The News 14 March 2025
School News
St Aidan's
St DO's
St Bede's
St CT's
St John's
St Margaret's
St EW's
St Hugh's
Update from the Headmaster
It has been a pleasure this afternoon to welcome pupils joining us in Y12 next year for an evening in boarding houses and at the Windmill with our current Y11 students. Tomorrow, they all have taster lessons in subjects they are considering studying in the Sixth Form. With 28 subjects available, we offer an unusually broad curriculum. On Tuesday, our pupils, plus 70 guests in Years 7-10 from other schools, competed in the Da Vinci Decathlon here at Ampleforth. In teams, they spent the whole day engaged in a variety of cerebral challenges; it was lovely to witness the buzz created by such academic stretch. At Assembly that day, two students delivered excellent speeches on the importance of cultural diversity before cultural diversity day next week. Ampleforth has always been a proud international school and we currently have students from over 30 different countries here in the Valley. In anticipation of next week, I left the students to consider chapter 53 of The Rule of St Benedict on the reception of guests. St Benedict states that guests arriving at a monastery should be received just as we would receive Christ himself. On Wednesday we welcomed colleagues from 40 senior and prep schools from around the country to our inaugural Pastoral Care Conference, which will occur annually here on. Our theme was Flourishing in the Modern World, with guest speakers talking about: creating cultures of mutual respect in schools; whether smartphones are safe for children under 16; character formation for the young today; building emotional regulation; Catholic life for teenagers today; and boarding in 2025 and beyond. If you would like to find out more about the talks please do get in touch. It was lovely to have our former Head, Robin Dyer, back at Ampleforth as one of our speakers at the Conference. He also took time to stay and give an engaging talk to our Y12 and Y13 Politics students. Best wishes, Jon
Da Vinci Decathalon - a mind expanding set of multi disciplinary challenges. Great to welcome 6 other schools from all over the UK who came to take part.
Year 12 Recital
J. S. Bach's St John Passion
Book tickets now
- Our many Schola members continue rehearsals for the St John's Passion.
- Art and D&T projects are coming to their final stages
- The girls are preparing for their house music recital next week with early morning rehearsals of their group song.
- Some have contributed to daily early morning Lent Mass
- Year 10 and Year 12 students either participated in or helped run the Da Vinci Decathlon challenge on Tuesday.
........... and that's just a flavour of the type of the enrichment that goes on week by week. Tonight we look forward to hosting girls hoping to join Ampleforth in Year 12 in September for an overnight stay in St Aidan's ahead of Sixth Form taster lessons tomorrow.
Message from Mrs Dent
I seem to always say it, but this really has been a busy week in the valley, starting last Friday with the Higher Education Conference, at which our Year 11 and 12 girls gained valuable input from the many visiting speakers across a wide range of areas. Wonderful that so many parents were able to join the day ahead of the Year 12 Parents' day on Saturday also. This week Year 11 and 13 have been turning feedback from their trial examinations into plans for maximising their revision over the Easter break. In addition:
- Year 13 attended thier final Headmaster's Lecture of the year on Tuesday.
- Ruby and her fellow Year 12 Geographers conducted fieldwork days in York and at the Holderness Coast preparing for planning her NEA project.
- This Year's Monitors gathered as a group for the last time before beginning over to the 2025 Probationary Monitors who continue their process of leadership training.
- Lily planted trees in the final stages of her BTEC Countryside Management course
- Rehearsals are under way for the Exhibition Play
Assistant Housemistress, Mrs Moses, soaking up some welcome sunshine earlier in the week.
A reminder that if you'd like to keep up with the goings on of the House and girls, then do find us on social media. Please do also feel free to drop me line with news or pictures of interesting or note-worthy things the girls have been up to in the holidays. It's always nice to share their experience more widely on these pages to celebrate the many gifts and achievements of the girls.
