• A Comprehensive Look At Our Local Schools

  By  glastopeep at 11:58 on 23/08/10

  

  It’s always a bit of a worry isn’t it, when your vulnerable little one takes their first step into the world of statutory education and suddenly, a whole host of strangers (well, teachers) become responsible for shaping your child’s future and influencing the way they will progress through life with very little knowledge from yourself exactly how this will be achieved. Sorry, that was a bit dark wasn’t it,...

• Fun during the summer break

  By  Glastonbury-People at 11:00 on 12/08/10

  

  Primary school-aged children from as far afield as Ashcott, Walton, Meare, Butleigh and Baltonsborough as well as Glastonbury and Street have been enjoying a range of activities at Street Children’s Centre through the summer holidays. The sessions have a different theme each week, including Forest School, Street on Sea, Animal Adventures and Mini Beasts. “We are running sessions from 9am to 3pm every weekday throughout...

• Choir singers give live TV performance

  By  Glastonbury-People at 11:00 on 12/08/10

  

  Two students from central Somerset were among a show choir who featured in last week’s Don’t Stop Believing television show on Five. Claire Switzer from Glastonbury, and Rosie Potter from Street, both currently studying at Bridgwater College – had only had a week’s notice they were going to be on the live show. The choir was selected from more than 4,000 applicants for the show and spent all last week...

• School beats out a rhythm to see off summer term

  By  Glastonbury-People at 11:00 on 05/08/10

  

  STAFF, students and their families at the Forum School in Shillingstone got into the festival spirit to mark the end of the summer term. Music, face painting, clay modelling, African drumming and paint balling were all part of the programme at the school’s funky festival, held on the school field with its spectacular views of Hambledon Hill across the valley. The morning opened with a lively rendition of Oasis&rsqu...

• Young artisans’ efforts win school award

  By  Glastonbury-People at 11:00 on 29/07/10

  

  A Glastonbury primary school has received a top award for their commitment to arts. It is the second time that St John’s Infant School in Glastonbury has achieved the Artsmark award, in recognition of its excellence in arts education. Head teacher Wendy Turner said: “I’m delighted that the Arts Council has recognised St John’s dynamic arts education programme. “This year our children have really...

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