The Big Ideas for Bright Minds Conference

25th Nov 2022
Senior School

On Wednesday, nine budding Academic Scholars in the Lower Sixth made their way through the puddles and showers to Bloomsbury Baptist Church for a day of academic enrichment. The Big Ideas for Bright Minds conference runs annually and affords students the opportunity to hear from leading experts who are interested in the intersections between academic disciplines.

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 Almshouses Refurbishment 2022

25th Nov 2022
Senior School

The Juniors were delighted and surprised when returning from the Half Term break to discover that their two Almshouse Day Rooms had been refurbished. The rooms have been completely redecorated and refurnished with colourful orange and grey sofas and chairs.

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Pathways Programme – 25.11.22

25th Nov 2022
Senior School

This week in our Pathways Programme, students have been learning about conflict management, staying safe online, nutrition, exercise and sleep. This has been through 'breakout' sessions as well as wellbeing and curriculum lessons. 

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A Christmas Carol Trip 2022

25th Nov 2022
Senior School

On a bleak Monday night, eight students took the train up to London Waterloo to see the festive play, 'A Christmas Carol' at London’s The Old Vic. Aneirin Buckland, Liam Kirk and Amalie Ondrova (all Upper Sixth) reflect on the trip below.

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Headmaster’s Headlines – 25.11.22

25th Nov 2022
Senior School

I write this just a few hours before the exeat break begins. We have had a very busy three weeks so far this Half Term and I am sure we are all looking forward to a little pause now, before the final three weeks which will, we hope, be full of Christmas cheer. Here is to a weekend up in the loft looking for all of the decorations.

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Head’s Lines – 25.11.22

25th Nov 2022
Senior School

Another wonderful, wild and wet week has finished today with a glorious Open Morning for prospective parents, ably hosted by our Head Boy, Elliott E, and Head Girl, Alice W, as well as by our fabulous Year 6 Prefects. We are, of course, drawing closer to various decision points for parents as they consider Nursery, Reception and Year 7 options for their children in September 2023.

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Success against Skinners

18th Nov 2022
Senior School

On Wednesday 9th November, the SVS 1st XV Rugby team played against Skinners School in round four of the National Vase. Alfie Jarrett (Upper Sixth) wrote a report on the game below.

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1st XI Hockey Success

18th Nov 2022
Senior School

Thursday 17th November saw the 1st XI girls play Kent College Canterbury (KCC), in their final home game of the term.  The match provided the 1st XI an opportunity for redemption, having lost to KCC on penalties in the cup at the start of the season.  SV started strong, showing real intent to get forward in numbers at any opportunity.

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