During June, Bredon Hancock’s CE First School
will be celebrating its 300th birthday. It was
founded by William Hancock, who left a sum
of money with instructions that it be used to
educate boys of the parish – there is still an
ancient notice about this in Bredon Church.
Orginally a boys’ secondary school, Bredon
Hancock’s has changed significantly over the
years, but it has strong links with the church
and there is a Georgian building on the site which still belongs to Bredon Church.
Over the past few months, pupils have been learning about the history of the school
and the part it has played in the village. They are working with artists to create a
celebratory installation with each class taking an aspect of the school’s history to create
a panel. And a new stained glass window is being produced for the foyer, which includes
the children’s designs all around the edge.
Headteacher, Mel Millar, said: “It’s amazing to be surrounded by so much history
and the children didn’t realise how old the school is. We’ve been fortunate that a
considerable amount of money has been spent on the school over the last few years,
and all the work will be finished in time for our birthday celebration!”
Bishop John will join staff and pupils for a tour of the school on 15 June. He will bless
their new celebration garden and be part of a service of thanksgiving and celebration in
St Giles’ Church. There will also be picnic for families on the school field. On 23 June,
the school is joining a community day with a procession, country dancing and singing
as well as traditional and modern games.
Pray for the staff and children at Bredon Hancock’s school during their special birthday
celebrations.
Dudley Deanery – Rural Dean: Dominic Melville; Lay Chair: Anne Penn
The Anglican Church of Korea: Archbishop Onesimus Dongsin Park
Diocese of Exeter: Bishop Robert Atwell with Bishop Nick McKinnel (Plymouth)
Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland (Norway): Bishop Olav Øygard
