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Lesson Study involves groups of teachers collaboratively planning, teaching, observing and analysing learning and teaching in ‘research lessons’. They record their findings and over a cycle of research lessons they may innovate or refine a pedagogical approach that...

We were very excited to discover that our wildlife area is obviously doing its job, with not one but two birds' nests found last week. We have found a nest in one of the trees, and another in the shrubs underneath. The nest in the tree still has eggs, but the one on...

The Mead Academy Trust is holding an open evening on 1st February 2018 for teachers and TAs. This is an opportunity for teachers and TAs who are interested in working for the Trust to come along and meet the leadership team, teachers and pupils, ask questions, and...

Parents, carers and healthcare professionals can access expert advice about common childhood illnesses and how to treat them via a mobile app, called HANDi App. It is free and can be downloaded to any Apple or Android smartphone or tablet. Developed and...

Details of the holiday club are now available on the website or click below. Book by 2nd October.    

River Mead School will be holding open days on - Wednesday 18th October 2017 10.00am to 12 noon and Thursday 23rd November 2017 2.00pm to 4.00pm  

Our wonderful Year 4 classes continued to work even after the school day was done last week, as earlier that day they had prepared for a smoothie sale to raise money for some fabulous new equipment to evolve their existing playground into the perfect play paradise....

At River Mead School transition to new classes has already started and next week pupils will be spending time in their new classrooms. Transition booklets went home this week but there are also copies of these on class website...

Wow! We are hugely excited and incredibly proud to have artwork created by some of our children on display at Exeter House School. Pots made by our children are currently on display as part of the Multi-Sensory Art Project. This wonderful project is a collaboration...

At River Mead School we take our democratic responsibilities very seriously - even from the age of 2! We are delighted to announce that following the election on Thursday 8th June 2017 the new name for the River Mead Nursery will be 'Otters'. The turn out for the vote...

Our Year 5 children have been studying Journey to Jo'burg this term, and part of their topic involved writing a sequel to the wonderful story. When they were finished, the children sent off their stories to the author - Beverley Naidoo. Beverley took the time to write...

Mrs Karen Austin, our new Head of School who will take up her post in September 2017, has written to our parents and carers: Dear Parents and Carers I feel very privileged to be appointed Head of School at River Mead, it is a wonderful school with committed teachers...

We are delighted to confirm that we have been awarded Bronze Level Accreditation by the Wiltshire Quality Assurance Group for Healthy Schools in Wiltshire. The Wiltshire Healthy Schools Standards have been developed to meet the health priorities and needs of the...

Watch out for the new menu for Term 5 coming home.  Please can we have your menu choices by end of this term.

Don't forget children are welcome to wear their slippers in class here at River Mead School.  Click on the link from CBBC Newsround and learn more from children about the benefits....

The Office of the Regional Schools’ Commissioner works with school leaders to monitor the progress of schools where underperformance has been an issue in the past. The Deputy Director visited River Mead last week, and following his time at the school, wrote: “They are...

The Mead Academy Trust is delighted to announce that it is introducing the Thrive Approach across all of its settings. The Thrive Approach draws on insights from neuroscience, attachment theory and child development to provide a powerful way of working with children...

Back in July we opened a new Astro Turf Court as King Fisher Court, following a ballot, here at River Mead School - click here to read about the official opening. King Fisher Court is now available to hire outside of school hours - click on the button below to find...

The Mead Academy Trust is seizing the opportunity offered by the government’s free school programme by applying to open the new schools that are needed in Trowbridge. We have a strong track record of delivering outstanding primary education and opening new...

On Friday 10th February all children are invited to wear sports kit for a £1 donation. This is to raise money for Meningitis Now. 

On Tuesday 24th January, Dogs Trust came to River Mead to deliver a whole school assembly on how to stay safe around dogs. Children learned that they should always stay still if a dog runs towards them and to ask the owner if they can stroke a dog before approaching...

We're delighted to be able to share with you some updates and photos of the building enhancements we are currently undertaking. Kingfisher Court, a fantastic outdoor enclosed astroturf facility where children can take part in many different physical activities, is now...

As well as now cycling to work every day, Mr Matt Torrington – one of our Y4 teachers – has started the new year with a series of Teaching and Learning breakfast meetings. This week, the series kicked off with a discussion on how ‘Pose, Pause, Pounce and Bounce‘ can...