School News

Another Clean Sweep For LAMDA

The LAMDA exam results have arrived from our session in March and we are delighted to report that all 20 candidates achieved Distinctions in their exams! Pupils were examined in Devising Drama, Speaking in Public, Solo/Duologue Acting and Shakespeare. Each pupil receives a personal exam report written by the LAMDA Examiner which covers vocal and…

Engagement and Creativity in Science

And so begins our summer term! Going back to basics by building beautiful atoms with Year 7. The girls challenged themselves to go above and beyond the first 10 elements and got all the way to Gallium! Meanwhile in Year 5, we are using technology to research and create comics on the life of Sir…

Year 5 Science Challenge Morning

Huge thanks to the budding scientists from five local primary schools who joined a Science Challenge Morning hosted by our Head of Science and some of our STEM Ambassadors last week.   Congratulations to all the teams and the winners, Trinity School in Henley!  

The nail biting final of the debating competition!

Young Debaters from 10 schools across the country came together for The Bellevue Group Debating Competition today. The nail biting final saw Elmhurst School (left) and Gateway School (right) competing, with Gateway taking the win. Absolutely amazing day – congratulations!

Boarders scale new heights!

Several of our boarders tested out their skills on the climbing wall at Adventure Dolphin in Pangbourne at the weekend. They all achieved great heights! Lots of fun had by all combined with learning new skills, setting personal challenges and lots of team work.

Year 8 Newman Project Presentation

Deputy Head Girl Iris and her group of Year 8 pupils presented to the school on Overseas Aid and Development. The group worked hard to define and explain the concept as well as point out advantages and disadvantages of different types of aid. They gave case studies as examples and explained how our pupils will…