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Issue 13. 2026

AUT U M N H A L F- T E R M H I G H L I G HT S 10 Years of our Theatre Wellbeing Initiatives

GCSE and A Level Results Prep Leadership

2016 u Rock Yo We Will

2021 Grease

2017 Starlight Expres s

2022 CHICAGO

2019 9to5

2018 Sister Act

2023 SIX

2024 Legal ly Blo nde

2026 Sweeney Todd

A RT S C E N T R E T H E AT R E

2020 The Sound of Music

2025 Come From Aw ay

GCSE Results Students celebrated an outstanding set of GCSE results, with almost two thirds of all grades awarded at 7–9 – equivalent to the former A*/A grades – and an increase in top grades compared with last year. In English Language, almost 80% of the Year Group achieved grades 7–9, while Fine Art and Food Preparation and Nutrition also saw 80% of results at these top grades. Business, Geography, History and Religious Studies performed particularly strongly too. For this cohort of students, reaching results day with so much to celebrate feels especially significant. They were only in Year 5 when schools closed due to COVID in March 2020, with disruption continuing into their final year of primary school.

A Level Results Students celebrated an outstanding set of A Level results, with almost half of all grades awarded at A* or A. There was particularly strong achievement at the highest level, with well over half of students gaining at least one A or A* grade and almost a quarter of the year group achieving straight A/A* grades across all three of their main subjects. The strength of the results was reflected across an impressive breadth of the curriculum, with every student taking Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Physical Education, Fine Art, Textiles, Drama and Theatre Studies, and Dance achieving a grade of B or above. Alongside the exceptional results at the highest level were strong individual achievements across the cohort, reflecting the confidence, ambition and academic progress students have developed during their time in the Sixth Form. They now move on to an exciting range of courses and destinations, including the universities of Cambridge, St Andrews, Exeter, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol and Edinburgh.

‌ r ‌ e ‌ b ‌ m ‌ e ‌ m ‌ e ‌ R ‌ ‌ o ‌ t ‌ ‌ s ‌ p Tr‌i‌ South Africa As part of the activities over the Summer, our students embarked on an incredible tour of South Africa, combining competitive sport, cultural experiences, wildlife encounters and community engagement. As part of the many highlights of the trips, the group spent a day at the Winnie Mabaso Foundation, where students played games, danced and interacted with local children. They also helped serve meals to more than 1,000 people and donated school supplies and clothing, making a real difference to the community. The team also enjoyed an unforgettable safari experience, taking part in both morning and evening game drives. Students were lucky enough to spot rhinos, lions, cheetahs, hippos, giraffes and many other animals in their natural habitat. In Cape Town, students travelled up Table Mountain by cable car and explored the summit, enjoying spectacular views above the clouds. They also visited Boulders Beach, where they watched African penguins waddling across the sand and diving into the ocean. The tour provided valuable insight into South Africa's history and culture. Students visited the Apartheid Museum and explored Langa Township, where they enjoyed lunch, listened to local music and learned about the area's rich history and community spirit. Sport played a major role throughout the trip, with students competing in two days of netball and two days of hockey against strong South African opposition. Across both sports, students demonstrated determination, teamwork and skill, rising to every challenge and creating lasting memories on and off the pitch. Students highlighted the significant impact the trip had on both their personal and educational development. Many spoke about gaining a greater awareness of different cultures, lifestyles and communities while stepping outside their comfort zones. Others reflected on the insight they gained into South African history and the importance of community, particularly through visits to local organisations and historical sites. For many, it was simply an unforgettable experience and one they would love the opportunity to repeat in the future.

‌ r ‌ e ‌ b ‌ m ‌ e ‌ m ‌ e ‌ R ‌ ‌ o ‌ t ‌ ‌ s ‌ p ‌ i Tr‌ Iceland Over the summer, 15 students from Years 8-11 joined the Geography Department on an incredible four-day trip to Iceland. The cooler temperatures provided the perfect escape from the UK heatwave, while the beautiful weather made sightseeing even more enjoyable. Students explored some of Iceland's most spectacular landmarks, including the bridge between the continents of Europe and North America, Strokkur geyser, Solheimajokull glacier, and Thingvellir, the site of Iceland's first parliament. Highlights included witnessing breathtaking waterfalls and relaxing in the Secret Lagoon, a naturally geothermally heated pool.

