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WW1 fallen ‘brought back to the places they left behind’
On Friday 9th November, St John’s Church will hold a memorial service for our fallen heroes of WW1, during which a contingent of soldiers and veterans will march 14 life-size silhouettes from the war memorial to the Church.
KA students develop employment skills with Crestmoor Training
Six current Year 11 students at King Arthur’s School have gained their certificate in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development, after working with local training company, Crestmoor Training.
Our Lady's Summer Fayre will be on June 22nd
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School PTFA has organised dancing, face painting, equicising, BBQing, cake eating, ice creaming, raffling and more, to raise funds for the school.
Horsington Village Fete will have a carnival theme this year
Horsington Village Fete will be held on Horsington Church School grounds this year, on 9th June, 12 noon til 3pm. Expect an afternoon filled with fun for all the family, with a carnival theme!
It's Our Lady's annual Duck Race tomorrow!
An afternoon of fun for all the family, to raise funds for the school. There'll be a BBQ, a large bouncy castle, dancing and even a licensed bar! Read on for more details, and a video of the 2014 event as a taster.
A Christmas Fayre at Ansford Academy
Ansford Academy is holding a Christmas fayre and raffle next week, to raise money to purchase 3D printers and other mobile devices that will help the school to prepare students for today’s technology-rich world.
King Arthur's achieved solid GCSE results this year
Despite this year's more rigorous assessment procedures, 51% of King Arthur’s students achieved above the national standard of 5 or more GCSEs including English and Mathematics at grades A*C or 9-4 with 54% gaining standards for Maths and English.
Wincanton Duck Race returns this year on Sunday 14th May
The annual Wincanton Duck Race makes a welcome return for 2017 following a year off. It takes up its position next to the River Cale and the new play area in Wincanton's Cale Park. The fun begins at 1pm and will finish at 4pm. Come along for a family day out. The weather looks favourable, even for ducks!
Rounders at the Rec this month is just the beginning...
Show up at Cale Park with a quid this Thursday at 6:30pm to hit a ball with a stick and run around in circles and stuff. All young people are welcome (under 10s to be accompanied by an adult) and there'll be free refreshments. But this is just the start of something long overdue in Wincanton.
Fun for Kids at Wincanton Library
Anyone who took part in the Big Friendly Read, or attended the craft and story day in August already knows what fun libraries can be. Wincanton Library Friends intend to host creative events for children during all half term breaks and other school holidays.
Wincanton's Second Play Day is Next Week - Don't Miss Out!
Thursday 11th was the first of two Play Days planned for August during the school holiday period. If you couldn’t make it you needn't miss out. Come to the second event on Thursday 25th August, next week!
King Arthur’s School Class of ’76 Reunion
To mark the 40th anniversary of leaving King Arthur’s Community School in Wincanton a class reunion is planned for Saturday 10th September 2016. We would like to have many of our former classmates with us at the celebration.
Grab a Bargain! Jumble Sale on Saturday 21st May
King Arthur’s students invite you to grab a bargain at a Jumble Sale on Saturday 21st May at Wincanton Primary School. The sale is their latest fund-raising event in aid of a planned month-long expedition to Peru in 2017.
Friends of King Arthur’s Quiz Evening
The Friends of King Arthur’s Community School are holding a Quiz Evening on Thursday 21st April to raise funds. Pull together a team of six, join the fun and enjoy a ploughman’s supper for a good night out.
Easter Eggstravaganza & Gift Swap Raises Funds for Peru Expedition
Fancy a bargain? Or swapping an unwanted gift for something you really want? Students at King Arthur’s Community School are holding an Easter Eggstravaganza and Gift Swap on Saturday 19th March to raise funds for a month-long expedition to Peru.
A Tale of Two Musical Cities
King Arthur’s Community School is proud to present a musical tale of two cities. Students are putting on condensed productions of Oliver and Les Miserables' in 12 days from start to finish. Come along and enjoy a truly fantastic performance.
King Arthur’s Students Win Praise for Active Citizenship
King Arthur’s School has been showered with compliments recently following a day of “active citizenship” from its students. The theme for a “Focus day” was to deliver a series of ‘Community Projects’ around Wincanton.
King Arthur’s Celebrating Successes into the New Year
Latest news: King Arthur’s current academic standings in comparison with County and National standards; ex-students speak at a recent presentation evening at the school, and details of major prize-winners among King Arthur’s students.
King Arthur’s Head Teacher on the School’s Latest OFSTED Report
King Arthur’s School received an OFSTED inspection in June 2015. Chris Beech, Head teacher, gives his perspective upon the report and why he thinks there’s every reason to be optimistic about the progress the school and its students are making.
[CANCELLED] Friends of King Arthur’s Summer Ball
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The Friends of King Arthur’s Community School are holding a Summer Ball on Friday 26th June to raise funds for the school. Come along and have a great evening – why not have a table of friends come together?
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