<![CDATA[Stoke Mandeville Combined School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk%2Flatest%2Dnews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:31:25 GMT Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:31:25 GMT <![CDATA[ 🏊‍♀️ Making a Splash! Stoke Mandeville Combined School Wins Green BSSP Swimming Award! 🏆 ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/-making-a-splash-stoke-mandeville-combined-school-wins-green-bssp-swimming-award We're thrilled to announce that Stoke Mandeville Combined School has been awarded the prestigious Green BSSP Swimming Award – a fantastic achievement that celebrates our commitment to swimming excellence!

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:27:57 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/-making-a-splash-stoke-mandeville-combined-school-wins-green-bssp-swimming-award <![CDATA[ Virtual Gold Book ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/virtual-gold-book We love to celebrate our children and the wonderful work they have done this term. Please have a look through our brand new 'Virtual Gold Book' with your child to see if you can spot any of their fantastic pieces of work!

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:31:25 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/virtual-gold-book <![CDATA[ Visit from Aylesbury Fire Station ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/visit-from-buckinghamshire-fire-service On Friday 9th January,  a crew from Aylesbury Fire Station came to visit Year 5 with one of their fire engines.

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 14:12:47 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/visit-from-buckinghamshire-fire-service <![CDATA[ Dance in a Day ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/dance-in-a-day On Thursday, the whole of Year 4 went to Princes Risborough Secondary School to take part in 'Dance in a Day' which was led by Year 9 students.

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:41:55 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/dance-in-a-day <![CDATA[ Longest Sweet Trail Competition ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/longest-sweet-trail-competition What an incredible morning it was seeing the corridors filled with all sorted of sweet treats!

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:49:54 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/longest-sweet-trail-competition <![CDATA[ Year 5 and 6 Visit to the SEALR Site ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/year-5-and-6-visit-to-the-sealr-site On Thursday, Years 5 and 6, were given the opportunity to visit the SEALR site and find out information regarding the new road and about safety on construction sites.

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:30:49 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/year-5-and-6-visit-to-the-sealr-site <![CDATA[ Reception 2026 Entry - Open Events ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/reception-2026-entry-open-events In the Autumn Term 2025, Stoke Mandeville Combined School will be holding a series of Open Events for parents of children due to start Reception in September 2026.

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:32:44 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/reception-2026-entry-open-events <![CDATA[ The Circus comes to SMCS! ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/the-circus-comes-to-smcs On Tuesday 15th July we were visited by 'Circus Sensible' who gave a performance to the whole school in the morning, followed by two lessons in circus skills to each class throughout the day. The classes then had an opportunity at the end of the day to share their new skills with the rest of the school!

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:01:18 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/the-circus-comes-to-smcs <![CDATA[ The Buckinghamshire School Awards 2025 ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/the-buckinghamshire-school-awards-2025 This week some of our staff were able to represent the whole team at the third annual Buckinghamshire School Awards.

]]> Fri, 4 Jul 2025 15:13:41 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/the-buckinghamshire-school-awards-2025 <![CDATA[ Deaf Awareness Day ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/deaf-awareness-day On Friday 6th June our school celebrated diversity and focussed the day's learning on Deaf Awareness.

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:42:34 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/deaf-awareness-day <![CDATA[ St Mary's Gift Day ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/st-marys-gift-day On Saturday 7th June, members of our Signing Choir were invited to join in with St. Mary's Church Gift Day fundraising.

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:08:11 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/st-marys-gift-day <![CDATA[ Bucks Bear Cubs ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/bucks-bear-cubs On Tuesday, a selection of children from Year 2 were visited by Bucks Radio to record a special feature called the ‘Bucks Bear Cubs’.

]]> Tue, 3 Jun 2025 15:48:34 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/bucks-bear-cubs <![CDATA[ VE Day 80 ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/ve-day-80 As part of the Village Society VE day Celebrations Years 4, 5 and 6 were able to be part of the Flag-raising Ceremony on Thursday 8th May and pay their respects to the fallen. 

Later in the morning, some Year 6 children were able to attend the talks by local residents who shared personal recollections from the Second World War. 

]]> Thu, 8 May 2025 13:46:47 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/ve-day-80 <![CDATA[ Author Sarah Coyle visits SMCS! ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/author-sarah-coyle-visits-smcs The children in Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 had a very exciting visit from the author Sarah Coyle on Thursday 8th May.

