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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Letters to Parents

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 “School is open- a day to put the wellies on, park away if you can and walk…listen for the crunch of snow beneath your feet” #staysafeinthesnow #active travel
November 19th, 2024

 “School is open- a day to put the wellies on, park away if you can and walk…listen for the crunch of snow beneath your feet” #staysafeinthesnow #active travel

Final week!  Santa needs to know how many cuddly gifts to bring! 🎄🎄🎄🎅🏻  Sign up to a time slot here: https://volunteersignup.org/449AL Pay for grotto and adult entry to the fayre here: https://wgpta.sumupstore.com/ Thank you  PTA

November 15th, 2024

Final week!  Santa needs to know how many cuddly gifts to bring! 🎄🎄🎄🎅🏻  Sign up to a time slot here: https://volunteersignup.org/449AL Pay for grotto and adult entry to the fayre here: https://wgpta.sumupstore.com/ Thank you  PTA

Please find attached Nursery Autumn 2 Curriculum Newsletter 
November 14th, 2024

Please find attached Nursery Autumn 2 Curriculum Newsletter 

Tomorrow we are supporting Children In Need by scooting and cycling to school. Which bike or scooter will Pudsey choose for the ‘Lucky Lock’? Check out the cycling safety tips/checks from the Bikeability Trust too! Donations can be made via Scopay > Products > Children in Need Thank you 

November 14th, 2024

Tomorrow we are supporting Children In Need by scooting and cycling to school. Which bike or scooter will Pudsey choose for the ‘Lucky Lock’? Check out the cycling safety tips/checks from the Bikeability Trust too! Donations can be made via Scopay > Products > Children in Need Thank you 

Urgent Plea - Donations Week  Thank you for the Christmas Fayre donations so far, please keep them coming, one week to go! Many thanks 

November 14th, 2024

Urgent Plea - Donations Week  Thank you for the Christmas Fayre donations so far, please keep them coming, one week to go! Many thanks 

Good Morning 'Love in a box' - Christmas Shoeboxes Can you please bring your filled shoeboxes into school from Monday 25th November.  All boxes will be collected by Belper Rotary Club on Wednesday 27th November. Thank you in advance for your support.
November 13th, 2024

Good Morning 'Love in a box' - Christmas Shoeboxes Can you please bring your filled shoeboxes into school from Monday 25th November.  All boxes will be collected by Belper Rotary Club on Wednesday 27th November. Thank you in advance for your support.

Artist of the Month – November 2024. This month the artist is Eileen Agar. Closing date for entries is Friday 29th November 2024.

November 12th, 2024

Artist of the Month – November 2024. This month the artist is Eileen Agar. Closing date for entries is Friday 29th November 2024.

Wednesday 6th November - School Photographer - PE Kits Please can Y3 & Y6 come to school in their uniform on Wednesday 6th November and bring their PE with them. Thank you 
November 4th, 2024

Wednesday 6th November - School Photographer - PE Kits Please can Y3 & Y6 come to school in their uniform on Wednesday 6th November and bring their PE with them. Thank you 

Poppy's will be being sold in school this week.  Please send your child in with cash if they would like to purchase a Poppy or Poppy Merchandise.  Thank you!
November 4th, 2024

Poppy's will be being sold in school this week.  Please send your child in with cash if they would like to purchase a Poppy or Poppy Merchandise.  Thank you!

Our Reflector Shop was a huge success yesterday.  Thank you to our school councillors for running the shop.  We had some very happy customers! We do have some items left so if you didn’t get a chance yesterday, children are welcome to bring cash today, 50p, £1 or £1.50 Thank you 

October 25th, 2024

Our Reflector Shop was a huge success yesterday.  Thank you to our school councillors for running the shop.  We had some very happy customers! We do have some items left so if you didn’t get a chance yesterday, children are welcome to bring cash today, 50p, £1 or £1.50 Thank you 

Latest events

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Reminder to make the payment for 'A Christmas Carol' theatre trip via scopay.

Thank you 

REMINDER - Y6 & Y5 Theatre Trip Payment

November 18th, 2024

Please order Y6 CGP books by Monday 25th November CGP Book Order Form

REMINDER - Y6 CGP Books

November 21st, 2024

Fume Free Friday

Fume Free Friday

November 22nd, 2024

Please note due to the PTA Christmas Fayre, there will no choir club this week.

Apologies for any inconvenience. 

No Choir

November 22nd, 2024

PTA Christmas Fayre

Christmas Fayre

November 22nd, 2024

 'Love in a box' - Christmas Shoeboxes

Can you please bring your filled shoeboxes into school from Monday 25th November.  All boxes will be collected by Belper Rotary Club on Wednesday 27th November.

Thank you in advance for your support.

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Christmas Shoe Boxes - REMINDER

November 25th, 2024

Please can you make the payment via scopay, by Friday 29th November,  for your child's trip to see Chicken Licken. 

If you are unable to make the payment please contact the school office. 

REMINDER - Chicken Licken Payment

November 25th, 2024

Y6 Theatre Trip - A Christmas Carol, see attached letter 

Y6 Theatre Trip - A Christmas Carol

November 25th, 2024

Reminder to book tickets for 'I'm Gonna Shine' by Wednesday 27th November, via Weduc>payments 

 

 

REMINDER - I'm Gonna Shine Tickets

November 26th, 2024

Y5 Theatre Trip - A Christmas Carol, see attached letter 

Y5 Theatre Trip - A Christmas Carol

November 28th, 2024
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Open Morning - Click here to book

November 13th, 2024 / November 30th, 2024