Class of 2022

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Headteacher, Renata Josephs says, “We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2022. They have proved themselves to be resilient, shown great character and have achieved some excellent results, especially given that these were their first set of public exams. As always, the vast majority have secured a place on the university course of their choice, or an art foundation course or apprenticeship. We wish them the very best of luck in their future endeavours and we will be delighted to follow their progress.”

 Some individual successes to highlight:

Destinie: History and Spanish at the University of Manchester

Hadece: Apprenticeship with Mercedes

Harriet: Philosophy at Cardiff University

Heejin: Dance Education at The Royal Academy of Dance

Isabella: English Literature at the University of Leeds

Jamal: Healthcare Science at the University of Manchester

Lorenzo: Architecture and Urban Planning at Newcastle University

Moudood: Chemistry at the University of Bristol

Nathan: Music at the Trinity Conservatoire

Sadie: History and Politics as the University of York

Victoria: Law at the University of Bristol

William: English Literature Cardiff University

Team 'Manypen' live on film

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Click here to see the official film from the V&A National Schools Innovation Challenge, featuring the ‘Manypen’ team from Saint Cecilia’s. It is a brilliant reflection of a creative project undertaken by some outstanding budding entrepreneurs and eco warriors. A final well done to the team: Zach, Sophia, Sura, Bianca, Tintin, and Shayden in Year 7, and Patrick in Year 9.

Sami and Mehdi receive a Royal handshake!

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What an amazing and unforgettable moment for Sami and Mehdi when they met HRH Prince Charles on Tuesday 3rd May! The twins in Year 7 have been engaged with RCM Sparks, The Royal College of Music’s learning and participation programme, since 2016. They have attended over 26 events to date and were accepted onto the Sparks Juniors pathway in Spring 2019. This fully-funded programme of musicianship includes lessons taught by experienced teachers and supported by trained Royal College of Music undergraduate students. In September 2021 Mehdi achieved a full place at RCMJD, studying the bassoon and Sami achieved an associate member place in 2021 playing the cello and has successfully auditioned for a full RCMJD place starting in September 2022.  Both boys met the Prince, President of RCM, when he visited the college.

 Following this prestigious occasion, the boys said,

“Prince Charles was friendly and was encouraging. He told my mum she must be very proud of the two of us.”  Sami 

 “It was great meeting Prince Charles, although I felt quite nervous. He said “well done” to my brother and me.” Mehdi 

 

Bake Off Winners!

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We were amazed by all the entries for the Saint Cecilia’s Bake Off 2022. They were remarkably creative, inspiring and delicious Mrs Joseph had a hard time trying to chose a winner. We are grateful to our pupils and students for making such a great effort and, in doing so, supporting our charity. Congratulations to everyone and especially to our winners!

1st - Betty Year 7 (Carter)   
2nd - Ruby Year 10 (Archimedes)
3rd  - Emily Year 7 (Schubert)                                                                                 
4th - Sofia Year 7  (Turing)
5th - Sophie Year 9 (Ives)                                                                           
6th - Elizabete Year 10 (Newton)

 

 

Netball superstar attends Surrey Storm Trials

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On Wednesday 30th March, we held the final senior Surrey Storm trials in our Sports Hall, to select girls who will benefit from being part of our Surrey Storm partnership next year. To great excitement, along with Surrey Storm player Ellie Kelk, international superstar Peace Proscovia, captain of the Ugandan netball team, came to judge the final selection too! Peace led the warmup, taught passing skills and rounded off the session by giving the girls inspiring talk.

Wimbledon 2022 Selection

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Huge congratulations to the thirteen pupils who have been selected as Ball Boys and Girls for Wimbledon 2022.  This is a huge achievement given the arduous selection process, and the commitment from the pupils. They will be fantastic ambassadors for our school. Well done to: Alex (missing from the picture), Amy, Archie, Arthur, Barnabas, Charlie, George, Jacob, Jade, Louis, Maximus, Raphaela and Robin.