Thank you to all our families that completed our survey. The Amazon voucher winners have been contacted on Class Charts. We will pull the feedback together to celebrate what is going well and to align what needs to improve with our student and staff feedback to inform our strategic plan for next year.

Exciting Summer Holiday Opportunity for SEN Families and Students! Are you starting to plan the summer holidays? Take a look at this. Secret SEN Campout – a two-day SEN festival where families can camp overnight or simply come along for the day and evening to enjoy the activities. The Secret Camp Out are partnering with Wiltshire Inclusive Dance and other amazing organisations to create a safe, welcoming space for families to make wonderful memories, connect, and bond together. There will also be plenty of opportunities for parents and carers to relax and enjoy themselves while the children take part in the fun. Come along for a supportive, inclusive festival experience designed especially for SEN families!

Results from yesterday's house completion! Well done Mompesson House

Yesterday we took a fantastic group of Year 9–10 girls to Tidworth Oval to celebrate International Women's Day with an Army Team Building experience. They rotated through a range of activities led by different Army departments from engineering challenges with tyres and mechanical cranes to testing their precision and aim with the Royal Artillery. Our students were outstanding throughout the day. They tackled every task with grit, determination, and brilliant teamwork. A special shoutout to Jess Oxford, who was named Engineer of the Day by all the Army contingents. Her standout moment? Beating every other student and even some staff by changing a Land Rover tyre in an incredible 3.56 seconds. Well done to all the students who took part. A great day out and a brilliant celebration of the strength and potential of young women. Mr Pearce

Yesterday , 13 members of our Drama Club from Years 7, 8 and 9 had the fantastic opportunity to attend a performance of Rock and Roll Man at Salisbury Playhouse, thanks to our links with Wiltshire Creative. Students thoroughly enjoyed the musical, which tells the true story of the birth of rock and roll. With its energetic songs and performances, many students could barely keep still in their seats! Elijah B in Year 7 said it was "a great show" and that he particularly loved the portrayal of Little Richard. Myself, Mrs Steggel and Mrs Castledine were incredibly proud of the students, whose behaviour throughout the evening was impeccable. They represented the school brilliantly and made the evening even more enjoyable. A huge thank you to Wiltshire Creative and Salisbury Playhouse for providing such a wonderful opportunity for our students, and to all the parents and carers for supporting the trip and accommodating the late evening! Mr Leyland

Great fun around the academy today celebrating World Book Day with fun costumes and combined with the Clarendon House competition at break time. So many great costumes from students and staff alike!

Welcome to our September 2026 Year 7 cohort! Mrs Hayzen started our transition process yesterday by visiting Woodlands and what an amazing group of students coming to us - so polite, inquisitive and excited for their next chapter! Thank you to Nani and Lillie for coming back to their Primary school with Mrs Hayzen to answer any questions Year 6 might have. Ms Russell (Transition Administrator) and Ms Steggel (Head of Year 7) are putting our initial welcome packs and information together and these will be sent to you electronically this term. Future visits confirmed with our Primary Headteachers include: Tue 10th Sarum St Pauls Thu 12th St Peters Mon 16th Pembroke Park Primary School & Nursery

Lost Property We currently have a large amount of lost property in school. If you think any items belong to you or your child please come to Reception to check and collect. Any items not claimed by th end of term (27th March) will be given to charity or disposed of.

Dinton School Bus: Broken down at school. A new bus is on its way. Students will be home later than usual.

Golden Ticket Alert! On Monday, 11 of our fantastic Golden Ticket winners set off on an exciting journey to the Railway 200 Interactive Exhibit at Salisbury Railway Station a special reward for all their incredible hard work in lessons last term! The experience took them on a fascinating trip through 200 years of rail travel history, discovering how the railways have shaped the world around us. But it wasn't just about looking back... our students rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into hands-on challenges! From testing their engineering skills in a bridge-building activity to tackling a sand-based terraforming challenge , there was plenty of problem-solving and teamwork on show. They also explored the huge variety of careers within the railway industry and even stepped into the shoes of a Rail Attendant using tablets and Virtual Reality simulators! What an inspiring day full of learning, creativity, and well-deserved celebration. We are so proud of you all!

Wilshire School's Street Tag is Coming Soon! We're excited to announce that Street Tag is launching soon at Sarum Academy! Street Tag is fun and interactive that gets students and families moving, exploring their community, and earning points for their school just by walking, running, or being active outdoors. Why join? Boost fitness and wellbeing Compete in a fun, friendly way Earn points and prizes for our school Get the whole family involved We'll be sharing sign-up details very soon so keep an eye on this page! Let's work together to make us top of the leaderboard! Get ready to download the app and register as soon as it goes live. The more families who join, the more points we earn! #WilshireSchool #StreetTag #StayActive #SchoolCommunity

Huge congratulations to Alex C in Year 11 on his fantastic achievement in winning the Salisbury Young Photographer competition! Alex impressed the judges with his breathtaking landscape photograph, beautifully capturing a serene herd of deer in the early morning light in the New Forest. The image perfectly showcases not only the natural beauty of the area, but also Alex's exceptional eye for composition, timing, and atmosphere. Following this well-deserved success, his photograph will now progress to the Rotary District Final an incredible accomplishment and opportunity. We are so proud of you, Alex well done and best of luck in the next round!

What a fantastic day! Yesterday we took 11 of our Year 8 students to Hinkley Point for a special Geography reward trip, celebrating those who truly embody our school values of Excellence, Ambition, and Respect within the subject. We began with an engaging presentation about the work happening on site, followed by time in the visitor centre where students enjoyed a range of interactive activities including dressing up as site engineers! Afterwards, we hopped on a coach for a guided tour of Hinkley Point C, the new power station currently under construction and set for completion in 2030. Students were fascinated to learn about the steps EDF is taking toward more sustainable energy development. It was a brilliant chance for learning to come alive outside the classroom. Our students were an absolute credit to the school a pleasure to take out for the day. Mrs Thrasher