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Our Sixth Form Enterprise & Entrepreneurship students enjoyed an inspiring visit to @boxendpark one of Bedfordshire’s leading leisure and hospitality businesses, where owners Hannah and James shared the remarkable story of transforming part of a family farm into the thriving destination it is today. From securing finance and managing risk to navigating the challenges of COVID-19, investing in growth and leading a team of more than 90 staff during peak periods, the students gained valuable insight into the realities of entrepreneurship. Hearing openly about the setbacks, lessons learned and the importance of resilience, adaptability and attention to detail made for an engaging and thought-provoking experience. Seeing first-hand how the business has grown from a waterski boat and a portacabin into a diverse operation spanning watersports, hospitality, conferences, accommodation and leisure activities was a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through vision and determination. A huge thank you to Hannah and James for sharing their time, experience and advice so generously. Their passion and entrepreneurial spirit made this a memorable visit for all involved. #EnterpriseEducation #Entrepreneurship #SixthForm #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #Bedfordshire #FutureLeaders #BoxEndPark 💡🚀

🥈🇩🇪 Another international rowing success for Bedford School Boat Club! Following this summer’s double gold medal triumphs for Great Britain by Upper Sixth rowers Ewan and Oliver at the Coupe de la Jeunesse, Lower Sixth pupil Tiago has added to the club’s impressive international achievements by winning silver for Germany at the prestigious Baltic Cup. Representing Germany in the Junior Men’s Quadruple Scull (JM4x), Tiago and his crew produced an outstanding performance to finish second behind Poland and ahead of Norway, earning a place on the podium among some of Europe’s top junior rowers. Having joined Bedford School from Berlin this September, Tiago described representing his country as a proud experience. While his competitive instinct initially left him disappointed not to win gold, standing on the podium and receiving his silver medal helped him appreciate the scale of the achievement and the strength of the international competition. #BedfordSchool #BedfordBoatClub #BalticCup #Rowing #TeamGermany #ProudToBeBedford #InternationalSuccess #ThatEachBecomeMore

A remarkable 143 students across Years 11, 12 and 13 recently took part in the UK Mathematics Challenge, demonstrating both the strength and enthusiasm for mathematics across school. The sheer number of boys entering the competition reflects the growing appetite for mathematical problem-solving and academic challenge, with pupils tackling a series of demanding questions designed to test logic, insight and perseverance. The journey does not end here. The highest-performing pupils will qualify for the Andrew Jobbings Senior Kangaroo Challenge, before aspiring to reach the prestigious British Mathematical Olympiad Round 1. We look forward to sharing more success stories as the results progress. Watch this space. 🔢⭐ #BedfordSchool #UKMathsChallenge #Mathematics #AcademicExcellence #ProblemSolving #FutureMathematicians #BedfordSchoolSuccess

Our Combined Cadet Force (CCF) cadets recently enjoyed two incredible experiences, gaining first-hand insight into military life with the RAF and Royal Navy. Nine RAF cadets from Bedford School and @bedfordgirlssch travelled to RAF Wittering, where they completed parachute training before taking to the skies for a 40-minute flight with RAF pilots. More than just passengers, each cadet had the opportunity to take the controls and experience the concentration and discipline required to fly an aircraft, before enjoying a thrilling display of aerial manoeuvres including loops and barrel rolls. Meanwhile, our Royal Navy cadets visited HMS Prince of Wales, exploring the bridge and flight deck of one of the UK's most advanced aircraft carriers. A highlight of the visit was getting up close to an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet and learning about the technology and expertise that underpin modern naval operations. #BedfordSchool #CCF #Leadership #CharacterEducation #RAF #RoyalNavy #OpportunityBeyondTheClassroom #LearningBeyondTheClassroom

