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Will Silk, inset, is taking over as headteacher at Perrott Hill School, in North Perrott. Pictures: Perrott Hill School

Somerset independent school confirms new headteacher at “pivotal moment”

AN INDEPENDENT Somerset school has appointed a new headteacher. Perrott Hill School has confirmed Will Silk – previously deputy head…

Somerset school pupils wow parents and staff at rock concert

PUPILS, parents and staff got to rock out during a special school concert. Young rockers at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary…

How the new Black A at Strode College could look. Picture: Willmott Dixon/Somerset Council

Plans for huge new Strode College block revealed – including ‘student street’ and training kitchen

A HUGE new block – including an ‘indoor street’, a new training kitchen, catering facilities and a refectory -…

Youngsters at St Benedict's, in Midsomer Norton, are ready to learn about the law

Somerset school pupils learning about law through policing initiative

YOUNGSTERS at a Somerset school are learning about law as part of a special initiative starting this month. Pupils at…

Author CL Taylor will take part in the premiere in Bridgwater. Picture: Somerset Council

Short films showcasing Somerset libraries to premiere in Bridgwater

A SERIES of short films celebrating Somerset libraries will be premiered in Bridgwater this month (January). On January 16, the…

The panto cast at St Benedict's

Somerset youngsters spread Christmas cheer with series of events

YOUNGSTERS from a Somerset school spread festive cheer before the big day. Pupils and staff at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary…

Pupils with the cards they designed for older residents in Wincanton

Wincanton generations link up to spread festive joy

YOUNG and old people in and around Wincanton have been united this festive season thanks to a special link…

Staff and students in Taunton

Somerset college students and staff unite to raise thousands for charity

STUDENTS and staff at colleges across Somerset united to raise money for charity. The UCS College Group came together for…

Youngsters from Knights Templar school donning their donated waterproofs and wellies. Picture: Somerset Council

Waterproofs and wellies donated after walkers’ fundraising efforts in Somerset

PUPILS at two Somerset schools will be able to stay dry in wet weather – thanks to the fundraising…

Music teacher Maryna Kalachova is asking for help to keep her music teaching business running. Picture: GoFundMe

Ukrainian refugee and piano teacher seeks help to raise funds for new instrument

A MUSIC teacher who fled the Russian invasion of Ukraine before settling in Somerset is appealing for help from…