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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.

Best GCSE Results Ever for King Arthur's Students!

Tue 28 Aug 2012
By Emma Harrison
Best GCSE Results Ever for King Arthur's Students!

As King Arthur's embarks on a new academic year the school can look forward with continuing confidence, as this summer it recorded its best ever examination results.

Wincanton's Children Become Journalists! "Our Olympic Torch Relay"

Thu 5 Jul 2012
By Children of Wincanton
Wincanton's Children Become Journalists!

Children from Wincanton Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School become Wincanton Window's youngest ever reporters, recounting their experiences of the exciting Three Towns Olympic Torch relay on 15th June 2012.

Green Growth at Wincanton Primary School

Wed 4 Jul 2012
By John Baxter
Green Growth at Wincanton Primary School

Pupils were pleased and excited on receiving plants and flowers from Otter Nurseries to help them get their learning garden going.

Olympic Torch Brings Light and Cheer to Wincanton and District

Sun 24 Jun 2012
By John Smith
Olympic Torch Brings Light and Cheer to Wincanton and District

On Friday 15th June students from schools in Wincanton, Castle Cary, Ansford, and Bruton brought pure cheer and delight to crowds as they carried out their own version of the Olympic Torch Relay.

King Arthur's Summer Fete and Fun Dog Show

Wed 20 Jun 2012
By Emma Harrison
King Arthur's Summer Fete and Fun Dog Show

By popular demand, King Arthur's will be incorporating a Fun Dog Show into its annual Summer Fete on Friday 29th June, from 6.00 - 8.00pm. All the usual favourites, too! Come along - free entry!

Getting Olympic Fever? Three Towns Torch Run

Thu 14 Jun 2012
By Tim Cook / David Norris
Getting Olympic Fever? Three Towns Torch Run

Disappointed to miss out on the official Olympic Torch procession in their area, local schools, backed by businesses, sport centres, the town councils and the Police are holding their own special torch procession around Castle Cary, Bruton and Wincanton.

The "Queen" Arrives at Wincanton Primary School

Mon 11 Jun 2012
By John Baxter
The "Queen" Arrives at Wincanton Primary School

A huge crowd of well-wishers, subjects of her sovereign Majesty and wearing a wonderful collection of hats and crowns, gathered for a celebratory lunch at Wincanton Primary School on Thursday 31st May.

King Arthur's School Mentor Relays Olympic Torch

Fri 1 Jun 2012
By Emma Harrison
King Arthur's School Mentor Relays Olympic Torch

King Arthur's nomination of Mr Steve Lafferty from Wincanton was approved by the Olympic committee and he ran his short stretch early on the 22nd May in Taunton. Afterwards, students queued for photos with Steve and the Olympic Torch.

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