October 2018
Be a Chorister for a Day
The Wells Cathedral ‘Be a Chorister for a Day’ event takes place each year on the second Saturday in October, when children aged between 7 and 9 years old learn what it is like to be a Cathedral Chorister.Up to forty five children can attend the event, which runs from 11.00am – 5.15pm. The day includes singing games, learning about the Cathedral and finding out what a Chorister really does. Lunch is provided, and at the end of the day…
Find out more »November 2018
Be a Mathematician for a Day
This event (open to pupils in Years 5 and 6) forms the basis of our mathematics scholarships worth up to 10% of tuition (day) fees to pupils with truly exceptional mathematical ability and potential.Candidates enjoy a variety of activities as a taster of the kind of specialist classes that you will experience as part of the specialist maths scheme here at Wells. Candidates who demonstrate truly exceptional mathematical ability and potential may be awarded a maths scholarships worth up to…
Find out more »Sixth Form Options Morning
The Sixth Form Options morning is an opportunity for students and parents to come and speak to staff and student representatives from our broad range of Sixth Form options. This will help you understand the process of choosing your subjects, and give you a chance to ask questions and explore the various options and opportunities.Please register if you wish to attend.
Find out more »Scholarship Day
We encourage talented students aged 11+, 13+, 14+ and 16+ to apply for our academic, all round, art, drama and sport scholarships. Please note that you need to complete and return our registration form, the relevant scholarship form and the registration fee to our admissions team by Thursday 15th November for your child to be eligible to take part. Our admissions team will contact you nearer the time to give you specific information about the scholarship day, which forms the basis…
Find out more »December 2018
Music Auditions
Talented young musicians ages 8-16+ are invited to audition for our specialist music scheme. Based on the auditions, we award two different types of music scholarships: the Music and Dance Scheme (MDS) grant funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and our own Music Scholarships. Both types of award are based on musical ability and financial need. If you would like an audition, you will need to apply by Thursday 15th November. Please click here for more information and to access…
Find out more »Mingle and Jingle Open Afternoon (ages 2-7)
Children sing, are you listening? In the lane, cobbles glistening! Santa's bells jingle - Come, join us and mingle, Walking in a Wells wonderland! We warmly welcome you to our Winter Wonderland Jingle & Mingle Open Afternoon for ages 2-7. Come and join us for festive fun, food, music and a visit from Santa!
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