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This year’s trip to Freetown, as part of the Sierra Leone Project, has been another great success. 13 pupils, including seven musicians, aged 17 and 18, spent ten days in the capital over the October break. During the trip, students taught maths, English, French and physical activity at the JT Reffell memorial school, whilst music was taught at the Ballanta Academy of Music. The group also visited the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, attended church services and relaxed on the beach. Every afternoon,... Read More

Pupils, staff and families from the across the Wells community enjoyed a fabulous firework display on Monday evening, prepared by Andy Davies and his fireworks team. The event was supported by the Wells Parents’ Association, who sold tasty burgers, hot dogs, candyfloss and other confectionery to help raise funds for the PA bid process, which supports the purchase of equipment for pupils around the school.The evening was a huge success, raising in the region of £1,600 for school community projects,... Read More

Over the last week Wells students and their parents once again played host to 16 students from the Florimont institute in Geneva. The Swiss students enjoyed visits to the Bristol Aerospace museum, WTC in Bristol and The Roman Baths, as well as joining in lessons with Wells students.Student feedback about the experience at Wells has been very positive and we are now looking forward to the second leg of the exchange, when Wells students return to wintery Geneva in December!Thank... Read More

Six Somerset building projects, including Wells Cathedral School’s very own Cedars Hall, have won prestigious awards for the exceptionally high standard of their design and craftsmanship.The winners of the William Stansell/Somerset Building Preservation Trust Awards were announced at a special ceremony at the Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury in late September.Russell Lillford, chairman of the Somerset Building Preservation Trust said: “A total of 25 entries were received this year, all of a very high standard. I congratulate to all those... Read More

On Sunday, a chilly and autumnal morning, bathed in glorious sunshine, hundreds of pupils, staff, families and excited canine companions from Wells Cathedral School, set off bright and early from the dining hall for the Save the Children Walk, a much loved annual community event to raise money for this fantastic charity.Pupils from the Reception class, right through to Year 13 took part in the event, which followed a picturesque route through Wells and up onto the glorious Mendip Hills... Read More

Congratulations to former Principal, Elizabeth Cairncross, who was awarded the prestigious CASE Europe Distinguished Service Award at the CASE Europe Annual Conference in Edinburgh, on 30th August. The CASE Europe Leadership Award recognises heads, presidents, vice-chancellors, chancellors, principals, rectors/rectrices and other organisational leaders for their outstanding efforts in promoting and supporting education.These prestigious awards celebrate and recognise the contribution of individuals and showcase the best in the sector, who through their amazing work, help to advance education to transform lives... Read More