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Badminton School's grounds and buildings

Badminton School Open Day

The next Whole School Open Morning at Badminton School will take place on Saturday 30th September. A Sixth Form Open Evening will be held on Friday 22nd September and a Junior School Open Morning will be on Thursday 1st February 2024.

Pupils at St Margaret's enjoying the climbing wall

St Margaret's Prep Open Day

St Margaret's offer three weekly tour times during term time – Monday from 9am to 10am, Tuesday from 11am to 12pm and Thursday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. These 'Walk and Talk' tours provide an opportunity to see the school in action and for the Head to answer any questions.

St Mary's Calne Open Day

St Mary's Calne will be hosting its next Open Day on Saturday 11th November. The day will enable families to gain a sense of life at St Mary's, including the curriculum, community spirit, importance of pastoral care and the many extra-curricular opportunities on offer.

Talbot Heath School Open Day

Talbot Heath will host its next Senior School Open Day on Friday 22nd September from 4pm to 7pm. An Open Morning for Kindergarten, Pre-Prep and Junior School will be on Friday 29th September and a Sixth Form Open Evening on Tuesday 10th October.

Bournemouth Collegiate Open Day

The next Open Morning for Bournemouth Collegiate School will be held on Saturday 14th October at 9.30am to 12 noon. A separate Sixth Form Open Evening will be held on Wednesday 8th November at 6pm until 8pm.

Dauntsey's School Open Day

The next Open Morning at Dauntsey's will be held on the 30th September, with the Spring Open Morning taking place on the 11th May. The aim is to give prospective parents the opportunity to tour the school, meet staff and hear from the Head Master.

Cheltenham Ladies' College Open Day

The next Experience Day at Cheltenham Ladies' College will be held on Saturday 16th September at 9.30am until 2.30pm. Open Days are also the ideal way to first visit CLC and get a sense of the opportunities on offer.

Hazlegrove Open Day

Prospective parents who would like to experience at first hand the outstanding facilities offered by Hazlegrove can book to attend their next Open Day which will be held on Saturday 13th May.