<![CDATA[Bowdon Church School News Feed - News]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D7%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:50:23 GMT Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:50:23 GMT <![CDATA[ BCS is a Rights Committed School! ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=6 We are delighted to announce that we are on the journey to become a UNICEF-accredited Rights Respecting School!

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:36:43 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=6 <![CDATA[ Premier League Primary Stars football tournament ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=64 On Friday 16th January, a group of our Year 6 boys attended the Premier League Primary Stars football tournament held at the Manchester United Academy, Cliff Training Centre.

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:50:23 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=64 <![CDATA[ Starling Workshop - Neuro Diversity Advocates Group ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=63 Our neuro-diverse advocates group of children in Year 5 had their second workshop provided by Starling this morning - Finding Balance. The children participated with great enthusiasm, exploring how their brains and bodies work together as a team.

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:44:12 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=63 <![CDATA[ Sportshall Primary Athletics Success ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=62 A great example of determination & teamwork

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:28:02 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=62 <![CDATA[ Primary Maths Challenge Success! ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=61 All of our Year 6 pupils took part in the UK’s Primary Maths Challenge this month

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:03:40 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ Raising Money for Children in Need by 25 Acts of Kindness ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=60 We have raised £1,757 for Children in Need through our Acts of Kindness Challenge!

Thank you to all our kind children and wonderful parents for your support!

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:33:34 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ Willow Weaving ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=59 Love, Learn, Grow

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:03:32 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=59 <![CDATA[ Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament Winners ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=58 Both the girls' and boys' basketball teams have had great success in an interschool basketball competition.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:56:15 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=58 <![CDATA[ Trafford Handball tournament winners! ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=57 We are thrilled to share the fantastic achievements of our pupils at the recent Trafford Handball Tournament! 

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:49:18 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=57 <![CDATA[ Remembrance ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=56 Remembrance Day is an opportunity for our school community to pause, reflect, and ensure that the immense sacrifices made by those who have died in combat are never forgotten.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:46:56 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ From our Harvest Festival to the Hope Centre ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=54 Some of our courageous advocacy team went on a trip to the Hope Centre Pantry in Partington this week to help sort the large number of food donations from our Harvest Festival.

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:54:29 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=54 <![CDATA[ Cross Country ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=53 Our runners have been busy competing both at John Leigh Park and at Sale Harriers this week!

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:36:07 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ Hockey League ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=55 A update on the Primary School Hockey League matches

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:57:00 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ Girls' Rugby Festival with Sale Sharks ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=50 Following the fantastic success of the England Women’s Rugby Team, Sale Sharks hosted an exciting Girls Rugby Festival — and what an amazing morning it was!

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:59:09 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ Harvest Festival ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=49 Thank you for all your wonderful donations

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:57:01 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ Mr T smashes his first half marathon! ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=51 Mr Tarry took part in Manchester's Largest Half Marathon

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:09:33 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ Lord’s Prayer Moment ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=48 We come together as a school to sing and pray and the playground.

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:57:01 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ Shakespeare’s Macbeth! ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=52 To enhance Y6's work on Macbeth and inspire their writing, the Young Shakespeare Company came to perform in our school hall. Four Young Shakespeare Company actors performed Shakespeare’s mesmerizing story of ambition, guilt and revenge in a fast-moving fully-costumed interactive production. 

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:33:29 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ Girls' Rugby ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=47 Inspiring girls to get involved in Rugby

]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 14:29:56 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ Book Fair ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=43 Book Fair - THANK YOU!

]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 10:59:19 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ School Blessing Service ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=42 Thank you to all who joined us at the School Blessing Service on Sunday at St Mary's church, Bowdon

]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 16:54:37 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ Y5 - God and the Big Bang Workshop ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=41 Year 5 enjoyed a day of spiritual discussion and debate around the compatibility of science and faith.

]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 10:28:31 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ Football league success ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=39 Both our boys' and our girls' teams have had a strong start to the season.

]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 10:09:59 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ Black History Month 2025 ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=44 Standing Firm in Power and Pride - At Bowdon, Black History Month isn't an isolated unit or an add-on to our curriculum—it's a reflection of our year-round commitment to inclusive education.

