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Hatherop Primary to celebrate completion of first phases of “Big Build” with official opening ceremony
PRESS RELEASE Hatherop, Gloucestershire – Hatherop Primary School will officially open the first two completed phases of its ambitious...
Hugh Bowring
Oct 53 min read
On time, on budget, on track: Big Build phases 1 & 2 complete
We are delighted to announce that the first two stages of the Big Build have been completed on time and on budget. The works included a...
Hugh Bowring
Sep 121 min read
Coln valley trail runs draw bumper turnout
The Coln Valley Trail Runs returned on Sunday 7 September, bringing runners of all ages to the beautiful Coln River valley. From hay bale...
Hugh Bowring
Sep 81 min read
24 hours, 352 miles, one incredible effort for the Big Build
On 18 July, school dad and governor Michael Birnie took on an extraordinary personal challenge: a 24-hour cycling marathon in support of...
Hugh Bowring
Jul 231 min read
Heidi Forbes sets 3 Peaks Challenge record!
On 31 May, Year 3’s Heidi Forbes walked her way into the record books after scaling the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales in...
Hugh Bowring
Jun 151 min read
From fivers to a fortune: Hatherop pupils raise £10,300
Earlier this year, Hatherop pupils took part in the ‘Grow-a-Fiver’ challenge , an initiative that put their creativity, determination and...
Hugh Bowring
Jun 11 min read
"School Dad Scullers" smash rowathon target
School dads Ben Platts, Doug Withington and Rob Forbes help get Hugh Bowring ready for the start of their 24-hour rowathon for the Big...
Hugh Bowring
May 81 min read
Big Build supporters get stirring update from chief fundraiser
On 31 January 2025, a mass of enthusiastic parents and community members squeezed into Hatherhop Primary's undersized hall to hear chief...
Hugh Bowring
Feb 21 min read
Hatherop Big Build featured on ITV News!
On January 18, The Barn Theatre in Cirencester hosted a one-off live performance of The Weakest Link in aid of the Big Build. After...
Hugh Bowring
Jan 161 min read
Bumper weekend for the Big Build!
Wow, what an amazing fundraising weekend we've just had! It started on Friday with the incredible efforts of the school's very own Mrs...
Hugh Bowring
Sep 16, 20241 min read
Community spirit in action: Big Build update
A little over a month since our last update and there’s been another hive of activity, with people from across the local community...
Hugh Bowring
Aug 8, 20242 min read
Community fundraising gathers pace in June
A huge thank you to the many children, parents and other friends of Hatherop Primary who gave up their time in June to support for the...
Hugh Bowring
Jun 30, 20242 min read
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