TG Escapes Blog
Official opening at Colston’s School with The Princess Royal
We were excited to hear that one of our buildings had an official opening with The Princess Royal.
Here’s what the school said about the opening: ‘There was great excitement in the Lower School this week when Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited to formally open our new nursery, The Hilborne Building for Early Years.
After a tour of nursery and reception, The Princess Royal met members of our Parents’ Society who contributed a large amount of money to make our new playgrounds so spectacular.
Her Royal Highness then met Old Colstonians, Governors, staff and members of the project team who had constructed the building as well as staff members and friends of the school.
A formal ceremony followed where Mr Tony Kenny, Master The Society of Merchant Venturers invited The Princess Royal to unveil a plaque for the new building.
It was a very exciting day for the children, staff and visitors at Colston’s.
Photo credit Mr J Duckworth
’
About the author
More posts from our blog
How to Design an Autism-Friendly Classroom That Supports Every Learner
Autism is now the most common primary need among pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan in England. One in three EHCP pupils (33.6%) have autistic spectrum disorder recorded as their primary need, and that number has doubled since 2016. Over 56% of these...
What the Schools White Paper Means for Your School Estate
The government's Schools White Paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, was published on 23 February 2026 - and it represents the most significant shift in SEND provision in a generation. The headlines are striking: £4 billion in additional SEND funding over three...
Strategic Expansion for SEND: A Fully Funded Solution
Across the UK education estate, schools and trusts are facing an unprecedented challenge: a sharp rise in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and pupils requiring social, emotional and mental health support (SEMH), colliding with a lack of physical capacity. For...