Oswestry School Bellan House

OSWESTRY SCHOOL BELLAN HOUSE
THE TUDOR EXPERIENCE
YEAR 4 PUPILS enjoyed a taste of Tudor life at Chirk Castle.
Dressed in authentic costume, members of the National Trust
Education team gave the children a fascinating experience
of life in Tudor times, based on the history of the Myddelton
family, who bought the castle in 1595.
“It was an excellent day”, said Mrs Greatorex, the
headmistress of Bellan House. “The pupils all enjoyed their
visit and were helped to understand what it was like to live
in the sixteenth century, as well as learning more about our
local history”.
Having a taste of life in a Tudor kitchen—Freya Morris, Hannah
Spalding, Hannah Jones, Flossie Bebb, Lottie Hulme, Robert Duncan,
Henry Bowen
TALENTED YOUNG RIDER
FIVE-YEAR-OLD Kinvara Garner qualified for a place in
the Royal International Horse Show in July, after coming
fourth in the Lead Rein Show pony class at Royal Windsor.
Kinvara, who is in year 1 has been riding since she was
two and has collected a string of trophies, including nine for
best rider, in county and national competitions. She says: “I
like riding. It is fun and my pony is nice and cuddly”.
Tudor toys—back: Iwan Williams, Andrew Warner, Cameron Hughes,
Armani Roberts, Donald Gray, Dominic Fisher, Oliver Woodward;
front: Fiona Newman, Arianna Herbert, Caro Hulme, Alex Dewing
SPONSORED SWIMMING
FIFTEEN PUPILS from year 4 took part in a sponsored swim
in February. Along with pupils from the Senior School they
raised over £2,000 for the three good causes: LEAP School,
Childline and Shelterbox. Mr Don Howard and Mrs Jayne
Middleton of Oswestry Rotary Club presented them with
certificates and Mr Howard thanked the pupils for working
so hard to improve the lives of other people.
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