Wales It was great to see our Sixth Form Geography students enjoying a field trip to North Wales this term, exploring both the physical and human landscapes that make the region so unique. The team spent two days investigating the post-glacial landscapes of Snowdonia around Llyn Ogwen, Cwm Idwal and Nant Ffrancon Valley. They also carried out fieldwork and data collection in Llandudno. A particular highlight was meeting the Mayor of Llandudno, Councillor Mandy Hawkins, who shared what makes the town such a special place. Community sits at the heart of Llandudno, much like here at Pipers, making us feel right at home. We were also honoured to sign the town's special visitors' book, a book first signed by Queen Elizabeth II in 1968.

Founders Day 2026 This half-term, the Pipers community came together to celebrate Founders' Day with a journey back to the 1940s, marking a pivotal decade in the school's history and honouring the vision of our founder, Miss Jessie Cross. Throughout the day, students and staff embraced the theme with a variety of 1940s-inspired activities. Lessons incorporated creative links to the era, while the Library transformed into a detective's paradise, celebrating Agatha Christie with a thrilling 'Whodunnit' murder mystery experience. There was plenty of fun to be found across the School. Our Sixth Form students showed excellent team spirit by collectively dressing as colourful M&Ms, while one student took a particularly imaginative approach by celebrating one of the decade's most famous inventions, the microwave. In the Arts Centre Theatre, students enjoyed a screening of the Disney classic Fantasia, first released in 1940, providing a nostalgic glimpse into the entertainment of the era. A particularly poignant moment of the day saw Mr McCLean our Deputy Head Pastoral accompany Jesse Cross Award Scholars and Prefects to Prestwood Cemetery, where they laid flowers at the grave of Miss Jessie Cross. This act of remembrance provided an opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary legacy of the woman whose determination and vision continue to shape the school today. The celebrations concluded with a cherished Founders' Day tradition as our Head Girl and youngest student joined together to cut the ceremonial cake. Beginning with just 11 girls at Grove Park in Chiswick in 1930, the School moved to Richmond Hill in 1931 before operating across two sites from 1935, including Prestwood in Buckinghamshire. In the winter of 1945, Pipers Corner School finally settled on its current site, making the 1940s a particularly significant chapter in our story.

Displaying Leadership from Year 3 upwards

As part of a Form Time activity, the Prep Languages Department decided to hand over the reins to some 'younger teachers in training'. Our talented linguists from the Prep Department stepped in to deliver some lessons to other Year Groups. This is how Julia, Charlotte, Mathilde and Sienna took control of a classroom and taught numbers from one to 10 in a European language. Julia worked with Year 5 and taught Portuguese, Mathilde worked with Year 3 and taught French, Charlotte worked with Year 4 and taught German, and Sienna worked with Year 6 and taught Hungarian. The variety of languages on show in all the Prep classrooms was extremely impressive, and our young teachers should be very proud of themselves!

MUN Success Well done to students in Years 10 and 12 who took part in the MUN conference at Bedes School in East Sussex, alongside schools such as Benenden, Tonbridge and Dr Challoners. Congratulations also to Zoe H who also won best delegate in her committee.

A Wellbeing Initiative for the Pipers Community "The thing you're worried about now won't even matter in a few months' time." As part of an assembly, our Wellbeing Prefect introduced a special digital wellbeing booklet, created to support and encourage members of the Pipers community. Filled with thoughtful advice, words of encouragement, and uplifting messages from students, the booklet is designed to remind us that we're never alone in facing challenges. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, lacking confidence, or simply in need of a little positivity, these messages offer a reassuring boost when it's needed most. Available to all members of the Pipers community, the booklet can be read and downloaded at any time, providing a source of support, inspiration, and encouragement throughout the school year. Sometimes, a few kind words can make all the difference.

Year 7 Teamwork Day As a teambuilding activity at the beginning of term, it was wonderful to see new and returning students work brilliantly together as they start their first year in Senior School.

Introducing our new Food Room We were incredibly excited to show student returning from the summer break to a brand new Food room. With Food and Nutrition continuing to grow in popularity, the School invested further in the department to broaden access to this exciting subject, which students can take up to Levels three and four (equivalent to GCSE and A Level). Already our students have been making great use of the space, including (but not limited to) baking pies and making pitta bread.

