The Youth Adventure Trust is appealing to the communities of Somerset and Wiltshire to help fund outdoor adventure for vulnerable young people this summer, as the charity enters the final month of its Unlocking Adventure appeal. The charity works with secondary schools and referral partners across Somerset and Wiltshire, providing a long-term programme of outdoor...
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Young judo players gather in Bath for elite training session at University of Bath
Primary school children from across the South West – representing schools such as Hazlegrove Prep, Oldfield Park Juniors, St Stephen’s and Dauntsey’s Academy – recently converged on the judo dojo at the University of Bath for a unique sporting opportunity – the 23rd Special Training Session organised by local coach and judo advocate Finn Gleeson...
Summer Boxing Camps for children 10-16 years at UBX Bath
UBX Bath is hosting a series of Summer Boxing Camps for children aged 10-13 years and 14-16 years. Led by qualified coaches and open to all young people aged 10-16 years, the camps offer a great opportunity to learn to box in a safe environment, whilst also being coached in a variety of strength exercises....
Bath Festivals presents a very special evening with F1’s Susie Wolff
Former racing driver and managing director of F1 Academy Susie Wolff lifts the bonnet on her incredible journey to the top of motorsport, with a visit to the Pavilion Bath on 24 October. From the moment her parents first sat her in a go-kart, Susie felt it: the thrill of speed, the spark of something...
History, mystery and a dash of horror this summer at the House of Frankenstein
Summer’s here and so is an unforgettable and wonderfully nervewracking series of fun events to enjoy at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein. A must-see – The Frankenstein Experience 26 & 29 July, then every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in August. Tours begin at 2.15pm and 4.15pm Back by popular demand this summer, Mary Shelley’s House...
Trinity Church School celebrates an outstanding SIAMS report
Trinity Church School in Radstock is thrilled to announce the outcome of its recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS), which praised the school as ‘an exceptionally warm and accepting community’ where children and adults alike are empowered to flourish. The inspector commended the school for its deeply rooted and community-relevant Christian vision,...
Bath Children’s Literature Festival welcomes old friends and new
Bath Children’s Literature Festival welcomes friends old and new to its fabulous 18th year of bringing the magic of books to life for our family audience. Join us for TEN days of live events featuring Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce, festival favourites Liz Pichon, Rob Biddulph, The Gruffalo, and Cressida Cowell, and a series of FREE...
Dyslexia friendly quality mark is awarded to Holbrook Primary School
Holbrook Primary School is proud to announce that it has officially been awarded the Dyslexia Friendly School Quality Mark by the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), recognising the school’s commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all pupils. This prestigious accreditation highlights the Trowbridge school’s dedication to identifying, supporting and celebrating learners with...
St Gregory’s reaffirmed as Gold in prestigious national History accreditation
The History Department at St Gregory’s Catholic College in Bath is celebrating once again after being awarded the Historical Association’s prestigious History Quality Mark (HQM) Gold Award – for a second consecutive time. This nationally recognised award highlights excellence in the teaching and learning of History and places St Gregory’s among a very small group of secondary...
Creative wellbeing drama sessions launched for young people in Bath
Bath Mind, in collaboration with an experienced drama facilitator, is launching Drama in Mind – a new series of creative wellbeing workshops this August, and young people aged 16–25 are being encouraged to take part. Starting Thursday 7 August, the sessions aim to offer a safe and supportive space for young people to express themselves,...
Bath College students showcase their design skills at Bath BodyArt Weekend
The Bath BodyArt Weekend took place in Bath in June, offering students a chance to showcase their skills, gain hands-on experience and learn directly from some of the body art industry’s most respected professionals. The introduction of the Student Taster Day marked a major step forward in championing young, creative talent, especially from local colleges...
Celebrating outstanding academic achievement at Springmead School
Springmead School in Frome is celebrating exceptional results in recent external assessments, with pupils achieving some of the highest outcomes. “Our GL Assessment, widely respected for their robust standards and national benchmarking results, provide a clear, objective measure of pupil progress in core areas such as English and Maths offering a meaningful snapshot of our...
Lawn Manor Academy pupil crowned double national champion in jiu jitsu
A 15-year-old Swindon youngster has struck gold twice at the 2025 England Jiu Jitsu GBJ Nationals in Walsall, bringing home two gold medals and the title of National Champion. Lawn Manor Academy pupil Victoria only started training at Swindon’s Draco Dojo in 2018 and has since competed at an international level, as well as being...
The Digital Detox Club workshops offering an introduction to a Smartphone Free Childhood
The Digital Detox Club, My Resilient Mind is coming to the Kingswood School in Bath on 18 October, offering an introduction to a Smartphone Free Childhood. “We are bringing together local families, young people, community organisations and experts to raise awareness of the impact of smartphones on mental health and to offer solutions – including...
Beekeeping at Beechen Cliff School, one of its many after-school activities
Student correspondent George Capsey sees how students across the years attend the school’s hives Beechen Cliff School offers multiple after-school activities, one of which is the beekeeping club. Every Monday, students from Year 7 through to Sixth Form come together to manage the bees’ environment with the ultimate goal of collecting honey. Having such a...
Palladian Team took on Pretty Muddy obstacle course for Cancer Research
Four of the extended leadership team from the Palladian Academy Trust – which oversees schools across the Bath and Wiltshire region – came together at the weekend to climb, crawl and slide their way around the Pretty Muddy obstacle course in Cheltenham at the weekend to raise money for live-saving cancer research. The 5k course...
Community spirit shines as Roundhill Primary’s Summer Fayre raises £1,200
Roundhill Primary School in Bath raised more than £1200 at its annual Summer Fayre. Pupils, families, friends and staff all turned out to enjoy nostalgic favourites like welly wanging, apple bobbing, hook-a-duck and pin the tail on the donkey. There was also a bouncy castle, face painting and a visit from an ice cream van....
Moorlands School in Bath marks its 75th anniversary with a street party
Moorlands Schools Federation spent June celebrating three quarters of a century of teaching children in Bath. The festivities included assemblies, a celebratory event with 75 VIPs and a whole school ‘street party’ on Friday 13 June. Moorland Infant and Junior Schools were opened in 1950. In this year, author C.S. Lewis published The Lion, The...
Lawn Manor Academy joins forces with Wiltshire Police to celebrate diversity
Lawn Manor Academy in Swindon has joined forces with Wiltshire Police as an exemplary example of how different backgrounds, cultures, religions and experience can build a future of inclusion at the official relaunch event of Wiltshire Ethnic Police Association (WEPA). The school was invited to take part in the event to talk about how they...
Monkton Combe School Principal breaks into song One Last Time at Speech Day
Monkton Combe School’s Speech Day took an emotional and theatrical turn as Principal Chris Wheeler bid farewell after 10 years of dedicated leadership, with a surprise musical performance that left the audience both laughing and tearful. Mr Wheeler, known for injecting creativity and joy into the school’s end-of-year ceremonies, first began his now-traditional Speech Day...
Work begins on a new Learning Centre for school at Stonehenge
English Heritage has today started work on new education facilities at Stonehenge, which will be launching for the 2026/2027 school year. Encompassing a brand-new accessible learning centre with a STEM discovery lab and digital studio, a unique classroom in the shape of a hands-on Neolithic Hall and an exciting new STEM in Heritage programme for...