News
and Events
See our most recent news stories and events posts below.
Congratulations to Dasha on her exceptional A-level results
Dasha, one of our outstanding international students, joined us in Year 12 after fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Despite the challenges of adapting to a new country and language, she excelled in academics and leadership, earning top A-level results and several prestigious awards.
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Mike Reed – New Lead House Parent Parker’s
We are thrilled to welcome Mike as the new Lead Houseparent at Parker’s, our Sixth Form Boarding House. With 23 years of experience in education, Mike brings a dynamic blend of pastoral care, academic focus, and a passion for fostering independence. His commitment to creating a supportive and vibrant community promises an exciting and enriching experience for all our boarders.
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Testimonial from an international parent
We received a testimonial from a mother who visited her daughter here at West Buckland School for our Speech Day. She praised our green campus, modern facilities and supportive teachers. Her daughter, far from home due to the war in Ukraine, has thrived here over the past two years.
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International Boarding at West Buckland School
We received a wonderful email from the parents of Karoline, one of our international boarding students. Their message shares the experiences and growth their daughter had during her time at WBS. Here is their account of Karoline’s year with us.
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Kenya 2024
Our students and staff are back from an incredible trip to Kenya, marking our first visit post-pandemic and six years since our last one. The group spent over a week at our partner school, Agoro Oyombe, celebrating nearly 20 years of a sustainable partnership. They engaged in academic lessons, sports, chess, and the performing arts and more with their Kenyan peers.
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Wendy & Peter Pan
Join us for auditions for “Wendy and Peter Pan,” a magical play by Ella Hickson, open to pupils from Prep 6 to Year 12 on Tuesday, 10th September, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the 150 Theatre. Perform a duologue with a partner (or one provided) and experience the enchanting adventure of Neverland; audition packs available via MSP.
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Sail Adventure October 2024
We are seeking six adventurous girls (Years 10-13) to crew a 68ft yacht from 21st to 25th October with no sailing experience required. Participants could earn their RYA Competent Crew certification, complete a Gold residential, and potentially be selected for a Tall Ship race.
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Best Schools Awards
We are honoured to be finalists in the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards for “Championing Sustainability.” This recognition highlights our dedication to environmental stewardship through initiatives such as tree planting, wildflower meadows, and food waste management, among other efforts.
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