<![CDATA[Stepgates Community School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D8%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:23:39 GMT Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:23:39 GMT <![CDATA[ Runnymede Borough Council Civic Awards 2026 ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=67 We were very honoured to be nominated for an Award at this year’s Runnymede Borough Council Civic Awards by one of our parents.

The Runnymede Borough Civic Awards shine the spotlight on people making a difference to the Borough, yet whose efforts go unsung.

This could be people who: have helped a neighbour in need, coached a local sports team, gave up their free time to volunteer, achieved something amazing, or carried out an exceptional act of bravery.

There are three award categories:

  • Community awards
  • Sports and fitness awards
  • Arts award
]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:23:39 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=67 <![CDATA[ ERPSSA Dance Festival 2026 ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=66 Huge congratulations to our Dance Crew who came first in the ERPSSA Dance Festival at Notre Dame School on Thursday 5th March 2026. 

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:52:51 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=66 <![CDATA[ World Book Day ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=65 The staff and children had a fantastic time celebrating World Book Day.  On Monday 2nd March, each class took part in a creative workshop based around the story of Pinocchio, culminating in a whole school performance to showcase what we had learnt!

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:25:04 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=65 <![CDATA[ Themed Week 'Around the World' ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=62 The children were phenomenal during Themed Week (week beginning 26th January 2026), which began with Stepgates being transformed into an airport and aeroplane. The children excitedly moved through security, collecting their boarding cards and passports, before boarding flight SG067.

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:06:24 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=62 <![CDATA[ Infant Playground Equipment ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=63 We are delighted with our new play equipment on the Infant playground.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:39:08 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=63 <![CDATA[ Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=61 Thank you to all parents for supporting our Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 12th December. 

]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 09:47:05 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ Christmas Decoration Project ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=60 Stepgates Community School volunteered to help make pom poms to decorate the Chertsey Community Christmas tree at St Peter's Church.

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:06:00 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ Chocolate Advent Calendars ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=59 Thanks to the continuing generosity of our Stepgates parents/carers, I am delighted to let you know we were able to donate 123 advent calendars to Runnymede Foodbank.

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:52:21 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=59 <![CDATA[ Wintershall Nativity (An interactive experience of the Christmas story) ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=58 The Ladybirds, Butterflies and Grasshoppers children were kindly invited to take part in a live Nativity experience at St Anne's Catholic Primary School on Monday, 24th November.

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:01:17 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=58 <![CDATA[ BBC Children in Need 2025 ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=8 Thank you to all parents for supporting our ‘BBC Children in Need' Mufti Day on Friday 14th November.

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:26:36 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=8 <![CDATA[ Odd Socks Day ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=49 On Monday 10th November 2025, to kick-start Anti-Bullying week, children came to school in odd socks to celebrate that we are all different and unique.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:15:59 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ Harvest Festival ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=23 A huge thank you to all parents/carers for their generous donations of tins and non-perishables. The children enjoyed watching our display grow! These will be donated to Runnymede Foodbank, who provide food packs together with help and support for many families in our local community.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:46:21 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ Stepgates Community School Macmillan Coffee Afternoon ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=37 On Friday 26th September 2025 all parents/carers and younger siblings were invited to join us for our Macmillan Coffee Afternoon.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:55:07 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ Whole School Trip to Bocketts Farm ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=56 On Thursday 18th September we had a very successful whole school trip (Years 1-6) to Bocketts Farm. The children had the opportunity to explore the animal farm and had lots of fun on the tractor ride.

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:40:04 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ Black Cherry Fair ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=55 A huge thank you to our lovely FOSS team and all who joined us for the Black Cherry Fair procession on Saturday 12th July 2025.

]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:59:42 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ Sensory Garden ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=54 I am delighted to announce the completion of our new Sensory Garden.

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:10:12 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=54 <![CDATA[ Ducklings and Quack-a-thon ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=53 This year’s duck project, supplied by Incredible Eggs, has been a successful and fantastic project.

]]> Thu, 5 Jun 2025 11:23:04 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ Comic Relief 'Red Nose Day' 2025 ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=31 On Friday 21st March 2025, the children and staff of Stepgates Community School supported Comic Relief 'Red Nose Day'.

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:28:32 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Science Week at Stepgates ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=52 Science Week at Stepgates started with a 'BANG' and a 'FIZZ'!  The children were 'blown away' when Mrs Brough, our Science Lead, carried out some mesmerising experiments.

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:35:13 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ Surrey Fire Education Department ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=50 The children of Stepgates Community School thoroughly enjoyed their visits from Surrey Fire Education Department, and our Reception children were lucky enough to climb aboard the fire truck and squirt the hoses.

