Primary Schools Unite in Song for Easter Celebration

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Five Bath and North East Somerset primary schools have joined together for a virtual celebration this Easter to save on transport costs and reduce their carbon footprint. The Church of England schools in Bath, Cameley, Farmborough, Marksbury and Radstock have filmed their own version of ‘Jesus' Love Is Very Wonderful (Stretch Up High)’ by Nick & Becky Drake to share with family and friends.

The five schools: Cameley CEVC Primary and Nursery School in Temple Cloud; Farmborough Church Primary School; Marksbury C of E Primary School;  St Mary’s CofE Primary School and Nursery in Writhlington, Radtsock;  and Weston All Saints CE Primary School, Bath, are all members of The Partnership Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust of 17 schools in B&NES and Somerset. They are also part of the Diocese of Bath & Wells.

This is the second time they have celebrated Easter together on film. Last Christmas three of the schools also recorded a song together, saving nearly £1400 in transport costs as well as reducing their carbon footprint.

Darren Roberts, Headteacher of Farmborough Church Primary School said:

“As Church schools, we are always looking for meaningful ways to connect with other settings that share our Christian character. For some of us in rural areas, the practicalities and cost of travel can make this challenging. By recording a song for Easter together, the children have enjoyed uniting with the other schools on film.”

Pupils from Year 6 at Weston All Saints Primary School (WASPS) said:

“We really enjoyed singing this song, especially learning the actions that go with it”.

 “It is really nice being involved with a project that includes other schools in our trust”.

Emily Massey, CEO of The Partnership Trust said:

 “One of the benefits of being a Multi-Academy Trust is that we can collaborate on ideas and resources across our schools. This joint film is a wonderful way for the church schools to celebrate Easter together as well as sharing with friends, family and the wider Trust community.”