Bristol Parent

20/10/2025

Can your child solve the case of the missing chocolate bars? 🍫🔍

Redmaids' High School GDST’ Juniors is inviting young detectives to put their problem-solving skills to the test at its Open Morning on Saturday 8 November.

Through fun and creative challenges, pupils at Redmaids’ High are encouraged to think boldly, explore new ideas and tackle problems with confidence — skills that help them thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Come and see how curiosity and creativity are brought to life at Redmaids’ High Juniors!

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20/10/2025

Two inspiring Bristol Metropolitan Academy students, Eva Morne Edwards and Luchia Avery, visited Beacon Rise Primary School this week to help celebrate Black History Month. 🌍

Alongside staff members Richard Dixon and John Price, the Year 9 students delivered a powerful assembly to 400 pupils, exploring key figures, stories, and themes from Black history. Their confidence, insight, and enthusiasm left everyone inspired.

John Price, Associate Assistant Principal, said the pair had done ‘an outstanding job representing our school and setting an example of leadership, empathy, and initiative.’ Cabot Learning Federation

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20/10/2025

🎪 The Greatest Showman is coming to the Bristol Hippodrome!

Disney Theatrical Group has chosen Bristol for the world premiere of the stage musical based on the global hit film. The spectacular new production will run from 15 March to 10 May 2026, starring Oliver Tompsett as P.T. Barnum and Samantha Barks as Charity Barnum.

Expect all the unforgettable songs — The Greatest Show, A Million Dreams, This Is Me — plus brand-new numbers written just for the stage. Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, this promises to be one of next year’s biggest theatre events for families.

🎟️ Priority booking opens 4 November at 12pm, with general sale from 6 November.

16/10/2025

🎨 Art Bytes – the national schools art competition – is returning for its fifth year, and Bristol has already played a big part!

Hillcrest Primary School and Mangotsfield School are among the local schools to have taken part in previous years, helping pupils see their artwork displayed in major galleries including The Saatchi Gallery in London and The Henry Moore Institute in Leeds.

Open to pupils in Years 5 and 9, Art Bytes combines a national competition with a virtual gallery and regional celebration events across England – inspiring young artists and giving them a real platform for their creativity.

Schools can register until 31 December, with artwork submissions due by February half term 2026.

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15/10/2025

Chew Magna Primary pupils have returned from an unforgettable five-day adventure in Devon! 🌲🚣‍♀️

The Year 5 and 6 class took on kayaking, paddle boarding, river scrambling and even abseiling from a tree — plus a night walk that had everyone talking!

Headteacher Annie Spencer said the week was brilliant for confidence, teamwork and fun.

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15/10/2025

📬 A beautiful idea from Stephen Graham

The Adolescence star has launched a global project asking fathers to write letters to their sons — honest, heartfelt reflections on life, love and what it means to be a man today.

It’s a powerful read, and we’d love to hear from Bristol dads too — what would your letter say? 💌

Read more 👉 theguardian.com/books/2025/oct/15/adolescence-star-stephen-graham-launches-global-project-asking-fathers-to-write-to-their-sons

The Emmy-winning actor will work with psychologist Orly Klein to compile the letters into a book exploring masculinity and the challenges facing boys today

15/10/2025

🎭 History has never sounded this good!

The award-winning Horrible Histories is coming to Bristol Beacon on 30–31 January 2026 with a brand new live show featuring the hit TV songs and stars from the BAFTA-winning series. Expect kings, queens, Vikings and villains in a hilarious concert packed with music, mischief and mayhem!

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13/10/2025

🌍✨ Incredible achievement from Gordano School Sixth Form students!

Fifteen students have just returned from a life-changing World Challenge expedition across Mozambique, South Africa and Eswatini — taking part in marine conservation, community projects, and a tough trek through Malolotja Nature Reserve.

From researching whale sharks and manta rays to supporting anti-poaching initiatives and meeting students in local schools, it was a journey of teamwork, learning and discovery.
World Challenge

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🔗 bristolparent.co.uk

This summer, a group of 15 Gordano Sixth Form students took part in a once-in-a-lifetime World Challenge expedition across Mozambique, […]

13/10/2025

🏁 Huge congratulations to Monkton Wood Academy’s Preston Chorley, who’s just won the Weston Beach Race 2025! 🏆
Weston Beach Race

Racing against around 60 other young riders on 65cc bikes, the Year 7 student led for most of the race — finishing more than a minute ahead! Preston’s been riding since the age of five and trains several times a week, with his next big challenge coming up at the MXGB Youth British Championship in Oxford this month.

👏 An amazing achievement and a name to watch for the future!
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Preston Chorley, a Year 7 student at Monkton Wood Academy, has claimed victory at the Weston Beach Race 2025. The […]

12/10/2025

🥦 Parenting hacks that actually work!

Great Guardian piece with real-life tips on getting kids to eat veg, cut down screen time and make family life that bit easier.

Love the idea of offering a veggie snack plate before dinner and using a 5-minute smart speaker warning to ease transitions.

What’s one trick that works in your house? 👇

🔗 theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/...

Tots refusing to brush their teeth? Teenagers ignoring your texts? Siblings squabbling – again? Readers and experts share their tried and tested fixes to parenting nightmares

10/10/2025

🚗 Looking for a brilliant half term day out from Bristol? Head to Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset (25 Oct – 2 Nov) for hands-on fun and family adventures!

🕷️ Join the Big Bug Hunt trail
🏎️ Race on the Somerset-themed Scalextric track
⚡ Explore the future of motoring in the new Transitions exhibition

With 300+ classic cars, play areas and Café 750 to refuel, it’s a perfect family pitstop this half term 🏁

Families looking for something a little different this October half term are invited to make a pitstop at Haynes Motor […]

09/10/2025

🎉 Every child deserves a party where they feel included, understood and celebrated — and that’s exactly what The Adventure Team delivers!

Bristol’s much-loved children’s party company has launched SEN-inclusive parties, making their imaginative, laughter-filled adventures accessible to all. From superheroes and pirates to mermaids and spies, every child gets to be the hero of their own story.

With more than 150 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews, these are parties where imaginations soar and joy takes centre stage.

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