Wishing all our pupils, colleagues, parents and communities a very Merry Christmas. To help you get into the festive spirit, we’re pleased to share the AMAZING winning designs from our recent pupil Futura Christmas Card Competition.
Students at Chilton Trinity School in Bridgwater have created a flourishing eco-garden for generations to enjoy. The garden, rich in nature, plants, and biodiversity, is now used by hundreds of students every day. The entire community helped with the design and implementation, and the project was inspired by Piet Oudolf’s inspirational Oudolf Field at Hauser […]
A huge congratulations to all ten Futura PGTA (post-graduate teaching apprenticeship) trainees from our 2024-25 cohort who have all achieved a distinction in their end-point assessment. In the end-point assessment, they had to provide an evidence portfolio aligned with the teacher standards, complete an observation, and then have a professional discussion with the assessor. Five […]
A huge congratulations to Westover Green Community School for winning the prestigious SEND Inclusion Award this term! This achievement marks the end of four years of dedicated effort to improve SEND support. The SEND team, along with all staff, worked tirelessly to meet the rigorous standards. In November, Mrs Hull and Mrs Elliott presented their […]
A Mary Elton pupil has overcome tough competition to win The Hawthorns Christmas card competition with their ‘absolutely beautiful’ design. Hundreds of Clevedon children entered the annual competition run by The Hawthorns Clevedon, and Grace’s design was judged the best by the residents. Congratulations, Grace!
Six talented Mary Elton pupils enjoyed a day of chess instruction and competition at the London Chess Classic, held at Emirates Stadium. The visit was made possible thanks to Chess in Schools and Communities. Miss Brown runs Mary Elton’s weekly self-funding chess club: “Our club is run by experienced Chess in Schools tutors. The club […]
BBC Studios and Bristol WORKS teamed up to bring broadcasting careers to life for Bedminster Down students. Over two weeks, 31 BBC volunteers led practical workshops, covering roles from camera operator to sound engineer. Through creative challenges and real-world scenarios, the students explored teamwork and innovation in television, building confidence and gaining insight into exciting […]
Clevedon School has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2026 Music & Drama Education Awards for its dedication to musical theatre and the influence of its productions on students and the local community. The school’s productions have received national praise and numerous accolades over the years. The winners of the Music & Drama Education […]
Seventeen Futura colleagues improved their resilience, teamwork, and leadership skills during their visit to Canada as part of their Level 5 apprenticeship. The apprentices participated in a busy programme of workshops and activities in and around Vancouver. The numerous highlights included: Discovering different leadership styles, such as values-based leadership and charismatic leadership. Mentoring students on […]
