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A team of nine children went to Holyrood on a cold afternoon this week to run a cross country course (800m for LKS2 and about 1K for UKS2). The children did superbly well with every single one of them earning point by coming in the top fifteen (races had about 40 competitors). Special mentions to Anna and Owen for winning …

Nothing quite brings about the spirit of Christmas like Christmas Carols and songs and the Herne View Primary choir have been out sharing these with the local community. Led by the Music lead, Simon Ashdown, the children have gone to sing at Muchelney House and Vaughn Lee Residential Home and were kindly invited to sing with the Ilminster Belles at …

This week Herne View had a very special visitor when Father Christmas came but instead of flying by reindeer he came by helicopter with the crew from RNAS Yeovilton. This was a truly magical experience where we all shared in the wonder of Christmas and everyone loved meeting Father Christmas and the crew when they landed on the school field …

Do try and take a look at the showcase window on Silver St over Christmas to see poems and art work by children in Key Stage 1 and Reception. I’m sure you will agree we have some very jolly snowmen who could make you feel warm inside even when the weather outside is freezing.

Children at Herne View Primary school in Ilminster had their Science lesson delivered by Bonanza Creative who delivered a workshop to children in Years 3 and Year 4 on the dangers of carbon monoxide. They helped the children explore the signs of Carbon Monoxide exposure and the symptoms they may feel. By the end of the fun but informative workshop …