Welcome to William Gilbert School from our headteacher Mrs Helen Britten
William Gilbert Endowed C of E Primary School and Nursery is a very special place to learn, grow and achieve.
We want our children to become creative, independent, and confident young people able to forge their own future and have a positive influence on the wider world.
We hope that our website will give you a taste of the life and learning at our school; an exceptional school in which Christian values and ethos permeate and underpin all that we are and do. William Gilbert School is proud to be a Church of England Primary School and part of the Derby Diocese Multi Academy Trust.
We are a thriving community of over 240 children, aged between 4 and 11, plus a 26 place Nursery. The normal catchment area is the Ecclesiastical area which covers mainly the village of Duffield, but pupils are welcome from outside the area if a place is available.
Our vision for excellence at William Gilbert Primary School is a safe and healthy learning environment where everyone is happy, motivated, challenged and with a thirst for learning. We aim to equip young learners with the confidence, skills, attitudes, and qualities to thrive within a Christian setting as encapsulated in John 10:10, “I have come in order that you might have life – life in all its fullness.”
Staff, supported by governors, work hard to deliver a rich and challenging curriculum; to prepare children for their future education and to help them acquire the skills and enthusiasm needed to pursue learning for the rest of their lives.
Our Christian values ensure that our children have a sound understanding of the respect and kindness needed to get along with everyone in and around our community. We take our responsibility to promote community cohesion seriously and foster a respect for diversity and individual rights. We provide opportunities for pupils to explore their own culture and have a clear understanding and appreciation of the wide range of cultural influences that shape modern Britain.
Close partnership between home and school is a recipe for a child’s success and this website is just one link in this important relationship. Our strong supportive culture is due to the real sense of partnership between home and school.
From their very first school experience, our children benefit from a highly dedicated team of teachers, support staff and governors who strive tirelessly to provide a caring and supportive environment which enables all our pupils to flourish. I am extremely proud to lead a team committed to achieving high standards and providing the very best opportunities for the children in our care. We very much believe that happy learners make successful learners. Every child is special, and we celebrate their unique strengths and abilities.
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View allREMINDER - Bridge the Gap - Coffee Morning Our first coffee morning will be held in school on Friday 10th May 2024 9am – 10am in the school hall. Everyone is welcome! There will be refreshments provided and a chance to meet the professionals from Bridge the Gap. They will talk you through what it means to be a Bridge the Gap school, how you can access the online parent portal and other free and privately funded services at their Bridge the Gap Centre in Derby. It would be wonderful to see lots of you there so spread the word!
WHAT…..A…..DAY!! to say we’re proud of our dodgeball team would be an understatement….taking gold at the Derbyshire round @BritDodgeball tournament on Tuesday! Bring on North West Regional Finals in June. Follow our journey on Twitter/X @wgessport Mrs Reed
Artist of the Month - May 2024 This month's artist is: Max Ernst (1840 – 1926) In KS2 this month there is a German Culture Day, where the children will learn about different aspects of German culture and lifestyle. Therefore, this month we have selected a German artist to learn about. To enter you need to respond to the artist however you choose. Put your entry into the ‘Artist of the Month’ basket next to the art gallery display or email it to enquiries@williamgilbertend.derbyshire.sch.uk with the title 'Artist of the Month'. Please enter by Friday 24th May 2024 (the last day of term).
Message from Duffield Community Association Carnival week starts on Monday 24th June with family activities all around the village from the Duffield Run, BBQ to Sports Spectacular ending on Saturday 29th June with the Carnival Parade and Carnival Fun on Eyes Meadow. There has always been a Willy Gilly Tug of War team organised by parents. If there is anyone who would like to organise a team please get in touch with Jenny Sykes or paul.mccracken1962@gmail.com Many thanks, DCA
Y3 - Friday - Wear your own clothes day Please can children wear clothes suitable for their PE lesson tomorrow. Kind regards Mrs Kibble
REMINDER - Friday 3rd May is wear your own clothes to school & donate a raffle prize day! Class themes for raffle prizes:- Nursery - Biscuit Bonanza Reception- Picnic Time Year 1 - Beach Fun Year 2 - Gardening Year 3 - Garden Party Year 4 - Afternoon Tea Year 5 - Fruit Spectacular (no fresh fruit please) Year 6 - Sweet Shop
Transition into School September 2024 - Letters to Parents
Summer Fayre donation dates for your diary!
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View allPlease bring in a Bottle Day - donation for the summer fayre.
Bottles, Toiletries, Fizzy Pop, Alcohol
Donations for Summer Fayre
May 7th, 2024
Thank you to all those who contributed to the fundraising initiative and helped us raise over £1000
towards accessing this service and improving resources within our dedicated calm space – The Retreat.
As part of this annual subscription, we have 2 parent/carer coffee mornings. Our first coffee morning
will be held in school on Friday 10th May 2024 9am – 10am in the school hall. Everyone is
welcome! There will be refreshments provided and a chance to meet the professionals from Bridge the
Gap. They will talk you through what it means to be a Bridge the Gap school, how you can access the
online parent portal and other free and privately funded services at their Bridge the Gap centre in
Derby. It would be wonderful to see lots of you there so spread the word!
Bridge the Gap - Coffee Morning
May 10th, 2024