Queen's College Preparatory School - Extra-curricular

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Form VI Residential – Normandy, France

Form VI enjoyed a week in the small village of Les Chambres in leafy Normandy, surrounded by cows, rabbits and chickens. They took part in linguistic, cultural, artistic and physical activities, often bathed in glorious sunshine. They sketched and painted Le Mont-St-Michel before visiting it, went to the local market, learnt how to make bread and took part in a mud trail in the scenic park of their residence. The highlight of the week was the visit from pupils at the French school the girls had been exchanging letters with throughout the year. They met their pen friends and spent the whole morning with them, discovering France though an authentic lens. This was a unique and memorable experience for all. Madame Campbell

“We were so lucky to have had the opportunity to perform in the RADA Studio Theatre this year”

Form VI Production

It’s so hard to believe that the production of ‘The Little Mermaid’ (performed by Form VI, with the support of Form V) has come and gone. We were so lucky to have had the opportunity to perform in the RADA Studio Theatre this year, and learned so much about the many aspects that go into putting together a show in a professional theatre, such as lighting, audio and stage design.We spent a lot of time learning and rehearsing our lines and choreography, creating props and working on costumes, but it was all worth it in the end, because we had a lot of fun performing in front of a live audience. It was such an amazing way to end the school year – one that we will always remember and cherish!

Matilda (Form VI English Prefect) and Eliana (Form VI Drama Prefect)

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Sports Day

Sports Day 2022 was another huge success. All girls worked incredibly hard in a variety of different events to earn points for their Houses. It was wonderful to have the whole school together again to celebrate the girls’ sporting successes and to share a whole school picnic. We are particularly proud of the teamwork the girls demonstrated when cheering each other on. The resilience and support that was demonstrated on the day was phenomenal and demonstrates the family we are at QCPS. Miss Taylor

Sports Update

We have had a very successful year in swimming at QCPS! Not only did we win the Westminster School Games Swimming Gala, but also achieved amazing times in the IAPS National Swimming Qualifiers. We have been able to continue our popular early morning swimming squad and, due to so much interest, we have introduced extra sessions for girls in Forms III and IV. We are looking forward to a new annual House Swimming Gala next year, where we will be able to welcome parents, staff and pupils to see the girls’ achievements in this sport.

Miss Such

Farewell to Mr Avierinos

Philip Avierinos leaves us after almost ten years as our much-loved Head of Music. Philip moves on to a new career in music therapy, where his experiences of ‘gong bathing’ will benefit the wellbeing needs of our staff and girls when he returns for special workshops at QCPS. Philip’s impact on the lives of many pupils and colleagues is summarised beautifully by his friend and fellow QCPS teacher, May de Guise:

“My fondest memory of Philip was also a formative experience. It was my first Harvest Celebration at QCPS, having recently joined the school. I heard the girls sing together for the first time and it was a revelation. As a class teacher, you experience just one part of the picture -- your own class’s contribution. Then Harvest time arrived, the whole school gathered, and I heard all the girls singing together, in harmony. It was a magical introduction to how school music can be. Seven years later, I still don’t know how Philip does it. He never fails to bring out the best in the girls, leaving the listeners transfixed while fighting back the tears. That performance in 2015 brought home to me how proud I was, and am still, to be part of QCPS.”

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