Category: Trips & Visits
Slapton Sands Geography Trip
During this week, our A-level Geography students visited Slapton Sands in Devon for a field trip as part of their studies. Throughout the week, they have taken part in a 10km coastal walk investigating coastal processes and management, and have investigated water and carbon cycles. The pupils also did a super job collecting beach profiles….
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
As part of our Drama curriculum, 3rd Form pupils went to see The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at the Troubadour Theatre in Wembley. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time from The National Theatre is an adaption of the popular novel and touches on Autism awareness and neurodiverse personalities…
First Year trip to discover the History and Geography of Guildford
Today, Mrs Phillips, Head of History, Mrs Thorpe, Head of Geography and Miss Condy, Head of Religious Science, took the First Year pupils to Guildford to discover some of the history, learn about the geography and find out about some of religious aspects of the ancient City. Hermione, a First Year pupil wrote of her…
Sixth Form Geography pupils enjoy a wet weekend in Devon
Our 6th form Geographers enjoyed a busy weekend at Slapton Ley Field Study Centre in Devon this weekend, 6 and 7 November. The Lower & Upper 6th IB classes collected data for their forthcoming exams which included investigating the characteristics of the River Harbourne. This was carried out in the river and before entering, the…
Duke of Edinburgh Silver Qualifying Expedition
From Friday 15th October to Sunday 17th October, some of our 5th Form pupils set out on their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award qualifying expedition to the South Downs. As part of their Silver award, pupils walked a total of 45km over three days, and set up camp at night time in the beautiful countryside….
Brave pupils visit Thorpe Park’s Fright Night
On Sunday 10th October, over 90 of our pupils braved Thorpe Park Fright Night, an evening which was certainly full of thrills and excitement. Over the course of the day, pupils explored the park which was newly decorated for the upcoming Halloween season, something Thorpe Park is well known for. The park remained until 9pm,…
Pupil success in Oxbridge Essay Competition
Some of our Middle School pupils recently entered an essay competition in the summer for Immerse Education, as part of the School’s ‘Introduction to Oxbridge’ programme lead by Mrs Phillips. The Immerse Education Essay Competition offers pupils the opportunity to win a 100% scholarship to go on a residential summer school in Oxford or Cambridge….
Oxford University Trip
On Saturday 18th September, our 5th Form and Sixth Form pupils visited Oxford University as part of our Oxbridge programme. During the visit, they were warmly welcomed by former IB pupil Marcus who has just started his BA in History and Politics. Whilst there, pupils explored the University, including a trip up the many stairs…
Roche Court Art Trip
On Monday 28th September, our 5th Form went on a trip to the local Roche Court gallery. “The weather was again on our side to visit such a beautiful space tucked away in such a stunning location, there was so much to see throughout the day, with pupils really engaging and getting involved with each…
Watts Gallery Art Trip
On Tuesday 22nd September, we visited the Watts Gallery, and it absolutely lived up to its name. The grounds and galleries were beautiful with the weather on our side. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed their day, looking at all exhibitions that were on offer that day, we also had the wonderful opportunity to take a look…
