On Thursday 9th March, 39 Classicists and their teachers set off full of excitement on the first Classics trip abroad since the pandemic. Upon arrival in Athens late afternoon, we ventured into Monastiraki Square, well-known for its shops and cafes, to get a view of the ancient agora and Acropolis and to soak up the atmosphere before our three very-full days of sightseeing ahead.
Since moving to Kenya in October 2021 after a military posting, I have started supporting an orphanage called St Dorcas in east Nairobi.
Wednesday 15th March saw the intrepid LVI Politics class embark on a visit to the centre of UK political power on Budget Day. Overcoming the challenges of tube strikes, street protests and the hurly-burly of the Budget Day media circus, the group made it into a political showcase that enlightened their studies.
Last Tuesday's Sixth Form Lecture was from Elise Downing, who spoke about her 'lap of Great Britain', the 10-month long run along the entire British coastline.
To mark National Science Week, the Science Department held a range of exciting events. Dissection Club is always intriguing and the sesson that ran during Science Week was no exception.
On Monday 13th March, German language students had the pleasure of watching an Onatti Theatre Company production called Im Alten Saloon, a play performed by two professional German actors, with the whole script in German.
We were thrilled to hear that Sassie & Jess Patel (2017 Leavers) were invited to join the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and other members of the Cabinet at a special event at Downing Street on Wednesday 8th March to mark International Womens' Day.
Spring was in the air at the Spring Term performance by the Major Minors Children’s Choir, a combined primary schools’ choir, a community initiative of St Mary’s and St Margaret’s. Musical Director of the choir, Mrs Bethan Dudley Fryar, applauded the children's efforts, particularly for learning all of the lyrics and having the confidence to sing in front of an audience - with some singing solo parts for the very first time.
Take a splash of swimming, add some music, mix it with a large drop of fun and frivolity (and a bit of fancy dress!), and you've got the perfect mix for fun-filled Fourth and Sixth Form Intercompany Swimming Galas.
Last Thursday, the MIV (Year 8) went to see the National Theatre's production of Neil Gaiman's novel, The Ocean At The End Of The Lane, at the Bath Theatre Royal.
Last week, Mr Michael Smyth, Deputy Head Academic, led and delivered part of a professional development programme at Westminster for Heads of Department from HMC* schools across the country.
We were delighted to host our first ‘Anniversary Drinks’ at alumnae Jenna Burlingham’s beautiful gallery in Kingsclere, Berkshire on Thursday 2nd March. In celebration of our 150th year, we will be holding many gatherings around the country for alumnae, parents (past & present), former staff and friends of the school to attend.
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