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KA Hockey Goes from Strength to Strength
![KA Hockey Goes from Strength to Strength](assets/images/blog/2011-01/659/659_thb_Year_8_Hockey.jpg)
Three out of four King Arthur's teams entered in to South East Somerset Hockey league reached the finals this year!
Senior Citizens Entertained at King Arthur's
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130 local retired people were the guests of King Arthur's School for a morning of entertainment and hospitality just before the end of term.
King Arthur's Hosts a Memorable Music Day for Primary Schools
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An enjoyable and challenging day out for primary pupils organised by the Music Department at King Arthur's. The school's catering students provided a memorable tea and the day ended with a rousing concert for the parents.
Children from Our Lady's School Learn About Healthy Eating
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Children from Years 3 and 4 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School in Wincanton recently visited their local Morrison's store to learn about healthy eating and to be given a guided tour around the bakery.
King Arthur's Celebrates the Class of 2010
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It was a full house in the hall of King Arthur's Community School on Thursday 25th November when parents, staff and students gathered for the school's Awards Evening.
King Arthur's Sport College Organises Inter-School Competition
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A large number of the local feeder primary schools spent an enthusiastic time at King Arthur's taking part in an inter-school indoor sports and athletics competition.
Get Entries in for Second Weird and Wonderful Image Competition
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The Window is again organising an Art and Image Competition for the schools of Wincanton. All entries will be shown in a slide show at the Town Hall as part of the Christmas Extravaganza on Friday 10th Dec at 7.15pm when prizes will be given.
When in Rome...
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23 students and 4 adults from King Arthur's Community School toured Rome on foot, by bike and by coach last summer enjoying art, language and ancient history.
Joint Music Trip to Germany a Great Success
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Forty students from King Arthur’s and twenty from Sexey's spent half-term on an action packed trip to Germany. There they sang, played their instruments, performed at concerts, cruised down the Rhine, visited our German twin town Lahnau and had a wonderful time exploring another country and making new friends.
Pupils Learn From Crime Scene
Children at Wincanton Primary had a close-up view of police work when the school grounds were turned into a crime scene as part of a citizenship project last week. Year 5 and 6 children started their school day as normal on Wednesday but had no idea the dummy crime scene had been set up by teachers and police officers.
Excalibur Newsletter - October 2010
The October 2010 edition of the King Arthur's School monthly newsletter, Excalibur, is now available on their web site.
Excalibur Newsletter - September 2010
The September 2010 edition of the King Arthur's School monthly newsletter, Excalibur, is now available on their web site.
Open Day at King Arthur's School
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Parents and children from the surrounding primary schools visit King Arthur's before deciding which secondary school to apply for. The Window goes along to see what is on offer.
Leadership Changes Coming at King Arthur's
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Head Teacher Tamra Bradbury is leaving King Arthur's at Christmas time and her successor as Acting Head will be Emma Wilkes, currently Deputy Head. The Window interviews both of them.
KA Class of 2008 - Where Are They Now?
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The class of 2008 was, at the time, the most successful year group ever to leave King Arthur's. It's been two years since they left and this article provides an update on what some of them have been up to, what they have achieved and what they are planning for the future.
Bruton School For Girls Art Exhibition
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This year Bruton School for Girls has taken the bold and unusual step of laying on an exhibition of students' work as part of Somerset Art Weeks. Open 27th Sept to First October. Everyone is invited to see this vibrant and attractive show by young artists.
James Phillips - Off to Oxford
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Former KA and Bishop Wordsworth student James Phillips is interviewed about his school experiences before he leaves to take up a place at Exeter College Oxford.
Friends of King Arthur's Car Boot Sale
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After the success of our first Car Boot Sale in May the Friends of King Arthur's are holding another on the 25th September - so empty your cupboards and garage and make some money!
Baby Singing & Signing Classes to Start in Wincanton
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I enjoyed going to singing and signing classes with my son so much, I have decided to become a teacher and pass on my expertise. My classes will start in Wincanton and Bruton in September.
At Both A Level and GCSE Bruton School for Girls Has Excellent Results
![At Both A Level and GCSE Bruton School for Girls Has Excellent Results](assets/images/blog/2010-08/485/485_thb_GCSE-Girls.jpg)
This year showed the girls of BSG performing extremely well.
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