]]> Thu, 8 May 2025 11:44:55 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/author-sarah-coyle-visits-smcs <![CDATA[ SMCS Ducklings ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/smcs-ducklings We had to say a very fond farewell to our school ducklings on Thursday after a week of cheeping and excitement!

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:09:55 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/smcs-ducklings <![CDATA[ Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/sustrans-big-walk-and-wheel We have some exciting news for you! We are taking part in Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel, the UK’s largest inter-school cycling, walking, wheeling and scooting challenge. The challenge runs from 24 March- 4 April 2025. It’s free to take part and we would love everyone to be involved.

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:23:03 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/sustrans-big-walk-and-wheel <![CDATA[ World Book Day 2025 ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/world-book-day-2025 On Thursday 6th March the school celebrated World Book Day by coming to school dressed as their favourite storybook character!

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:45:44 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/world-book-day-2025 <![CDATA[ Gymnastics at Stoke Mandeville Stadium ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/gymnastics-at-stoke-mandeville-stadium On Tuesday 11th February, 12 children went to the Stoke Mandeville Stadium to take part in a Gymnastics competition.

]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:36:55 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/latest-news/gymnastics-at-stoke-mandeville-stadium <![CDATA[ ARP Panathlon ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=91 On Thursday 9th January, all of the ARP children attended a sporting panathlon event at the Guttman Stadium.

]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:36:12 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=91 <![CDATA[ Breakfast with Father Christmas ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=90 To kick-start December, we held our very first ‘Breakfast with Father Christmas’ where children were able to meet Father Christmas while enjoying breakfast with their family and some festive activities. It was a busy morning and we hope that everyone who came had a great time.

]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2024 15:53:04 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=90 <![CDATA[ Signing Choir spread some festive cheer! ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=89 On the evening of Thursday 28th November some of our schools Signing Choir attended an event to support WheelPower's Christmas shopping fayre.

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:20:53 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=89 <![CDATA[ Winter Shopping Evening - This Friday ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=88 We are now only 5 days away from our Winter Shopping Evening and we are really excited!

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:42:42 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=88 <![CDATA[ Longest Sweet Mufti Day is coming! ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=87 On Friday 8th November we will be bringing you the 'Longest Sweet Mufti Day'. Children will be invited to come into school in full mufti on Friday 8th November.   

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:09:24 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=87 <![CDATA[ Reception 2025 Open Events ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=86 In the Autumn Term 2024, Stoke Mandeville Combined School will be holding a series of Open Events for parents of children due to start Reception in September 2025.

]]> Wed, 6 Nov 2024 12:19:20 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=86 <![CDATA[ Allotment Progress ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=85 We are so grateful to a group of volunteers from Buckinghamshire Council who spent a day on our allotment on Thursday 13th June clearing the site and turning it into a much more manageable plot where seeds can be planted and special educational areas can be created for the children.

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:24:27 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=85 <![CDATA[ D-Day Celebrations for the Signing Choir ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=84 On Thursday 6th June, members of our Signing Choir from the ARP, Year 5 and 6 were invited to perform outside The Bull as part of the Parish Council’s D-Day Celebrations. The children performed fantastically and were each awarded with a very special commemorative coin celebrating the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:52:40 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=84 <![CDATA[ Honeycomb Festival ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=83 On Friday 5th April a small group of girls participated in the Honeycomb Dance Festival at Waterside Theatre. Some of the girls overcame their fears to give a brilliant performance in front of a very large audience. 

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:41:52 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=83 <![CDATA[ Swimming Gala ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=82 On Wednesday a group of children from Year 5 and 6 went to Stoke Mandeville Stadium and represented the school in an Inter-School Swimming Festival.

]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2024 16:14:24 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=82 <![CDATA[ World Thinking Day 2024 ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=81 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:03:54 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=81 <![CDATA[ Fun with the Skipping Ninja ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=80 Today we were joined by Pete Thompson – a Guinness world record holder in speed skipping!

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 14:47:01 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=80 <![CDATA[ Jess French visits SMCS! ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=79 On Friday 26th January we had a visit from the zoologist, television personality and author Jess French.

