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Cambridge Calling

Ruby Norris — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:01:08 +0000

Having conquered internal exams, Fourth Form and Lower Sixth boarders departed for a one-night residential in Cambridge last weekend. The brief was a mix of post-exam decompression and forward-planning for the many pupils considering a future application. A brisk city tour took in the usual landmarks, from the Cavendish Laboratory to King’s College Chapel. A […]

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Boarder’s Farewell Tea Party

Ruby Norris — Fri, 08 May 2026 13:36:18 +0000

There were tears and cheers as our Upper Sixth Boarders took time to gather for a very special tea party earlier this week marking their final week in ‘normal’ school before A Level exams begin. It was a moving occasion with our Boarding parents paying warm tribute to each individual in this very special group […]

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Boarders Dig Deep to Rebuild the Woodland

Ruby Norris — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:45:11 +0000

On Sunday morning 20 Lower and Upper Sixth Form Boarders joined a group of local residents in replanting woodland that had been cleared due to the outbreak of ash dieback that has affected trees across the south of England. On a crisp and sunny winter’s morning the boarders worked in teams to plant a mixture […]

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Building Strength, Skills and Self-Belief

Ruby Norris — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:43:56 +0000

Our Beech Hanger girls had great fun taking part in a 90-minute self-defence course.. Our excellent instructors conjured up scenarios and the girls were divided into younger and older groups; engagement was second to none. Despite the serious nature of the subject matter, there was still the opportunity for lots of fun and laughter.

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Boarders Take Twickenham by Storm!

Ruby Norris — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:29:31 +0000

Last Saturday the boarders ventured to the Twickenham Stadium to watch one of the most hotly anticipated Autumn Internationals of the year, where England took on the free-flowing Fijians at the home of English rugby. 35 pupils from across the houses were absorbed in a thrilling game where the lead swung back and forth between […]

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Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

Ruby Norris — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:46:56 +0000

Our school joyfully celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with a special mooncake-making activity, hosted by the Mandarin Circle (last Friday) and Chinese Society (this Tuesday). Pupils came together to learn about this traditional festival and had a wonderful time crafting and tasting their own snow-skin mooncakes. It was a delightful cultural experience that brought everyone closer […]

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