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For the fourth consecutive year, the College moved to the centre of Brighton for an evening in February to give 150 pupils the opportunity to

perform in the sumptuous surroundings of the Theatre Royal. in a dazzling display of music, dance and drama, including contributions from

talented third formers, the packed theatre was able to experience again some of the performance highlights of the year so far. The Director of Music

also outlined plans for the proposed new Music School, which will bring music back into the very heart of the College.

Theatre Royal

The phenomenal success of Strictly Come Dancing is all due to hard

work. The sixth form couples involved certainly had to invest a great

deal of time and energy to perfect their routines before appearing at the

finals in the Great Hall in March. The costumes, the lights, the music

from the swing band and the expectant audience transformed the couples

into stars for the evening as they set out to impress the discerning and

demanding judges. it was indeed a spectacle. And the names of the winners?

Kris Shukla and Karina Papalezova. Congratulations!

Strictly Come Dancing

The Great Hall was transformed into a

new and exciting performance space for

the November production of David Copperfield.

A long traverse stage and tiered seating down

each side gave the audience a sense of

involvement and immediacy in the 30 or so

scenes that make up this version of Dickens's

novel. Some inventive ensemble work

complemented fine individual performances, in

particular from Kate Aspinall and Harry Ashbee

as David, Harriet Bull as Peggoty and Melita

Cameron-wood as Uriah Heep.

DavidCopperfield

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News has just reached the College regarding the

outcome of the school inspection carried out in

January and February. The inspectors have awarded the

College a perfect score in every single category.

inspectors assess schools in ten areas and grade them

as ‘excellent' (the equivalent of the state sector's

‘outstanding'), ‘good', ‘satisfactory' or ‘unsatisfactory'.

Here is how they rated Brighton College:

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it couldn’t be better1. The quality of the pupils' achievements andtheir learning, attitudes and skills EXCELLENT2. The contribution of curricular and extra-curricular provision EXCELLENT3. The contribution of teaching

EXCELLENT4. The spiritual, moral, social and culturaldevelopment of the pupils EXCELLENT5. The contribution of arrangements for welfare,health and safety

EXCELLENT6. The quality of boarding education

EXCELLENT7. The quality of governance

EXCELLENT8. The quality of leadership

EXCELLENT9. The quality of management

EXCELLENT10. The quality of links with parents, carers andguardians

EXCELLENT

independent Schools inspection Report:MARCH 2011

10 / 10 It couldn't be better!in other words, Brighton College has received a simply outstanding inspection report.

‘We have no idea whether it is unprecedented for a school to receive ‘excellent' ratings in every single category but we do know that it is extremely rare.’

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in the most comprehensive survey of schools' academic performance conducted by The Sunday Times each year, Brighton College is one of only

four schools in england to have improved its position every single year over the last five years. The Parent Power survey is the only one to include

school performance at both GCSe and A Level or iB. its researchers also use government data to calculate the results of the few schools which choose

not to make their results public and include them in the survey. As last year, the College is the only Sussex school in the UK Top 50. No other co-

educational school in Sussex is in the UK Top 100.

Onwards and Upwards, says The Sunday Times

The last five years have been the best in the history of the College

for Oxbridge entrants. There are currently 51 Old Brightonians at

the two universities with a further 19 offered places this year. This is in

spite of a significant increase in the number of applicants to Oxford and

Cambridge in recent years.

...and more to the Russell Groupuniversities than ever before, too

More than 80% of College sixth formers applying to Russell

Group universities have received offers this year, an astonishing

figure given the numbers nationally applying to top universities this year.

These include 38 with offers from Bristol, 21 from KCL, 16 from the

LSe, 48 from Manchester, 37 from UCL and 30 from warwick.

More to Oxbridge thanever before

Areport in The Sunday Times has highlighted that pupils

from just a handful of leading schools in england took the

lion’s share of the new A* grade at A-level. Among the top 30

performers named by the newspaper was Brighton College. in

2010, College sixth formers gained 137 A* grades in the most

academic A-level subjects (those rated by Cambridge University

as most useful in applying to a top university).

This placed Brighton 16th overall in the UK among

independent schools; amongst schools in Sussex, Surrey and

Hampshire, Brighton College was the top performer.