2026 Bookbuzz Secondary Books

Bayeux Tapestry Livestream

After signing up to the BookTrust BookBuzz Secondary, students were introduced to a curated list of 16 titles, and they get to choose one to keep.

Students took part in a live British Library broadcast commemorating the 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 2026.

The Bookbuzz programme has been expertly developed to support children to develop reading for pleasure and book choice skills.

Hosted by Emma-Louise Amanshia and featuring British Museum curators Michael Lewis and Millie Horton-Insch, the presentation offered fascinating insights into the Bayeux Tapestry and its influence on the story of 1066. 9

Anjika Experiences Behind the Scenes at Lords Cricket Grounds It was great to see Pipers student Anjika G step behind the scenes at Lord's Cricket Ground, shadowing the Fourth Umpire during a Women's Hundred fixture. From meeting players and officials to seeing how technology supports decision-making, she gained a unique insight into professional cricket at the highest level.

A Celebration of Student Voice Our first whole-school Assembly of the year was a celebration of student courage and reflection. From Years 1 to 13, students shared their highlights, challenges, achievements and advice for those following behind them. We also enjoyed two wonderful musical performances from a Year 12 student and one of our brand-new Year 7 student who joined us in September. Speaking in front of the entire school is no small feat, and we were incredibly proud of every one of them. Their stories were a powerful reminder of how quickly school life passes and why it's so important to make the most of every moment.

Introducing This Year’s Prefect Initiative Each year, our Prefect team puts together an initiative, an idea to further bring our Pipers Community together and promote good cheer amongst our students and staff. This year, our student leaders announced the 'Share Your Story' initiative. A way for students and staff to share their stories to others to help uplift, inspire and offer guidance throughout the year for people that need it. People are able to submit their stories in special boxes dotted around the School, and the team have already received several, which they have proudly displayed next to the Library. We look forward to seeing how many more will come through over the course of the year. 10

Cultural Head Pieces in Textiles As part of their current Cultural Headpieces project, Year 7 students have been exploring hats and headwear traditions from around the world. Isla P brought in some colourful accessories from the iconic Notting Hill Carnival to share with her classmates. The vibrant pieces provided fantastic inspiration for the class and sparked conversations about the importance of cultural expression through fashion and design. It also tied in perfectly with this month's Black History Month assembly, where students learned about the history and significance of Notting Hill Carnival, helping to bring their learning to life and celebrate the rich cultural influences that shape communities across the UK.

Introduction of the Year 13 Legacy Lecture Series This October saw the introduction of the first-ever Year 13 Scholars Legacy Lectures, an exciting new initiative designed to showcase the intellectual curiosity, academic ambition of our Sixth Form students. Built around the theme 'True Greatness is Rooted in Strong Foundations', the lecture series challenged scholars to research, develop and deliver their own talks on subjects they are passionate about. Entirely studentled, the project provided an opportunity for participants to share their interests, engage their audiences and leave a lasting academic legacy for future scholars. Hosted across two days, the lectures explored a diverse range of topics spanning literature, politics, language and society. Presentations included ‘The Shock Doctrine’ by Zahra P, ‘The Power of Words’ by Josie O, and ‘Madness, Hysteria, and the Feminine Voice in 19th Century Literature’ by Tashvi M. The inaugural Legacy Lectures were a tremendous success and provided a fitting platform for our Year 13 Scholars to share their academic passions, inspire their peers and contribute to the school's culture of intellectual exploration. As the programme continues to develop, it is hoped that these lectures will become a valued tradition for future generations of scholars.

Senior Production

The Demon Barber of Fleet Street A Musical Thriller Book by HUGH WHEELER

Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Thursday 19 November Friday 20 November Saturday 21 November

Tickets are selling fast!

1900 hours

Tickets £15 | Concessions £10* Arts Centre Theatre From an Adaptation by CHRISTOPHER BOND Originally Directed on Broadway by HAROLD PRINCE Orchestrations by JONATHAN TUNICK

Originally produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards in association with Dean and Judy Mano

Exploring Scents

Pre-Prep Highlights

Learning the Magic of Pop Art Art in Year 2 was learning all about the style of Andy Warhol’s Pop Art! We were so impressed with the designs!

Can you tell what’s in the pot just by using your nose? Year 1 were very good at recognising where they might have smelled these scents before. Some scents they liked, some not so much!

