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Wincanton Primary Among Top 100 Most Improved Schools in England

Wed 15 Jan 2014
By John Baxter
Wincanton Primary Among Top 100 Most Improved Schools in England

Graeme Wilson, head teacher at Wincanton Primary School, talks about their latest Ofsted report, the success of the school's teaching methods and news that the school has been recognised as one of the top 100 most improved primary schools in England.

King Arthur’s Students Inspired by Ex-Pupil Prof. Sir Robert Burgess

Sun 15 Dec 2013
By Emma Harrison
King Arthur’s Students Inspired by Ex-Pupil Prof. Sir Robert Burgess

King Arthur's School recently celebrated the success of its Key Stage 4 students during its annual award ceremony. This year the guest presenter was Vice Chancellor of Leicester University Sir Robert Burgess, who attended King Arthur's School from 1958.

Wincanton Mayor Takes the Traversing Wall Challenge

Mon 21 Oct 2013
By Emma Harrison
Wincanton Mayor Takes the Traversing Wall Challenge

An inter-house competition on the traversing wall marked the official opening of the new play equipment at King Arthur's Community School on Wednesday 25th September. Wincanton's Mayor, Deryck Lemon and headmaster Chris Beech tested their skills.

Bruton School for Girls Art Exhibition

Tue 1 Oct 2013
By John Baxter
Bruton School for Girls Art Exhibition

As part of Somerset Arts Week, local independent school Bruton School for Girls opened an Art Exhibition of students work on the 21st September, open till the 5th October. This is a large exhibition well worth visiting Bruton to see.

A New Era at King Arthur's

Mon 16 Sep 2013
By Emma Harrison
A New Era at King Arthur's

King Arthur's School has undergone significant change as the new school year starts. You may have seen the students approaching school in their new uniform of blazer and tie, only one of the many positive changes at the school.

Bourton and Zeals' Pre-School Exciting New Beginnings

Thu 8 Aug 2013
By Vicky Moore
Bourton and Zeals' Pre-School Exciting New Beginnings

It's all change at Bourton and Zeals' Pre-school with a change from a committee run setting to one run by a manager. Many familiar staff members remain and it is still run as a charity.

Local Business Supports Bourton and Zeals Pre-School

Wed 24 Jul 2013
By Vicky Moore
Local Business Supports Bourton and Zeals Pre-School

Bourton and Zeals Pre-School would like to thank local Bullpits Golf Course for a donation which has helped them purchase new sports equipment for the children.

A Cracking Summer Community Concert Hosted by Wincanton Schools

Tue 2 Jul 2013
By John Baxter
A Cracking Summer Community Concert Hosted by Wincanton Schools

Friday 21st June saw a packed out Memorial Hall, with an audience there to hear the Summer Community Concert featuring all three of Wincanton's schools, and the Wincanton Junior Silver Band.

Lucky Duckies Bring Racing Fun to Recreation Ground

Mon 20 May 2013
By Mandy Cochrane
Lucky Duckies Bring Racing Fun to Recreation Ground

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School organised an entertaining afternoon of Duck Racing at Wincanton Recreation Ground on Sunday 19th May, drawing happy family crowds to a revived annual event to raise money for the school's PTFA.

Car Boot Sale for King Arthur's Students' Kenya Expedition

Sun 21 Apr 2013
By Emily Callard-Weller
Car Boot Sale for King Arthur's Students' Kenya Expedition

As some of you may be aware there is a small group of final year King Arthur's students travelling to Kenya after their exams for a month. We have been desperately trying to raise money, each student having to raise £4000 in total.

Can CCTV Images Identify King Arthur's Thief?

Wed 17 Apr 2013
By Emma Harrison
Can CCTV Images Identify King Arthur's Thief?

Staff and students at King Arthur's School, Wincanton, are reeling from a spate of thefts that have taken place after school hours, but CCTV images taken during the break-ins may help to identify the thief. Do you recognise this man?

Mother's Day Café at Stourhead

Fri 8 Mar 2013
By Vicky Moore
Mother's Day Café at Stourhead

Fancy taking Mum out for lunch on Mother's day but short of pennies? Well Bourton and Zeals' Pre-school Café in Stourton Village Hall, Stourhead, could be the answer to your problems! Good value, fantastic quality home-made food available 9am-5pm.

Bourton & Zeals Pre-School - All Friends Together

Mon 4 Mar 2013
By Vicky Moore
Bourton & Zeals Pre-School - All Friends Together

At Bourton and Zeals Pre-School we provide a happy, fun-filled time for our children through creative learning and play. In our own purpose-built building in the grounds of St. George's School, Bourton, we always put our children first.

An Interview with Chris Beech, Head Teacher at King Arthur's

Mon 25 Feb 2013
By John Baxter
An Interview with Chris Beech, Head Teacher at King Arthur's

Half way through his first year as Head Teacher at King Arthur's, Wincanton's secondary school, Chris Beech is interviewed for the Window.

Annie Comes to Town!

Fri 22 Feb 2013
By Emma Harrison
Annie Comes to Town!

For two nights only the musical 'Annie' will be performed at King Arthur's school by students aged 9-15. Children from some of the local primary schools and King Arthur's will be in the cast.

Milborne Port Children Get Lesson in Road Safety

Mon 11 Feb 2013
By Mandy Forsey
Milborne Port Children Get Lesson in Road Safety

PCSO Mandy Forsey attended Milborne Port Primary school recently to give Road Safety advice to the children. Mandy spent 20 minutes in each class going over Road Safety and staying safe while out and about in the community.

Milborne Port School Children Sing Festive Cheer

Thu 17 Jan 2013
By Mandy Forsey
Milborne Port School Children Sing Festive Cheer

Milborne Port school choir attended Wheathill Sheltered Housing just before Christmas to sing to the residents. The choir sang beautifully and had the residents in stitches with their actions for the Twelve Days of Christmas song.

Wincanton Primary School Steps Out for the Hospice

Tue 13 Nov 2012
By Sue Medlicott
Wincanton Primary School Steps Out for the Hospice

A sponsored walk organised by staff at the Wincanton Primary School and completed by their 270 pupils has raised over £2,000 for St Margaret's Hospice.

Lots to See and Do at King Arthur's Open Evening

Fri 21 Sep 2012
By Emma Harrison
Lots to See and Do at King Arthur's Open Evening

We invite everyone from the area to come and look around our school, meet the staff and current students at King Arthur's Open Evening on Thursday 27th September. Chris Beech, the school's new Headteacher, will give a presentation at 7.30pm.

Children Pass Cycle Safety Training With Flying Colours

Fri 31 Aug 2012
By Mandy Forsey
Children Pass Cycle Safety Training With Flying Colours

PCSO Mandy Forsey has successfully completed her first cycle training (Right Track) for children at Milborne Port. This was open to Year Six children at Milborne Port Primary School. All eight children attending the course passed with flying colours.

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