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Youngest Member of Grounds Team Receives Prestigious Award

Luke Roberts, the youngest member of the Grounds staff at the School recently received a prestigious award from the Institute of Groundsmen (IOG) in recognition of his academic achievements whilst still an apprentice. Luke managed to...

 

1st June 2011

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Sports & Science Project - Fully Funded

PitchVision Improving our bowlers with the latest 'Hawk Eye' based technology. Sensors in the nets capture ball by ball records of every delivery and the standard achieved. The software provides both instant feedback, and a wealth of...

 

26th May 2011

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High Sheriff of Shropshire visits to present Duke of Edinburgh Awards

The High Sheriff of Shropshire, Mr Richard Burbidge OBE, visited the School recently to present Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver awards to a group of successful pupils. The visit by the High Sheriff, accompanied by his wife, included...

 

25th May 2011

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Audience Thrilled by 3 Choirs Concert

Performing to a packed audience and following many rehearsals during the academic year, the Choral Society Choir joined the Schools Senior and Lower School Choirs for their annual joint concert which also included performances by the...

 

23rd May 2011

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Pupil plays for Midlands Under 16 Rugby Squad in International Game and Scores first try

A keen and talented rugby playing pupil who was selected for the Midlands Under 17 squad has recently played an international game and scored the first try. Year 11 pupil, James Preston, played for the Midland U16s game against...

 

23rd May 2011

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GB Showjumping Representation for Year 9 Pupil

Having successfully competed in a recent showjumping competition, a pupil has been chosen to be part of a team representing Great Britain at the forthcoming European competition in Belgium. Over the course of 3 days at the recent Wales...

 

17th May 2011

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England Representation for U16 Rugby Boys

As the rugby season ended and the cricket nets replaced the rugby posts, for 2 Year 11 boys, this also saw the end of a particularly exciting time in their rugby playing as they had the opportunity to represent England in a string of...

 

17th May 2011

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Tennis Academy players to Participate in World Schools Tennis Championship

Following the success enjoyed by the Girls Tennis team in the British National Schools Tennis Championships last year, the current 1st Girls Team have been selected to represent England and play in the forthcoming World Schools...

 

9th May 2011

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New Play Equipment Arrives in Lower Schools Playground

As the Cricket season starts in earnest and the fine weather continues to be enjoyed by all pupils at the School, for Lower School pupils they now have 2 outdoor table tennis tables to enjoy during break times as well as the Schools wildlife...

 

5th May 2011

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Retired Head returns to celebrate his 80th Birthday

The buzz and chatter in Big School on Saturday evening was palpable, the occasion was a very special dinner to celebrate the 80th Birthday of past Headmaster, Mr Ian Beer CBE. Members of the College Common Room and old boys gathered with...

 

5th May 2011

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