We are thrilled to share the fantastic news that our Senior Pupil, Nell, has been named a finalist in the prestigious RI Coronation Award, an annual competition run by the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours. This nationwide competition celebrates the best of young artistic talent aged 11–18, and Nell’s exceptional watercolour work has secured her a place among the country’s most promising young artists.
We are delighted to share the wonderful news that Emilia, one of our talented Year 6 pupils, has achieved an incredible score of 384 out of 420 in her 11+ exams for South Wilts Grammar School! Emilia’s achievement is made all the more impressive by her perfect 100% score in Maths—a truly remarkable accomplishment.
We’re thrilled to announce that Year 6 pupils Zara and Tom, along with Senior pupil Priya, have been selected to join the Wiltshire County Cricket teams, representing U11 and U13 levels respectively. Their hard work and dedication have earned them a place among the county’s best young cricketers—a fantastic achievement that reflects their passion and talent for the game.
Bonfire Night saw the best of our year four to eight readers light their own vocal fireworks to dazzle the assembled families, friends and staff in Haybrook Hall this November 5th. The 2024 Reading Aloud Finals was perhaps the best competition in my memory. Each pupil brought their passion for reading and the text alive as they performed pieces that ranged from the dramatic bleakness of Ted Hughes’s ‘November’ poem to the everlasting comedic appeal of Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda’.
At St Francis, we take great pride in celebrating our pupils’ achievements, both in and out of the classroom. Today, we are delighted to recognise Octavia in Year 3 as the first pupil this year to complete the Junior Duke Award. This milestone represents a remarkable accomplishment and serves as an inspiration to her peers and the entire St Francis community.
We are delighted to announce that several talented students from St Francis School were recognised at this year’s Oexmann Art Awards, hosted by the Wiltshire Museum. With over 230 entries from young artists across the region, the competition was intense, but our students’ talent and creativity set them apart.
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We are delighted to share the inspiring achievements of one of our alumnae, Tara, who has continued to make waves in the world of competitive rowing. Tara's journey, which began right here at St Francis, has reached new heights this summer, as she proudly represented Great Britain at the Coupe de la Jeunesse regatta in the Czech Republic.
Last week, our Year 3 pupils embarked on an incredible educational adventure with a visit to Stonehenge, one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world. Accompanied by their class teacher, Miss Davey, Teaching Assistant, Mrs Theobold, and Headmaster, Mr Lee, the children received the full Stonehenge experience, making this trip both enjoyable and highly informative.
Inspired Learning Group (ILG), is acquiring St Francis School, Pewsey from the Hayfran Trust. The school, founded in 1941, has been providing an exceptional education for pupils aged from 3 months to 13 years for over eighty years and this move will secure its future.
Yesterday was a thrilling day for our U10/U11 girls football team as they took part in an exciting tournament hosted by Moyles Court. The girls played with immense skill, determination, and energy, ultimately finishing as runners-up after an outstanding series of matches. The team won all their games before drawing in their final match against Durlston Court, who narrowly claimed the top spot on goal difference.
Jack, a Year 3 pupil at St Francis School, Pewsey, has made the Wiltshire-based Prep School incredibly proud by securing a bronze medal at The Ultimate Martial Arts Championship. Representing the Wiltshire Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Marlborough, Jack demonstrated remarkable skill and dedication, which has been honed over his two years of training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As a grey/white belt, he contributed significantly to his team's impressive achievement, helping them secure second place out of 39 competing teams—a remarkable feat for a young athlete.
We are delighted to announce the superb achievements of our pupils in the recent ABRSM Music Exams held on at the end of last term. St Francis School, located in Pewsey, continues to uphold its reputation as a leading Prep School in Wiltshire, fostering musical talent and academic excellence.