Minerva Academy in the Fishponds Voice!

Wednesday 12th March
Pupils in Years 3 and 4 at Minerva Primary Academy’s Art Club have been putting their creativity to good use by making bird feeders as part of the school’s ongoing commitment to biodiversity and eco-friendly initiatives. This is how the Fishponds Voice covered the story.

Bristol Bears Rugby players visit Minerva on World Book Day

Friday 7th March
A new partnership between the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) and Bristol Bears Rugby brought excitement and inspiration to primary school pupils as six Bears players visited CLF academies to celebrate World Book Day. Paddy Pearce and Jimmy Halliwell spent time with pupils at  Minerva Academy. The players

Minerva pupils get planting at Hillfields community garden

Tuesday 4th March
Pupils from Minerva Primary Academy had a fantastic time getting green-fingered during a special visit to Hillfields community garden. Taking part in a hands-on planting activity, pupils eagerly sowed seeds with hopes of soon harvesting delicious runner beans. This exciting outdoor learning experience gave pupils a chance

Minerva pupils fire up their kitchen skills

Tuesday 4th March
Pupils at Minerva Primary Academy are sharpening their culinary skills as they take part in an exciting new cooking club. Kicking things off in style, the young chefs drew inspiration from an Italian classic – homemade pizza. From kneading dough to selecting their favorite toppings, pupils took

Minerva in the Fishponds Voice

Wednesday 26th February
Our visit to the SS Great Britain featured in a Fishponds Voice article. Please see below for all the details.

Minerva Primary Academy pupils create bird feeders to support biodiversity

Wednesday 12th February
Pupils in Years 3 and 4 at Minerva Primary Academy’s Art Club have been putting their creativity to good use by making bird feeders as part of the school’s ongoing commitment to biodiversity and eco-friendly initiatives. Using old plastic milk bottles and materials found around the school,

Minerva Primary Academy pupils take part in the RSPB big garden birdwatch

Tuesday 4th February
As global citizens, Year 2 pupils at Minerva Primary Academy have been actively participating in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, developing their appreciation for local wildlife and the natural world. During their birdwatching sessions on the school grounds, pupils spotted a wide variety of birds, sparking enthusiasm

Young designers at Minerva Primary Academy showcase ingenious designs

Friday 24th January
Year Two pupils at Minerva Primary Academy have been putting their design skills to the test in a hands-on lesson that combined creativity and engineering. Pupils explored how to create mechanisms, including pop-up images, fulcrums, and sliders, sparking their imaginations and developing practical skills. A spokesperson for

Pupils at Minerva Primary Academy find real-life inspiration for writing

Wednesday 22nd January
Year 5 pupils at Minerva Primary Academy enjoyed an exciting hands-on learning experience designed to bring their narrative writing to life. Pupils were tasked with building shelters as part of their exploration of the book Treasure Hunters. This immersive activity provided a practical and creative way for

Pupils at Minerva Primary Academy showcase stunning abstract art

Wednesday 22nd January
Year 4 pupils at Minerva Primary Academy demonstrated their creativity and mastery of colour mixing by creating vibrant pieces of abstract art. Drawing upon their artistic skills, pupils produced dynamic and colourful works that captured and showcased their amazing imagination. The excitement didn’t stop there, as Year