Over the past couple of weeks, two groups of our Year 9 students have successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award qualifying expeditions in the beautiful hills around Church Stretton. Each group spent two days navigating the Shropshire countryside, carrying their kit, and working together to tackle both physical and mental challenges. Along the …
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Pupils Undergo First Aid Training for DofE
Earlier this week, first aid training sessions were given to 72 Year 9 students ahead of their upcoming Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award practice and qualifying expeditions. A team from St John Ambulance came into school to cover essential topics, including CPR, defibrillator training, how to help someone who’s choking, and caring for bleeds. Each …
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Henry Returns to the Stage
Congratulations to Year 9 student, Henry Rhodes, who once again took to the stage in a fantastic production of Oliver the Musical earlier this month. The show, which ran over four nights, wowed Theatre Severn audiences as the classic Dickens story came to life with all of its memorable characters and well-known catchy songs. Mum, …
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 …
DofE Award Back on Track for BES
It’s been an extremely busy time for Year 9 and 10 students, who have been working towards the Expedition section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award over the past couple of weeks. After a long break, due by the coronavirus pandemic, the popular activity finally made a comeback with a jam-packed agenda of essential …
Thrilling Day of Badminton at All England Championships
The world’s best badminton players descended on the Midlands for the All England Open Championships last week and a group of Bridgnorth Endowed students got the chance to see the action first-hand. Years 9 and 10 attended the prestigious event at Arena Birmingham on Thursday 12th March and witnessed the game being played at the …
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STEM Challenge to Inspire Next Generation
Young innovators from Bridgnorth Endowed School recently met up with their newly-appointed industry mentor to kick start an exciting project for the 2020 Shropshire Star STEM Schools Challenge. The team of six students put their heads together during a focus session with Bridgnorth Aluminium Development Technologist, Preetam Kaur, to begin work on creating a product …
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Bright Ideas for Mood Lighting Project
The quest to create beautiful mood lighting with plenty of added functionality has resulted in some stunning designs produced by students in Year 9. Based on the theme of contemporary architecture and the unique style of the Memphis Group, pupils were asked to submit mood lights that automatically switch on when it’s dark and also …
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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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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