Voices for Life Wiltshire Children’s Choir will make its first public performance on 12 June at the Blue Sky Festival in Corsham, appearing alongside Mercury Prize nominated folk singer Seth Lakeman. Launched in January in collaboration with Heywood Prep school, the choir features children aged 6–11 and will perform a mix of Lakeman’s songs, from...
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Melksham pupils take on mini marathon to boost fitness and confidence
Pupils at Forest and Sandridge CE Primary School in Melksham have taken part in a mini marathon challenge, running laps of their school astroturf to build fitness, confidence and wellbeing. The event, endorsed by Joe Wicks, encouraged children to complete a distance in a way that suited them, whether running, jogging or walking. Rather than...
Seend Primary School unveils magical ‘Woodland Wonderland’ library created by pupils and community
Seend Primary School has officially opened its newly transformed library, reimagined as a ‘Woodland Wonderland’ to inspire a love of reading among pupils. The Wiltshire primary school, part of The White Horse Federation, has created a calm and imaginative space designed to help children explore books, build literacy skills and spark creativity. The enchanting new...
Hardenhuish School students honoured with Chippenham civic awards
Hardenhuish School has celebrated a double success after its School Parliament and Year 11 student Anisia Rusu were both recognised at the Chippenham Town Council Community Civic Awards 2026. Hardenhuish School Parliament received its award for outstanding student-led initiatives and charitable work across the community. Over the past year, students have raised significant funds for...
Free family events at Wiltshire libraries this May
Wiltshire Council libraries are hosting a packed programme of family-friendly events this May, with baby and toddler sessions, free books and activities designed to support children’s early development alongside author talks and local history events. Families with young children are being encouraged to head to their local library, where Baby and Toddler mornings are taking...
Snapdragons launches new training academy for early years apprentices
Snapdragons Nursery has launched its own training academy for early years apprentices, with learners from across Bath, Bristol and Wiltshire already joining the programme this spring. The new Snapdragons Academy follows the organisation’s successful approval onto the Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR) in November, allowing it to deliver its own in-house training. Over recent...
Bath Building Society launches 20th year of Community Awards with £15,000 funding pot
Bath Building Society has launched its annual Community Awards, offering £15,000 in funding to local charities and community groups across Bath and North East Somerset. Now in its 20th year, the awards are a key part of the Society’s commitment to give back 2% of its profits to the local community each year through financial...
Bath Carpets and Flooring praised by local family for standout service
A Bath family has praised Bath Carpets and Flooring for its outstanding service and attention to detail, highlighting the company’s customer-first approach from consultation through to installation. Mr and Mrs Tanner, from Bath, chose the independent flooring specialist after seeking a stress-free experience and expert guidance for their home. They said, “We chose Bath Carpets...
Monkton Prep School wins national boarding award for pupil support
Monkton Prep School has won the Supporting Junior Boarders Award at the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) Supporting Excellence Awards, recognising its outstanding approach to supporting young boarders and their families. The accolade, presented as part of the BSA’s 60th anniversary celebrations, highlights the school’s strong focus on care, community and pupil wellbeing. It follows Monkton...
New SEND school places at Mulberry Park School planned for Bath children
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bath are set to benefit from new local school places, as work begins on specialist facilities at Mulberry Park Primary School. Construction is due to start on 11 May, with contractor 21CBS delivering a purpose-built resource base designed to support up to 10 pupils with Education,...
Chippenham pupils dress up for Number Day fun and fundraising
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham brought maths to life as they celebrated Number Day 2026 with a day of creative activities, fancy dress and fundraising. Children arrived in a range of number-themed outfits and took part in maths challenges and games designed to build confidence and enjoyment in the subject. A...
Fosse Way Explorers praised for inclusive Scouting for SEND young people
A Scout group based at a special school in Radstock is gaining national recognition for opening up opportunities for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Fosse Way Explorers Unit has been highlighted on the The Scouts national website as a leading example of inclusive Scouting in action. In a recent blog titled...
St John’s Catholic Primary School celebrates CAFOD LiveSimply Award
St John’s Catholic Primary School in Bath, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, has been awarded the prestigious LiveSimply Award by CAFOD, recognising its commitment to living simply, sustainably and in solidarity with others. The award celebrates schools that demonstrate a strong dedication to global citizenship, encouraging care for both people and the planet...
SAS Mentoring celebrates national award supporting young carers
SAS Mentoring, an alternative provision with sites in Trowbridge and Salisbury, is celebrating after achieving the nationally recognised Young Carers in Schools Award with support from Wiltshire Council. The award, run by The Children’s Society and Carers Trust, recognises education settings that successfully identify young carers and create supportive, inclusive environments where they can thrive....
King Edward’s School pupils reach national Raspberry Pi final
Two teams from King Edward’s School Bath have been named finalists in the 2026 PA Raspberry Pi Competition, continuing the school’s strong run in the national contest. Pupils from the Pre-Prep and Junior school will compete in the Year 4–6 category final, which takes place at Google HQ in London on Wednesday 6 May. The...
The May/June 2026 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is out now!
Bath’s biggest magazine is back – packed with school news, inspiring local stories, brilliant days out and unmissable family events for the months ahead. The May/June 2026 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is out now — full of inspiration, information and ideas for families across Bath, Wiltshire and beyond. The Bath &...
New players welcome at Walcats Girls Rugby in Bradford on Avon
Girls aged 11 to 18 across Bradford on Avon and the surrounding area are being invited to give rugby a try as Walcats Girls Rugby looks to welcome new players ahead of the upcoming season. Based at Bradford on Avon Rugby Club, the Walcats run age-group teams at under-12, under-14, under-16 and under-18 level, with...
Egg-citement at St Benedict’s as chicks hatch in classrooms
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton have enjoyed a truly memorable learning experience as their ‘Living Eggs’ hatched before their eyes. After days of anticipation, children watched in delight as the first chicks emerged, with the moment streamed live into classrooms so every pupil could share in the excitement. The project...
Mary-thon magic sees St Mary’s pupils run the equivalent of seven marathons
Pupils at St Mary’s School in Broughton Gifford have gone the extra mile – quite literally – after completing an incredible fundraising challenge on the village common. The school’s first ever ‘Mary-thon’, held on Friday 23 April, saw children take on as many 1km laps of Broughton Gifford Common as they could, cheered on by...
Lawn Manor Academy teacher smashes marathon target for charity
A member of staff at Lawn Manor Academy has gone the extra mile by completing the London Marathon while raising vital funds for Breast Cancer Now. Lisa Quinn, Safeguarding and Partnership Officer at the school, took on the 26.2-mile challenge alongside around 59,000 runners, successfully crossing the finish line and exceeding her original fundraising goal....
Bath mum takes on triple marathon & stand up comedy challenge
A Bath mum is preparing to take on an extraordinary endurance challenge this May – running a full triple marathon while performing comedy sets at pubs and breweries along the route. Klaire Alexander will cover an incredible 78.6 miles on 23 May in aid of the Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance, the service she credits...