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:56:20 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=79 <![CDATA[ Fun in the ARP! ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=78 Read on to find out what the children in our ARP (Additional Resourced Provision - Hearing Support), and some naughty elves, have been getting up to in December!

]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:55:28 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=78 <![CDATA[ We've raised £341.60! ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=77 Thanks to the generous donations from our pupils and parents, we have managed to raise a fantastic total of £341.60 for Children in Need!

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:02:11 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=77 <![CDATA[ Be Bright Be Seen 2023 ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=76 On Wednesday 1st November we held a ‘Be Bright Be Seen Day’ in school.

]]> Fri, 3 Nov 2023 13:02:56 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=76 <![CDATA[ Longest Sweet Mufti Day ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=75 A little earlier than normal, we bring you 'Longest Sweet Mufti Day'. Children will be invited to come into school in full mufti on Thursday 19th October.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:47:25 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=75 <![CDATA[ Reception 2024 - Open Events ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=74 We have scheduled three open events at Stoke Mandeville Combined School for children due to start Reception in 2024.

Thursday 19th October - 9.10-10am
Tuesday 31st October - 9.10-10am
Monday 6th November - 1.45-2.30pm
 
]]> Mon, 2 Oct 2023 12:42:49 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=74 <![CDATA[ New Level Crossing ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=73 Upgraded crossing improves safety for Stoke Mandeville pupils

]]> Fri, 8 Sep 2023 17:44:42 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=73 <![CDATA[ Friends Fundraising Totals ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=72 A huge thank you from The Friends of SMCS for all of your fundraising efforts this year! Thanks to every Disco, Fayre, Treat Friday and Raffle they have been able to raise an incredible £7,112.77 this year!

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:21:00 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=72 <![CDATA[ Walking to School ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=71 Head to our Travel Plan page to find out more information about walking to school and download our map below showing you walking routes and locations where you can 'Park and Stride'!

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:14:04 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=71 <![CDATA[ Summer Fayre 2023 ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=70 A huge thank you to all our pupils, staff team, committee members and families who helped create our school Summer Fayre. It was amazing to see our school community working together. We hope you all enjoyed it! 

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:23:05 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=70 <![CDATA[ Success at the AVPSAA Cross Country Championships! ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=69 On Saturday 2nd April, 27 children from Year 3, 4 and 5 represented our school at the Bucks Schools Cross Country Tournament at Ascott House near Wing.

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:58:59 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=69 <![CDATA[ Ofsted Inspection Grading ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=68 We have great pleasure in being able to share with you the outcome of the Ofsted Inspection which took place at the school between 21st and 22nd February 2023. You will find the report attached beneath this article.

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:44:53 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=68 <![CDATA[ Year 3 & 4 Netball Tournament ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=67 On Thursday, a select group of Year 3 and 4 children went to St Michael’s Catholic School to take part in a ‘High Five’ Netball Tournament, accompanied by our Netball Coach, Miss Telfer.

]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:41:54 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=67 <![CDATA[ Gymnastics Fun ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=66 On Thursday 2nd March, 12 children went to the Stoke Mandeville Stadium to take part in a Gymnastics competition

]]> Fri, 3 Mar 2023 12:34:45 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=66 <![CDATA[ World Thinking Day ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=65 On Wednesday 22nd February we invited children to celebrate ‘World Thinking Day’ by wearing their Scouting and Guiding uniforms if they were part of these communities.   

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:33:27 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=65 <![CDATA[ Bikeability - Balance and Level 1 ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=64 Last week we had an instructor from Bikeability come into school to run two courses: Balance for Reception & Year 1 and Level 1 for Years 3 & 4 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️

]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2023 14:00:34 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=64 <![CDATA[ Doughnut Friday ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=63 Don't forget this week The Friends of SMCS are bringing you...DOUGHNUT FRIDAY! 🍩🍩🍩

]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2023 12:52:48 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=63 <![CDATA[ Young Voices 2023 ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=62 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:41:03 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=62 <![CDATA[ The Innspectors come to SMCS ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=61 This week the children gave two performances of their KS1 Nativity.

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:33:52 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ Christingle ]]> https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=60 On Thursday morning we all went to St Mary's Church for our annual Christingle service.

]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2022 21:01:35 GMT https://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=60