The Hughenden Friendship Group Visit Year 2 represented Pipers with the upmost of pride. After they had sung, they spent time making conversation with members of the church group. They did this confidently and enthusiastically.

Pipers Radio Year 2 enjoyed their time at Pipers Radio discussing their most recent school trip.

Bubbling potions in Reception

Using hammers in Forest School

The girls mixed, stirred and created bubbling potions. They then used mark making and phonics to write out their potion recipes.

Reception and Year 1 enjoyed using the hammers to make their own works of art

Oxford Science Centre Trip Pre-Prep had a fantastic start to their trip to the Oxford Science Centre with lots of hands-on activities to explore, challenge and discuss!

Reading and Writing The girls were challenged to read and write our harder to read and spell words. Some girls pushed themselves to read and write all seven words.

Story Club

Pre-Prep Highlights

In Story Club we read “The Bog Baby” by Jeanne Willis then designed an environment for the bog baby which included ponds, trees, leaves, flies and fairy lights!

Community Building Dance Lessons Reception class enjoyed their last ballet class before half-term.

The fabulous Year 2 students always finish their week off coming together for the hokey cokey.

Yoga in Pre-Prep

Learning about Circles and Triangles We looked at the work of Wallasey Kandinsky and looked for shapes in his work. The girls then made their own art work based on ‘squares with concentric circles’. Aren’t they colourful?

Reception combined yoga and maths to make their own mandalas. The girls knew they had to make both sides the same with a central point in the middle. They concentrated really hard and then admired each other’s work.

Environmental Education We have been working together in Science to research our favourite habitats!

Languages To celebrate European Day of Languages we talked about the languages we speak in our homes. In Pre-Prep seven different languages are spoken. 14

Prep Highlights

Getting Spooky in DT

Year 6 Forest School

Year 4 have been learning the difference in thicknesses of paper and card and making great Halloween wreaths out of both materials.

Year 6 made their own campfires and kept them burning long enough to make a s’mores.

Making use of the new Food Room

Exploring different Instruments

In Food lessons, Year 4 made delicious-looking warming autumnal soup.

Year 6 had great fun exploring rock ensemble instruments! We’re going back to video their progress after half-term

Biology in Year 3 Year 3 are finding out about bones in the body. They have drawn an outline of one of their group members and labelled as many bones as they can within a time limit.

Carousel Learning Prep Carousel started for Years 4 and 5 today. Mr Cohen explained food hygiene to Year 4 and Year 5 students began working on their DT project of making their own choice of tea light holders!

Greek Inspired Art Year 3 have been working respectfully and carefully in art, making their Greek motif print blocks in readiness for collagraph block printing.

HALF-TERM SPORT REPORT Our U11 Hockey team enjoyed a fantastic run at the regional IAPS Hockey Tournament, earning three hard-fought draws in the group stage before progressing to the Plate Competition. After a 1-0 semi-final victory over Hoe Bridge, they held Seaford to a goalless draw in the final before winning 20 in a dramatic shuffle shootout. Goalkeeper Bella starred with a series of crucial saves, helping secure Pipers' best-ever result at an IAPS Hockey competition.

Well done Phoebe L, Lucy S and Ella-Ann E for finishing third in the highly-competitive Hurst College National Schools Competition at The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead. Also, Congratulations to Phoebe L who was crowned British Show jumping Just for Schools 80cm Champion.

We are incredibly proud of Tilly O who has recently announced her verbal commitment to play in Division 1 Field Hockey at Appalachian State University! She has worked incredibly hard and has earned a well-deserved place.

The U16 Netball team won their next round of Sisters n Sport competition against The Holt School. The final score was 18-12. It was a nail biter and the students showed such great determination in their defensive pressure throughout the court. They worked so well as a team, showing their ever increasing depth in squad.

The Pipers swim team had a very successful evening in Watford. The Seniors came second in both relays, inters seventh in both relays and juniors third in the medley and second in the Freestyle. The team then went on to win best girls school in the East and South East region. The first time Pipers has won this accolade! A fantastic achievement by all swimmers. We now wait to hear if we have qualified for Nationals in November!

