Nuffield Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TF
01223 712252

Thank you for visiting our school website and welcome to Shirley!

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We are a friendly, happy and successful school, serving the diverse and vibrant community of Chesterton in Cambridge. Our pupils come from a wide variety of backgrounds and many speak English as an additional language. Children love coming to Shirley - they literally 'run in' to our playground in the mornings, and they are welcomed by a happy and dedicated staff who support and nurture them in a variety of ways. We are a highly inclusive place of learning and are very proud to be the first school in the country to gain the Equalities Award.

Our new school logo and badge was created in 2021 by children and parents, and reflects the importance of growth, working together, key skills and a wider joy of learning, which are all fundamental parts of school life at Shirley. Our new motto: â€˜Cognita Vitae’ is Latin for â€˜Learning for Life’ â€“ our aim is that children gain the knowledge, creativity, and understanding of each other and of the World, which will take everyone forward now and into the future. Our Curriculum is broad, deep and enriching with all areas of learning valued highly; we use the ‘Essentials Curriculum’ from Chris Quigley, along with the very best of other schemes and our own planning, to ensure everyone is challenged and supported, whatever their age, ability or level of confidence.

 

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Latest News

25
Oct
2024
Y3 Stone Age Day
25/10/2024 2:42 PM
Y3 Stone Age Day

Year 3 had a fantastic time during their Stone Age themed day of learning on Friday 25th October. They completed many exciting activities such as flint knapping using bars of soap and gathering resources to make cave paintings. Finally, they spent the afternoon around a campfire in the nature area grinding seeds and baking apples. What a great day!

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15
Nov
2024
Pudsey Bear Visits Shirley
15/11/2024 1:48 PM
Pudsey Bear Visits Shirley

We had a lot of excited children yesterday when there was a surprise visit from Pudsey Bear.  Pudsey spent time with the Preschool and Reception children in their classroom before meeting the rest of the children in the school hall where everyone joined in the Cha Cha Slide dance. Everyone who wanted one got a 'high five' from Pudsey and then he even surprised the parents on the playground at the end of the day.

25
Oct
2024
Y3 Stone Age Day
25/10/2024 2:42 PM
Y3 Stone Age Day

Year 3 had a fantastic time during their Stone Age themed day of learning on Friday 25th October. They completed many exciting activities such as flint knapping using bars of soap and gathering resources to make cave paintings. Finally, they spent the afternoon around a campfire in the nature area grinding seeds and baking apples. What a great day!

Stone Age Day 3.JPG

Stone Age Day.JPG

15
Nov
2024
Pudsey Bear Visits Shirley
15/11/2024 1:48 PM
Pudsey Bear Visits Shirley

We had a lot of excited children yesterday when there was a surprise visit from Pudsey Bear.  Pudsey spent time with the Preschool and Reception children in their classroom before meeting the rest of the children in the school hall where everyone joined in the Cha Cha Slide dance. Everyone who wanted one got a 'high five' from Pudsey and then he even surprised the parents on the playground at the end of the day.

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