Larkhall Community

Some people see February as the tail end of winter but for the Romans living in our valley two thousand years ago, the first of February was the start of spring. To them snowdrops promised the return of the sun and the new growing season. Here at New Oriel Hall we love the spring term. [...]

Gestalt and The Helpful Mirror When you come to see someone in one of the talking therapies it could be about any one of a broad range of possibilities. From emotional trauma, inner conflict or a pattern of low self esteem, to an issue around creativity, self expression or sporting challenge.

Whatever the weather The Larks have continued to enjoy a very good start to their second season in the Toolstation Western League Premier division and sit proudly at the top of the league at the halfway stage of the season. We didn’t actually play a single game in December due to the freezing weather and [...]

Join Larkhall Weigh Loss Challenge in January! Larkhall’s 12 Week Weight Loss Challenge has just seen a combined weight loss of 242 lbs between 20 active participants with our 3 biggest “losers” sharing a cash prize of £580, just in time for Christmas! The next Weight Loss Challenge is set to start on Monday, 17th [...]

This term, Year 7 students at St Mark’s School, have been offered the opportunity to work with Bath Rugby Education Centre in a six-week programme. The aim of the scheme is to use the motivational power of sport to help raise confidence, encourage independent learning and ultimately raise achievement in literacy, numeracy and ICT. Students [...]

Year 11 Fashion Show Friday 7th May St Mark’s School To help raise funds for this years Leavers’ Prom, students in Year 11 are organising their very own Fashion Show, to be held in the School Hall on Friday 7th May. Tickets will be available from 23rd April and are priced £3.00 per adult and [...]

Please, please make sure that your child DOES NOT bring aerosol deodorant/perfume sprays into school. The use of these sprays can induce asthma attacks for those with a pre-condition. As you are aware, the number of children affected by asthma continues to rise. We have a responsibility to ensure that the environment does not make this [...]

ASTHMA Quick Message for Students with Asthma You will have noted that recently that at a school in the north, a child had an asthma attack and later died. I am sure that in the light of this case there will be a review of how schools are expected to deal with this condition. I would like to stress [...]

Weight Loss That Really Works! Lose weight, get educated, and have fun! Don’t Struggle on Your Own. Join a Group of Winners! Our third Community Weight Loss Challenge starts on 14th September and lasts for 12 weeks, until 30 Nov, just in time for Christmas and New Year’s resolutions.

Bath City Boxing Club are this month giving themselves a well earned rest, ready to start the new season’s training in September.