1st VII Netball versus Ashford School – by Scarlett Washington (Upper Sixth)
On Thursday 16th of March, the girls played Ashford at home. After losing to them in the Kings Rochester tournament a few weeks ago, we wanted a win. Both teams started the first quarter strong, but a few interceptions from Darcy and Lizzie allowed us to gain a small lead of 3 goals.
Read MoreAnother string to their bow for music students
On Monday 20th the Music School hosted the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations. These exams happen three times a year and are often used to show progress in the chosen instrument. Depending on marks you can either pass, achieve a merit of if you gain over 85%, a distinction. They consist of three or four pieces, scales, sight reading and aural tests. To achieve good marks, regular, everyday practice for up to an hour is essential The higher exams also have UCAS points attached.
Read MoreThird Form roll through collagraphy class
Third Form Art students in 3B, 3Z and 3L classes are currently working on an endangered species printmaking project.'
Read More£5 bag campaign
Our ten week campaign to support the Salvation Army Food Bank has finally come to an end. This has been a much needed campaign as the Food Bank’s store was very much depleted in January. In addition, demand for the Food Bank has almost doubled in the same period. Overall, we have collected and delivered approximately 60 bags of shopping. We are very grateful for all those students, parents and teachers who participated.
Read MoreNo language barriers for touring play
Touring theatre company Onatti Productions presented plays in both French and Spanish to Second and Third Form linguists.
Read MoreDesign and Technology pupils go wild for bug houses
Our First Form students have been busy designing and creating a range of bug houses during their afternoon DT activity this term. Shortly after our return from Easter you will see various bug houses purposefully positioned around the community, within the village, on the School site, and across the road, within the grounds of Sutton Valence Primary School.
Read MoreCCF honour guard
The CCF stood to attention for an honour guard welcoming Commander Barker RN, as part of the biennial inspection. The final parade also followed, with more details on this, and the departure of the much admired Major Prem, in the next edition.
Read MoreProfessor Murray Biggs flies the flag for Yale University
We welcomed Professor Murray Biggs, of Yale University, to the English department on Tuesday afternoon to give a talk on revenge in Renaissance drama to pupils studying English Literature A Level. He gave a fascinating overview of the role of revenge and the core ingredients of revenge drama of the period, and then linked them to the three texts that the pupils are studying across the two year groups.
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