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DOLPHIN SCHOOL
It has been wonderful to experience a normal term at Dolphin School after an unusual 18 months. All children from Nursery to Year 8 have been out to visit places of interest as part of our day trip programme, and are thriving in school too.
Our Year 6 children enjoyed their first residential trip of the year over half term, with a four day trip to North Wales, and our Year 7s and 8s spent a wonderful five days up in Northumbria in early November.
All year groups have spent two full days in our forest school so far this term, with our youngest children continuing to visit ‘the copse’ on a weekly basis. Our commitment to learning outside the classroom continues to be a hallmark of a Dolphin education, and in light of recent events, has been of enormous benefit to all of our students.
The school also underwent a full ISI inspection at the end of the Summer Term, with the final report published in early September. I am delighted to share the news that we were awarded ‘Excellent’ for both ‘The quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements’ and ‘The quality of pupils’ personal development’. ‘Excellent’ is the optimal descriptor available, and it is the aim of any independent school to achieve excellent in both categories.
I asked our teachers to relax, be themselves, not to do anything differently, and to take the usual Dolphin approach to education. As such, our visitors saw the school unfiltered and true to what we are, not an inspection-prepped environment.
A Dolphin education has always been inspiring, forward-thinking and diverse, and in the current climate, this is exactly what children need.
Come and see the school in action for yourselves.
n THE BIA HUB – TWYFORD
We often get asked what we actually are: The Bia Hub is a bike shop, workshop, café, and a cycling club at the heart of a community and eco-system that is everything cycling, with a gentle focus on women.
Bia /’bee-(a)/ is the Greek goddess of strength and power, and we set out to encourage women to discover the power within themselves, through doing what they love – riding bicycles.
We offer customer-specific advice with a full service backing up our sales. Other parts of The
Bia Hub include indoor training (when covid allows), pilates/yoga, bike fitting, group rides as well as ‘Escapes’, or tours to different cycling destinations.
We aim to be the complete solution to our wider cycling community through the advice we give, the service we offer and the brands we trust.
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STANLAKE PARK
Stanlake Park is one of the oldest wine producers in England, and the largest winery in the Royal County of Berkshire.
Every year our 40-year-old vines give us quality, well-ripened grapes that Nico Centonze, our Italian winemaker, expertly processes to produce our wide range that includes white, rosé, red and sparkling wine.
Our winemaker’s modern and international approach is reflected in wines that are enjoyable, very drinkable and the perfect accompaniment to food, and that has been recognised in national and international competitions.
Settled in 130 acres of peaceful English countryside, Stanlake
Park’s heritage estate and stunning grounds are visited by thousands of guests every year. Customers are welcome to visit our Wine and Gift Shop, as well as to enjoy a glass of wine with some nibbles in our charming Wine Bar and Garden. Tours and Tastings are organised all year round.
Stanlake Park’s grounds and impressive heritage buildings are also used as a unique vineyard wedding venue and are complete with a luxurious four-bedroom vineyard villa, perfect for those looking to enjoy a relaxing time away in the countryside.