At Blundell’s, we believe that it is important to meet the ever-increasing need in our multi-lingual world for people who are competent in more than one language.
We offer French from Year 7 with German and Spanish from Year 9. All three languages continue to A-Level. Language learning helps us develop many skills, not just those applicable to the sphere of communication, and it also helps our pupils to understand how their native language works.
Through our teaching, we aim to develop independent learners who are able to use language in a creative way with a strong focus on being able to communicate with a purpose, with pupils who enjoy learning about other cultures. Our lessons draw on our own experiences of living in different countries to help our pupils understand the principles of language learning. Our department philosophy is to emphasise the relevance of language in day to day interactions. To achieve this, we utilize cross-curricular activities such as sports, music and history to add meaning to the learning.
Food tasting and cultural celebrations are integral to our teaching and always give us opportunities to enhance the pupils’ learning. There is a lot more to it than simply learning the grammar and we aim to open our pupils’ eyes to how wonderfully fulfilling learning different languages can be. There is no better way to experience this than by going on our annual trip to Paris and having the thrill of ordering your own coffee in French!
Blundell’s School is proud to release A Blundell’s Christmas, a collection of carols performed by choirs from Year 4 to Year 13. Now streaming on Spotify, the album showcases our pupils’ remarkable talent and celebrates a year of musical highlights, including performances at Exeter Cathedral, Bath Abbey, a summer tour to Italy, and Choral Evensong at Westminster Abbey.
Blundell’s is thrilled to announce our investment in The Wellbeing Hub by Teen Tips, a comprehensive resource dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our Senior School community. With expert-led, evidence-based tools, The Wellbeing Hub will empower pupils, parents, and staff with guidance and resources to support students’ social, emotional, and educational needs. This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
During this Autumn Term, our Drama Scholars delivered an impressive Autumn Showcase featuring their examination pieces. The performances spanned Restoration Comedy, Comedy of Manners, Musical Theatre, contemporary works, and original material.
The evening highlighted the scholars’ talent, creativity, and dedication, showcasing the high standard of drama at Blundell’s. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing their continued growth.
House Music was a highlight of the term, with standout performances from Reuben (Old House) winning the Solo Performance Trophy and Nico (Westlake) earning Best Individual Contribution. North Close won the Ensemble Trophy, and Old House claimed both the House Song and overall titles. Pupils were praised for their energy and effort throughout the event.
An incredible experience for our pupils to sing in one of the world’s most famous churches
Blundell’s School pupils have achieved the school’s highest ever GCSE results, for exams taken under standard conditions.
This extraordinary achievement reflects the unwavering dedication and effort our pupils have poured into their studies.
This season has been a remarkable journey for both the Blundell’s Bulls and Bulldogs basketball teams. The Bulls dominated the league, securing seven consecutive victories with impressive margins against strong opponents. Meanwhile, the inaugural season of the Bulldogs Girls Basketball Team has been equally inspiring. From humble beginnings with just a few eager players, the team has grown into a spirited group of nine.
Blundell’s School is delighted to announce another outstanding set of A-Level results, marking the second consecutive year our pupils have surpassed the significant threshold of 80% A*-B grades, since the return to normal grading post-COVID.
Blundell's School was delighted to host the first U13 South West Development Camp, an innovative and collaborative initiative for county pathway cricket.
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Entrance & Awards Assessments: 18th Jan 2025
11+ Music Awards: 20th Jan 2025