http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/ Latest news from Barnwell School, Stevenage en-gb Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:51:56 http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/student-news/post917/luminites-due-to-wow-students-on-west.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT New group, The Luminites will be appearing at Barnwell West on Wednesday 8th February to promote their new single. http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/school-news/post918/adopt-a-charity-cheque-presentation-postponed.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Due to the recent poor weather, we are postponing the cheque presentation this evening. Students involved have been informed and text messages have been sent to parents. http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/student-news/post919/half-term-superlearning-timetable-published.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The timetable for the SuperLearning during Half Term is available under Students > Revision Tools, Easter Booster, SuperLearning. http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/student-news/post904/careers-fair.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Barnwell Sixth Form play host to the annual Careers Fair on Friday 3rd February. Students in Years 9 - 11 will have the opportunity of meeting and questioning local businesses and establishments of further education on grades needed and paths to follow for their ideal jobs and careers. http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/student-news/post914/xfactor-surprise-for-chanelle.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Assembly was a little different for a yellow house student this morning, when the lucky winner of a pair of X-Factor Live tickets was announced! http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/student-news/post915/year-9-options-evening-8th-february.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Parents attention is drawn to the date for the Year 9 Options Evening. It is on Wednesday 8th February 2012 and not in March as printed in the recent letter. http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/student-news/post916/bright-lightslighting-workshop.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Around 28 students will be learning the ropes at a Lighting Workshop later this afternoon. Smoke machines, lazers and lights aplenty! Thanks to Ross for leading and to Tornado Event Hire for loan of the equipment. http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/sports-news/post911/trampoline-competition.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The girls worked really hard at the Trampoline Competition held at Marriotts today and team Barnwell came back with three medals! http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/school-news/post913/barnwell-canteens-awarded-5-stars.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Congratulations are in order for the kitchen staff on both campuses after being awarded 5 stars in the hygiene inspection by the Environmental Health & Licensing Division. http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/student-news/post912/annual-chess-tournament-sign-up-now.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Students on East Campus are encouraged to sign up for the Chess Tournament that kick's off on Monday at 12:30 in the LRC. http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/sports-news/post903/district-schools-swimming-gala.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Students that have been selected for the District Schools Swimming Gala on 9th February will be bringing home a letter for their parents/carers to complete and return. http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/student-news/post910/national-storytelling-week-competition.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Students with a flair for creative writing are being offered the opportunity to enter a short story into the LRC West competition to celebrate National Storytelling Week. http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/student-news/post907/west-campus-presentation-evening.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wednesday 18th January we celebrated the achievement of the KS3 students on West Campus. Congratulations to the following students who were invited to attend with their parents. http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/student-news/post909/achievements-outside-of-school.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT We are always proud of our students' achievements whether inside or outside of school and would like to be able to share their results with the rest of the community. If your child enjoys clubs or sports, please feel free to share with us. http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/student-news/post908/great-theme-day-collaboration.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Year 8 students enjoyed a different type of school day after their teachers joined forces to provide a collaboration of teaching based around the approaching Rock Challenge which is called "Life is no Nintendo game". http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/student-news/post905/y7-eco-challenge-fun.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Last friday afternoon saw the whole of Year 7 hear from recycling entrepreneur Max McMurdo before they produced their own "furniture" from left over packaging. http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/school-news/post906/building-a-partnership-with-parentscarers.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Want to be more involved in school issues? Interested in the education your child receives? Why not join us for a coffee and chat? http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/student-news/post902/presentation-evening-east.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The East campus presentation evening took place last night with many students receiving awards for their commitment to learning, the community and the environment. http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/student-news/post901/barnwell-rain-jackets-on-offer.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The school has some Barnwell logo'd rain jackets for sale at the reduced price of £10. There are different sizes available but numbers are limited. Please contact the school office on West Campus for details. http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/news-events/news/school-news/post886/headteacher-absence.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT As you may be aware our Headteacher, Ms Swaida is unwell at the moment. During her absence Barnwell's two very experienced Deputy Headteachers, Mr Paul Barnett and Mr Tony Fitzpatrick will be leading the school. Any communication that would normally go to the headteacher should be directed to either Mr Barnett or Mr Fitzpatrick.