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Year 8 were taught watercolour techniques this week!

The Blandford School has joined the Problem-Solving Schools Programme

We are delighted to be able to announce that The Blandford School has joined the Problem-Solving Schools Programme, an exciting new initiative by nrich (University of Cambridge) to help schools raise the profile of mathematical problem-solving and nurture better problem-solvers. We, more specifically the Maths Faculty, have committed to and are looking forward to instilling…
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The Blandford School and MYTIME, pioneering a new approach to supporting young carers:

The Blandford School and MYTIME, pioneering a new approach to supporting young carers   

Sally Wilson, headteacher and James Vaughan, Chair of Governors were delighted to host a recent tour of TBS with Town Councillors . The Mayor and councillors were extremely impressed by the calm and purposeful learning environment and the quality of teaching and learning. As Mrs Wilson said: ‘ The partnership between the school and the…
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Maisy makes full England debut!

Saturday 23rd September was a very proud moment for The Blandford School as former student Maisy Allen made her full debut for the England women’s national rugby team against Canada. Currently playing professionally for Exeter Chiefs Women, Maisy came on as a second half substitute and made it a scoring debut, pushing over for a…
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IN MEMORY OF DELLA JONES

The Blandford School staff and students would like to extend our sympathies to the family and close friends of Della Jones who passed away on Tuesday 5 September 2023. Generations of students at TBS have competed in the Della Jones Mile which she launched 45 years ago. Without fail, Della would always join the school…
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02/11/2023 – The Blandford School is open.

20 April, 2024

SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION

Updated 17/02/2022

Dear Parent/Carer

On the advice of Dorset Council, due to storm Eunice all schools in Dorset have been advised to close due to the Red Weather Warning in place for Dorset from the Met Office.  Therefore, The Blandford School will be closed in line with this advice on Friday, 18 February and no school transport will be running throughout Dorset.  School will reopen on Monday, 28 February 2022.

 

For Friday, 18 February work will be set for students by teachers on TEAMS.

 

We hope you all have an enjoyable half term and look forward to seeing students again on Monday, 28 February 2022.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Duncan Smith

Deputy Headteacher

20 April, 2024

 

 

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