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Ökoscoop project with Goethe Institute

23rd January 2026

On January 22, we took part in a German environmental project with the Goethe institute. Our remit was to address an environmental issue concerning our community. We decided to look…

Comets club explores business and economics

21st January 2026

This week, Comets Club visited the senior school to learn more about business and economics. Perfectly timed ahead of the Make £5 Grow Virgin Money challenge, the pupils explored key…

A closer look at rocks and fossils

21st January 2026

Form One have been exploring their new science topic on rocks and fossils. The pupils have been investigating different types of rocks and experimenting with their properties, including permeability, absorbency,…

Economics Society welcomes alumni speaker Chris Briggs

21st January 2026

The Economics Society was delighted to welcome alumnus Chris Briggs (1980–1991) from consultancy firm The Table Group on Tuesday. Chris delivered an engaging and insightful talk on the vital role…

Music success for Stephanie and Louisa

20th January 2026

Congratulations to Upper Two pupil Stephanie, who won first prize in her category (Grade 4) at the regional heat of the European Piano Teachers’ Association UK competition on Sunday. Stephanie…

Student Business Success: Postcode Coffee Roasters

20th January 2026

We are delighted to share this article written by pupils Alex and Chiara, who explain how they established their own ethical and sustainable coffee roasting business. We’re Alex and Chiara,…

Lower Two enjoy Robot morning

16th January 2026

Lower Two pupils enjoyed a brilliant Robot Morning today, working collaboratively to design, build and code their own robots using egg boxes and electronic components. Classrooms were full of excitement…

Upper Sixth visit Hinkley Point

16th January 2026

On Wednesday, our Upper Sixth (Year 13) geographers enjoyed an educational visit to Hinkley Point, the site of the new nuclear power station currently under construction on the Somerset coast….

First Informal Concert of 2026

16th January 2026

The first Informal Concert of 2026 took place in the Music Hall after school this Wednesday, when a number of the woodwind players took to the stage. Ranging in age…

Lower Two pupils enjoy German letter exchange

15th January 2026

This year, Lower Two pupils from class L2P are excited to be taking part in a letter exchange project, connecting with a primary and secondary school in northern Germany. After…