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Old Applefordians Day
What a fabulous day we had for Old Applefordians’ Day. The sun shone, the Silver Band played, and parents and pupils, past and present, all enjoyed a wonderful day.
Camino Trip 2023
Eleven pupils from Appleford are walking a section of the Camino Route.
Year 7 and 8 Activity Week
Year 7 and 8 enjoyed a fabulous week on the Jurassic Coast.
Coronation Celebrations
Thank you to the Friends of Appleford for the commemorative Coronation mugs which Mrs Filkins presented each child during our Coronation Celebration Assembly. The whole school enjoyed forming the shape of a crown.
Wheelchair Basketball
The Year 9 and 10 BTEC Sport groups were invited to attend a session on wheelchair basketball led by Nova Sports and Coaching. The session was a brilliant introduction to this excellent sport and the students thoroughly enjoyed themselves. They picked up the skills quickly and took to the game with great enthusiasm.
World Book Day & Library Opening
As part of our World Book Day Celebrations, we officially opened our new Library in the Shepherd’s Hut. It is great to have all our books in one place, creating a cosy environment in which to curl up with a good book.
ISI – Appleford is Excellent
We are delighted to announce that the ISI have deemed Appleford School, yet again, as Excellent. Please do read the report as I believe the ISI inspectors have summarised the true essence of Appleford and this could only be achieved through the efforts of the entire school and our parents. 2023 ISI Inspection Report
Pancake Races
The whole school enjoyed cheering on their Planets during the Prep and Senior School Pancake Races.
Ski Trip
5o pupils have just returned after a fantastic ski trip to Andorra. The pupils were all wonderfully behaved and had a fantastic time.
Visit to Swindon Town Football Club
Pupils from Appleford visited Swindon Town FC for a training session and tour of the stadium. The coaches at Swindon were impressed not only with the boys’ effort and ability, but also commented on how polite, friendly and respectful they were.
