As we enter the second year of the pandemic, one thing is clear; Covid-19 has put an enormous strain on the mental health and wellbeing of our young people. Beyond the virus itself, high-level restrictions have led to the interruption of normal school routines, children spending most of their time indoors and a sudden stop …
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Year 7 Explores the Value of Democracy
Seeking to engage with Year 7 students on the subject of democracy, Mr Akhtar, Head of Washbrook House, hosted a special assembly in school earlier today. The central theme of the talk focused on the storming of the US Capitol, which took place on 6th January 2021 and served as a tangible reminder that democracy, …
Former Student Wins Women of the Future Award
Bridgnorth Endowed School is proud to share the news that former student and Royal Air Force Officer, Rosie Barrow (née Addison), has been named as ‘Mentor of the Year’ at the 2020 Women of the Future Awards. The announcement, made early last month, highly commended Rosie for being “a trailblazer who repeatedly demonstrates that women …
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Covid Testing Triumph Thanks to Top Team
Today marked the final day of in-school Covid-19 testing, which has been hailed a success thanks to the hard work of Bridgnorth Endowed’s highly efficient team of support staff. Since welcoming pupils back in a phased approach from 8 March, the team has conducted three rapid coronavirus tests on each consenting student to find no …
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. …
Archie’s 50-Mile Jog to Support Those Affected by Baby Loss
Archie Bradburn, from Year 9, and his mum Kelly have set off on a quest to jog 50 miles in March to raise funds for stillbirth and neonatal death charity, Sands. Mother and son have already completed 16 miles and are hoping to raise £400 to help support families affected by the loss of a …
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World Book Day Gets Crafty
We’re encouraging everyone to get crafty for this year’s World Book Day, as part of a brand-new competition that was launched in school earlier today. To celebrate the popular annual event, which takes place next Thursday, students and staff are invited to hone their creative skills and bring their favourite fictional characters to life using …
Valentine Bake Off Winners Revealed
Year 7 student, Eva Spickernell, has been named as the winner of the Valentine’s Bake Off, after an intense competition where students and staff baked at home, then sent in photos of their creations. Judging the contest was English teacher, Miss Bradburn, who took on the task of scoring the student entries, and food teacher, …
New Love-Themed Bake Off Challenge
Alongside the recently-launched Valentine’s Day eCard Competition, a new-for-2021 love-themed school baking contest has also been announced to help spread some extra joy this week. Students and staff are invited to join in with a whole-school virtual bake off challenge, by making their wonderful culinary creations at home and then sending in photos for the …
Amelia Makes National TV Appearance
In an interview aired on Sky’s FYI news programme for children last Saturday, Amelia Price from Year 7 shared her views on the return to online learning following the UK’s second round of school closures. Along with other students from across the country, Amelia was invited to have her say about how she felt the …