Burton Borough School

We would like to say a huge thank you to all the employers who provided work experience placements for our Year 10 students last week.

Our students have had an incredibly successful and rewarding week, gaining valuable insight into the world of work while developing new skills, confidence and aspirations for the future. They experienced a wide variety of industries
and roles, from aerospace to zoology and everything in between, helping them to explore potential career pathways and understand the opportunities available to them.

The feedback from students has been overwhelmingly positive, with many returning inspired by the experiences they have had and the professionals they have worked alongside. We are extremely grateful to every organisation that
welcomed our students and helped make the week such a success.

The support of our local businesses and organisations plays a crucial role in preparing young people for their futures, and we sincerely appreciate the time, guidance and encouragement given to our students throughout the week.

A particular thank you goes to VEPA and
Transicon for welcoming students as part of this year's hybrid work experience programme.

From cutting-edge manufacturing to engineering innovation, they have provided students with a unique insight into exciting career opportunities and helped showcase the fantastic industries and employers we have right here in Telford.

Their enthusiasm, expertise and commitment to supporting the next generation have made a lasting impression on our students, and we are incredibly grateful for their involvement.

Thank you once again to all of our employer partners for helping to make this year's Year 10 Work Experience Week such an amazing success.

💬Mrs Hughes said:

"Work experience is a vital step in helping our Year 10 students bridge the gap between education and employment, giving students opportunities to discover their strengths and gain a real understanding of the world of work. These
experiences can inspire ambitions and help shape future career choices."

🌟 Sports Day 2026 🌟
What an incredible Sports Day! The day was full of fun, fantastic effort, and outstanding dedication from all of our students. Everyone gave their all, showing determination, teamwork, and resilience throughout every event.
A huge congratulations to 💚 Hawkstone, ❤️ Chetwynd, and 💜 Aqualate House, who all worked exceptionally hard. The atmosphere was electric, and the final races were incredible to watch, with students cheering on their teammates and showing amazing support from start to finish.
Now the excitement continues as we eagerly wait to find out which house will be crowned Sports Day champions in Friday’s assembly! 🏆
A huge thank you to our PE Department for organising such a fantastic day, and to all of our fabulous Year 11 volunteers who came back into school to help make the event such a success.
Most importantly, we hope every student had a fantastic time. It was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm, encouragement, and pride across the whole school. We loved seeing the incredible school spirit on display throughout the day! 🎉

✨ What a fantastic time we had at the Newport Show! ✨

We were incredibly proud to see some of our talented students take to the stage and showcase their amazing skills. A huge well done to Skye Carter (Year 7), Jessica White (Year 10), and Lily Jewell (Year 7) for their wonderful performances – you represented the school brilliantly! 🌟👏

We were also delighted to have our display in the Education Tent, showcasing some of the fantastic work produced by our students. We hope everyone who visited the show had the opportunity to stop by and see the creativity, talent, and hard work on display.

Thank you to everyone who supported us throughout the day. We’re so proud of all our students and the way they continue to shine both in and out of the classroom! 💙

🌟💙💛 A Fantastic Start to the Burton Borough Journey! 💛💙🌟
This week, we were delighted to welcome our future Year 7 students to BBS for two fantastic Transition Days!
From exploring exciting subjects and meeting staff to making new friendships and experiencing school life firsthand, students got a real taste of what a full day at Burton Borough School is all about. 📚✨
A particular highlight for many students was sampling our fantastic canteen lunches! 🍽️😋 The delicious food and wide variety of options received rave reviews and gave our future Year 7s another glimpse into everyday life at BBS.
We were also delighted to present certificates to students who consistently demonstrated our school values of being Ambitious, Proud and Caring throughout the two Transition Days. 🏅✨ It was fantastic to celebrate and recognise those students who stood out through their positive attitude, confidence and kindness.
We are incredibly proud of how confidently and enthusiastically all students embraced the experience, and we hope they had an amazing few days getting to know their new school.
A huge thank you to our amazing Year 9 students, who helped organise and lead PE activities at break and lunchtime. Their support, leadership and friendliness helped make everyone feel welcome and showed our newest students just how special the BBS community is. 👏💙💛
We can't wait to welcome you back in September as official members of the Burton Borough School family. Have a fantastic summer, we'll see you soon! ☀️🎉

