Alan Denton (Science trainer, Physics specialist, Regional Representative for the Science Learning Network and Regional Leader for STEM learning) delivered some brilliant, informative and exciting STEM talks (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) to the Senior School. He explained how STEM can be applied in the real world, the skills we learn from these subjects, and […]
Last week Year 5 and Year 6 set off to the Peak District for their annual camp. The weather was challenging at times, even fierce – but the pupils showed enormous strength of character and perseverance. They enjoyed a rotation of activities including high ropes, weaseling (climbing through small tunnels and gaps made by boulders) […]
Always a favourite fixture in the Upper Prep Enrichment timetable and this year was no exception. Upper Prep’s teddies had been feeling very unwell recently. They had cataracts, broken arms and legs, bumped heads and even heart attacks! Thankfully after a trip to The Teddy Bear Hospital, run by the clinical school at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, […]
During the Easter holidays 20 pupils from Years 7 and 8 spent 6 days staying at a charming chateau in Normandy. The children stayed in dormitories and enjoyed exploring the beautiful grounds. There were horses and llamas to see and rabbits to stroke. I advised the staff to count the rabbits on our departure! I […]
The Heritage Spring Concert started with a bang as the Year 8 Samba Band took to the stage with their rousing drumming. We heard fantastic singing from all the Juniors and Seniors in their massed choirs, and also some excellent class work from Year 3 glockenspiels, Year 4 recorders, Year 5 ocarinas, Year 6 ukuleles, […]