]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 10:50:54 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ Year 3 Hindu Day ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=40 Year 3 enjoyed a variety of Hindu workshops this week.

]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 10:43:03 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ Reaching tremendous heights for charity! ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=37 During the school holidays, Alfie, Rory and Oscar and their team, managed to climb the equivalent of Mount Everest to raise vital funds for the North West Pre-hospital Critical Care Charity.

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:01:52 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ Gold Award by the Geographical Association ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=45 We were delighted to hear that our Geography curriculum has been awarded a Gold Award by the Geographical Association, the highest accolade they offer.

]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 11:07:24 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ Past Pupil - Mayor’s Cadet of Trafford ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=46 We were delighted to hear of the selection of William Homan (a past pupil), as the Mayor’s Cadet of Trafford for the 2025–26 term, to be appointed in September by the Mayor of Trafford, Councillor Jane Brophy.

]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 11:14:45 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ Cheshire County Cricket Finals ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=36 In the penultimate week of term, both the girls' and boys' cricket teams qualified for the County Cricket Finals.

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:58:05 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=36 <![CDATA[ BCS Statutory Assessment Results 2025 ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=38 Following the sending of our annual reports earlier this week, we are now absolutely delighted to share with you our statutory assessment results for Summer 2025. 

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:12:08 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ BCS Pop Lacrosse National Finals ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=32 Ms Parle and Mrs Cochrane proudly led our qualifying Pop Lacrosse team to the National Pop Lacrosse Finals.

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:41:46 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ School Games Mark - Gold ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=35 We are delighted to announce that we have achieved the School Games Mark Gold Award for the 2024/25 academic year. 

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:52:34 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=35 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Residential ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=31 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:38:37 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Maths Champions ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=34 Arthur, Kaitlyn, Isobel and Eric from Year 5 represented our school at the Year 5 Maths Challenge held at St Ambrose College.

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:47:25 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ Timperley Track Champions! ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=33 It was the much anticipated sporting event of the year: Timperley Track.

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:44:53 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ Royal Academy of Arts- Young Artists Summer show 2025 ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=30 Congratulations to Isla – Young Artist Selected by the Royal Academy of Arts!

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 17:16:22 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ Year 1 Trip to Imagine That ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=29 The Year 1 children had the most incredible day at Imagine That in Liverpool.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 09:47:38 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ Year 6 SATs ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=28 We are incredibly proud of our wonderful Year 6 children, who completed their SATs this week in such a professional, optimistic and resilient manner! 

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 18:24:27 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Year 2 VR Day! ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=27 Year 2 experienced a VR day linked to their geography topic of ‘What makes our world wonderful.’

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 16:07:05 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ VE Day Celebrations ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=26 There were lots of activities throughout school to celebrate this historic anniversary.

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 13:15:33 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Premier League Trophy Visits BCS! ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=25 On 6th May, we were visited by a very special guest: the Premier League Trophy!

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:07 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Residential! ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=22 A review of Robinwood, by Valley Group:

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 11:42:44 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ Anne Frank workshop for Y6 ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=23 Tue, 13 May 2025 11:46:18 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ Sports Updates ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=24 DIAMOND CRICKET CHAMPIONS

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 12:14:05 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Sports Updates ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=21 There have been lots of sporting activities in school

]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2025 09:43:45 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ Vision Groups Trip to London ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=20 Fantastic Ambassadors 

]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2025 09:36:15 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Reception Easter Bonnet Parade and Picnic ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=19 Fri, 4 Apr 2025 09:30:34 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ Red Nose Day - Supporting Comic Relief ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=18 Celebrating 40 years of Red Nose Day

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 17:10:40 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=18 <![CDATA[ Lacrosse National Finalists! ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=17 We are thrilled to share that our lacrosse team has achieved an outstanding accomplishment at the regional championships!

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:47:01 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=17 <![CDATA[ A Midsummer Night’s Dream ]]> https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=16 Year 5 were treated to a fabulous performance of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Wednesday 19th March from the Young Shakespeare Company. 

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:41:24 GMT https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=16