Message from Mrs Matthews
As we reach the halfway point in the Autumn Term, I'd like to take the opportunity to thank our students, staff and families for their hard work and support, which has made the term so successful. From sports events and trips to the theatre, to Presentation Evenings and new starts for our Year 7 students, it's been a busy but great seven weeks! I hope you all have a lovely half term, stay safe in Storm Austen, and see you in November. Don't forget that it's an Inset Day on the 2nd November, so we'll see all our students back on Tuesday 3rd November.
Best wishes, Mrs Matthews
Wear it Pink!
Thank you to everyone who supported our non-uniform day in aid of Breast Cancer Now. We will let you know how much has been raised as soon as the totals are in!
Admission Arrangements for 2028-29: Annual Consultation
Along with all other schools and academies, we are consulting on our admission arrangements for 2028-29. You are invited to look at the proposed new admission arrangements and to have your say on them.
Our proposed Arrangements are on our admission page and you can see all the admission arrangements at http://devon.cc/schoolpolicy Further information is here: www.devon.gov.uk/admissionarrangements
The consultation runs between 6 November 2026 and 15 January 2027.
You can comment at schoolsadmissionpolicy-mailbox@devon.gov.uk or by emailing admin@bep.ac
Sparx Reader Winners!
Congratulations to our Sparx Reader prize winners for this half term!
Homework Stars - These students were selected at random from those who have successfully completed their English homework every week since the previous award. Each winner will receive a chocolate bar in recognition of their excellent consistency and effort.
Homework Champions - These students were selected for their outstanding Sparx Reader/English homework this term. Each winner will receive a £5 love2shop voucher in recognition of their excellent consistency and effort.
Well done everyone! Keep up the good work!
Temporary change to School lunch break
We will be making a temporary change to the timing of the lunch break for the whole School from Wednesday 11th November to Friday 20th November inclusive. This change is to support Year 11 who will be taking exams during this time.
From Wednesday 11th November to Friday 20th November, lunch break will be 12.35 – 13.10 (instead of the usual 13.35 – 14.10).
All other times will remain the same.
Autumn Specials from Guildhall Young Artists Taunton in November!
Dates: Saturdays 7, 14 & 21 November
Venue: Wellington School, South Street, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8NT
Time: 2pm–4pm
Age: 11–18
Fees: £29 per student per workshop, or £20 per student per workshop if you currently attend a GYA centre.
Ideal for students in Years 7–13 (or ages 11–18), these unique workshops cover a range of specialist disciplines, including Stage Lighting, Opera Singing and Acting with Masks. Places are limited so early sign up is encouraged.
Booking and more details here: https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/study-with-guildhall/children-and-young-people/guildhall-young-artists/guildhall-young-artists-taunton/autumn-specials-2026
Former Student Success
1) Congratulations to former student Blake L who has won the HPC Moet Apprentice of the Year award for 2026, at his graduation ceremony at Aerospace, Bristol. Blake studied Clean Energy (Nuclear) at the National College for Nuclear, Cannington. Well done to him!
2) Spotted on The Quantock Restaurant at Taunton College socials - former student Wilf B working with Guest Chefs this week as part of his Professional Cookery Diploma! Well done Wilf!
Student Exhibition
Don’t forget to visit the Talent Gallery in Wellington over the half term, to see an exhibition of work from our Class of 2026!
Upcoming External Events
