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Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy, a primary school in Thurmaston, Leicestershire, is a great place to be with a very welcoming atmosphere that is given to us by our fantastic children and wonderful staff. It is my privilege to be headteacher of our super school. I sincerely hope that by looking at our website you will want to come and see our school in action and this is something you are always welcome to do.
Latest News
Our Chaplaincy Team preparing the prayer stations for lunchtime — creating a calm space for reflection. They did a fantastic job!
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Our Chaplaincy team attended the St Thomas Aquinas Feast Day celebration at English Martyrs in Leicester last Wednesday. We were joined by other chaplaincy teams in the CMAT and learned how we can all now be “Missionaries of Hope”. The chaplaincy team were an absolute credit to our school.
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Such impressive determination from Year 1 as they practised climbing, balancing, and moving safely across the equipment in yesterday`s PE lesson! 🌟😀
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Six of our students took part in a basketball competition at Martin High School yesterday, giving it their all with enthusiasm, determination, and fantastic teamwork. Well done for taking part and showing true Bishop Ellis spirit! 🌟🏀
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🏅 Huge congratulations to our amazing students! 🏆
You did us proud at the annual Ratcliffe College cross country on Saturday. Every single one of you ran with heart, determination, and brilliant team spirit — and we even came home with some medals!
What a fantastic achievement! 🌟😁
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