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Dyslexia Awareness Week #Dyslexia2016

Last week Shapwick School took an active part in Dyslexia Awareness Week this was not only to raise awareness of Dyslexia but also to raise funds for Dyslexia Action

Shapwick School Shortlisted For ISA Award

The School has been shortlisted for the ISA Award for Alternative Provision

Shapwick School - Jeans For Genes And MacMillan Cancer

Jeans For Genes And MacMillan Cancer

Over £200 raised today at Shapwick for two good causes close to our hearts

Year 7 Cookery

This term our focus is on Street Food

Year 11 Leavers Prom 2016

The last week of the summer term saw Year 11 spending an evening of celebration at the Rodney Stoke Inn

First Aid Day

World First Aid Day and World's Largest Lesson combined for 2016

Chalke Valley History Festival

Mrs Savage took Years 5, 6 & 7 to the Chalke Valley, near Shaftesbury, for our first visit to the History Festival

Year 10 Careers Week

Year 10 spent a fortnight experiencing careers fairs, college visits, apprenticeship opportunitie and much more

GCSE Results 2016

We are extremely proud that out of all of the GCSE results gained by our students this August

Music Theory Exam Pass

Maddy, one of our Year 10 student’s, passed her Grade 2 ABRSM Music Theory grade this Spring.

Old Shapwickians Day

Inspiring students with the experiences and successes of students who left Shapwick any time in the last 26 years!

Somerset Youth Awards Win

Shapwick Student wins at Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2016

Shapwick Reach 7s Quarter Finals

The team put in some sterling performances to reach the quarter finals of the national ISA Rugby 7's tournament

Shapwick Prep visit Bristol Old Vic

On Tuesday 9th February Shapwick Prep enjoyed a visit to the Bristol Old Vic to see a performance of 'An Elephant in the Garden'.

Scratch Orchestra Choir Event

Maddy participates in the Scratch Orchestra & Choir event in Bristol's Colston Hall

Shapwick School Goes To Nepal

A group of 13 year 11 students and 3 teachers head off to Nepal.

Blitz Survivor Visits School

Shapwick resident and Blitz survivor meets Year 7

The Inclusion Games

A small group of our pupils took part in the inaugural Inclusion Games held at a school in Bridgwater

Let Battle Commence

Shapwick Under 16, First 15 rugby team travelled to play local rivals, Brymore, at their home ground in Cannington

Off To Nepal

The whole school gathered to wave off our Year 11 students

We See Hope

In August 2015, one of our pupils, Ollie walked Hadrian’s Wall for WeSeeHope

Children In Need 2016

On Friday 13th November the pupils at Shapwick School participated in Children in Need

Helping Others In Need

The children of years 6 to 8 from Shapwick School helping Children in Need.

Armistice Day

The whole school gathered in the Hayloft for an opportunity to reflect and remember

Ashcott Firework Display

Shapwick School boarding students wowed by Catherine Wheels, Squealers, Rockets and more at Ashcott firework display

Chepstow Castle Visit

The mist could have spoiled the day. It didn't!

Year 6 Art Trip

Year 6 travelled across the Avalon Marshes to visit an outstanding exhibition of artwork by the local artist Myrtle Pizzey

Shapwick School Fishing Club

Shapwick School Head of Care, Gareth Wright, running a Fishing Club as part of the school's enrichment programme.

National Dyslexia Week

A NATIONAL awareness week will have a particular importance to a local specialist school.

Team Building Day

Thursday 10th September saw our students out on the playing field in glorious sunshine with the Army.

GCSE Results 2015

We are proud that out of all of the GCSE results gained by our students this August.

Shapwick School - School CReSTeD Accreditation

School CReSTeD Accreditation

Shapwick School receives CReSTeD accreditation for a further three years

Shapwick School - Go Karting Southern Champion

Go Karting Southern Champion

Harry Gooding from the Prep School becomes Southern Champion

Shapwick School - Musical Developments At Shapwick

Musical Developments At Shapwick

Over the last few months, music teacher Nathan Williams has been teaching a year 10 student

Shapwick School - Avalon Marshes Visit

Avalon Marshes Visit

On Tuesday 28th April years 7 and 8 spent a wonderful day in the spring sunshine on Avalon Marshes.

Shapwick School - A Big Thank You

A Big Thank You

On Tuesday 5th May Shapwick School had a non-uniform day to raise money for the Nepal Earthquake Appeal.

Shapwick School - General Election at Shapwick School

General Election at Shapwick School

Students in Years 9 to 11 were not apathetic on Thursday 7th May and went to the polls with the rest of the nation

Shapwick School - BBC Radio 2 - 500 Words

BBC Radio 2 - 500 Words

Ten creative and imaginative year 7 and 8 students took up the challenge set by Radio 2 disc jockey

Shapwick School - World Book Day

World Book Day

The prep school staff and students dressed up to raise money for charity.

Shapwick School - An Evening With Greg Searle

An Evening With Greg Searle

Some of our students who attend Glastonbury ATC spent a great evening with Greg Searle Olympic rower.