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Sports teacher in England A lacrosse team against USA

St Swithun’s sports teacher Stephanie Webb from Newbury continues to impress on the lacrosse pitch whether playing or teaching. Stephanie trialled for England U21’s lacrosse team in both 2008 and 2009, proving...

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Jessica Gale joins Junior National Dressage squad

St Swithun’s pupil Jessica Gale, age 15 from Hambledon, has gained a coveted place in the Junior National Dressage squad with her horse Ultra Jazz. The GB squad will train together and...

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Food around the world at Farlington

Girls in Year 2 at Farlington in Horsham recently enjoyed a visit to the supermarket Morrisons as part of their ‘Food Around the World’ topic. Firstly, they visited the in-store bakery, where...

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Number 1 Religious Studies student in the Country

Former Hereford Cathedral School pupil, Joshua Wooderson, has just been informed that he achieved the highest mark in the country in his Religious Studies A-Level exam, scoring 391 marks out of 392....

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Astronomer, Sir Patrick Moore, to give his name to the observatory at Kingham Hill School

The famous astronomer has offered technical advice and his blessing to what will be called The Sir Patrick Moore Observatory. The observatory will be built in a carefully chosen position on the...

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Benefits of a UK Preparatory Boarding School – by Richard Foster, Headmaster of Windlesham House School, West Sussex

It is generally recognised all round the world, and I firmly believe it to be true, that an English Boarding Preparatory School is the best start to full-time education any parent can...

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IB or A Level? Which is the best option for your son or daughter?

IB or A Level? Which is the best option for your son or daughter?

35 years ago this year St. Clare’s, Oxford decided to stop teaching A...

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A CHANCE TO SHINE

A CHANCE TO SHINE

At the Royal Alexandra & Albert School in Surrey, lessons are not only...

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Informing Teenagers’ Choices is a Huge Responsibility – submitted by Peter Hogan, former Headmaster, Loretto School

One of the most important and life-changing decisions of a teenager’s life should never be left to chance. Nationally careers advice is patchy and although good...

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