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, …
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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 …
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 …
NEW Plant and Animal Art Competition Launched
After the success of the recent Filtermist art competition, the Creative Arts Department would like to invite all students to enter The Nancy Rothwell Award. Organised by the Royal Society of Biology and Royal Veterinary College, the competition is now open for submissions from students aged 7 to 18. The award celebrates specimen drawing in schools …
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Student’s Badge-Making Fundraiser Tops £1K
Keen to help those affected by the conflict in Ukraine, Year 7 student, Isabelle Crann, decided to start making badges to raise money for the humanitarian appeal. The 12-year-old, together with her mum and younger sister, immediately got to work making round and heart-shaped badges in the colours of the Ukrainian flag. Promoting them in …
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BES Shares News of School Show Return
Following the disruption over the past couple of years, Bridgnorth Endowed is determined to relaunch the annual school show in 2023 – and it promises to be the best one ever. To get the ball rolling, auditions will take place after half term and students wishing to be involved are invited to step forward. The …
Cricket Returns to BES
Cricket has returned to Bridgnorth Endowed with a vengeance as the U15 XI squad enjoyed a home win in their County Cup quarter-final against Ludlow School yesterday afternoon. The team delivered a sterling performance as Louis Jordan’s 42 and Tom Casswell’s 38 gave Bridgnorth a solid platform to post Ludlow 172 runs to win. Some …
Corporal Hirsch Receives First Aid Award
Congratulations to Sam Hirsch, from Year 10, who has been awarded a St John’s Ambulance Certificate for First Aid as part of his Royal Air Force Air Cadet training. Sam, a member of 63 Bridgnorth Squadron for over three years, recently completed the essential first aid course, learning how to deal with medical emergencies such …