Highlights from our Trust community: Summer 2026 newsletter
From signing the Armed Forces Covenant and celebrating David Attenborough’s 100th birthday to festivals, trips and sporting success in our schools, our summer term has been full of memorable moments. As we approach the end of the academic year, explore the latest news and reflections from across our Trust, schools and community in our Summer […]
Student-created garden opens to visitors at William Brookes School
A stunning new garden space created by six William Brookes School students was visited by over 150 visitors as part of last week’s Open Gardens Trail in Much Wenlock. William Brookes School garden created by students This is the first time the school has taken part in the event, joining dozens of private gardens in […]
Athletics returns to Wenlock Olympian Games with new track at William Brookes School
The Wenlock Olympian Society has announced the return of athletics to the historic Wenlock Olympian Games this summer, following the completion of a brand-new track at William Brookes School in Much Wenlock. The new track at William Brookes School in Much Wenlock The Wenlock Olympian Society has announced the return of athletics to the historic […]
Halo Leisure and Much Wenlock Leisure Centre launch exciting partnership and major investment
Halo Leisure and Much Wenlock Leisure Centre have officially joined forces in an exciting new partnership aimed at getting “more local people more active more often.” Halo Leisure is now responsible for running the facilities at the Centre based at William Brookes School. Staff from Halo are joined by Ruth Shaw, Headteacher, and students from […]
Our Trust schools ‘go all in’ for World Book Day 2026
From Pass the Book and book‑themed Bake Offs to Jack and the Beanstalk and author visits, schools across our Trust marked World Book Day 2026 with imagination, energy and a shared love of reading. Here, our schools share — in their own words — the creative ways books were brought to life in classrooms and […]
The 3-18 Education Trust announce £164,000 investment to resurface athletics track at William Brookes School
A £164,000 investment to resurface the athletics track at William Brookes School has been announced by The 3-18 Education Trust. As the UK’s only 200m ‘Tartan Track’ – an all-weather synthetic track surfacing, primarily used for track and field competitions – the 6-lane track is a unique sporting facility at the Much Wenlock secondary school. […]
Much Wenlock Leisure Centre saved as William Brookes School announce new partnership with Halo Leisure
William Brookes School and The 3-18 Education Trust are delighted to confirm that Halo Leisure have been appointed to run Much Wenlock Leisure Centre from 1st April 2026. Pictured outside Much Wenlock Leisure Centre (L-R) Councillor Dan Thomas, Shropshire Councillor for Much Wenlock and Town Mayor; Ed Lloyd, Student, William Brookes School; Scott Rolfe, CEO, […]
The 3-18 Education Trust launches Belonging Council to shape the future of belonging across our Trust
Our Belonging Council is a new initiative which will bring our students and staff together to collaborate, share ideas and shape the future of belonging across our Trust. Belonging Council student members Our Belonging Council launched this week with students and staff meeting in person at The 3-18 Education Trust’s office in Shrewsbury. This was […]
Celebrating festive moments and community connections across our schools
From food bank fundraising and Christmas fairs to performing in the local community, students and staff across our Trust have embraced the festive season with energy and enthusiasm. In their own words, here are some of our favourite seasonal stories from our Trust schools. Bowbrook Primary School “Over the past week, every child at Bowbrook […]
Inaugural Trust People Awards honours outstanding staff contributions
At this year’s conference, we announced the winners of The 3-18 Education Trust People Awards – our first peer-nominated awards celebrating colleagues who embody our Trust values and priorities. Laura Taylor, Director of HR, hosted this year’s awards Celebrating our staff community Laura Taylor, Director of HR at The 3-18 Education Trust hosted the awards […]