We're ready to welcome a record crowd to tomorrow's Open Morning! The excitement is building as we prepare to welcome more families than ever. 📍 Visiting our Prep School? Please arrive at 9.00am 📍 Visiting our Upper School? Please arrive at 10.00am ✅ QR codes at the ready for a smooth check-in. ✅ Comfortable shoes recommended for exploring our estate. We can't wait to meet you and share what makes our school community so special. Safe travels, and we'll see you tomorrow! #OpenMorning #BedfordPrepSchool #BedfordSchool #FutureStartsHere #WelcomeToBedfordSchoolCommunity #ThatEachBecomeMore

Our Drama Scholars enjoyed a fascinating workshop with award-winning BBC writer, actor and broadcaster Jeremy Front, exploring the art of vocal performance for radio. Drawing on his extensive experience in broadcasting, writing and voice work, Jeremy led an engaging session on the subtle differences between using the voice for stage, television and voiceover performances, helping pupils develop new techniques and a deeper understanding of the craft. Drama Scholar, Daniel reflected, "It was fantastic to have the opportunity to learn from a professional voiceover artist. Learning the subtle differences between using the voice for the stage, TV and voiceover work was really interesting. I can't wait to play around with this." A huge thank you to Jeremy for sharing his expertise and inspiring the next generation of performers. 🎭🎙️ #DramaScholar #CreativeArts #DramaEducation #BBCRadio #BedfordSchool

📚🌍 Celebrating European Day of Languages! 🌍📚 Our Sixth Form linguists brought languages and cultures to life with a fantastic programme of activities to mark European Day of Languages. From cultural quizzes and cheese tasting to an Italian taster lesson, blind food challenges, and language guessing games, pupils from Fourth Form to Sixth Form embraced the opportunity to broaden their horizons and have some fun along the way. The event took place alongside our non-uniform day, with boys also raising money for charity, making it a day of learning and giving back. A huge thank you to our Sixth Form pupils for organising such an engaging and successful event. And for those wondering, Manchego was crowned the favourite cheese of the day! 🧀👏 #EuropeanDayOfLanguages #ModernLanguages #SchoolCommunity #CharityFundraising #BedfordSchool

Lower Sixth Former Ollie is making history at 16 years old after being named the youngest-ever captain of the Bedford Hockey Men’s 1st XI, a remarkable achievement for a player still at the start of his hockey journey. Through hard work and a commitment to leading by example, Ollie has earned the respect of teammates, coaches and club officials alike. His appointment reflects not only his ability on the pitch, but also the character and leadership that he brings to the team. Read more about Ollie’s journey and his ambitions for the season ahead at the link in the bio. Photo credit: Bedford Hockey Club (second along) #BedfordSchool #Hockey #Leadership #Teamwork #BedfordHockey #SportingExcellence

How can we help our teenagers develop the qualities they will need to thrive in life beyond school? That was the thought-provoking question at the heart of the first Parent Partnership event of the year, as we welcomed educational researcher and parenting expert Dr Kathy Weston, founder of Tooled Up Education, to school. Drawing on the latest research and her own experiences as a parent, Dr Weston shared practical, evidence-based strategies to help young people develop confidence, resilience and wellbeing, alongside plenty of warmth, humour and food for thought. Read the full story in the link in the bio. Our thanks go to @drkathyweston for a fascinating and inspiring start to this year’s programme, as well as to the Parents’ Guild for their continued support in helping make these events possible. #ParentPartnership #BedfordSchool #PastoralCare #Parenting #TooledUpEducation #FutureProofYourSon

Our boarding community came together for a fantastic induction activity this week as pupils from all five boarding houses joined forces to learn the art of spray painting and create their own graffiti masterpieces. Led by the brilliant Leon from @graffitistars.co.uk , the session encouraged teamwork, creativity and new friendships, with boarders working side-by-side to develop their skills and bring their ideas to life. It was a wonderful opportunity to strengthen bonds across the houses, celebrate individuality and have lots of fun along the way. A huge thank you to Leon for an inspiring and memorable session! 🙌 #BoardingLife #BoardingCommunity #Creativity #Teamwork #Collaboration #GraffitiArt #Belonging #BoardingAtBedfordSchool 🎨✨