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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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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