year 5 visit Old Basing Village Nursery ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=835 Year 5 had a fantastic trip out today, walking over field and dale to visit the children at Old Basing Village Nursery.  

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:31:44 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=835 <![CDATA[ Dare to be different day! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=834 Children break the rules to raise money for F.O.O.B.S!

]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:57:55 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=834 <![CDATA[ Brunel Book Cafe! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=833 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:49:59 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=833 <![CDATA[ Year 3 Production ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=832 Year 3 performed a vibrant play based on You Are Special by Max Lucado, featuring songs from Out of the Ark.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:35:59 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=832 <![CDATA[ Year 5 swimming success! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=831 Year 5 have thoroughly enjoyed their swimming lessons.  They finished them today with great compliments from their swimming teachers for their resilience.

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:31:02 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=831 <![CDATA[ Year 4 Visit QMC Science Centre ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=830 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:32:01 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=830 <![CDATA[ Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=829 St Mary's commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day.

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:38:00 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=829 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Medusa Art! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=828 Year 5 Southampton Art Gallery workshop

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:33:30 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=828 <![CDATA[ Year 6 visit the capital! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=827 A visit to London!

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:54:15 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=827 <![CDATA[ Year 3 visit the Iron Age ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=826 Year 3 had an exciting and memorable visit from Iron Age Matt, who helped us travel back in time to the Iron Age.

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:18:46 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=826 <![CDATA[ Carol Service 2025. ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=824 St Mary's Church was full to bursting for our annual Carol Service! ]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:12:35 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=824 <![CDATA[ Christmas Community Projects ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=823 Children of St Mary's spread love to those in our community! ]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:48:26 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=823 <![CDATA[ Santa and his elves drop into St Mary's! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=825 RAF Santa Drop 2025!

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:22:27 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=825 <![CDATA[ Christmas Concert 2025! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=822 Christmas Concert 2025!

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:03:05 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=822 <![CDATA[ The St Mary's orchestra performs at the Milestones Museum Christmas Market! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=821 St Mary's school orchestra fills the streets with music!

]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2025 09:13:22 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=821 <![CDATA[ St Mary's Church Tree Festival ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=820 Junior Choir Perform at St Mary's Church Tree Festival!

]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2025 09:08:19 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=820 <![CDATA[ Year 3 Philarmonia Orchestra Workshop ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=819 St Mary's welcomed the Philarmonia Orchestra!

]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2025 11:39:42 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=819 <![CDATA[ Reverend Holley brings hope to Year 5 ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=818 Year 5 have hosted some fantastic visitors recently to help them with their learning.  

]]> Mon, 1 Dec 2025 16:16:28 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=818 <![CDATA[ Space Scientist Visits Year 5! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=817 Space Scientist - David Whitehouse brings our learning to life!

]]> Mon, 1 Dec 2025 16:17:39 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=817 <![CDATA[ Admissions Policy 2027-2028 Consultation ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=816 Admissions Policy 2027-2028 Consultation

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:30:38 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=816 <![CDATA[ Christmas Market! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=815 Thank you F.O.O.B.S for putting on our annual Christmas Market - much fun was had shopping and wrapping!

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:01:45 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=815 <![CDATA[ F.O.O.B.S Trail and Fun Run 2025! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=814 The 6th Anniversary of the F.O.O.B.S Trail and Fun Runs were held on Sunday 12th October - a great community event!

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:26:14 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=814 <![CDATA[ A warm welcome to the Bishop of Basingstoke! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=809 Senior choir carry the light at St Mary's Church, Andover!

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:45:09 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=809 <![CDATA[ St Mary's Turns Spotty! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=811 The St Mary's community supported the 2026 Children in Need appeal with a dress down day!

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:43:05 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=811 <![CDATA[ St Mary's Remembers ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=810 Pupils from St Mary's Junior School and Old Basing Infnats commemorate remembrance day.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:52:27 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=810 <![CDATA[ Odd Socks Day 2026! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=812 Odd socks took over St Mary's to mark the start of Anti-Bullying Week.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:47:56 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=812 <![CDATA[ Be Bright To Be Seen! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=813 St Mary's thought about keeping ourselves safe whilst out and about in the dark.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:00:50 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=813 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Basing House Trip ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=808 Year 5 have started the year with a musket bang!  

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:42:46 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=808 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Leavers Service at Winchester Cathedral ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=807 Year 6 spent Wednesday 18th June at Winchester Cathedral alongside other Year 6 children from the church schools across our diocese, marking the occasion of their journey from Year 6 to 7.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:00:45 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=807 <![CDATA[ Y3 and the trip to the River Loddon ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=806 How do you learn best about a river?  YouTube?  Photos?  How about going to see one and go for a paddle and a discover in situ...

]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 11:28:33 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=806 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Visitor from Southampton Mosque ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=805 Year 5 welcomed Imam Sayfullah from Southampton Medina Mosque to our school today to learn more about Islam to support their RE learning. 

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 17:16:50 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=805 <![CDATA[ "Extremely Special" St Mary's! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=804 Basingstoke Music and Arts Festival

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:10:22 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=804 <![CDATA[ French Cafe ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=803 Year 4 enjoyed their French Cafe 

]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2025 14:13:48 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=803 <![CDATA[ Year 3 Roman Day ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=802 Year 3 find out more about the ruthless Romans - or were they remarkable?

]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2025 08:28:05 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=802 <![CDATA[ Book Week! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=801 To celebrate World Book Day 2025 we dedicated a whole week to books!

]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2025 08:24:41 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=801 <![CDATA[ Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=800 St Mary's come together to remember the Holocaust and mark 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:17:54 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=800 <![CDATA[ Year 5 badminton ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=799 Year 5 played badminton at Brighton Hill Secondary School 

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:29:59 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=799 <![CDATA[ Orchestral sounds fills the streets of Milestones Museum! ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=798 Our school orchestra performed at the Milestones Museum Christmas event.

]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:50:23 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=798 <![CDATA[ Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary's Church ]]> https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=797 Junior choir fill the church with beautiful singing. 

]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:52:05 GMT https://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=14&storyid=797