Stars in Their eyes

After a fantastic Ashes series victory that

arguably earned him the title of world’s

best wicket keeper, Old Brightonian Matt

Prior (Ryle 95 - 2000) was rewarded for his

outstanding form with a world Cup spot,

opening the batting in the subcontinent.

Matt Prior

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Individual Achievements

izzy Meikle-Small had her first taste of the high life

when she attended the european premiere of her

first full-length film, Never Let Me Go, which opened

the London Film Festival. Playing the young Kathy

in the screen version of Kazuo ishiguro's award-

winning novel, she co-starred alongside Carey

Mulligan (the older Kathy) and Keira Knightley. As

well as taking to the red carpet at the premiere, she

gave over 20 interviews in front of hundreds of

photographers. “it was a totally surreal, amazing

experience,” according to izzy, “and one that i will

never forget”. The film has received an outstanding

reception and was described by The Daily Telegraph as

“beautiful, uncompromising and heart-stoppingly

moving”.

izzy Meikle-Small

Harriet Barsham was selected for the england team at the recent

Home Pony international, held at Southview in Cheshire. The

selection was based on her performance in the warm-up class. in the 4- way

team competition, Harriet, riding her pony, The Jacaloupe, jumped a triple

clear (with the third fastest time in the jump off ) to help england secure a

silver medal.

Harriet Barsham

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Congratulations to Toto Gill, in the Lower Third,

for winning the Junior Piano Championship at the

Sussex Springboard Performing Arts Festival. He was up

against 18 other performers, most of whom were

significantly older than him. Toto’s victory, however, will

come as no surprise to those of us who were enthralled by

his stunning yet sensitive rendition of Liszt’s Consolation

in D Flat at the Theatre Royal in February.

Toto Gill

There was great news earlier this term when former Brighton pupils

Harry Leonard and James Tyas were named in the Under 20 Scotland

squad for the Six Nations Championship. in addition, Harry Leonard, a

former College First Xv captain, was made captain of the team.

Harry Leonard & James Tyas

Teddy Truneh has become one of only 40

violinists nationwide to be selected as a

member of the National Youth Orchestra of

Great Britain. This prestigious orchestra is a

platform for extremely talented musicians to

work together with some of the best conductors

and tutors. Among the NYO's former members

are some of the world's finest musicians,

including Sir Simon Rattle, Guy Johnston and

Alison Balsom.

Teddy Truneh

when the majority of Aldrich House took

part in their annual 71 Club Swimathon to

raise money for The Martlets Hospice, the aim was

to complete 71 lengths. Some just about managed to

stay afloat and complete 20 or so lengths. However, there are always some thoroughbreds

who aim for multiples of 71. David Masters managed a staggering 401 lengths (just under

6 miles) in less than 2 hours, thus smashing the previous record of 284. David recently

broke a six year county record for the 200m backstroke and recorded a series of victories

at the county championships in the U17 and Open categories.

David Masters

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This imposing addition to Brighton College's campus was opened on 16th October

2010 by College chairman, Lord Skidelsky, who commented that it is a far cry

from the rather run down tuck shop which occupied the space in his time at the College.

The building comprises three elements of the school. The Design Technology

Department finds the light, airy workshops an inspiring environment; the contemporary

style fosters a professional attitude, and the area is incredibly well served with its own

forge, CADCAM equipment and a host of other iT and heavy equipment.

The english Department finds that the styling allies tradition and innovation, mirroring

the department perfectly. Lower School pupils love the large open plan common room,

bean bags and the fact that they can see the sea from every window!

Skidelsky Building Opening

Plans for new Music School unveiledThe design of the College’s new Music School has been unveiled. it will be situated in the heart of the campus, nestled between the Grade i

listed Gilbert Scott Main Building and the Home Ground. At present, the site is home to old squash courts, a washing up area, toilets and

a number of boilers, so any change will be an improvement!

The Music School will house a concert room for exciting formal recitals or full orchestral rehearsals, a number of music practice rooms, an iT

suite, music library and a recording studio.

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Plans for the new Jubilee Pavilion, based at the

College’s New Ground, have also been unveiled.

The building is a perfect venue for watching sport

and taking refreshments but it will also be a base for

the College’s outdoor education – the pavilion is

perfectly situated for this, nestled as it is at the foot

of the beautiful South Downs.

The pavilion will be built to the latest ecological,

environmental and energy efficient standards and is

designed to complement its natural surroundings.

it will house a café, changing rooms and an area for

teaching. investment in floodlights and a tiered viewing

area for the netball courts are also on the cards.