The U13 Football team had a lovely tournament at Westbrook Hay to start the season off. The team faced tough competition in the group stage, starting with a hard-fought 3-0 loss to Haileybury despite great saves from goalkeeper Amber. They followed up with a gritty, passion-filled 0-0 draw against St Mary’s Ascot, and a strong defensive effort featuring a saved penalty against an unbeaten Dr Challenors side, ending in a 3-0 defeat. Their final placement game against Tring School B ended in a 0-0 stalemate after regulation time, leading to a nail-biting penalty shootout. Thanks to clutch saves by Amber and successful penalties from Clemmie and debutant Year 7 player Aiyana, Pipers won the shootout 2-0 to finish the day on a high note.

First group of climbers enjoying their after-school club, reaching new heights. Looking forward to seeing them progress in each week. They will learn ropework, belaying and lots of techniques to use on a variety of walls.

The U15 Football Team began their cup run in style with a 6-1 win over Wycombe Abbey. Excellent performances all over the pitch plus a penalty save from Sophia in goal. It was fantastic to have some new players out there representing the School.

The Year 7s should be incredibly proud of their performance at their first Hockey tournament of the season. They had a lot of match play and sometimes played back to back matches. It was tough day in the glorious sun and they showed resilience and great team work.

Hettie P had a great tournament at Beaconsfield Tennis Club and came away winning the U11 Singles Trophy for Girls. Elizabeth also played and was placed third in the U13 girls category which was also a really good result after some tough matches.

Evelyn W and Seanna W both took part in the Welsh National Summer Meet during the holidays. Evelyn qualified for eight races at the Welsh Nationals. She worked incredibly hard in the lead-up to Nationals, and her dedication paid off with a hugely successful meet. Evelyn achieved multiple personal bests, qualified for finals, and secured four medals, one silver and three bronze across the 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m Freestyle events. Seanna qualified for 14 races, this was Seanna’s first Welsh Nationals, and she had an outstanding debut. She came away with seven Gold medals in the 50m, 100m and 200m Breaststroke, 50m, 100m and 200m Backstroke, and 400m Individual Medley. She also secured a Silver medal in the 200m Individual Medley. Congratulations to both girls! 17

Well done to our U9 Hockey players who completed their first hockey fixture season at the St Pirans Hockey Festival. They played multiple fast paced matches, worked up and down the pitch relentlessly, tackled with such determination and scored some fantastic goals.

Our athletes spent an incredible day at Loughborough University for the GSA Girls Go Gold Conference, coming away with three powerful lessons for sport and life: Stay determined, but stay open, Be curious. Never stop asking questions and practice gratitude.

Claudia W took part in the Marlow Town Regatta last weekend, rowing for her club Marlow, in the Women’s J15 Quad. The girls convincingly won their band heat and then the final. Fantastic effort, well done!

Introducing Head of English Mr Messenger What first inspired your love of English? My parents valued reading enormously: as noisy and excitable children, my brothers, sisters and I were never allowed to disturb Dad on the sofa while he had a book in his hand; my Mum is a Charles Dickens fanatic, so I suppose it all runs in the family. Of course, like many, I had an inspirational English teacher – Mrs Mack – I’ll never forget her standing up for me to the Deputy Head, who felt I was trouble. What drew you to Pipers? The English Department here achieves so much for the students and it’s all driven by a great understanding that ours is a subject that needs to be lived, that it’s a subject that matters and will have a tangible effect on the futures of our students. What excites you most about leading English at Pipers? The team is so well established and already achieving so much. This means we can focus on exciting projects that get English out of the classroom and start taking English – and reading – out to the wider Pipers community. If you could recommend just one book that every young person should read, what would it be and why? What a cruel, dystopian world where one book is supposed to suit every young person. It’s an impossible question. There’s an old adage which I would encourage students to ignore: ‘write what you know’. I’d say, write what you don’t know about yet. It’s the same for reading: read what you don’t know. Find a world different to your own; find perspectives you haven’t viewed before. How do you encourage students to become confident readers and writers? Confident writers are confident readers, so the first step is to enjoy reading. This starts happening when reading becomes a part of your culture and your relationships: read together, discuss what you’ve read, swap books. Who is your favourite author and which book do you return to time and again? Another impossible question. I re-read Middlemarch recently and was reminded why it always wins ‘the greatest novel of all time’ awards: it simply does everything well. I think Virginia Woolf uses the English language better than anybody, especially in Mrs Dalloway. My favourite living author is – at the moment – Claire Keegan. There’s a wonderful and strange alchemy to how she makes simple words carry such emotional weight. What role do stories and literature play in helping young people understand the world around them? Good literature poses questions; it doesn’t claim to have the answers. This is why Shakespeare is still read: he makes us think about our own lives, but doesn’t tell us how to live them. Whatever you read, ask yourself: what does this author want me to think about the world? This term we are launching Pipers Reads. Can you tell us more about the initiative and what you hope it will achieve? Reading becomes real when we talk about it and share it. Pipers Reads is about reading for enjoyment and sharing it with those around us. Students and parents, carers, grandparents are all encouraged to read a short novel – this time around it’s Claire Keegan’s ‘Foster’ – and talk about it at home. We have a special event where everyone is invited to come discuss it together, share some food and drink and really indulge in the joy of sharing literature. The more we can help the adults in our community read and engage with reading, the more our young people will benefit. What is one misconception people often have about studying English? That it is less ‘valuable’ than STEM subjects. In a world where AI is hoping to take away the mundanity of life – the weekly shop, tax returns, cleaning – what are we supposed to do with the free time it creates? Should we fill it with art? Creation? Expression? English is a subject of the future, even if we sometimes use the past to help us understand it. When you're not teaching or reading, how do you spend your time? I try to be outside as much as possible: I play football and go running. My family has just moved from near Epping Forest, so my children were raised with the woods in their hearts. We’re lucky that we’re able to continue that now we’ve moved to such a beautiful area. Recently my children and I have spent a lot of time in the woods near home hunting for mushrooms. I used to work as a chef, so I still enjoy cooking and hosting with friends.

