Well done to Noah M, who was runner up in the UK Young Dancer Theatre competition - a significant platform for emerging performers. The national finals were held at the Royal Opera House in London, hosted by Dame Arlene Phillips. yhoo.it/3VTcgom

If you're new to the school and would like to see some of our recent achievements, the summer newsletter has many highlights from last term: the prom, music performances, trips abroad and our fantastic sports results. Please see the website: kingsmead-school.com/newslet…

We have seen improved GCSE outcomes for students in both English and maths, with increases at the highest grade 7 & above. Praise to Jasmine C seven grade 9 & three 8, Harriet H six grade 9 & three 8. Bea L , Georgia A & Elle Z three 9s. Tristan C, Jacob C & Johnny F two grade 9.

Lena M in Year 7 has been selected to play for Somerset football’s U14 team, as their number one goalkeeper. She is also on the England talent pathway and is definitely one to watch for the future.

Owen G was selected to represent Somerset schools at the English school track and field championships. He took part in the 1500m steeple chase. It was a tough race on one of the hottest days of the year, but he acquitted himself brilliantly and finished 11th.

Trips update. All safely back from Normandy. Paris group due back in ten minutes.

Paris trip update. They have now left Fleet Services. Allowing for a driver swap on the way, ETA is 1.30am at the earliest and more likely 1.45-2am. We will update you when they are around an hour away.

The Normandy trip has now docked at Portsmouth and is disembarking/setting off around now. Their ETA at school is around 1am. The Paris trip has arrived at Fleet Services on the M3 for a 45 minute break and then will be carrying on.

Well done to Renée VN, who came second in the Hannah Francis One Day Event at Southfield House at the weekend, competing in the 70cm class on her horse Brambles. This means Renée has qualified for a place at the championships later in the year.

On their Normandy trip, Year 7 has been visiting the Peace Museum, the Mémorial de Caen, to learn more about World War II.

Congratulations to the following students on their Inspiring Digital Enterprise Awards. This is an international programme which helps learners to develop online employability skills.

Amazing news from the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Elite World Championships, where Meadow T in Year 10 has been fighting really well. She has won bronze, losing out to the eventual gold medal winner. A great experience for her.

The Year 8 residential trip to Porthpean Outdoor Adventure in Cornwall got off to a great start. Students have already been climbing and caving and enjoyed a lovely breakfast.

Update from the Year 7 French trip: they arrived safely in Normandy last night. Today's excursions started at the local market. Students practised their linguistic skills, talking to stall holders and making purchases using their euros.

The Year 7 French trip to Normandy is all on board and raring to go!

Congratulations to 7M, the 2025 MFL Spelling Bee champions and winners of the Golden Bee Trophy. All Year 7 tutor groups were represented, in a well contested competition of questions in four languages.

Year 9 enjoyed a softball match after school. The “German and Spanish” group beat the “French” group by two outs, in an entertaining game.

BTC enrolments are now open. Students who have applied to the college will receive an email. If you need any help please contact the admissions team on 01278 455464 or email [email protected]

The National Youth Orchestra is delivering a workshop on Thursday 10th July at Ilfracombe Academy. It is being arranged by Devon Music Hub, however it’s now being offered to pupils from Somerset. musiceducationhub.org/site/w…