Dear Parents, One of the most enjoyable evenings of the year for any House is their House Punch and St Bede's House is no exception. Following a lenten reflection and inspiring Mass in the crypt concelebrated by Fr Phillip, we relished sparking libation and seafood sushi refreshments before we gravitated to the refectory for our annual extravaganza- St Bede's House Punch - hosted beautifully by our Top Year. Girls have been enthusiastically catching up with prep and other commitments since Monday evening! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Charmaine Smith
LENTEN PROMISES AND PRAYERS FOR POPE FRANCIS
Anastasia Tolstoy, St Bede's top year, gave a passionate and personal talk on her Great Great Grandfather, Leo Tolstoy, the renowned author of War and Peace
"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself." -Leo Tolstoy
Healthy food, heathy mind in St Bede's House!
Starry, starry night...
Bedes year 11 social time
The work never stops in Bedes!
Year 11s - Work all night, work all day!
Life on Bede's Hill!
Punch menu!
Highlights of House PunchSPEECHES FROM TOP YEAR!
YEAR 9 LOOKING GORGEOUS AS USUAL!
Bedes year 11s not studying for once this term!
YEAR 10 DREAM DIVAS!
YEAR 11
YEAR 12
Bedes year 11s not studying for once this term!
Bedes year 11s not studying for once this term!
Year 13s and their highly esteemed guests
Keep up to date with House events on:
Focus & Prayer
For the boys and me this week has felt like a journey, a process taking us ultimately to a busy and hectic few days at the end of the week and start of next. Morning rehearsals have focused the mind on the upcoming House Recital (photos in due course), and with Punch mere days away we are preparing to celebrate all that is good in House. Last weekend was a busy one and I know the Year 12 students and parents gained a great deal from the discussions with teachers. There is evidence of progress, support and most of all understanding of where our pupils are and how to get the best from them.
As we are fully immersed in Lent, our Deanery and Masses this week have been ones of reflection on the importance of Prayer. The boys noted how fortunate we are to have designated House prayers twice a day, but in many ways just as important is the need to pause each day and reflect on those things we are grateful for and those that we wish to change. Prayer is a perfect way to do this and the boys were challenged to be more active in prayer during Lent.
This weekend sees the House open its doors to students on a taster stay, preparing for the year to come. The hospitality on show will continue into Saturday with a Year 9 social and then into Monday where we welcome the house community and a long list of guests to House Punch. It will be wonderful to celebrate so many notable achievements with the boys.
As is customary at this time of term, I remind parents and guardians to please complete the holiday arrangement form for the end of term. I look forward to seeing you all over the coming weeks.
Y12 Recital
Mass on Sunday - lots involved
Well Done Cesar and Juanma!
House Recital Practice
European Cup Nights
DOs basketball fun
Assembly Speech
House Recital
House Recital
House Recital
Pupdate!
Message from the Housemaster
This will be a first, but this week has been very, very quiet. It will be the shortest Newsletter to date as there was no house social on Saturday, no Deli Night on Sunday and no birthdays to celebrate. A very calm week. We are however looking forward to this coming weekend with the Sixth Form Taster lessons on Saturday morning and some of our new year 12s coming to stay from Friday to Saturday. We will welcome Justus, Henry, Guillaume, Joshua, Alfie and Jakub. Let's hope they will enjoy their stay.
CCF Dinner 2025
Before the half term holidays, the members of the CCF enjoyed their annual dinner (also known as the 'Nairac Dinner', in memory of OA Robert Nairac GC. The CCF Dinner follows the format of the traditional British Army Mess Dinner.
CCF Dinner 2025
The guests included the Headmaster and his wife, Fr Ambrose, Dr Pomroy, Sir Julian Brazier (Guest of Honour) and Colonel Rupert Forster (representing the Queen's Own Yeomanry).
CCF Dinner 2025
CCF Dinner 2025
Ben representing DO's (here with Major Tim Dennis, CCF Contingent Commander).
