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Appeal for more people to become school governors MORE than half of all the church schools in Somerset (98 of 182 schools) are seeking people to serve as governors to work as part of the team responsible for the running of the schools. To address this and attract more people to the role, the Church of England Diocese of Bath and Wells has launched #beagovernor. In the campaign, school governors tell the story of why they became a governor and what they get out of the role;
Kayleigh Methven challenging perceptions of what being a governor is all about. Young professional, Kayleigh Methven, aged 29, who is a governor at St Cuthbert’s CofE Junior School in Wells and St Benedict’s CofE Junior School in Glastonbury, is one of the faces of the campaign. Kayleigh said:
“Being a governor has been a great way to get experience and develop my skills. Through the role I’ve also become more a part of my local community. I’ve made connections I wouldn’t have otherwise.” Suzanne McDonald, assistant director in the education team at the Diocese of Bath and Wells, said: “We want to ensure all of our schools have the right number of governors with a full complement of skills and expertise. We’re looking for people from all walks of life to bring their different skills to the role and develop more along the way. “You don’t need to have a connection with children attending the school, you don’t need to go to church. You do need to be sympathetic to the Christian values held by the school, which the diocese can support through training. You could be a job-seeker, young professional or retired business person. What we are looking for is a passion for helping our children and communities thrive. It’s a hugely fulfilling role.” Those interested in finding out more can visit: www. bathandwells.org.uk/be-agovernor or check out the Diocese of Bath and Wells Facebook or Twitter pages.
Frances and Tim Young with Niki Davies, Ian Belcher and Adam Raphael from The Good Hotel Guide
Owners celebrate ‘Oscar’ award as guide names B&B UK’s best A WELLS B&B has won an ‘Oscar’ of the hotel industry. Stoberry House and Garden received a César award after being named B&B of the year by The Good Hotel Guide 2019. The 18th-century coach house, owned by Tim and Frances Meeres Young, is set in 26 acres of parkland at Stoberry Park overlooking Wells Cathedral and Glastonbury Tor. Tim said: “The Oscar of the hotel industry is how the César awards are described and Stoberry House and Garden is a very proud recipient of the César award for best B&B of the year. “The award is for all of us working at Stoberry, every member of the team adds to the success of our B&B. “We have had a wonderful few years, named as the best B&B in the Mendips and one of the top ten places to stay at
this summer by the Sunday Telegraph has made for a year of celebrations.” Named after César Ritz, ten César awards are presented annually by The Good Hotel Guide to UK hotels which are judged to have demonstrated excellence in their field. The Good Hotel Guide said that Stoberry House was “a true labour of love” for Frances and Tim, and added: “From the exceptional breakfast menu to the tastefully-furnished bedrooms and lounges, the attention to detail is often praised by guests.” Tim said that they are broadening their scope to include private dining for celebrations and smaller weddings, or for people who want to treat themselves to cream teas, as well as a personalised venue for memorial functions.
Official opening of school’s new Sixth Form Centre WELLS Blue School officially opened its new Sixth Form Centre in the presence of past and present students, their parents and members of the local community The centre, based in the heart of the school, offers university standard study facilities with dedicated areas for both study and relaxation for the school’s 225 sixth form students. Former students Mimi Ray (trainee accountant) and Anna Williams (trainee barrister) joined current student Sam
Mayor Celia Wride cuts the cake at the Sixth Form Centre opening
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Horler to cut the ribbon to officially open the centre. Celia Wride, the Mayor of Wells, was asked to cut a cake, featuring the new sixth form logo, which was made in the school’s kitchen. Headteacher Mark Woodlock said: “Our new Sixth Form Centre is aimed at both inspiring those around it to achieve the best they can be and promoting a sense of community that will support the students.” The school is holding a Sixth Form Open Evening on November 8.
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