{"id":18491,"date":"2026-10-02T13:59:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T12:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/?p=18491"},"modified":"2026-10-02T13:59:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T12:59:05","slug":"autumn-term-week-5-news-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/autumn-term-week-5-news-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn Term: Week 5 News &amp; Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" 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\/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-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>Thank You to Our Student Volunteers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\">A big thank you to all the students who volunteered at Wednesday\u2019s Open Evening. The event was a great success, and our students were fantastic ambassadors for BES. We are also grateful to parents and carers for supporting their involvement.<\/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\/GET-READY.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16466\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>Year 11 Exam Information Evening Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\">The presentation from the Year 11 Exam Information Evening on 24th September is now available on the school website via the link below. It includes key dates, revision guidance and details of the support available throughout Year 11. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/images\/exams\/Y11-Information-Evening-Presentation-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"blue\"><strong>View 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\/2026\/10\/REDUCE-EMAILS.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18501\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>Seneca Homework Notifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\">We&#8217;ve received lots of positive feedback about Seneca and the support it provides for learning and homework. If you use the app to monitor your child&#8217;s progress, you can opt to reduce the number of email notifications you receive. <a href=\"https:\/\/help.senecalearning.com\/en\/articles\/6996411-how-do-i-switch-on-off-notifications-as-a-parent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"blue\"><strong>See instructions<\/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\/2026\/02\/TakePart.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17811\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>Bridgnorth Town Council Youth Consultation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\">Bridgnorth Town Council is inviting young people to share their views through its Youth Consultation 2026. The short survey gives pupils the opportunity to help shape future plans for Bridgnorth, with parental support encouraged. <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=RmEqA9yI3kKV3o_UJF18jNbSnOQT_M1EhJSbyDg-D7hURVJGMjk2WFg5UzVLNDI0ODVMN0w4UVpVNi4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"blue\"><strong>Take the survey<\/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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowticketproductions.co.uk\/event-details-registration\/a-west-end-christmas-2\"><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\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>A West End Christmas Concert<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\">Our friends at Yellow Ticket Productions are bringing <em>A West End Christmas<\/em> to St Leonard\u2019s Church this December. Featuring a live orchestra and top West End performers, these festive concerts will also include a number of BES students. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowticketproductions.co.uk\/event-details-registration\/a-west-end-christmas-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"blue\"><strong>Book 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\/2026\/02\/TakePart.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17811\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>Have Your Say: The Big Future Survey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\">We are supporting <em>The Big Future<\/em>, a national survey giving young people the chance to share their views and hopes for the future. This short survey ensures young people&#8217;s voices are heard, so please encourage your child to take part via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsurvey.co.uk\/s\/TheBigFuture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"blue\"><strong>this link<\/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-14 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>Bridgnorth Junior Netball Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\">Bridgnorth Junior Netball Club is looking for Year 9 and 10 students of all abilities to join its Under-16 team. The club has been running for over 20 years and competes in a Sunday league. For details, email Anna Owen at <strong>contactannanetball@gmail.com<\/strong>.<\/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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news-events\/events-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><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\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>Dates for Your Diary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17 wp-block-paragraph\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><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\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-18 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#022c53\"><strong>Read All About It<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19 wp-block-paragraph\" 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-20 wp-block-paragraph\" 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. Thank You to Our Student Volunteers A big thank you to all the students who volunteered at Wednesday\u2019s Open Evening. The event was a great success, &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/autumn-term-week-5-news-updates\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Autumn Term: Week 5 News &amp; Updates&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18556,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[186],"tags":[2,187],"class_list":["post-18491","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\/18491","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=18491"}],"version-history":[{"count":50,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18491\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18557,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18491\/revisions\/18557"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}