Extra-Curricular

The school benefits from absolutely beautiful grounds which provide generous space for sports such as athletics, cricket, rugby and netball as well as opportunities for scientific and geographical investigations and performing and creative arts events. We are also blessed with exceptional internal facilities including drama and dance studios, Mac suite, recording studio and music practice rooms.

Students enjoy the social space available at break and lunchtime which includes the extensive fields, canopied terrace and ‘Hub’ with its panoramic views. Extra-curricular opportunities for students include study trips abroad for example: USA and the battlefields trip.

There is a plethora of lunchtime and after-school clubs including Sports clubs, Glee Club, Share trading, Programming, Young Enterprise and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Regular trips are organised within the UK to art galleries, churches, museums and universities for enrichment. Lectures and field trips, which are an integral part of our curriculum are also offered. Students are strongly encouraged to take part in these activities to broaden their experiences.

“My daughter has benefited hugely 
from the very wide range of extra activities
and responsibilities the school offers. 
I have been delighted by the way I have
seen her mature and develop with the 
school’s strong support.”
Parent

 

02/11/2023 – The Blandford School is open.

19 March, 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

19 March, 2024

 

 

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