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Welcome to our Pre-Prep World Book Day Catwalk!

Today our little learners brought their favourite stories to life with confidence, creativity and big smiles.

#worldbookday
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Today, on World Book Day, we were delighted to celebrate the power of words through the Key Cup, our annual Prose & Poetry Competition. This year’s theme was “Beyond the Stars”, inspiring pupils to explore imagination, wonder and the limitless possibilities of storytelling.
Open to pupils from Year to 1 to Year 8, the Key Cup invites pupils to select, learn and perform a poem or prose extract. The competition is not simply about memorisation; it is about interpretation, confidence and bringing literature to life. Through careful preparation, pupils develop an understanding of rhythm, tone and meaning, learning how to communicate emotion and narrative with clarity and conviction.
Competitions such as this are immensely valuable. They nurture a love of language, deepen comprehension and build confidence in public speaking — a skill that will serve pupils far beyond the classroom. On World Book Day, as we celebrate the joy of reading, it feels especially fitting to celebrate the spoken word too. When pupils stand and recite, they connect with great writers in a powerful and personal way, discovering that literature is meant to be heard as well as read.
We were honoured this year to welcome our Governor, Nick Brown, former Deputy Head (Pastoral) at Shiplake College, who generously judged the competition. He commented on the remarkable confidence, clarity and maturity shown across all age groups.
Congratulations to our winners:
Junior Winner: Safira - Year 2
Intermediate Winner: Jessica - Year 6
Senior Winner: Alice G - Year 8
We warmly congratulate all pupils who took part, and especially our finalists, for their superb delivery, expression and thoughtful interpretation. The standard was exceptionally high, and every participant should feel incredibly proud.
On this World Book Day, we celebrate not only the books that inspire us, but the voices of our pupils who bring those words vividly to life — truly taking us beyond the stars.
#worldbookday #keycup2026
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📚 WORLD BOOK DAY 2026! 📚

What a fantastic day at Salisbury Cathedral School!
Our students looked amazing in their creative book-inspired outfits.

#WorldBookDay2026 #salisburycathedralschool
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As part of our celebrations for World Book Day, our Year 3 and 4 pupils enjoyed a Book Share, talking about their favourite reads and why others might enjoy them too.
A wonderful way to build confidence, spark recommendations and celebrate a shared love of reading.

#WorldBookDay #LoveReading #ReadingForPleasure #BookShare #PrepSchoolLife
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Happy Lunar New Year!

Our Pre-Prep is celebrating today with lots of exciting activities and dancing. What a wonderful way to learn and have fun!

#lunarnewyear #preprep #yourchildatourheart #salisburycathedralschool #independenteducation
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Welcome back after half term!

We hope everyone had a wonderful break and is ready for an exciting term ahead at Salisbury Cathedral School.
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County Champions!

A huge congratulations to our U13A boys, who were crowned county champions in a superb display of teamwork, skill, and determination!

Throughout the competition, the squad demonstrated tactical discipline, resilience under pressure, and excellent communication. Defensively they were organised and composed, limiting opportunities and working tirelessly for one another! In attack, they showed creativity and confidence, linking play effectively and taking their chances well!

Being crowned county champions is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the hard work the boys have put in all season! We are incredibly proud of the entire squad for representing Salisbury Cathedral School with such professionalism and pride!
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Year 3 Prep Experience Day – Thursday 12 March 2026

We are delighted to invite children to join us for our Year 3 Prep Experience Day at Salisbury Cathedral School.

This special day offers prospective and current pupils a real insight into life in our Prep School. Children will spend time in the Year 3 classroom with our teachers and enjoy activities with specialist staff including Music, DT, Art and Sport. There will also be plenty of opportunities to meet current pupils, share lunch and playtime, and explore our wonderful grounds.

Parents are warmly invited to join us at 2.45pm for a short presentation about transition into Year 3, with practical information and time for questions.

Current pupils will attend automatically. Prospective families are warmly encouraged to get in touch to book a place.

To find out more or reserve a space, please contact our Registrar, Jojo Orange, at orange.j@salisburycathedralschool.com

We look forward to welcoming you.
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✨ What to Expect in Reception ✨

We are delighted to invite parents to an informative session at Salisbury Cathedral School exploring life in Reception.

📅 Wednesday 25th February
🕣 8.30am – Refreshments
🕘 8.45am – Talk with Linda Cunningham-Brown
🕘 9.00am – Specialist Teachers

Join Linda Cunningham-Brown, Head of Pre-Prep and Reception Teacher, as she shares what children can expect in their first year of school and how we help them settle, grow and flourish.

You’ll also hear from our specialist teachers:
🌿 Will Frost – Outdoor Learning
🎶 Susie Lamb – Director of Music
🏅 Abbie Vernon – Head of Sport

Sally Moulton, Head, will also drop in to meet parents and share her vision for Pre-Prep and Reception.

There will be time to ask questions, explore treasure books and discover how your child can continue their learning journey in our small, nurturing and academically rich environment.

🔗 RSVP by completing the online form via the link in our bio.

We look forward to welcoming you.
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Today in Nursery we celebrated Pancake Day with mixing, pouring and lots of happy faces! 🥞