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KA Hockey Goes from Strength to Strength

Tue 1 Feb 2011
By Matt Elloway
KA Hockey Goes from Strength to Strength

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

Thu 23 Dec 2010
By Emma Harrison
Senior Citizens Entertained at King Arthur's

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

Wed 8 Dec 2010
By John Baxter & Emma Fletcher
King Arthur's Hosts a Memorable Music Day for Primary Schools

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

Tue 7 Dec 2010
By Maria Osborne
Children from Our Lady's School Learn About Healthy Eating

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

Thu 2 Dec 2010
By John Baxter
King Arthur's Celebrates the Class of 2010

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

Tue 30 Nov 2010
By Jon Hayes
King Arthur's Sport College Organises Inter-School Competition

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

Thu 25 Nov 2010
By John Baxter
Get Entries in for Second Weird and Wonderful Image Competition

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...

Tue 23 Nov 2010
By Ralph Wright
When in Rome...

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

Tue 16 Nov 2010
By Holly Austin, Emma Fletcher
Joint Music Trip to Germany a Great Success

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

Tue 16 Nov 2010
By Western Gazette
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

Mon 8 Nov 2010
By Dave Smith
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

Wed 13 Oct 2010
By Dave Smith
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

Tue 12 Oct 2010
By John Baxter
Open Day at King Arthur's School

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

Thu 30 Sep 2010
By John Baxter
Leadership Changes Coming at King Arthur's

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?

Thu 30 Sep 2010
By James Phillips
KA Class of 2008 - Where Are They Now?

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

Tue 28 Sep 2010
By John Baxter
Bruton School For Girls Art Exhibition

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

Tue 21 Sep 2010
By John Baxter
James Phillips - Off to Oxford

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

Thu 16 Sep 2010
By Emma Harrison
Friends of King Arthur's Car Boot Sale

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

Sun 5 Sep 2010
By Laura Goodwin
Baby Singing & Signing Classes to Start in Wincanton

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

Sun 29 Aug 2010
By John Baxter
At Both A Level and GCSE Bruton School for Girls Has Excellent Results

This year showed the girls of BSG performing extremely well.

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