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Fun on the farm

A STUDENT is working in the fields of his dreams thanks to work experience at a North Dorset farm. Felix,…

Runner Emily an inspiration on her gap year

GAP year youngster Emily Shaw, 18, a former student of Bryanston School, near Blandford, has been encouraging children in…

New head of prep unveiled at prestigious Sherborne school

A PRESTIGIOUS Dorset prep school has unveiled its new leader. Leweston School has confirmed the appointment of Richard Thompson as…

Students’ lesson in metal detecting

Boarding students at Shaftesbury School have been busy getting to grips with local history after head of house Anita…

Blandford based school celebrates

High expectations and ambitions are in evidence at Blandford’s Archbishop Wake CofE Primary School. A BLANDFORD school remains a ‘good’…

Head is ‘delighted’ at Ofsted report

Gillingham’s St Mary the Virgin CE Primary School ranked ‘Good’ by Ofsted, to the delight of teachers and pupils. STAFF,…

100-plus runners from seven schools in cross-country race

PUPILS from seven schools – Thornford, St Andrew’s Yetminster, Sherborne Primary, Sherborne Abbey Primary, Buckland Newton, All Saints, and…

RotaKids earn their community spurs

SHAFTESBURY Abbey Primary School’s RotaKids began their programme of activities for the year with a visit to Westminster Memorial…

Eyes to the skies for stargazing night

VILLAGE children and adults had the chance to try out large professional telescopes and take part in fun space-related…

Sherborne Primary receive a visit from The Bradfords Lorry!

EYFS have been very busy this term with their topic ‘A Ticket to Ride’, delving into the world of…