Gordano School is proud to announce that it is seeking nominations for the Community Contribution Award category (Giving Back) in the inaugural Together Portishead Business & Community Awards 2026.

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As the only secondary school in Portishead, Gordano School is at the heart of the local community, serving more than 1,000 students and families. However, the school’s impact reaches far beyond the classroom through a wide range of volunteering, partnership, fundraising, sporting and enrichment initiatives that benefit the whole town.

Living one of its core values of “Give Back,” Gordano School is committed to making a positive difference across Portishead and the surrounding area.

Throughout the year, students and staff support the community in many ways, including:

• Duke of Edinburgh volunteering placements with local organisations such as Turn the Tide
• Public access to GoShine sports facilities and wellbeing classes
• Shine Holiday Clubs for local families
• Student work experience placements with local businesses
• Year 10 careers events and mock interviews with employers
• Charity fundraising through House events and Sixth Form RAG activities
• Partnerships with local primary schools, including transition events and festivals
• Community performances such as Open Mic Nights and carol singing
• Partnerships with Portishead Youth Hub, Portishead Community Centre and local sports organisations such as Bristol Bears abd PTFC

The school also recently launched the Gordano Community Partners Scheme, designed to strengthen links with local businesses and help raise their visibility.

Headteacher Louise Blundell said:

"We are incredibly proud of the role Gordano School plays in the wider Portishead community. Our students and staff work hard every day to give back, support others and create opportunities that make a real difference. It would mean a great deal to be recognised through these awards by the community we are so proud to serve."

Gordano School is now encouraging parents, carers, students, alumni, local residents and partner organisations to submit nominations.

If Gordano School has made a positive difference to your family, business or the wider community, we would be honoured to have your support.

Nominate Gordano School here

Thank you for supporting Gordano School and celebrating community spirit in Portishead.