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 Details | All about Sutton Veny School |
| Sundry Details | Further information about our school |
| Memorials and Legacies | Memorials and legacies around school |
| 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
Our suppliers have reviewed their prices again; we have reviewed ours and are delighted to be able to reduce some of them again this year. An amended form is attached and extra forms are available from Reception or from the website.
All our uniform is embroidered on order and at this time of year and early in the autumn term the suppliers are at their busiest. I have some stock but not that much and will have to order most items. Orders have to be with me by Monday 14th June to guarantee delivery in the summer term.
I will place an additional order at the end of June (which might be available in term time) and a final order after the end of term. If the uniform has not arrived before the end of term you can collect it during the summer holidays from reception at Farnfield & Nicholls at 37 High St Warminster during normal office hours. Call me or the receptionist beforehand to see if it has arrived on 01985 214661. If you do not collect your order during the summer holidays it will be delivered to your child in school early in the autumn term.
I will place the first order of next year at the end of the first week of term but the suppliers will be busy again at that time and you should expect to wait for about 4 weeks for your order to arrive.
If you would like to try a size before you order please let me know.
If you are ordering because your child has outgrown their uniform and it still has some life left in it please remember Se Adlam and her stock of pre-loved garments. Demand for these bargains always outstrips supply.
Any queries let me know.
Fiona Hamer
(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.