Student Workshop on University Fees and Finance

Last week, Year 10 students took part in the second of a series of university workshops being delivered across all year groups at Bridgnorth Endowed School. The session tackled university fees, finance and personal statements in a move to raise aspirations and uncover the myths around these topics. Jon Cheek, from UniTasterDays, returned to follow …

Bridgnorth Aluminium Highlights the Importance of Languages to Year 9 Pupils

Last week, Bridgnorth Aluminium came into school to talk to Year 9 students about the importance of language skills and how they can benefit a wide range of careers. Adrian Musgrave, the company’s Sales and Marketing Manager, delivered the assembly and shared his own career path, highlighting the positive impact of learning a language. At …

Bridgnorth Endowed Launches University Workshop Series

The first of a series of university workshops was held for a group of Year 10 students during tutor time last Friday. The session covered key facts about higher education, encouraging the students to explore the different types of courses available, the university application process and the importance of making post-16 option choices with university …

National Lottery Funding for Careers Programme

Bridgnorth Endowed School has received a boost to its careers provision after securing £10,000 of National Lottery funding to run a year-long Higher Education Awareness Programme for its students and the local community. The school has teamed up with Bridgnorth-based UniTasterDays Ltd to create a series of interactive university workshops and visit opportunities to help …

King Edward VI College Visits Year 11 Students

Year 11 students received high praise following a visit from King Edward VI College in Stourbridge on Friday 7th December. Jeff Caseley, Assistant Principal for Admissions, reported: “During our visit to Bridgnorth Endowed, to present at the Year 11 assembly, we were enormously impressed with how engaged and attentive all the students were. The class …

Bridgnorth Endowed Hosts Further Education Talks Series

Bridgnorth Endowed School has opened its doors to a large number of local further education providers, to address its Year 11 students on all of the options available to them after their GCSEs. A series of informative talks from post-16 providers is currently underway, offering students the best possible advice and guidance to fully prepare …

Students Awarded Industrial Cadets Certificates

All students in Year 7 and 8 were awarded EDT Industrial Cadets Challenger certificates by Mr Worth last Thursday. The pupils had taken part in STEM workshops delivered by the Engineering Development Trust (EDT) at the beginning of October and have received the accolade for completing the challenges. During the event, students designed, built and …

STEM Workshops for Year 7 and 8 Students

Last week, the Engineering Development Trust (EDT) came into school to run STEM workshops for Year 7 and 8 students over two days. EDT is a UK education charity that provides opportunities for young people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). As part of its ‘First Edition’ programme, the organisation delivers over 40,000 STEM …