This week’s biathlon galvanised pupils and staff into action as they pulled out all the stops to grab some extra house points in the hope of pinning their colours to the BES House Cup. The idea was to cover as much distance as possible in an hour, either by running or walking on day one …
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Live Online Lessons Rolled Out to All Year Groups
Bridgnorth Endowed has successfully rolled out its ambitious programme of live online lessons to all year groups across the school, following its initial launch to Year 10 students in May. When it comes to remote learning strategies, interactive live lessons are a game-changer and have led the way in terms of communication, collaboration and quality …
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Hardwicke Leads After Week One of Virtual House Challenge
The first week of the Virtual House Competition 2020 has seen plenty of movement in the rankings, with Hardwicke seizing the top spot from Rowley after just two days and Washbrook catching up to joint second place by Day 4. All three houses battled it out in the first round, which saw pupils working incredibly …
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Former Students Send Messages of Support
To offer some encouragement to Bridgnorth Endowed School pupils during the COVID-19 crisis, three distinguished former students have sent videos with personal messages of support. Cross-country skier, Fern Cates, who competed in the World Championships for the British Nordic Ski Team, filmed her message from the French Alps, where she currently lives. As well as …
New Chromebook Order Window Opens
Due to popular demand, Bridgnorth Endowed is offering another opportunity for students to order devices under the school’s Chromebook Programme. The new order window is open between 26th May and 10th June, with a choice of two Lenovo Chromebook devices available at prices starting from £11.00 per month. The benefit of joining the programme is …
Logan Tinkles the Ivories in Aid of Local Charity
Well done to Logan Pope from Year 7 who completed a two-hour pianothon in aid of the Little Rascals Foundation last Friday. Although the twelve-year-old has been raising money for charity for many years, this particular cause is very close to his heart. About the foundation, Logan said: “Little Rascals has been a big help …
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Pupils’ Artwork Brings Joy to Wheatlands Care Home Residents
Year 8 students from Bridgnorth Endowed School have created some stunning artwork for Wheatlands Care Home in Much Wenlock to raise the spirits of its residents at this very difficult time. Students, who are currently studying from home during the lockdown, produced pictures around the theme ‘bringing the outside in’ for an eye-catching mural at …
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School Opening Over the Easter Holidays
This period has been challenging for everyone, and we hope that you are all adjusting well in these difficult circumstances. It has been nearly two weeks since the decision was made to close all schools to almost all children. Following this decision, we launched our remote learning system and we are incredibly impressed by the …
Free School Meals Delivered Directly to Homes
Over the past two days, students from Bridgnorth Endowed School received delivery of their food hampers to replace free meals while the schools are closed during the coronavirus crisis. The school, together with caterers Aspens Services, prepared around 50 hampers with a week’s worth of food to provide breakfasts and lunches for children eligible for …
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Learning Resources Section Launched on School Website
Today marks the first day of UK school closures in response to the coronavirus pandemic and although most of our classrooms have fallen silent, learning continues in earnest at Bridgnorth Endowed School. Educating students remains a top priority and, as part of the school’s remote learning strategy, a new ‘Learning Resources’ web section has been …
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