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Recognition for Superb 1st XI Girls’ Hockey Team

Below is a report from Mr Alan Hall, the team's coach, who is hugely proud of what his team has achieved this season: This has been an incredible season for the 1st XI....

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Prior Park College – Brilliant Ski Trip to Bormio

Early in the Christmas holidays, forty students and staff headed to Bormio for a fantastic week of skiing in the stunning region of Bormio. Below is a report from Steve Capon, Director...

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Students Successfully Retain Places in National Orchestras

The College would like to congratulate Theo Elwell, a current member of Upper 5, who has been re-awarded a place in the National Youth Chamber Orchestra and has recently taken part in...

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Three OLA pupils receive Awards for Young People

Issy Searle, in Year 11, received her award for her equestrian achievements this year; Lower Sixth pupil Lottie James and her sister Beckie James, in the Upper Sixth, both received awards for...

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Opening of new Design and Technology Centre at OLA

Nicola Blackwood MP officially opened the new Design & Technology Centre at OLA. As well as cutting edge architecture, the Centre boasts the very latest design equipment, including a computer-controlled vinyl cutter,...

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Library renamed at Our Lady’s Abingdon

Mr Oliver, Librarian Mrs Hickford and pupils from Years 9, 10 and 11 welcomed the Hon Sir Thomas Boyd-Carpenter, President of the Berkshire branch of the Royal British Legion, to officially open...

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Double Awards for Prior Park at International Speech Competition

Three Prior Park students attended the International Student Voice Competition last week, with two out of three pupils receiving awards for what were all extremely impressive presentations. On 26 November, three of...

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SUSSEX COUNTY FENCING CHAMPION

Farlington’s Eleanor Harvie has retained her Women’s Sussex County Épée Champion title this weekend for a second year. The Year 11 pupil from Billingshurst defended her title on Sunday 1st December in...

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Five Royal Hospital School pupils gain places in the prestigious National Youth Choir of Great Britain

Five Royal Hospital School pupils have been successful in gaining places in the prestigious National Youth Choir of Great Britain – the choir equivalent of an Olympic team! William Saunders, Director of Music...

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