At the end of last week, Third Year historians embarked on a day trip to Belgium to visit some key historical sites from WW1 and WW2. Harry, Nathan and Charlotte (Third Year) gave this report. Lijssenthoek Cemetery Our first stop in Belgium was Lijssenthoek Cemetery, a site dedicated to British and Commonwealth forces who died […]
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Webinar for Parents – Understanding and Supporting your Adolescents
We are delighted to extend an invitation to parents and guardians to our next Wellbeing Parental Webinar on Tuesday 14 November at 7.00pm. Our speaker will be Nicola Morgan and she will speak on the topic of ‘Understanding and Supporting Your Adolescents – what are the biological and societal drives and how can we make […]
Study Buddy is Back!
Study Buddy is back! After six intensive lunchtime training sessions, over 100 eager Sixth Form volunteers met with their younger buddies for the first time last week. The Sixth Formers have been equipped with coaching and mentoring skills to go alongside their classroom experience. Study Buddies therefore contribute hugely to the school’s approach to learning; […]
GCSE Devised Pieces Performed
On Tuesday evening the Fifth Year Drama pupils performed their GCSE devised pieces to an audience of family and friends. They had been working on their original pieces since September and it was fantastic to finally see them come to fruition. Each piece left the audience with something to think about; what harm is being […]
Professional Fight Choreography for The Lightning Thief
Last week the cast of The Lightning Thief got to grips with their weapons in an epic all-day stage combat workshop. Working with a professional fight choreographer, the half-bloods learned how to stage fight scenes safely whilst also creating an impressive visual spectacle! Made all the more special by using ‘weapons’ specifically created for our […]
CLIO History Prizes Awarded
Every half-term, the History Department is delighted to award the CLIO History Prize to pupils who show particular promise, aptitude, endeavour, and enthusiasm for the subject and are thus considered deserving of recognition. The prize is split to recognise the talents of senior, middle, and junior school historians, with all receiving a certificate, chocolate, and, […]
