After last week’s narrow defeat to Wrekin College by just two tries, the BES U13 rugby team were back to winning ways with a convincing 7 tries to 0 win at Ercall Wood School on Tuesday. A combination of strong, evasive running, good handling and the ability to retain possession in contact proved too much …
Year: 2020
STEM Challenge to Inspire Next Generation
Young innovators from Bridgnorth Endowed School recently met up with their newly-appointed industry mentor to kick start an exciting project for the 2020 Shropshire Star STEM Schools Challenge. The team of six students put their heads together during a focus session with Bridgnorth Aluminium Development Technologist, Preetam Kaur, to begin work on creating a product …
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BES Pupil Competes in Top Ice Skating Event
A Bridgnorth Endowed School pupil competed against top ice skaters from around the world at a prestigious international competition held in London last week. Darcey Gordon, from Year 7, took part in Skate Southern International and was placed tenth in her category, against 24 other girls. The talented 12-year-old works exceptionally hard and trains five …
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Year 10 Students Lead Primary School Textiles Project
As part of ongoing links between Bridgnorth Endowed and local primary schools, the Creative Arts Department organised an exciting textiles project with St Mary’s Bluecoat Primary School earlier this month. The idea behind the two-day project was for Year 10 art GCSE students from BES to work alongside pupils at St Mary’s to create a …
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Success at Year 7 Indoor Athletics Competition
Congratulations to the Year 7 students who competed in the Indoor Athletics Area Competition just before half term. The teams, a mix of seasoned athletes and novices competing for the first time, did exceptionally well with the boys coming first and the girls finishing in second place. PE teacher, Mrs Poole, said: “All of the …
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Onatti Productions Returns with French Play
Just before half term, Bridgnorth Endowed School welcomed back theatre company, Onatti Productions, to put on a second foreign language performance for students in Years 7 to 9. This time, the play was in French and billed as one of their most popular pieces, specifically written for a teenage audience. ‘Les Garçons’ begins with Monsieur …
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Coronavirus Advice and Guidance for Parents
You’re likely to be aware of the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in China and the subsequent confirmed cases in the UK. At Bridgnorth Endowed, we take the health and safety of our pupils and staff very seriously, so we’re sharing guidance from Public Health England on steps you should be taking. There’s currently no cause for concern …
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Jaguar Land Rover Work Experience Opportunities
Jaguar Land Rover is currently offering exclusive work experience opportunities for 14 to 18-year-olds at seven different locations in the West Midlands. The openings are based near Solihull, Castle Bromwich, Halewood, Whitley, Gaydon and Wolverhampton. Applications close on Friday 28th February, 2020 and placements will commence between June and July 2020. To learn more and …
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Talented Cyclist Goes From Strength to Strength
Talented under-16 cyclist, Grace Lister, is going from strength to strength in her chosen sport after an exceptionally successful season in 2019. Grace’s impressive list of recent achievements include winning the U16 Girls’ National Road and Circuit Series, taking silver on the track at the National Omnium Final and clinching the bronze medal with her …
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Year 11 Learn About Safer Driving
Road Safety Officer for Shropshire Council, Malcolm Farrar, delivered an informative presentation on safer driving to Year 11 students earlier this week. He started by revealing that driving tests are much tougher these days and, although considered a high-risk group, younger drivers should now be a lot safer on the roads. However, he went on …