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Success Stories from EFL Students

Below are some comments made by three of our recent EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students. Note that we have places available for EFL and the main school for September for...

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Staines Prep Proudly Represent Spelthorne in 20th Anniversary Celebrations

Twelve Year 5 pupils representing Staines Prep accompanied the Mayor of Spelthorne, Councillor Sam Budd, and other European officials to Melun in France on the 6 May - 14 May. The visit...

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St Swithun’s Junior Olympic week

Last week St Swithun’s Juniors enjoyed a packed week of Olympic activities and events. Steph Twell, young Olympic runner and 2010 Commonwealth Games medallist joined the Juniors for an assembly and training...

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Senior School Selection 2012

This academic year has been one of outstanding performance by our senior boys. Traditionally the beginning of Year 6 is fraught with exam nerves, with boys, parents and teachers all suffering. Not...

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Martin Sixsmith talk at St Swithun’s Winchester

St Swithun’s was delighted to welcome the esteemed author and former BBC Correspondent, Martin Sixsmith to a talk entitled, “Russia, History through Culture”, on Wednesday 9th May. Mr Sixsmith entertained the audience...

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Staines Prep Take Part in Sunbury Olympic Art Project

On Wednesday 2nd May, Year 4 pupils from Staines Prep joined twelve other local schools to take part in the Sunbury Olympic Art Project. The aim was to produce a large scale...

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More International Sporting Honours for Christ College athletes

Two Christ College pupils have been rewarded with more international honours following some outstanding performances in the Welsh Cross-Country Championships. Form 2 (Year 8) pupil Issy Morris has had another outstanding season....

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An Introduction to the Advantages of Boarding – by Jeremy Tomlinson, retired Registrar, Lancing College

   Lancing College offers an exciting modern boarding experience for boys and girls, in a safe and beautiful place.  It is a richly varied community, welcoming pupils from all over the world....

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School Fee Planning FAQs

submitted by Halcyon Independent Financial Advisers, Stratford Upon Avon My son is now 3 years old and I would like him to educate him privately from age 11.  Is it possible to...

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