Category: News

22nd September 23

U10 Hockey v King’s Hawford Result: Blue Coat win 3-1 Player of the Match: Ava-Mae Crouch The girls came out strong for the first game of the season. Eager to go forward, we dribbled with determination towards the D. In defence, Hannah made some strong tackles, was quick to set up for the hit outs…

8th September 23

With our superb catering team conjuring up a Harry Potter-esque atmosphere, this week’s House Suppers for Chandler and Grace House introduced our new House system in magical style. The tables were decked out in House colours and the two House Captains certainly made their mark. Mia (Chandler House) and Rayan (Grace House) gave an insight…

30th June 23

‘Bringing together two of literature’s most-loved characters, ‘Sherlock & Cinders’ is an ensemble piece ideal for 9-13 year olds.’  So said the blurb about the play, and the blurb proved to be absolutely spot on. The Year 6 production was an unqualified triumph last evening, with Cast 1, Mr Coley and Mr Matthews’ cohorts, giving…

23rd June 23

‘Time flies,’ they say, ‘when you are having fun’.  As another busy week reaches its climax, we are enjoying ourselves so much that I cannot work out where the term is going! Before I discuss the events of this week, I must congratulate the Music Scholars, who delivered an exceptional concert in Chapel last Friday…

16th June 23

It has been a privilege to work with the Year 5/6 Debating TED group this term. What an inspiring group of articulate pupils they are! They have worked hard to develop arguments on behalf of either the proposition or the opposition, even though these arguments may be contrary to their personal opinion, whilst developing key…

16th June 23

Anything that I write below will be overshadowed by the awful events of early this week in the city of Nottingham. I will add nothing more, because it is so appalling and upsetting to consider the circumstances and the emotional aftermath. Except to write these Biblical words: ‘Love is patient, love is kind. It does…

5th June 23

An early start to Monday morning could only mean one thing for our pupils: it was finally time to head on our much anticipated Year 5 Residential to the Dorset Coast. The coaches were abuzz with excitement as the children eagerly discussed what was in store for them over the next five days. After a…

26th May 23

U11 Boys Football v Green Meadow This was a superb final, in which BCS conducted themselves maturely, and remained levelheaded and composed throughout. Green Meadow were physical with the ball and applied pressure across all parts of the field. This meant BCS started to play longer balls often giving away possession. When BCS started to…

26th May 23

There can be few more beautiful counties in England than Dorset – especially when the sun is shining. On Monday we waved off Year 5 on their annual ‘residential’ to the land of Thomas Hardy.  Which puts me in mind of writers and their counties of birth. For more on that, and to enter our…

26th May 23

Linking to Y3’s topic of The Victorians, the day started with learning about Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the bridges he designed. Next, the children studied various bridges from around the world. Then they completed an experiment to learn about strong shapes. The children focused on 4 key bridge designs: arch, beam, truss and suspension. Working…