CCF Dinner 2025
CCF Dinner 2025
U15 Hockey against St. Peter
In their last match before the half term holidays, our U15s sadly lost 1-4 against St Peter's. However, their spirit remained unbroken and they returned with their heads held up high and a number of great photos.
Pablo celebrating the only Ampleforth goal.
U15 Hockey against St. Peter
Orlando, the backbone of the team.
U15 Hockey against St. Peter
Paddy in his element!
U15 Hockey against St. Peter
There isn't any sport in which Ollie is not good at!
U15 Hockey against St. Peter
Q.E.D.
U15 Hockey against St. Peter
Javier and Luke - a force to be reckoned with!
UK Linguistic Olympiad
Emil representing DO's at this year's UK Linguistic Olympiad. He worked through very complex and demanding language tasks on Proto-Basque, SENĆOŦEN, Cherokee, and Egyptian. Additionally, he had to identify common patterns in vocabulary related to colours in Ejagham, Matsés, Seri, Guambiano, Teribe, Amuzgo, and several other languages!
Last but not least
Ben, Benny, Ambrose, Teddy took part in this year's Sleepout in the freezing cold, raising £1,850 to date.
Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents and Guardians, We had a great weekend out paintballing last week. It was wonderful to spend time with each other, building up one another's spirits and being a together as the tight-knit community we are. It was on the back of a successful Year 12 Parents Day here in the Valley. Most of the students have been in an exam period, doing tests that wrap-up different units of work. Our top year have had or are having meetings about their A Level mocks, while the Year 12s will be preparing for some mocks upon their return to school after Easter. Through the week, our Footballers recorded wins over Bootham and ought to be congratulated for this, captain Hugo scoring four goals in the 1st XI's 4-3 win. Rugby 7s teams have been playing well as the teams bound for Rosslyn Park put the final touches on their campaigns. I hope you all have a great weekend and that we see you soon in the valley. Dan Housemaster, St Hugh's House
Parents Day
Paintballing
Message from Ms Paterson
Dear Parents Busy week in the school and in Saint Margaret’s. Many girls participating in music, sporting, equestrian, academic and creative events. Well done to those year 12 girls who were asked to participate at the year 12 recital during parents weekend and did so brilliantly. With nearly half the performances from St Margaret’s girls this gives us hope for the upcoming House music. With a couple of practices under our belts we hope to wow the audience again this year! Sporting success over the weekend winning Netball matches and Hockey matches, congratulations to our girls in the county finals who won their match. An outstanding individual performance from Hannah Tench in Articulation, a competition in which art students across the region deliver a 10 minute presentation to an audience about a work of art, architecture or an artefact of their choice. A great experience for her and fantastic representation for the college.
Thanks to those girls who took part in or helped co-ordinate the Da Vinci Decathlon, a series of multi-disciplinary academic challenges. There was great representation from Margaret’s. After this weekend we only have one and half weeks to Easter. In the last week of term we have our House Punch, a lovely celebration before the end of term. St Margaret’s is also getting a bit of a face lift with new furniture and decoration. We look forward to showing you the girls relaxing in their new surroundings soon!! Rebecca
Y12 Recital
Well done Kalina, Anina and Nora
Well done Iona, Mollie and Ruby for winning the U18 Northeast County Finals with North Yorkshire!
Olivia Bellamy 'County Champion' NSEA
Articulation Prize Competition
We are so proud of Hannah for representing the school in the Articulation Prize competition at the Northeast Regional Final.
Da Vinci Decathalon
Thea (Y10) and Arabella (Y9) competing in the tasks and Louisa (Y12), Emily (Y12) and Hannah (Y12) helping with the coordination of the event.
Da Vinci Decathalon
Junior House Newsletter 14/3/25
See what our Junior House has been up to this week...
Start!
Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents and Guardians,Junior House has been a whirlwind of activity this week, starting with a delightful Sunday shopping excursion to York, where pupils explored the historic city and practised their budgeting skills. Monday saw our sharpest minds tackling the challenges of the Da Vinci Decathlon, showcasing remarkable teamwork and creative problem-solving. Meanwhile, the halls have been filled with the harmonious sounds of house singing practice, as pupils diligently prepare for the upcoming competition. On the sports fields, our hockey teams faced a spirited St. Peter's, displaying excellent skill and sportsmanship, and anticipation is building for the weekend's netball matches against Barnard Castle. Throughout this busy schedule, the focus remains on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to thrive. Mike Slingsby Head of Junior House
Start!
Next
Year 8 Careers Speeches
Year 8 delivered outstanding speeches this week, focusing on their aspirations for future careers. The depth of thought and meticulous preparation evident in each presentation was truly impressive. From detailed career paths to passionate justifications for their chosen fields, the pupils showcased a remarkable understanding of their potential. Dr. Anglim, who had the privilege of listening to these insightful presentations, was thoroughly impressed by the quality of the speeches and the clear dedication of the students. It's inspiring to see such focused ambition and articulate delivery from our Year 8 pupils.
Next
Da Vinci Decathlon
Our Da Vinci Decathlon team achieved remarkable success, securing first place in both the Junior Legacy and Junior Cartography challenges! Their exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills propelled them to an impressive third-place finish overall. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and achievement.
Next
Student Focus
Constance
We're delighted to spotlight Constance this week, a truly exceptional member of Junior House. Her consistent hard work, impeccable politeness, and remarkable growth in confidence have impressed us all. Constance tackles every aspect of school life with resilience and talent, from her blossoming musical abilities to her dedicated sporting pursuits. Her willingness to embrace challenges and confidently express her ideas has been particularly inspiring. She is a valued member of our community, and we are incredibly proud of her achievements and look forward to seeing her continue to thrive.
Next
Next
House Life
Saturday
Games Night
Tuesday
Squash Club
Next
Next
Follow us....
Saturday
Sports Fixtures Please follow this link to keep up to date with all our fixtures.
Games Night
Tuesday
Password - Benedictine 1802
Squash Club
Next
The News 14 March
Sam.Johnson
Created on March 7, 2025
Start designing with a free template
Discover more than 1500 professional designs like these:
Explore all templates
Transcript
The News 14 March 2025
School News
St Aidan's
St DO's
St Bede's
St CT's
St John's
St Margaret's
St EW's
St Hugh's
Update from the Headmaster
It has been a pleasure this afternoon to welcome pupils joining us in Y12 next year for an evening in boarding houses and at the Windmill with our current Y11 students. Tomorrow, they all have taster lessons in subjects they are considering studying in the Sixth Form. With 28 subjects available, we offer an unusually broad curriculum. On Tuesday, our pupils, plus 70 guests in Years 7-10 from other schools, competed in the Da Vinci Decathlon here at Ampleforth. In teams, they spent the whole day engaged in a variety of cerebral challenges; it was lovely to witness the buzz created by such academic stretch. At Assembly that day, two students delivered excellent speeches on the importance of cultural diversity before cultural diversity day next week. Ampleforth has always been a proud international school and we currently have students from over 30 different countries here in the Valley. In anticipation of next week, I left the students to consider chapter 53 of The Rule of St Benedict on the reception of guests. St Benedict states that guests arriving at a monastery should be received just as we would receive Christ himself. On Wednesday we welcomed colleagues from 40 senior and prep schools from around the country to our inaugural Pastoral Care Conference, which will occur annually here on. Our theme was Flourishing in the Modern World, with guest speakers talking about: creating cultures of mutual respect in schools; whether smartphones are safe for children under 16; character formation for the young today; building emotional regulation; Catholic life for teenagers today; and boarding in 2025 and beyond. If you would like to find out more about the talks please do get in touch. It was lovely to have our former Head, Robin Dyer, back at Ampleforth as one of our speakers at the Conference. He also took time to stay and give an engaging talk to our Y12 and Y13 Politics students. Best wishes, Jon
Da Vinci Decathalon - a mind expanding set of multi disciplinary challenges. Great to welcome 6 other schools from all over the UK who came to take part.
