West Bromwich Albion, like every professional football club, is always on the lookout for the stars of tomorrow and Bridgnorth Endowed student, Archie Williams, has just been signed as a member of the U12’s academy team. The talented 12-year-old, who has been with the WBA Academy for six years, will step up to embark on …
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U16s Start Campaign with 2-1 Win
In their first game for two years, Bridgnorth Endowed U16s made the long trip to Whitchurch to face Sir John Talbot’s in the President’s Trophy on Tuesday evening. In what was an amazing game between two well-matched teams, Bridgnorth edged the win with goals from James Whitmore and Jimmy Taylor. Jamie Onions had an outstanding …
Hat-Trick Secures Victory for Year 7 Boys
On Monday evening, Bridgnorth Endowed Year 7 Boys faced their toughest opponents in Thomas Adams of Wem. Up against one of the best young goalkeepers in Shropshire, the Endowed boys had to be at their very best to get passed him. In a game that saw Bridgnorth register over 20 shots on target, the visiting …
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Primaries Welcomed for Netball Festival
Bridgnorth Endowed was delighted to welcome local primaries for an exciting inter-school netball tournament, after a last-minute change of venue, on Tuesday afternoon. The East Shropshire Primary Netball Festival marked the first invasion game competition following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions and twelve primary schools from across the area were keen to attend. The nail-biting …
U13 Boys Romp to Victory
On Monday, it was the turn of the U13 Boys to visit Wolverhampton Grammar School in this year’s English Schools’ Football Association National Cup. Despite being in Year 8, previous Covid restrictions meant that this was the boys’ first-ever outing in Bridgnorth Endowed colours and they certainly didn’t disappoint, returning with a 10-goal victory. Top …
First Round Success for U12 Boys
Congratulations to our U12 boys who played away at Wolverhampton Grammar School on Wednesday evening and defeated them 7-3 in the first round of the English Schools’ Cup. Goalkeeper Richard Pike was in outstanding form along with Eddie Sykes in defence, and the goals came from star striker Archie Williams and Ronnie Yates. PE teacher, …
Year 9 Battles It Out at BES Sports Day
Despite all other year groups needing to self-isolate this week, Year 9 stepped up to the plate on Wednesday afternoon and fought hard to compete for the prized Sports Day Trophy. Under the banners of the school’s three houses, students took part in a variety of sports, including football, team tennis, high jump, javelin, tug …
Bridgnorth Endowed Student Selected for County Golf Team
Charlie Phillips from Year 9 is on cloud nine after hearing the news that he’s been picked to play for the U14 County Golf Team. The talented 14-year-old, who’s been developing his golf game for the past four years, works exceptionally hard and practises between three and four times a week. As a member of …
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Martial Arts Champ Defies Pandemic
Former Bridgnorth Endowed student, Luke Richardson, has refused to let the pandemic slow down his successful campaign as a top-level Martial Arts competitor in the Royal Air Force. After leaving school three years ago, Luke went straight into the RAF, where he was given the opportunity to pursue his passion for Martial Arts and boxing. …
PE Department Helps Local Club with Kit
In support of a local girls’ football team, Bridgnorth Endowed has come to the rescue over a predicament that left players without any kit. The Bridgnorth Town Juniors U12 girls’ team experienced some disappointment when their kits were delayed in production following disruption caused by coronavirus. Manager, Dave Greenwood, approached the school for help and …