Celebrating Community and Environment

Year 3 Forest Day

Pipers Dance Collective This term, our Dance Department ran an open audition for students from Years 7-13 who wanted to be part of a new company that will be representing the School at 'Dance Live', other competitions throughout the course of the year and in the Dance Show. The piece the students have been working on is based on literature and libraries (to tie in with our Dance Show theme this year and the National Year of Reading). It will be the story of a girl who dives into her favourite stories to overcome challenges that she faces. She'll be diving into the world of Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, and The Great Gatsby with two fairy godmothers as their guide.

Celebrating Community and Environment Pipers Dog Show 2026 From the moment our four-legged friends (and their humans!) arrived, the atmosphere was full of excitement, laughter and wagging tails. We welcomed an incredible range of canine characters, all competing for glory in our much-loved novelty classes, from the Golden Oldie to the Waggiest Tail and everything in between. Our judge, Emma Newth-West of Priestlands Dogs certainly had her work cut out choosing winners from such a talented and adorable line-up. Every dog was a star in their own way delighting the crowds with their charm and enthusiasm. A highlight of the day was the Puppy Yoga sessions with Alternative Balance and an adorable litter of spaniels. The agility sessions from Happy Hounds Agility showcased some truly impressive canine skills and inspired plenty of future doggy athletes and a high energy demonstration from Four Paws Racing Flyball Team. We would also like to thank Guide Dogs and Chiltern Dog Rescue for their support and for sharing the wonderful work they do to improve the lives of dogs and their owners. We can't wait to welcome everyone back next year for more canine fun, friendly competition and tail-wagging memories.

Celebrating Community and Environment

Trunk or Treat

Celebrating Community and Environment Enrichment Expo At the start of term, students had the opportunity to explore the variety of clubs and activities on offer at our annual Enrichment Expo, designed to help them discover new interests, challenge themselves, and create lasting memories throughout the year. The Expo introduced students to four key enrichment categories: Wellness Champions, Creative Artists, Enterprise Visionaries, and Global Heroes. From Sports, Gardening and Book Clubs to Drama, Dance, Radio, Young Enterprise and Model United Nations, students were encouraged to choose activities that inspire, excite and develop them beyond the classroom. A key message of the Expo was the importance of exploring a variety of interests. Students are recognised for participating across multiple categories, helping them develop a broad range of skills and experiences while discovering talents they may never have realised they had.

Raising Money for Breast Cancer Now To begin the term, our parents were invited to attend our annual Parent Coffee Morning on Friday 18 September. In this whole-School community initiative, our students also got involved in the fundraising with a pink mufti day and a cake sale of their own, helping to further support Breast Cancer Now. We were thrilled to be supporting them for a second time with all proceeds raised during the day going directly to this important charity. We are proud to have raised £1,368.

SENIOR LIBRARY

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