]]> Wed, 5 Feb 2025 11:07:01 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ The Salvation Army Christmas Gift Appeal ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=25 The Salvation Army in Addlestone co-ordinates a Christmas Toy Appeal and last year they provided toys and gifts for over 500 children within Runnymede borough which were distributed to families in need. This year families are facing even more difficulties due to the rising cost of living; the huge increase in utility bills which is having a massive effect upon people’s financial situation and their ability to buy more than the basic requirements. The Salvation Army are expecting an increase in the number of families referred to them and asked if Stepgates Community School could support.

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:04:35 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Stepgates Community School SEN Unit ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=48 We are very proud of our new SEN Unit.

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:45:23 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ Whole School Trip to Wellington Country Park ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=46 On Thursday 19th September we had a very successful whole school trip (Years 1-6) to Wellington Country Park, where the children had an opportunity to explore the woodlands, pond habitat, animal farm and enchanted forest amongst other exciting attractions.

]]> Thu, 3 Oct 2024 14:00:35 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ Art Exhibition 2024 & Family Picnic/Afternoon Tea ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=45 A huge thank you to all parents/carers who joined us for an afternoon of amazing artwork and coming together as a community, for our Art Exhibition and Family Picnic/Afternoon Tea.

]]> Tue, 1 Oct 2024 16:41:02 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ Young Carers Summer Fun Day! ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=44 On Friday 14th June 2024 our ‘Young Carers’ group had a lovely day.  The children participated in cooking some fantastic cakes for the afternoon party.

]]> Wed, 3 Jul 2024 12:41:56 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Residential Trip ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=34 Our Year 6 children had a wonderful time on their residential trip to the Isle of Wight.

]]> Wed, 3 Jul 2024 12:38:05 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ ERPSSA Dance Festival​​​​​​​ and ‘It’s A Fish Out' Competition ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=42 Stepgates are delighted to announce two fantastic achievements over recent weeks.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:31:11 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ World Book Day 2024 ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=41 We would like to say a huge thank you to our amazing FOSS team (Friends of Stepgates School) who very kindly bought every pupil in Years R to 6 a plain white T-shirt.  The children had a wonderful time designing and decorating their T-shirts for World Book Day on Thursday 7th March.

]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 14:41:41 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ Festivities at Stepgates ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=40 At Stepgates we love to make the festive season extra special for our children! 

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:32:14 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ Whole School Trip to see Shrek The Musical ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=39 On Wednesday 1st November we had a very successful whole school trip to see Shrek The Musical at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking.

]]> Thu, 9 Nov 2023 15:29:06 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ FOSS Pumpkin Carving Competition ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=24 Judging for the Pumpkin Carving Competition took place on Monday 30th October 2023.

]]> Tue, 7 Nov 2023 10:20:49 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Swimming Pool Project Final Stage - An enclosure to create a year-round facility ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=35 The staff and Governors of Stepgates Community School, supported by the children, parents, FOSS and the local community, continue to raise funds towards their dream to build an enclosure around our new outdoor pool. This will facilitate year-round swimming for all of our children, children from other local schools and local community clubs and associations.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:49:08 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=35 <![CDATA[ Chick-a-thon ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=33 This week we received a very exciting delivery from the Happy Chick Company!  The children in Sunbeams, Ladybirds, Butterflies and Grasshoppers classes are all very excited and have found watching the chicks hatch a wonderful experience.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 13:23:41 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ Whole School Trip to Windsor Castle ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=32 On Thursday 20th April we had a very successful whole school trip to Windsor Castle.

]]> Tue, 2 May 2023 13:09:25 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ Harry the Book Bear ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=30 At Stepgates we have a wonderful culture of reading, both for challenge and for pleasure which we are really proud of. We are delighted to introduce you to........ Harry the Book Bear.

]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:50:46 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ World Book Day 2023 ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=29 On Thursday 2nd March the children were invited to come to school dressed as a character from their favourite book to celebrate World Book Day; they were asked to bring along a copy of the book to share with the class.

]]> Fri, 3 Mar 2023 15:08:18 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ Autumn Term 2022 Fundraising ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=27 I am delighted to announce that planning permission has been granted for an enclosure to cover our new outdoor pool; this will facilitate year-round swimming for all of our children, children from other local schools and local community clubs and associations.

]]> Fri, 3 Mar 2023 15:15:40 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ 'Scrooge' The Musical ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=26 On Tuesday 17th January, Stepgates were treated to a surprise production of 'Scrooge' The Musical.

]]> Fri, 3 Mar 2023 15:15:11 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Artsmark ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=20 Stepgates Community School is delighted to have achieved the Silver Artsmark Award presented by the Arts Council England, for delivering a high-quality arts and cultural education, and for providing excellent ways in demonstrating this.

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:05:55 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Eco-Schools Green Flag ]]> https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=21 Eco-Schools Council worked very hard last term, and we are pleased to announce that we achieved the Green Flag in July for Eco-Schools.  We are now looking for a new Eco-Schools team to continue our good work.

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:08:21 GMT https://www.stepgatesschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=21