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Restless Development Triathlon

Once again Bradfield College hosted another fantastic triathlon on Sunday, in aid of Restless Development. It was a beautifully sunny day and the event was ...

Boarders’ Evening Fun

This week we have been blessed with magical, sun-drenched evenings with the boarders making the most of the grounds after supper. They have been kayaking on t...

Mothers’ Tennis in aid of the Learning Development Department

We were so lucky to have such a gorgeous hot day on Monday for the annual Mothers’ tennis in aid of the Learning Development Department. Bates was a veritab...

Year 6 Big Weekend

Year 6 enjoyed their recent Wet, Wild & Wacky Weekend. The Saturday evening started with a wide-game called Postbox, with 3 teams of boys chasing the Gapp...

Y3 Trip to the Hawk Conservancy

The Hawk Conservancy is a rather special place. It’s clean, tidy and full of interesting ways to learn about birds. The guides are knowledgeable and passionat...

Year 8 Informal Concert

This was a truly Informal Concert and we enjoyed hearing the swan-song of some of our Year 8 musicians who have entertained us so well over the years. Both ou...

Ridgeway Walk

Stunning weather greeted the Elstree families for the 2018 sponsored Ridgeway Walk on Saturday 5th May. Bacon sandwiches were in plentiful supply at the West ...

Reception Class Science Lesson

Last week, the Reception children joined the Year 8 boys with Mrs Watt for a Science lesson. The Year 8 boys prepared an enjoyable and exciting afternoon for al...

Bucklebury Badgers vs Thatcham Thunder on Pavilion.

Result – Thunder win by 13 runs The Thunder are up and running! After Gaspard won his fourth toss in a row, he again invited the Badgers to bat first and it...

Reception trip to Hillier Garden Centre

On Friday 30th April Reception had a fabulous morning at Hillier Garden centre. We got in the mini bus at school and drove the short distance to Hermitage. Th...