Over the past couple of weeks, two groups of our Year 9 students have successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award qualifying expeditions in the beautiful hills around Church Stretton. Each group spent two days navigating the Shropshire countryside, carrying their kit, and working together to tackle both physical and mental challenges. Along the …
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Summer 2025: Week 36 News & Updates
Welcome to Bridgnorth Endowed’s weekly parent newsletter. Here, you’ll find all the latest school news, upcoming events, important notices, and key dates—everything you need in one place. Stay Informed and Keep Children Safe TREES is part of Shropshire Council’s Children’s Services and we’re sharing their latest newsletter, which includes resources for parents on important topics, …
Pupils Undergo First Aid Training for DofE
Earlier this week, first aid training sessions were given to 72 Year 9 students ahead of their upcoming Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award practice and qualifying expeditions. A team from St John Ambulance came into school to cover essential topics, including CPR, defibrillator training, how to help someone who’s choking, and caring for bleeds. Each …
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Martha’s 90-Mile Charity Challenge
With a special cause in mind, Year 9 Bridgnorth Endowed student, Martha Bradburn, has chosen to complete a charity fundraising challenge for the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award she’s currently working towards. Run by close friends of her family, childhood leukaemia charity PreventALL is a cause that’s close to her heart, so Martha made the …
DofE Expedition Finally Gets Underway
Last week, Year 11 students finally got the chance to complete their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s practice expedition which had to be called this summer, due to a heatwave. The group headed off to the beautiful valley of Corvedale on Wednesday morning and walked 30 miles over three days, carrying all their food and equipment …
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, …
DofE Award Back on Track for BES
It’s been an extremely busy time for Year 9 and 10 students, who have been working towards the Expedition section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award over the past couple of weeks. After a long break, due by the coronavirus pandemic, the popular activity finally made a comeback with a jam-packed agenda of essential …
Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud
Expedition Report by Mr Clayton Just before half term, a number of Year 11s embarked on their second Silver Practice Expedition, which took place in the spectacular White Peak District. Due to heavy rain in the days prior, the campsite was extremely muddy; something that posed a new challenge for the students. However, the expedition …
DofE Expedition Training Gets Underway
On the last day of term, fifty Year 9 and Year 10 students camped overnight on the school field in preparation for their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award qualifying expeditions, which will take place in the summer. Now an approved Licenced Centre for the Award, Bridgnorth Endowed’s DofE team decided to take an exciting new approach …
Bridgnorth Endowed Gets Duke of Edinburgh Award Accreditation
Recently approved as a Licenced Centre for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Bridgnorth Endowed was awarded its official licence and plaque earlier this week. Mr Wyndham James, operations officer from the organisation’s Central England Regional Office, came into school to formally present the DofE accreditation to Mr Worth and Mr Clayton. The news reflects the …
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