Commemorating VE Day 80 across our family of schools
From themed menus and music to moments of reflection, on Thursday 8th May 2025 pupils and staff from across our family of schools proudly celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe day. Bowbrook Primary School “Celebrating and remembering VE Day with our friends from Shrewsbury School. A day of hope and liberation!” Coleham Primary […]
Celebrating apprenticeships: “The qualification will help with my knowledge and skills and support future career progression.”
Sarah Woosnam, Office Coordinator at Bowbrook Primary School, explains how an apprenticeship is supporting her future career progression. Name: Sarah WoosnamSchool: Bowbrook Primary SchoolCurrent role: Office CoordinatorTraining course: Level 4 School Business Professional What are your motivations for starting an apprenticeship?“Having moved from a 16-year career in banking and finance, I felt like I needed […]
In the press: Inside Shrewsbury’s ‘school of opportunity’ – Bowbrook Primary School
Headteacher Sam Aiston spoke to the Shropshire Star about empowering the children to believe they can live and work anywhere in the world. Headteacher, Sam Aiston, with children in the library. (Credit: Steve Leath/Shropshire Star) Sam said: “This school wants to be at the centre of the community. We have a lot of children from […]
Celebrating the festive season in our schools and communities
From fundraising and feasting to performing on stage, here are just some of the ways our pupils and staff have been enjoying the festive season this month. “Our little ones raised the roof in their two West End-worthy performances! Every child, aged 3 – 6, sang their heart out & portrayed ‘feeling the fear and […]
Community celebrations mark one year of Bowbrook Primary School
Staff and pupils from Bowbrook Primary School in Shrewsbury recently celebrated a fantastic first year with a fun-filled first birthday party. The local community enjoyed a mobile farm, photo booth and traditional party games, and a big birthday cake baked by Bowbrook’s own Office Manager, Sarah. Sam Aiston, Headteacher at Bowbrook, said: “Our first birthday […]