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Term 1 2026

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A Message from Mr Meldrum

23 Oct 2026
Term 1 2026
Dear families, As we reach the end of my first half-term as Headteacher at Barnwood Park School, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our students, families and staff for the incredibly warm welcome I have received. It has been a real privilege to spend the past few weeks getting to...
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Star Students of the Term

Year 7 – Amelia Woods
Amelia has worked incredibly hard this term. She has shown outstanding commitment to her learning, consistently completing her work to the highest standard and confidently sharing her ideas in class.
Outside the classroom, Amelia continues to demonstrate her dedication and ambition by attending both Homework Club and Dance Club. She truly is an example of what can be achieved when you take responsibility for your learning and continually strive for excellence.

Year 8 – Theo Tiffney
Theo has made a brilliant start to Year 8, setting a fantastic example for his peers through his outstanding work ethic and focused attitude in lessons. He approaches every task with maximum effort and enthusiasm, earning a well-deserved 100% attendance record alongside numerous praise points and a flawless behaviour record. He is polite, supportive, and always respectful toward both staff and classmates. Well done, Theo—keep up the hard work!

Year 9 – Raeesa Patel
Raeesa has achieved 100% attendance so far this year. Every day, she arrives fully prepared for learning with the correct uniform and equipment, ready to make the absolute most of her education. She consistently gives 100% effort in every lesson and is a true credit to our school community. Well done Raeesa!

Year 10 – Poppy Stoddart
Well done for having an excellent start to Year 10 with 100% attendance and over 60 house points already. Great job helping out on Open Evening going out of your comfort zone to support parents, a true role model student in every aspect of school life. Keep up the great work Poppy.

Year 11 – Maisie Douglas
Maisie has made a fantastic start to Year 11. Her enthusiastic and positive attitude shines and has been noted by all staff—both in her lessons and around the building, highlighting her as an exemplary student. From her sharp uniform and greatly appreciated punctuality, to attending voluntary working lunches and Champion Hours, Maisie's dedication is outstanding. Keep up the amazing work!  

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23 Oct 2026
Year 7 Theatre Trip
On Thursday 22nd October, 100 year 7 students travelled to Malvern Theatre to watch a production of Private Peaceful. The students were a credit to the school, highlighted by staff at the theatre, during the incredible one man show. 
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20 Oct 2026
Cheltenham Literature Festival Trip
On Monday 12th October, 50 year 8 and 9 students visited the Cheltenham Literature Festival. They attended a "Destructive Writing" workshop with author Luke Palmer and discovered how to create chaos in their writing. They also attended an author talk with Sarah Crossan, who shared insight...
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24 Sep 2026
Year 7 PE
A busy and brilliant start to PE for our Year 7s at Barnwood Park! They’ve been giving it their all by trying out different sports—currently developing skills in Netball, Rugby, and Gymnastics!
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22 Sep 2026
Gardening Club
Our Gardening Club just harvested this season’s school garden vegetables! The fresh produce was handed over to the Food Tech department (and sampled), while seeds from our giant sunflowers are being enjoyed as snacks and saved to replant next year.
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Student Success

 

Huge congratulations to Abi (Y9) for representing Great Britain at the Taekwondo World Championships in Poland and bringing home a Bronze Medal!

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Key Dates

Click here for the 2026-2027 term dates.

INSET day
All Day
02
November
Nasal Flu Vaccinations
All Day
from 16 Nov until 17 Nov
16
November
Japanese Visitors
9:00am – 12:30pm
16
November
Careers Fayre
11:30am – 4:00pm
24
November
Wizard of Oz Show
6:30pm – 8:00pm
08
December
Wizard of Oz Show
6:30pm – 8:00pm
09
December
Y11 Academic Review Evening
4:30pm – 7:00pm
16
December
Y7 Academic Review Evening
4:30pm – 7:00pm
17
December
Closed to students
All Day
18
December
Y7 & Y11 Academic Review Morning
9:00am – 12:00pm
18
December