Year 12 Recital
J. S. Bach's St John Passion
Book tickets now
- Our many Schola members continue rehearsals for the St John's Passion.
- Art and D&T projects are coming to their final stages
- The girls are preparing for their house music recital next week with early morning rehearsals of their group song.
- Some have contributed to daily early morning Lent Mass
- Year 10 and Year 12 students either participated in or helped run the Da Vinci Decathlon challenge on Tuesday.
........... and that's just a flavour of the type of the enrichment that goes on week by week. Tonight we look forward to hosting girls hoping to join Ampleforth in Year 12 in September for an overnight stay in St Aidan's ahead of Sixth Form taster lessons tomorrow.Message from Mrs Dent
I seem to always say it, but this really has been a busy week in the valley, starting last Friday with the Higher Education Conference, at which our Year 11 and 12 girls gained valuable input from the many visiting speakers across a wide range of areas. Wonderful that so many parents were able to join the day ahead of the Year 12 Parents' day on Saturday also. This week Year 11 and 13 have been turning feedback from their trial examinations into plans for maximising their revision over the Easter break. In addition:
Assistant Housemistress, Mrs Moses, soaking up some welcome sunshine earlier in the week.
A reminder that if you'd like to keep up with the goings on of the House and girls, then do find us on social media. Please do also feel free to drop me line with news or pictures of interesting or note-worthy things the girls have been up to in the holidays. It's always nice to share their experience more widely on these pages to celebrate the many gifts and achievements of the girls.
Dear Parents, One of the most enjoyable evenings of the year for any House is their House Punch and St Bede's House is no exception. Following a lenten reflection and inspiring Mass in the crypt concelebrated by Fr Phillip, we relished sparking libation and seafood sushi refreshments before we gravitated to the refectory for our annual extravaganza- St Bede's House Punch - hosted beautifully by our Top Year. Girls have been enthusiastically catching up with prep and other commitments since Monday evening! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Charmaine Smith
LENTEN PROMISES AND PRAYERS FOR POPE FRANCIS
Anastasia Tolstoy, St Bede's top year, gave a passionate and personal talk on her Great Great Grandfather, Leo Tolstoy, the renowned author of War and Peace
"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself." -Leo Tolstoy
Healthy food, heathy mind in St Bede's House!
Starry, starry night...
Bedes year 11 social time
The work never stops in Bedes!
Year 11s - Work all night, work all day!
Life on Bede's Hill!
Punch menu!
Highlights of House PunchSPEECHES FROM TOP YEAR!
YEAR 9 LOOKING GORGEOUS AS USUAL!
Bedes year 11s not studying for once this term!
YEAR 10 DREAM DIVAS!
YEAR 11
YEAR 12
Bedes year 11s not studying for once this term!
Bedes year 11s not studying for once this term!
Year 13s and their highly esteemed guests
Keep up to date with House events on:
Focus & Prayer
For the boys and me this week has felt like a journey, a process taking us ultimately to a busy and hectic few days at the end of the week and start of next. Morning rehearsals have focused the mind on the upcoming House Recital (photos in due course), and with Punch mere days away we are preparing to celebrate all that is good in House. Last weekend was a busy one and I know the Year 12 students and parents gained a great deal from the discussions with teachers. There is evidence of progress, support and most of all understanding of where our pupils are and how to get the best from them. As we are fully immersed in Lent, our Deanery and Masses this week have been ones of reflection on the importance of Prayer. The boys noted how fortunate we are to have designated House prayers twice a day, but in many ways just as important is the need to pause each day and reflect on those things we are grateful for and those that we wish to change. Prayer is a perfect way to do this and the boys were challenged to be more active in prayer during Lent. This weekend sees the House open its doors to students on a taster stay, preparing for the year to come. The hospitality on show will continue into Saturday with a Year 9 social and then into Monday where we welcome the house community and a long list of guests to House Punch. It will be wonderful to celebrate so many notable achievements with the boys. As is customary at this time of term, I remind parents and guardians to please complete the holiday arrangement form for the end of term. I look forward to seeing you all over the coming weeks.
