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- 09/11/20
Boarders Whizz Pop Smokingly Fun Packed Weekend
Our boarders have had a whizz pop smokingly fun packed weekend of bonfires, fireworks and Murder mystery in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support . Together as a senior bubble, Saturday night started with a bang! Glow sticks and toffee apples in hand we were fortune to be able to use our vast grounds t...Read Full Story - 07/11/20
News from the Pre-Prep
It has been a busy week welcoming the children back after their half term holiday. This week has been an excellent example of the children working hard while also thoroughly enjoying their Pre-Prep experience. From drama activities re-enacting the gunpowder plot, to fabulous detective work from the...Read Full Story - 07/11/20
Head’s Update for the week beginning 2nd November 2020
I hope you have all had a wonderful half term. The children have returned to Mowden, rested and refreshed, and we look forward to the run-up to Christmas. Celebrating Christmas in a Prep School is truly special; full of wonder, excitement and joy. As I mentioned in my earlier update, I have held b...Read Full Story - 20/10/20
Pre-Prep Harvest Festival
Our work this half term, has culminated in a wonderful celebration of Harvest. In place of our usual Harvest church service, we have filmed a Harvest celebration to share with you. During discussions, we were touched by how important the children felt it was, to not on...Read Full Story - 19/10/20
Boarders' Spooky Weekend
The boarders had a surprise Halloween celebration this weekend given that it will officially fall during half term As it began to grow dark in and around the school, some creepy events began to unfold. The Gaps students could not be found. Set off to look for them, the pupils scaled the sch...Read Full Story - 18/10/20
Head’s Update for the week beginning 12th October 2020
I cannot quite believe half term is almost upon us. We are absolutely delighted with how well the children have settled back into school life, after the enforced break of lockdown. Given the local infection rate and additional restrictions imposed in our area, it seems sensible to take a moment at...Read Full Story - 12/10/20
Boarders' Weekend - 9th October
On Saturday night the boarders were involved in a mini tabletennis tournament which had a disco feel to it with disco lights and music. We had an amazing Mexican feast of food in our own Mowden restaurant with siesta salsa music quietly playing in the candlelit background to comp...Read Full Story - 11/10/20
Year 8 Poetry inspired by Grace Nichols
The Year 8 English set has been writing praise songs (a form of African poetry) inspired by the work of Grace Nichols, a poet whose writing features on the GCSE Literature syllabus. We would love to share an example from one of the children who has shared her Praise Song about her teacher...Read Full Story - 09/10/20
Head’s Update for the week beginning 5th October 2020
The changing seasons welcomed us back to school with open arms, this Monday. The weather is undoubtedly getting colder and the days are noticeably shorter. Personally, I enjoy the shift to Autumn; the changing colours are truly glorious around our grounds, and we are encouraging the children to t...Read Full Story - 07/10/20
Shrewsbury Virtual Cross-Country Autumn 2020
On Wednesday the 7th of October Mowden Hall held the Shrewsbury School Virtual Cross-Country run. Under 9s, Under 11s and Under 13s all competed in the event which happened after lunch on a sunny afternoon. Our course was augmented by the addition of an obstacle in our Woods, and so a fallen tr...Read Full Story - 06/10/20
How Do We Help Children Make The Most Out Of School Life?
With schools continuing to adapt their usual processes to maintain as normal curriculum as possible, Independent School Parent speaks to Mrs. Kate Martin to find out how we are prepared, energised and ready to go. For the full article please click on the link below, and turn to page 56-59...Read Full Story - 05/10/20
Head's Update - Week beginning 28th September 2020
I have enjoyed talking to a number of parents about future school choices this week. The timing of these discussions vary for our families, and different schools have different requirements. Parents will often ask about the right time to start considering the next step, and I do appreciate it can be...Read Full Story
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