History
Sutton Veny primary
was built in 1872 next to the church. The foundation stone was laid
on 10th April 1872 by Mrs. Mary Everett, wife of Col. John Everett who
lived at Greenhill House. The inscription under the stone read To
the glory of God and for the education of the youth of this parish in
the principles of the Church of England. A service in church followed,
at which the children sang. Each child was given a bun and two oranges.
The Australian Connection
One noteworthy tradition which started sometime after the First World
War, and included the participation of the school children, was the
annual ANZAC Service. During the War many Australian soldiers were billeted
in camps near the village and New Zealand troops were on Salisbury Plain.
In 1918 there was a serious outbreak of Spanish "flu" in the
village and camps. Many soldiers died and 169 were buried at Sutton
Veny Churchyard. On ANZAC Day (25th April), each year, a service is
held in the churchyard or in the church, and children from the school
place flowers on the graves.
The ANZAC service is still held annually but the children no longer
put wild flowers on the graves; conservation of local flora probably
put a stop to that! However, they do place posies of daffodils carefully
prepared by some of the village ladies.
| School Prospectus 2009 PDF|WORD | The school prospectus 2009 - 2010 |
| School Details | All about Sutton Veny School |
| Sundry Details | Further information about our school |
| Memorials and Legacies | Memorials and legacies around school |
| Priorities for Improvement | Our School improvement plan for 2009-2010 |
| Parking | Options to help reduce our parking problems |
| Bus Travel | Details of local bus services |
| Absence | Absence during term-time. Updated Nov 2009 |
| Child Trust Fund | Details of the tax-free child trust fund provisions |
| School Profile 2009 | Our school profile, including details of our OFSTED report |
| Adults working in school | An induction pack for all adults working in the school |
| Home-School Communication | Which meetings should you go to and which could you go to |
| My Money: A Primary Parent's Guide | Helping your child to understand money |
| Parental Feedback | Parental Feedback |
| Helping your Child | Helpful advice and techniques |
This is a list of suggested items that your child will need when starting
at Sutton Veny School.
Girls:
Grey Tunic/Skirt
White Polo Shirt White Polo Shirt
School Jersey/Cardigan (x2)
Green checked dress (summer)
Waterproof Fleece
Boys:
Grey Trousers/Shorts
White Polo Shirt White Polo Shirt
School Jersey (x2)
Waterproof Fleece
Sports Kit
School T-shirt
Black shorts
Black tracksuit bottoms
Daps
Sports Bag
We can order the following items for you:
Sweat shirts, available in V or Crew neck, Cardigans, T-shirts for PE
and Waterproof Fleeces, summer caps and winter hats. Mrs Elliot, at
Reception, holds a stock of Sutton Veny PE bags and book bags if required.
All other items will need to be bought independently.Please be aware
that uniform orders can take 3-4 weeks to arrive. There are usually
several order dates during each term.
Due to a lack of space we are unable to hold stock, however we do have
a small number of items for new starters and a loan box of items that
can be used whilst your child's uniform is on order.
If you have any questions please contact Fiona Hammer on 01985 214864.
Download your School Uniform form here
BAD WEATHER PROCEDURE
Arrangements should the School be forced to close because of severe weather conditions are as follows:If the weather is very bad, we will contact Beeline and the Police before 8.00 a.m. to ascertain road conditions, and then notify County Hall if the School is to close. If it does become necessary to close the School, the people named on your emergency contact list will be informed. BBC Wiltshire Sound, Spire FM and 3trfm (Three Towns Radio) will also be contacted, and they will announce it on their news bulletins. Parents should then either contact one of the people listed below, or tune into one of the radio stations named above for clarification.
If the School Bus does not travel because it is too dangerous, then please do not attempt to bring your child to School yourself.
Should the children be at School when the weather deteriorates, and we think that it is wise to send them home, we will ensure that each village contact knows before the children leave School. Rest assured that we would make sure that every child was either safely home or lodged with a neighbour or nearby friend.