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When our boarders enter their teenage years we und

When our boarders enter their teenage years we understand that it’s not just education that we need to help them with, but making sure they make good life choices too.

We offer a lot of guidance and support to put them on the right path and throughout the year we even have presentations by the local police, drug & alcohol services, nutritionists and internet safety officers to help support our students and help them know what are the right choices when it comes to life.

To find out more about how we support our boarders, visit https://shaftesburyschool.co.uk/boarding-staff-policies-procedures-and-forms/

Did you know we’ve recently started a new blog o

Did you know we’ve recently started a new blog on our website? It’s just starting off but we’ve already got a few great posts on there, including one about our amazing boarding house, Barton Hill House.

So if you have any questions about how our boarding works then you should definitely check it out!

Read it at: https://shaftesburyschool.co.uk/blog/

Have an amazing Summer break, stay safe and we loo

Have an amazing Summer break, stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all in September.

Here is the first edition of our new school newsletter showcasing our amazing school, enjoy! Link in the bio

@cywildphotography #shaftesburyschool #schoolsoutforsummer @bhh.shaftesbury.school @shaftesbury_school_pe @shaftesbury_lrc @shaftesbury_school_art @shaftesbury_school_computing @shaftesburyenglish

The 4th Listen for Change is live now, link in the

The 4th Listen for Change is live now, link in the bio. What started as a small, quiet initiative is growing into an important space for thought and shared experience.

Listen in to hear readings from Benjamin Zephaniah, Amanda Gorman, Langston Hughes, Derek Walcott, Deanna Rodger, Lee Mokobe, Margaret Walker and many more.

Listen for change #4 - be the change! #bethechange #listenforachange @bhh.shaftesbury.school @shaftesbury_school_pe @shaftesbury_lrc @shaftesbury_school_art @shaftesbury_school_computing @shaftesburyenglish

On a Tuesday we often have different sporting even

On a Tuesday we often have different sporting events for our boarders to enjoy and have fun with. We want to encourage them to be as involved as possible and so often play team-based games that let them have fun and unwind from studies.

It’s always such fun and the students love the opportunity to blow off some steam!

Craig Knowles, our Head of Boarding, has recently

Craig Knowles, our Head of Boarding, has recently received his level 3 accreditation through the BSA!

This is amazing news to hear, and we cannot wait to see how he applies his newfound knowledge to Barton Hill House. Well done Craig - only one more level left to go!

The winners of our summer term photography comp ar

The winners of our summer term photography comp are in!

Well done to everyone who entered. Great photos that captured the essence of summer.

Swipe left to see winning photos.

Parent winner: Fiona Clemitson (seeds into flowers from a Mother’s Day gift)

Student winner: Nicole Roberts (Lego Walker close up)

Staff winner: Mr Bosworth (such a creative soul)

Let’s hope the summer break brings calm and great weather! @bhh.shaftesbury.school @shaftesbury_school_pe @shaftesbury_lrc #shaftesburyschool

For military families, the stability and consisten

For military families, the stability and consistency boarding offers is particularly welcome.

That’s why for boarding at Shaftesbury School we offer a 10% military discount for military families, so you no longer have to worry about uprooting your child from their school and friends.

For more information about MoD discounts feel free to call us on 01747 854498 or email us at office@shaftesburyschool.co.uk

On Friday students took part in our first face to

On Friday students took part in our first face to face concert since COVID showcasing some of their solo/duet pieces. Well done to all who took part! Here’s a short snippet of some of the performances! Enjoy!

Our Sixth Form centres on three key principles we

Our Sixth Form centres on three key principles we believe underpin successful development in every student:

Transition: Starting Sixth Form can be a challenge, but we aim to provide tools and support to each student to ensure their transition is as smooth as possible.

Enrichment: We know employers and universities are looking for more than just grades, so we ensure our students are provided with many opportunities to develop skills beyond the classroom.

Progression: Our students are given ample opportunities to explore the variety of progression routes, which allows them to make more informed decisions before leaving us.

Today Volvo led a workshop on the Future of Motori

Today Volvo led a workshop on the Future of Motoring for 28 of our STEAM ambassadors.

