News

Sweet soul music

Posted: 15 May 2012

Students in the SBL Soul Project band put in such a stunning performance at the Regional Music for Youth Festival they have been invited to play at the National Festival in Birmingham.

New guide on how to improve your child's grades using computers (pdf, 1.3Mb)

Posted: 3 May 2012

We have put together a short guide with some handy tips and advice on the e-learning resources that are available.

School newsletter: April edition (pdf, 540kb)

Posted: 2 May 2012

Get right up-to-date with what's been happening at SBL.

Perseverance gains student a prized Rolls-Royce apprenticeship

Posted: 16 April 2012

Year 11 student Liam Platts recounts the story of how through preparation, hard work and determination he landed his dream job.

Zacchaeus the Sheep

Posted: 30 March 2012

Congratulations to members of 8ca1 who painted and decorated Zacchaeus the Sheep which is now part of a sheep hunt in the centre of Bristol.

Concorde Book Awards 2012

Posted: 23 March 2012

Mrs Wright the school librarian from the OLC took three year 8 students to Brimsham Green School for the Concorde Book Awards ceremony.

London galleries visit 2012

Posted: 22 March 2012

On Wednesday 14th March 2012, year 11 and 12 students studying art and design travelled to the capital and ascended on the London arts scene with vigour and enthusiasm.

Year 11 and 12 business and finance students travel to Norway

Posted: 13 March 2012

Our students are being hosted by the Askim Videregående Skole which is internationally renowned for its business enterprise projects.

Oliver!

Posted: 13 March 2012

It was a fine fine night, great performances from all the cast of this well-loved musical.

Year 9 anti-crime day

Posted: 5 March 2012

As part of the personal development curriculum students experienced five workshops on different aspects of crime.

Government review of school performance tables and vocational qualifications (pdf, 181kb)

Posted: 6 February 2012

The Department for Education has recently published its review of performance tables for schools.

A farewell to our Chair of Governors but not goodbye

Posted: 1 February 2012

Jean Spriggs who has been our Chair of Governors since 1999 is now to stand down from her role.

Altas and Europa House net badminton win

Posted: 1 February 2012

The second in a series of House competitions took place after on the 12th January with the Year 8/9 House Badminton Tournament.

Bristol Rovers 6-a-side Football Tournament

Posted: 12 January 2012

SBL took part in the Bristol Rovers 6-a-side Football Tournament, held at Filton's Pro 5 pitches, on Friday 25th November.

'Keepy Uppy' House Competition

Posted: 12 January 2012

In December there was a House 'Keepy Uppy' football competition, run by the School Sports Council.

Dragon comes to SBL

Posted: 10 November 2011

Director of Magic Whiteboard Company talks to students about his success on the Dragons Den television programme.

Students in philosophy debate

Posted: 20 October 2011

Our post-16 students have taken part in this year's Malmesbury Philosophy Festival.

SBL Soul Band and Chamber Choir set for international music tour

Posted: 17 October 2011

Students visit Germany and Holland as part of a European exchange with schools in Charlemagne College, Heerlen, and Europaschule, Herzogenrath

Our multi-million pound sports facility is now officially open

Posted: 16 September 2011

Blackpool FC manager Ian Holloway returned to his old school to unveil the plaque