Sixth Form on Ice

At the end of term, 140 Sixth Form students travelled the short distance to Battersea Power Station to enjoy the Christmas lights and take a turn on the Glide ice rink. There were some great skaters amongst them (although none were a patch on Mr Leitch) and some first timers who often provided the entertainment. It was a relief to see them all come off the ice safely.

Ruby S, Year 13, added, “Although there were a few wobbles on the ice, it was great to get into the festive spirit and have fun with friends. With a view of the Thames, Christmas lights of the Battersea Power Station and plenty of seasonal treats to be had around the rink, it was a lovely way to bring the Sixth Form together to finish off the term.”

Year 7 Little Sleep Out

Year 7 pupils (and staff) braved the cold to take part in The Little Sleep Out, raising awareness and vital funds for two very good causes: Crisis at Christmas and a school in Valencia that was left devastated by catastrophic flooding. We are incredibly proud of our Year 7 pupils for their resilience and compassion in making a real difference both here and abroad.

Origami Masters

Pupils loved last week’s Art of Origami session, part of our enrichment programme. Here are Zoe W, Liyam G, Arianna C, Edward S, Oscar M, Sami U and Mehdi U with their Christmas origami decorations—a star and Christmas tree.

Manga/anime portrait competition results

We were thrilled to receive so many fabulous entries for our manga/anime portrait competition and are grateful to our panel of staff judges for their time considering which entries should win. The entries were judged ‘blind’ with no information given about who the artist was. Congratulations to the winners, it was a very competitive field! Winning entry pictured was by Sanika K in Year 10.

Science in Action

Year 8 completed a series of experiments investigating acids and alkalis. They tested the reactions of strong versus weak acids and made neutralisation circles by reacting acids and alkalis.

Kidney Dissection Enrichment Session

Pupils in Year 8 and 9 were invited to join a one-off session looking at the structure and function of the kidney. After learning some of the functions of the kidney, pupils were able to get hands-on with lamb kidneys to complete a dissection. Pupils were correctly able to identify the cortex, medulla, pyramids, pelvis and ureter. 

Concert Band and Jazz Band Wow at Winter Sounds

On Wednesday 11th December, our Concert Band and Jazz Band performed at Fairfield Halls as part of Wandsworth Music Hub’s Winter Sounds concert. Both bands were absolutely fantastic! Well done to the pupils and students, we are very proud of them all. Click below to listen to the recordings:
Concert Band performing The Lion King Medley by Elton John and Hans Zimmer
Jazz Band performing Splanky by Neil Hefty

Student Author

We are very proud of our student author, Ruby S in Year 13, whose novella ‘Within These Walls’  has been published. Here she explains her journey:

“In the summer of 2023, I went on a trip to Iceland. On a hike, while momentarily lost, we came across a small, dilapidated building, sparking my idea for a story. A few months later, the Mark Evison Foundation (MEF) programme gave me the perfect opportunity to pursue a piece of writing. The process took just over six months, and my confidence in writing has grown immensely, as I work towards starting an English and Creative Writing degree post A Levels. Not only did I complete my novella, but also managed the production process including editing and cover design with the financial and preparational support from the MEF. I would highly recommend Year 12 students to take this opportunity to challenge themselves and do or create something to be proud of!”
Ruby S, Year 13