The sessions, led by Kit and team from #snowsvolvo @snows_volvo challenged students to interact with EV and Hybrid cars whilst considering developments and limitations of the technology. They learned new terms and concepts working in teams to present their ideas in our future classroom.

Topics included: How green are EV cars? How about Hydrogen cars? Volvo 2025 blockchain targets and circular economies. It was a fantastic session that made everyone think. Thank you to @snows_volvo for being an industry lead and driving motoring (literally) forward. #stemgirls #stem #stemeducation #ev #driveelectric #volvo

Sports day behind the scenes! Our talented media t

Sports day behind the scenes! Our talented media team were out and about capturing the essence of Shaftesbury School sports day from behind the lens.

These images capture some of those moments, enjoy! More to come on Monday morning @bhh.shaftesbury.school #shaftesburyschool #sportsday #olympics #inclusive @shaftesbury_school_pe @shaftesbury_school_art @shaftesbury_lrc @shaftesbury_school_computing @shaftesburyenglish

Boarding at Barton Hill House is pretty self-conta

Boarding at Barton Hill House is pretty self-contained and as a result, it becomes a “home away from home” for our students. Being away from the main school, it naturally creates a sense of community.

Having our own boarding areas, surrounded by huge gardens, helps to build a sense of family among our students with plenty of space for sports, relaxing and BBQs in the summer.

That’s a wrap folks, Sports Day 2021 done and wh

That’s a wrap folks, Sports Day 2021 done and what a great day it was!

Results being shared via a live stream 8.30am on Monday morning. Ignore fake news - the official winners will be announced after the weekend. In the meantime #itscominghome on Sunday

Have a great weekend everyone

Yesterday our students connected with learners in

Yesterday our students connected with learners in the Battor Dugama district of Volta in Ghana. Students worked collaboratively in real time via zoom to learn about climate crisis.

@alfredshaftesbury covered the session which will go live today. The project came to fruition through our @hundred_org innovation page, link in the bio. Teachers in Ghana connected with us to learn about our future classroom project and the result was the first in a series of planned collaborations.

There were a few hiccups with technology but it was a great intro session - more to come! @bhh.shaftesbury.school @epsonuk @catchbox #shaftesburyschool #stem #stemgirls #stemeducation #climatechange #gretathunberg

Meet our boarders! This week it is Telyn and Erin’s turn @bhh.shaftesbury.school

Hello, we are Erin and Telyn. We are both in Year 10 at Shaftesbury School and boarders at Barton Hill House where we met each other.

Telyn (on the left) is dual nationality Korean/English but home is Saudi Arabia. Erin (on the right) is English but has been living in Taiwan. Erin’s new home will be Switzerland.

The best thing about boarding for both students is the home away from home atmosphere that Barton Hill creates, it’s a place where we all feel like a big extended family. It’s a place we have made great friends.

Both girls miss their dogs and their families. #ukboardingschool #ukboarding

What an emphatic win! 76% of you said England wo

What an emphatic win!

76% of you said England would win via our story. One more big game as these players make history. Come on England! #itscominghome @bhh.shaftesbury.school @shaftesbury_school_pe

Here at Shaftesbury School we run an award winning

Here at Shaftesbury School we run an award winning STEAM programme with industry links designed to help educate students in five specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach.

STEAM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators.
To find out more about our STEAM curriculum visit https://shaftesburyschool.co.uk/steam/

Our future classroom has been shortlisted by @hund

Our future classroom has been shortlisted by @hundred_org as a global innovation. Thank you to all the students and teachers who have worked hard to make this space so unique.

When designing the future classroom we wanted to focus on interdisciplinary learning to connect subjects. We have tried to use the best in warm technology and cutting edge teaching. Interest in our project is spreading fast and the future of the future classroom is very exciting. Link to the innovation page is in the bio.

Thank you to @epsonuk @gratnells @catchbox @biotecture_ @redboxvr @ipevoinc @curiious_immersive_impact for helping us create and shape this amazing space. #shaftesburyschool #edtech #edtechteachers #learning #innovation

Looking to board with us and want to know what lif

Looking to board with us and want to know what life at Barton Hill House looks like?

Check out this video that has all the information you’d need about what it’s like boarding with us, and let our previous students tell you first hand …

Full video on our youtube channel! - link in bio

Shaftesbury School 6th formers Elle and Lucy offer

Shaftesbury School 6th formers Elle and Lucy offer Alfred listeners a great insight into some of the concerns and challenges facing young members of the community.

