As part of the school’s ongoing careers programme, a group of 50 Year 8 students went on a visit to the University of Birmingham in Edgbaston on Wednesday 11th September. Student Ambassadors started the day with an informative talk on UoB and gave some insight into life at the Russell Group university that dates back …
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Post-16 Information Evening
For the first time, Bridgnorth Endowed School will host a Post-16 Information Evening where Year 11 students and their parents are able to discuss the range of opportunities available to them with representatives from local education providers, all in one place. The event, which will be held on Thursday 19th September, is set to deliver …
Year 12 Higher Education Event Series
Higher education has been a key focus in Year 12, with a series of events designed to help students make important decisions about their future study and career plans. The school’s annual information evening was held at the end of June, featuring guest speaker, Llinos Angharad Williams from Bangor University. Her talk included a comprehensive …
New Platform for Former Students to Share Career Insights
Pupils looking for career inspiration can now access a dynamic new section on the Bridgnorth Endowed website, which features the success stories of former students. The idea behind the project is to explore the experiences of ex-students, trace their career paths and ask them to impart some of the wisdom they have learnt along the …
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Staffordshire University’s Great Minds Bus Tour
A specially modified double-decker bus made a stop at Bridgnorth Endowed School last week, giving Year 12 pupils the chance to see what’s on offer at Staffordshire University. The Great Minds Bus, which features a range of immersive and interactive activities, came along to provide some insight into life on campus without even leaving the …
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Independent University Guidance at Year 9 Options Evening
Students and parents, along with members of the community, will have the opportunity to access expert advice on all aspects of university at the Year 9 Options Evening being held this Thursday. Jon Cheek, from UniTasterDays, has been invited to deliver a short talk during the event and will also be available on a stand …
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Student Workshop on University Fees and Finance
Last week, Year 10 students took part in the second of a series of university workshops being delivered across all year groups at Bridgnorth Endowed School. The session tackled university fees, finance and personal statements in a move to raise aspirations and uncover the myths around these topics. Jon Cheek, from UniTasterDays, returned to follow …
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Bridgnorth Aluminium Highlights the Importance of Languages to Year 9 Pupils
Last week, Bridgnorth Aluminium came into school to talk to Year 9 students about the importance of language skills and how they can benefit a wide range of careers. Adrian Musgrave, the company’s Sales and Marketing Manager, delivered the assembly and shared his own career path, highlighting the positive impact of learning a language. At …
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Bridgnorth Endowed Launches University Workshop Series
The first of a series of university workshops was held for a group of Year 10 students during tutor time last Friday. The session covered key facts about higher education, encouraging the students to explore the different types of courses available, the university application process and the importance of making post-16 option choices with university …
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Year 11 Talk from Thomas Telford School
Year 11 students at Bridgnorth Endowed learned about the exciting opportunities on offer at Thomas Telford School, during a presentation held last Thursday. Mrs Flynn, the Deputy Head and Head of Careers, guided the students through all aspects they need to consider when deciding on what’s best for them after GCSE. The Thomas Telford Sixth …