{"id":17469,"date":"2025-11-28T15:33:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T15:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/?p=17469"},"modified":"2025-11-28T15:33:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T15:33:46","slug":"autumn-2025-week-11-news-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/autumn-2025-week-11-news-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn 2025: Week 11 News &amp; Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-311eed692a203505fb08286ad6e663e5\" style=\"color:#022c53\">Welcome to Bridgnorth Endowed&#8217;s weekly parent newsletter. Here, you\u2019ll find all the latest school news, upcoming events, important notices, and key dates \u2013 everything you need in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BUY-NOW.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17400\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-648772ae86af40c0839b4931144c5066\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>BES Christmas Raffle 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63ff49738698ea201199cbae64fd2181\" style=\"color:#022c53\">We\u2019re delighted to launch the BES Christmas Raffle! Tickets are just \u00a31, and funds will go towards new theatre equipment and our library. Win big while supporting BES, with prizes including a \u00a3200 Smyths gift card, a Ninja Air Fryer and more. <a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplesfundraising.com\/raffle\/bes-christmas-raffle-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Buy here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/THANK-YOU.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17471\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c29ae36c4c6713f02fbf0c0592ac10a8\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>Food Bank Appeal Thank You<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-347035bfb83ca75b323ab72bc89ecfaa\" style=\"color:#022c53\">Thank you to everyone who generously contributed to this year\u2019s Food Bank Appeal. After counting all the donations, we are excited to share that we\u2019ve collected nearly a thousand items. Your support is truly appreciated and will make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CHECK-NOW.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16206\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8d547b1369024e0a209c5a9ec0433984\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>Consultation on Admission Arrangements for 2027\/28<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf83adf93615efcde23c9ee2c9c0d522\" style=\"color:#022c53\">The Local Authority has asked us to share their Consultation on Admission Arrangements for 2027\/28. If you&#8217;d like to provide feedback on the proposed changes, please email <a href=\"mailto:school-admissions@shropshire.gov.uk\"><strong>school-admissions@shropshire.gov.uk<\/strong><\/a> before 16\/01\/2026. <a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Consultation-on-Admissions-Arrangements-2027-28.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See notice<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BOOK-NOW.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17157\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-45f80ef18ab61e40a0d95180953127aa\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>After-School Gym Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f1b4348e8a0c7fc74cd78483c12ce682\" style=\"color:#022c53\">We\u2019re pleased to offer after-school gym sessions for students aged 12+. Pupils will first need to complete an induction with Mr. Chase and show their gym card before each session. To keep things fair, parents should book weekly rather than in bulk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/KEEP-IN-TOUCH.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17502\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f9f948f277ee86722c722baee28cc766\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>Reporting Student Absences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-af49c2483f08ee4d18e198dd447b08f5\" style=\"color:#022c53\">We kindly ask that parents report absences or appointments via our absence line. If no one is available to answer, please leave a message with your child\u2019s name and the reason. Messages are checked regularly, helping us keep track of attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SAFETY-UPDATE.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16790\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3d626abcd8fbb88dbe58c2eaa99a4325\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>County Lines Awareness Webinar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e27ca6945cef19564ad16f20e0ac8fd\" style=\"color:#022c53\">Parents and carers are invited to a free webinar exploring the key issues surrounding county lines. Delivered by Catch 22, the session offers practical guidance on spotting risks, supporting young people, and accessing help. <a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Catch-22-County-Lines-Webinar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Find out more here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SIGN-UP.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16631\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ea95c8ebf5cea310e70c77c1e1dee425\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>Shropshire Council Winter HAF Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e92668787e38f6ae26f149cb9e663a1e\" style=\"color:#022c53\">Shropshire Council has launched its HAF winter activities programme, which offers free holiday fun and food for children aged 4\u201316 who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. <a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/next.shropshire.gov.uk\/holiday-activities-and-food-programme-haf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Find out more here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PARENT-MORE-DATES.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16298\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-136bc276796d4560752c514a3d80b170\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>Dates for Your Diary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-edbe2711e7f3f643441b241c933921db\" style=\"color:#022c53\">Stay informed! Check our school calendar for important upcoming dates, special events and key deadlines. Plan ahead, keep your calendars up-to-date and find out everything that&#8217;s coming up at Bridgnorth Endowed School. <a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news-events\/events-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Visit the BES Calendar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PARENT-MORE-NEWS.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16299\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-16da99bbacd5c88f1464a2d301edcc02\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>Read All About It<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b56026a5db683130ba3564f97da9b20\" style=\"color:#022c53\">Stay connected with school life! Read our blog for the very latest stories, student achievements, and exciting news. Find out what\u2019s happening and celebrate all the wonderful things that make our school community so special. <a class=\"blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Visit the BES Blog<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4314bcaee5a5f6a720c35fb337e03cdb\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at info@bes.318education.co.uk.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Bridgnorth Endowed&#8217;s weekly parent newsletter. Here, you\u2019ll find all the latest school news, upcoming events, important notices, and key dates \u2013 everything you need in one place. BES Christmas Raffle 2025 We\u2019re delighted to launch the BES Christmas Raffle! Tickets are just \u00a31, and funds will go towards new theatre equipment and our &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/autumn-2025-week-11-news-updates\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Autumn 2025: Week 11 News &amp; Updates&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17509,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[186],"tags":[2,187],"class_list":["post-17469","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-parent-newsletters","tag-bridgnorth-endowed-school","tag-newsletter"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17469","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17469"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17469\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17936,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17469\/revisions\/17936"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17509"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17469"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17469"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17469"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}