We are excited to announce that we will be moving our management information system to Arbor MIS over the summer holidays, ready for September. Adopting Arbor will allow us to communicate with parents more efficiently and bring all core school data and workflows into one convenient system. This will mean that we will no longer …
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BES Students Complete DofE Expeditions
Over the past few weeks, groups of Year 9 and Year 11 pupils have been heading off to carry out their highly-anticipated Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions. The Year 11s completed a three-day practice in the lovely, pastoral landscape of the White Peak District, with its rolling green fields and dry stone walls. DofE Leader, …
We Will Rock You Rehearsals Underway
Rehearsals are now in full swing for Bridgnorth Endowed’s upcoming school production of We Will Rock You, which opens for performances next spring. Auditions took place at the start of term and a dazzling cast was announced soon after. Lead roles have gone to Harry Lewis, as Galileo, Maisie James-Owen takes on Scaramouche, Freya Cresswell …
Shrewsbury Science and Technology Challenge Day
A group of 12 BES science enthusiasts from Year 9 were given the fantastic opportunity to take part in a Science and Technology Challenge Day held at Shrewsbury College yesterday. The programme for the event was designed to raise enthusiasm for STEM subjects, with the aim of encouraging more young people to consider studying them …
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Eco-Schools Green Flag Award for BES
Members of Bridgnorth Endowed’s Eco Committee have received the fantastic news that they’ve finally achieved Eco-Schools Green Flag status, after working tirelessly to boost the school’s environmental credentials. Led by languages teacher, Mrs Porter, the group includes Year 8 students, Adam Hewer and Nathan Roberts, and Thomas Brettle from Year 9. Mrs Porter commented: “A …
Dana Set to be Bridgnorth Batonbearer
Local hero and Bridgnorth Endowed minibus driver, Dana Power, is preparing to be a batonbearer in the Queen’s Baton Relay ahead of this summer’s Commonwealth Games. Nominated for his incredible fundraising efforts, which have seen him raise more than £70,000 for various charities in the past decade, Dana is due to carry the baton in …
BES Breaks Tradition to Celebrate the Start of the Commonwealth Games
To celebrate Birmingham hosting this summer’s Commonwealth Games, Bridgnorth Endowed decided to put on its very own version for the annual school sports event, held on Wednesday. After a cloudy and dull start for the Year 7 and 8 competition, the sun finally came out to yield a beautiful afternoon with brilliant blue skies for …
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Ben Makes Cricketing History
Year 8 student, Ben Musgrave has plenty to celebrate after producing an incredible bowling performance, playing for Bridgnorth Cricket Club in a recent senior league match. The talented leg-spinner made history by taking five wickets for the fourth team against Madeley, equalling coach Sam Whitney’s record of being the youngest bowler in the club’s history …
Logan Completes 5-Day Charity Walk
Congratulations to Logan Pope, who walked from Bridgnorth to Liverpool in a bid to raise money for charity at the start of last month. The Year 9 student, together with his mum Pippa, completed the 80-mile route in just five days and encountered all sorts along the way. They met some wonderful people, followed the …
Introducing Our New Student Leaders
Bridgnorth Endowed is pleased to announce next year’s student leadership team that’s been extended to include some exciting new opportunities. The Year 11s are raring to go and will soon get to work, supporting the Heads of House and helping to run the school’s fantastic events programme. As leaders within the school, an important aspect …