Y12 Recital
Mass on Sunday - lots involved
Well Done Cesar and Juanma!
House Recital Practice
European Cup Nights
DOs basketball fun
Assembly Speech
House Recital
House Recital
House Recital
Pupdate!
Message from the Housemaster
This will be a first, but this week has been very, very quiet. It will be the shortest Newsletter to date as there was no house social on Saturday, no Deli Night on Sunday and no birthdays to celebrate. A very calm week. We are however looking forward to this coming weekend with the Sixth Form Taster lessons on Saturday morning and some of our new year 12s coming to stay from Friday to Saturday. We will welcome Justus, Henry, Guillaume, Joshua, Alfie and Jakub. Let's hope they will enjoy their stay.
CCF Dinner 2025
Before the half term holidays, the members of the CCF enjoyed their annual dinner (also known as the 'Nairac Dinner', in memory of OA Robert Nairac GC. The CCF Dinner follows the format of the traditional British Army Mess Dinner.
CCF Dinner 2025
The guests included the Headmaster and his wife, Fr Ambrose, Dr Pomroy, Sir Julian Brazier (Guest of Honour) and Colonel Rupert Forster (representing the Queen's Own Yeomanry).
CCF Dinner 2025
CCF Dinner 2025
Ben representing DO's (here with Major Tim Dennis, CCF Contingent Commander).
CCF Dinner 2025
CCF Dinner 2025
U15 Hockey against St. Peter
In their last match before the half term holidays, our U15s sadly lost 1-4 against St Peter's. However, their spirit remained unbroken and they returned with their heads held up high and a number of great photos.
Pablo celebrating the only Ampleforth goal.
U15 Hockey against St. Peter
Orlando, the backbone of the team.
U15 Hockey against St. Peter
Paddy in his element!
U15 Hockey against St. Peter
There isn't any sport in which Ollie is not good at!
U15 Hockey against St. Peter
Q.E.D.
U15 Hockey against St. Peter
Javier and Luke - a force to be reckoned with!
UK Linguistic Olympiad
Emil representing DO's at this year's UK Linguistic Olympiad. He worked through very complex and demanding language tasks on Proto-Basque, SENĆOŦEN, Cherokee, and Egyptian. Additionally, he had to identify common patterns in vocabulary related to colours in Ejagham, Matsés, Seri, Guambiano, Teribe, Amuzgo, and several other languages!
Last but not least
Ben, Benny, Ambrose, Teddy took part in this year's Sleepout in the freezing cold, raising £1,850 to date.
Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents and Guardians, We had a great weekend out paintballing last week. It was wonderful to spend time with each other, building up one another's spirits and being a together as the tight-knit community we are. It was on the back of a successful Year 12 Parents Day here in the Valley. Most of the students have been in an exam period, doing tests that wrap-up different units of work. Our top year have had or are having meetings about their A Level mocks, while the Year 12s will be preparing for some mocks upon their return to school after Easter. Through the week, our Footballers recorded wins over Bootham and ought to be congratulated for this, captain Hugo scoring four goals in the 1st XI's 4-3 win. Rugby 7s teams have been playing well as the teams bound for Rosslyn Park put the final touches on their campaigns. I hope you all have a great weekend and that we see you soon in the valley. Dan Housemaster, St Hugh's House
Parents Day
Paintballing
Message from Ms Paterson
Dear Parents Busy week in the school and in Saint Margaret’s. Many girls participating in music, sporting, equestrian, academic and creative events. Well done to those year 12 girls who were asked to participate at the year 12 recital during parents weekend and did so brilliantly. With nearly half the performances from St Margaret’s girls this gives us hope for the upcoming House music. With a couple of practices under our belts we hope to wow the audience again this year! Sporting success over the weekend winning Netball matches and Hockey matches, congratulations to our girls in the county finals who won their match. An outstanding individual performance from Hannah Tench in Articulation, a competition in which art students across the region deliver a 10 minute presentation to an audience about a work of art, architecture or an artefact of their choice. A great experience for her and fantastic representation for the college. Thanks to those girls who took part in or helped co-ordinate the Da Vinci Decathlon, a series of multi-disciplinary academic challenges. There was great representation from Margaret’s. After this weekend we only have one and half weeks to Easter. In the last week of term we have our House Punch, a lovely celebration before the end of term. St Margaret’s is also getting a bit of a face lift with new furniture and decoration. We look forward to showing you the girls relaxing in their new surroundings soon!! Rebecca
Y12 Recital
Well done Kalina, Anina and Nora
Well done Iona, Mollie and Ruby for winning the U18 Northeast County Finals with North Yorkshire!
Olivia Bellamy 'County Champion' NSEA
Articulation Prize Competition
We are so proud of Hannah for representing the school in the Articulation Prize competition at the Northeast Regional Final.
Da Vinci Decathalon
Thea (Y10) and Arabella (Y9) competing in the tasks and Louisa (Y12), Emily (Y12) and Hannah (Y12) helping with the coordination of the event.
Da Vinci Decathalon
Junior House Newsletter 14/3/25
See what our Junior House has been up to this week...
Start!
Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents and Guardians,Junior House has been a whirlwind of activity this week, starting with a delightful Sunday shopping excursion to York, where pupils explored the historic city and practised their budgeting skills. Monday saw our sharpest minds tackling the challenges of the Da Vinci Decathlon, showcasing remarkable teamwork and creative problem-solving. Meanwhile, the halls have been filled with the harmonious sounds of house singing practice, as pupils diligently prepare for the upcoming competition. On the sports fields, our hockey teams faced a spirited St. Peter's, displaying excellent skill and sportsmanship, and anticipation is building for the weekend's netball matches against Barnard Castle. Throughout this busy schedule, the focus remains on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to thrive. Mike Slingsby Head of Junior House
Start!
Next
Year 8 Careers Speeches
Year 8 delivered outstanding speeches this week, focusing on their aspirations for future careers. The depth of thought and meticulous preparation evident in each presentation was truly impressive. From detailed career paths to passionate justifications for their chosen fields, the pupils showcased a remarkable understanding of their potential. Dr. Anglim, who had the privilege of listening to these insightful presentations, was thoroughly impressed by the quality of the speeches and the clear dedication of the students. It's inspiring to see such focused ambition and articulate delivery from our Year 8 pupils.
Next
Da Vinci Decathlon
Our Da Vinci Decathlon team achieved remarkable success, securing first place in both the Junior Legacy and Junior Cartography challenges! Their exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills propelled them to an impressive third-place finish overall. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and achievement.
Next
Student Focus
Constance
We're delighted to spotlight Constance this week, a truly exceptional member of Junior House. Her consistent hard work, impeccable politeness, and remarkable growth in confidence have impressed us all. Constance tackles every aspect of school life with resilience and talent, from her blossoming musical abilities to her dedicated sporting pursuits. Her willingness to embrace challenges and confidently express her ideas has been particularly inspiring. She is a valued member of our community, and we are incredibly proud of her achievements and look forward to seeing her continue to thrive.
Next
Next
House Life
Saturday
Games Night
Tuesday
Squash Club
Next
Next
Follow us....
Saturday
Sports Fixtures Please follow this link to keep up to date with all our fixtures.
Games Night
Tuesday
Password - Benedictine 1802
Squash Club
Next