SENIOR FEATURE

The Senior School has been a hive of activity this year. Our debate teams from Year 9 and 10 had phenomenal success in the Rotary Debate Competition securing second and third place respectively. This was particularly impressive as the girls were competing again Sixth Form teams. The Year 9 team as a result were invited to the finals which saw Flora D and Lottie E being awarded individual prizes for ‘Best Proposer’ and ‘Best Opposer’.

This year in Food & Nutrition parents have had numerous treats brought home from fresh baked baguettes to beautifully decorated meringue roulades. An Autumn Term highlight is the famous House Arts Competition. Year 10 really did shine with their inspirational leadership during this time. The Languages Department work tirelessly to ensure all pupils have the opportunity to not only engage in learning a new language but also to appreciate the culture of different countries. This was highlighted in the fun of Journee Internationale de la Francophonie where the challenge of flag finding got everyone involved including staff! Each Spring Term Year 10 have the opportunity to apply for positions of responsibility. The quality of the Head Girl husting was exceptional.

Head Girl Hustings

There have been numerous trip opportunities enjoyed by Seniors this year. Year 7 and 8 camped out in Swanage for three days enjoying teambuilding tasks and outdoor activities. Other adventures have included the Ski trip to Switzerland, a Classics trip to the Roman Baths, a visit to Wintershall with the RS Department and a number of Theatre experiences. As part of our assembly programme, we have been fortunate to have a range of inspirational people present. From lawyers to chemists, each brought with them a unique story about their work journey. One very special visit was from Giles Clark of the Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent. He is a conservationist and TV presenter who spoke passionately about his work across the world. As a result of this link, Years 5, 6 and 7 were able to visit the Sanctuary in July with a bespoke workshop from Giles himself.

Debate Team