💬 Mrs Heins, Assistant Head of Personal Development said:
"It was fantastic to see our future Year 7 students embrace life at Burton Borough School with such enthusiasm and confidence. We cannot wait to officially welcome them into the BBS family in September."
💬 Mrs Bedford, Principal stated:
"Our Transition Days perfectly showcased what makes Burton Borough School so special. From engaging lessons and exciting activities to the support of our outstanding Year 9 students and our much-loved canteen lunches, it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces."

⚽🎉 A Proud Moment for Burton Borough School & Newport! 🎉⚽
We were delighted to officially open our fantastic new 3G Pitch on Friday, marking an exciting milestone for both our school and the wider Newport community.
This incredible facility has been made possible through a successful partnership between Telford & Wrekin Council, the Premier League, The FA, the Football Foundation, The Learning Community Trust, and local partners. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped bring this vision to life. 👏
The launch event brought together partners, supporters, staff, students and community members to celebrate this special occasion, with our students taking centre stage by showcasing their skills in a series of football matches on the new pitch. ⚽🙌
The new 3G Pitch will provide outstanding opportunities for PE lessons, training sessions, competitive fixtures and community sport, benefiting both our students and local clubs for years to come.
This is more than just a pitch, it's an investment in the future of sport, health and community engagement in Newport, and we couldn't be prouder to be part of it. 💙💛
A huge thank you to everyone who made this project possible!

🏆✨ Celebrating Outstanding Student Success! ✨🏆
We are incredibly proud of two exceptional Burton Borough School students who were recognised at the inaugural Trust Student Awards. 🌟
With more than 200 nominations submitted from across a Trust of over 8,000 students, the competition was incredibly strong. Just six students were shortlisted in each category, making this achievement even more special—and we are thrilled that our amazing students were among those selected. 👏
A huge congratulations to Harvey Arnold, who was shortlisted from a Trust of over 8,000 students and went on to be crowned the overall winner of the ‘A Trust with a Heart’ Award! 🏆💻
Harvey's kindness, leadership and commitment to supporting others make him a fantastic role model. As captain of the school rugby team, he consistently leads by example and truly embodies our values of being Ambitious, Proud and Caring. 💙💛
Congratulations also to Reid Round, who was shortlisted in the ‘Thriving Community’ category in recognition of his outstanding leadership, determination and dedication to making a positive difference within both our school and the wider community. 🌟
Having students recognised at this level is a fantastic achievement and perfectly encapsulates what it means to be part of Burton Borough School. Harvey and Reid demonstrate our core values every day—being Ambitious in their aspirations, Proud of their achievements, and Caring towards others and their community.
We couldn't be prouder of both students for representing Burton Borough School so brilliantly. Congratulations, Harvey and Reid—you are a credit to our school and an inspiration to those around you! 🎉💙💛

🏆🎉 LCT Head2Head Champions — 3 Years Running! 🎉🏆
Last Monday, 85 of our students proudly represented Burton Borough School at the LCT Head2Head Competition hosted by Hadley Learning Community Secondary Phase.
Competing across football, netball, basketball and rugby, our students showed incredible teamwork, determination, resilience and sportsmanship throughout the day. 💙💛
After a fiercely contested competition, we're thrilled to announce that Burton Borough School have been crowned LCT Head2Head Champions for the THIRD consecutive year! 🥇🏆
A huge congratulations to all the students who took part and to the staff who supported them. Thank you also to Hadley Learning Community Secondary Phase for hosting such a fantastic event.
We couldn't be prouder of our students, excellent ambassadors both on and off the field. 👏
Champions for the third year in a row! 💙💛🏆

📢 Important Notice – Friday 10th July

Please be aware that there will be no after-school clubs running on Friday 10th July.

All students will need to leave the school site at the end of the normal school day (3.10pm).