A new era has dawned @robertbms today as it's the first day on the job for new Principal John Linehan. "I am immensely proud to be your new principal" John wrote, in an introductory message to families. A very warm (and now official!) welcome to the BEST family, @RBAHead!

At our last Executive meeting of the year earlier, we presented a farewell gift to @EtonburyAcademy and @robertbms Executive Principal Ian Evason. Ian is moving on to a headship in Qatar at the end of this academic year - BEST wishes from us all on the Exec! @BedsSchsTrust

For the second #WellbeingWednesday of the Easter holidays, we've got photos of another staff wellbeing garden under construction to bring you! A previously overgrown area @robertbms is being transformed into a place where staff will be able to relax. #BESTfamily #wellbeing

We are delighted to announce the appointment of John Linehan as the new Principal of Robert Bloomfield Academy. John joins @robertbms on the cusp of an exciting new future, as it transitions from middle school to secondary. Welcome to the #BESTfamily! bestacademies.org.uk/news/?p…

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT Executive Principal Ian Evason will be leaving BEST at the end of this academic year, as he moves on to take up an exciting new role in Qatar. Read our full announcement here: bestacademies.org.uk/news/?p… @EtonburyAcademy @robertbms

Chair of Trustees Ilona Bond and CEO Dr Alan Lee have praised staff in an end-of-term message: "A very big thank you yet again, for your tireless hard work and dedication to ensuring that all the young people in our care get the best educational opportunities we can give them."

🎅🏻 YEARS 3-6 CATEGORY Well done @robertbms Year 6️⃣ pupil Daniel Hayday whose winning entry had Christmas trees and presents taking centre stage! #BESTfamily 3.

🎅🏻 OVERALL WINNER This year's BEST Christmas Card Competition winner is Amber Tight of @robertbms Judges were blown away by the creativity shown by the Year 7️⃣ pupil - well done, Amber! #BESTfamily 7/7

It's the last day of the @JCsoccerschool October Half-Term Camp which has been running all week @robertbms Here's some photo highlights from earlier in the week (and go check out their account for #MessiMonday snaps!) @jackcollison #JCSS

In line with DfE guidance, our schools and nurseries will be closed on Monday as a mark of respect on the day of the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rest In Peace, Your Majesty. The Bedfordshire Schools Trust is saddened at The Queen’s passing and offers its condolences to the Royal Family at this time.

‘Sometimes, it's not what you know... it's what you don't know.’ A great safeguarding resource ⬇️ by @robertbms - suitable for all parents, wherever your children go to school! #BESTfamily

This week we’ve been amending some of our school signs! Sarah Fraher’s name has been added @CamptonAcademy following her permanent appointment as Principal. And the @EtonburyAcademy and @robertbms signs reflect the leadership changes in effect from September. #BESTfamily

Our BEST farewells continue… @robertbms Senior Assistant Principal @MrsB_FCCT is also moving on to a new challenge. Thank you for all you’ve done for RBA and BEST, Flora. Good luck and best wishes for the future! #BESTfamily

It was @Mr_S_Farmer’s final farewell @robertbms yesterday after 4️⃣ years as Principal. Thank you for everything you have done for the school and for BEST, Sam, and we wish you every success in your new headship @StrattonUpper Always part of the #BESTfamily!