Our students speak with confidence and authority about mental health provision. Head over to @alfredshaftesbury for the full recording #shaftesburyschool #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters @kooth_uk

Mrs Barrett and a selection of our students receiv

Mrs Barrett and a selection of our students received a £1,000 cheque from the Tesco Bags of Help award scheme last week.

The money will be used to support our award winning STEAM program as we grow our offer in 2020/21. Thank you Tesco Shaftesbury #bagsofhelp

We believe in and strive for: Independence, Respon

We believe in and strive for: Independence, Responsibility, Respect, Tolerance, Progress, and Achievement. That is our boarding mission statement here at Barton Hill House, and through those we aim to:

● Create a sense of belonging, where everyone feels a valued member of the community,

● Develop role models to whom we can admire, respect, relate to and seek out for guidance,

● Promote a sense of accomplishment through recognition for doing our best, whatever it is, on personal, social and academic levels,

● Generate fun and excitement, curiosity and creativity on the trail to learning,

● Encourage the spirit of adventure, understanding and appreciating what it means to take a risk and be successful, or to fail and try again,

● And promote opportunities for leadership and responsibility, by expressing our ideas and accepting the consequences of our actions.

Do you want to be part of our award winning STEAM

Do you want to be part of our award winning STEAM program? Are you in years 7, 8 or 9?

If so, the interview process went live today. Select a super concept from climate crisis, future foods or future travel. Research your concept then record a 2-minute video. Check your emails for joining details.

We have some exciting projects planned and competitions to enter. Get involved!

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths. You will learn how to solve complex problems as part of a team through interdisciplinary learning. We make connections with industry and host workshops with sponsors and partners. @bigbangstem national finalists 2020. #stem #steam #stemgirls #stemeducation @bhh.shaftesbury.school

Meet our boarders. This week it’s the dynamic du

Meet our boarders. This week it’s the dynamic duo of Alec (on the left, from Switzerland) and Harley (on the right, from Jersey). Both students are in year 10.

They enjoy the good vibes at Barton Hill House, the sports, and the good range of activities. There are always new things to do. Both lads love the gym and the fitness facilities available for them to train.

Alec misses his brother and Harley says he misses surrounding by water. @bhh.shaftesbury.school

Did you know Shaftesbury School can trace its orig

Did you know Shaftesbury School can trace its origins back to 1630?

That makes it as old as things like the multiplication sign (1631), submarines (1620), and even coal burning ovens (1635)!
Not to mention that means it was founded around the same time as Charles II was born, how cool is that.

Though don’t worry our teaching methods are not stuck in the past!

For those who choose to board at Barton Hill a hou

For those who choose to board at Barton Hill a house with us you’re getting a wonderful location to live in!

Shaftesbury is a beautiful little country town on the top of a hill, which means spectacular views that overlook the Blackmore Vale. The town itself is also so welcoming and encourages the exploration of the old Abbey and Gold Hill, made famous for a TV commercial in the 1970s.

With many unique shops, restaurants, and places to explore, the students are welcomed into a wonderful little community and always have plenty to do, after all homework is out of the way of course!

As pride month comes to a close we reconnect with

As pride month comes to a close we reconnect with alumni Frances Bathurst who works to promote equality and diversity at UWE Bristol.

We want to connect with more alumni so if you know of any ex-students please connect us. Our school community past and present is so important to us.

#diversity #pridemonth #pride #pride2021 #uwe #uwebristol #inclusion

Our essence of summer photo comp is live - here is

Our essence of summer photo comp is live - here is the first edit with entries from our students and parents - enjoy!

Check emails for entry info #shaftesburyschool #summerphotos #summerinbloom

Are you in years 7,8 & 9? Would you like to join o

Are you in years 7,8 & 9? Would you like to join our award winning STEAM ambassadors?

Well, we are recruiting this term!

The interview process goes live from July 1st. Here is a sneak peak on what to do featuring our STEAM students. Full info will be emailed out to students in years 7-9 on Monday.

Check your emails from Monday for full info and joining details. #stemgirls #stem #stemeducation #satcoms #space #shaftesburyschool

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