Around 180 Strode College students and nearly 70 year 10 and year 11 pupils from schools across Mendip and South Somerset enjoyed listening to two talks delivered by the renowned writer, editor, lecturer and broadcaster, Professor David Crystal in Strode Theatre recently. Full story: Read more
Charity calls for schools in Somerset to close the achievement gap for disadvantaged pupils
National education charity, Achievement for All, is calling for schools in Somerset to implement its schools programme after an independent review by PwC revealed that disadvantaged pupils from schools supported by the charity are closing the achievement gap with their peers in reading, writing and maths. Full story: Read more
Cardboard Catwalk Comes to College
Art and Design students took to the ‘catwalk’, clad in creative, cardboard costumes which were constructed in just two days, ahead of the project finale: a stunning catwalk show in front of other students and staff. Full story: Read more