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Join us for our next Taster Day at Dumpton
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People often remark that there is something special about Dumpton. It is a wonderful place for a child to be. Our outstanding staff team, fantastic facilities and beautiful rural site ensure every child learns in an atmosphere that is both nurturing and inclusive: where aspiration and ambition are encouraged and fostered. Our commitment to small class sizes ensures academic success for all while pupils learn that with hard work, practice, determination and resilience, anything is possible. In addition, our broad range of experiences outside the classroom provide not only huge enjoyment but, crucially, help each child’s character flourish. We are more than just a school – we are a home away from home. We know that choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make so please come and see for yourself. We promise you a very warm welcome! Our next Taster Day for children joining Year 1 to 8 in September 2022 is on Thursday 24 March 2022. Please go to https://www.dumpton.com/open-day to book your place.
Half term’s bright at Adventure Wonderland lite!
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Adventure Wonderland is opening in a new form, just for the half term holidays. You can enjoy Adventure Wonderland’s HUGE indoor play centre, play a round of crazy golf, plus enjoy a selection of popular rides and attractions including the Curvy Caterpillars, Charlie Cool’s Safari Jeeps, the Turbo Teacups and the Jabberwocky slide. Plus, there will be live entertainment and character appearances in the theatre. Adventure Wonderland Lite: plenty to do, at a special reduced price, come rain or shine! There’s outdoor play too! You can explore The Alice in Wonderland Maze, the Caucus Race and the Bizzy Dizzy Dormouse outdoor play area. Your visit will be completed by an appearance from one of the park’s famous resident characters. Take your seat in the Theatre for Storytime and dancing at noon and 3pm. Tickets can be booked online or you can arrive and pay on the day! Upgrade to one of our Annual Passes for as little as £32.50 and begin a whole year of visits to Adventure Wonderland. Check the website for the latest information. Visit www. adventurewonderland.co.uk Adventure Wonderland full park reopens fully on April 9. New for 2022: The Caterpillars Sensory Garden - opens May.
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Bristol Bears visit King Arthur’s
In January, Premiership rugby team the Bristol Bears visited King Arthur’s School as part of their outreach work and HITZ flagship education and employability programme. Nick George and Ben Woolfson used rugby’s core values of teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship throughout their session with key stage three students. The aim was to help students realise the importance of the ‘soft skills’ that occur in rugby and all things PE, when studying other subjects, training, apprenticeships and/or employment in the future. Students played many games of conditioned rugby to help them realise the value of transferable skills they gain through the medium of sport, such as communication, resilience, teamwork, leadership, empathy, co-operation and respect to name a few. Ling Arthur students loved the sessions and in addition to the rugby’s core values developing the personal skills, life skills and employability skills, some students have since hinted they may even now look to join external rugby clubs! Student Filip said “It was nice to meet the players/ coaches and hear them sharing their knowledge about different careers and pathways to take.”
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Gryphon students celebrate Oxbridge offers
Four sixth formers at Sherborne’s Gryphon School are celebrating after receiving offers to study at some of the top universities in the world. Lucy Jones has been offered a place to study Classics at Lucy, Bella, Josh and Katie Oxford, Josh Slocombe to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford, Bella Whitmore to study Law at Oxford and Katie Copp to study History and Russian at Cambridge. Head of The Gryphon Sixth Form, Paul O’Donnell, said: “Having just sent off 131 university applications, we are delighted that our superb sixth formers are already receiving some fantastic offers from around the country for a range of subjects.” “Four of our Year 13 students have been offered places at Oxford and Cambridge. To receive these offers at such prestigious universities is a testament to their hard work and ability. We look forward to receiving more fantastic offers for our students over the next few months”.
Sexey’s School celebrate ‘Good’ Ofsted rating for its boarding offer
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Following a recent Ofsted inspection, Sexey’s School are delighted to be awarded a ‘good’ rating for its boarding provision. The glowing report raises the schools social care grading to ‘good’ and takes into account how well children and young people are helped and protected and the effectiveness of leaders and managers. The key findings identified safeguarding as priority and highlighted the commitment by all staff to ensure the welfare and safety of all students. Inspectors said that “Boarders reported that boarding at the school feels like belonging to a big family” and that “a strength of the boarding provision is the way in which boarders learn to make friendships and support each other in a nurturing and caring environment.” To find out more about Sexey’s School or to read the full report visit www.sexeys.somerset.sch.uk FLEXIBLE CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM 0 – 4 YEARS
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SEXEY’S SCHOOL OFFERS ‘GOOD’ BOARDING AT AN AFFORDABLE COST
One of the first questions parents ask when considering sending their children to boarding school is how much will it cost.
Sexey’s School in Bruton offers an affordable alternative to independent boarding for boys and girls aged 11 to 18 as parents only need to cover the cost of boarding – typically around two-thirds less than independent schools, equating to around £4,000 a term (£12,000 a year). For those living close to the school a new part-time boarding offer allows students to board up to two nights a week giving busy families a better work-life balance.
Following a recent Ofsted inspection Sexey’s School were awarded a ‘good’ rating for its boarding provision. Inspectors said that “Boarders reported that boarding at the school feels like belonging to a big family” and all parents commented that they would recommend the school’s boarding provision.
The school offer a wide range of subjects and has a proven record of success. Students not only achieve excellent academic qualifications, but also enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities and receive outstanding pastoral care. Last year Sexey’s Sixth Form was rated in the top 1% nationally based on students’ results (ALPS) and 63% of students progressed to Russell Group universities.
For more information and to register to attend Sexey’s next Boarding Open Day on Saturday 26th March 2022 please visit www.sexeys.somerset.sch.uk or contact our Admissions Team at admissions@sexeys.somerset.sch.uk.