The building has been designed by pavilion specialists

David Morley Architects, who also designed the well-

received Regent’s Park Hub.

The new Jubilee Pavilion moves a step closer

On 11th November 2010, the College was thrilled to welcome Daley Thompson CBe to open

our brand new Strength and Conditioning Base. Pupils were then put through their paces, as

the Olympic double gold medal winner guided them through how to get the best out of the new

equipment.

The fully equipped gym houses a treadmill, cross-trainers, exercise bikes, rowing machines and weights

equipment, so serves as both a cardiovascular suite and weights room.

Daley Thompson opens Fitness Suite

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work recommenced with a bang (well, a couple of bangs and a drill or two) on our woolton Building in the New Year. The roof and

chimney contours are swiftly taking shape and it will not be long before the building is weatherproofed and the internal first fix can begin.

The woolton Building will house a wonderful social space for the whole College although it will be most eagerly awaited by the boarders.

in addition, we will see the new Health Centre start to take shape with a homely suite of rooms for those pupils who may not be feeling one

hundred percent or who may just be dropping in for a chat with one of the nurses.

The building will also house the Senior Common Room. The staff have been patiently awaiting this space for some time now, having been housed in

a different location for each of the last three years to make way for the developing campus. They look forward eagerly to having a permanent home.

woolton Building taking shape

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The Fellows’ Dining Room at Balliol College, Oxford

was the venue for this year’s Oxbridge Dinner on

Friday 25th February. Thirty-four current, recent and soon-

to-be Oxford and Cambridge undergraduates enjoyed an

excellent meal in this impressive setting, while catching up

with College developments. Jo-anne Riley, Deputy

Headmistress, entertained guests with an after dinner speech,

outlining recent happenings at the College, and dedicating a

poem to the Head Master, written in the style of a ‘Balliol

Rhyme’ established in the 1870s to mock tutors and dons.

Oxbridge dinner

The Banqueting Room at the Royal Pavilion provided a

magnificent setting for the Brighton College Foundation Dinner.

Nationally renowned for its collection of 18th Century chinoiserie, the

guests dined beneath the gaze of a fiery eastern Dragon and jostled with

furniture and fittings commissioned by King George vi for his splendid

party palace in the 1820s.

Hosted by Lord Skidelsky, Chairman of Governors, the Dinner is

held annually to celebrate the foundation of Brighton College in 1845.

Guests included prep school heads, academics such as David Starkey,

parents, former pupils and many friends and benefactors of the College.

Dinner was preceded by a tour of the magnificent rooms of the

Regency palace and guests subsequently enjoyed a violin performance

by Teddy Truneh, who recently won a place in the National

Youth Orchestra.

Foundation Dinner

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The Kingsford Scholarship Fund continues to make an incredible

impact on the lives of pupils from Beckton, east London, who could

otherwise be facing a very different reality. issah Abdul-Moomin (pictured

right) has, for example, just been offered a place at Oxford to study PPe.

we are thrilled to report, therefore, that thanks to the kindness of an Old

Brightonian, ellis Goodman CBe (H 1951-53), we will be able to offer the

same opportunities to local pupils from September 2011, providing two

free sixth form places each year to local teenagers from economically

disadvantaged backgrounds.

Foundation Scholarships

On Thursday 4th November, the official launch of our first international school in Abu Dhabi generated huge interest.

Lord Skidelsky, the Chairman of Governors, Richard Cairns, the Head Master, and Brendan Law, the Head Master of BCAD, spoke to

parents about the close relationship Brighton College will seek to develop with its first international school. During his visit, Lord Skidelsky also

conducted a stone-laying ceremony at the college site, which was attended by representatives of Brighton College, Bloom Properties and

National Holding.

Pupil registrations for September 2011 entry opened in January and the Admissions Office in Abu Dhabi is inundated with enquiries from

hundreds of interested parents.

The establishment of our first international school in Abu Dhabi will help to

generate new funds for bursaries, scholarships and facilities at Brighton College.

it will also provide wonderful opportunities for cultural exchanges.

Brighton College Abu Dhabi

Shami Chakrabati, Director of Liberty, addressed the

scholars on the importance of the Human Rights Act

as part of the Head Master’s Lecture Series. in an eloquent

and enlightening exposition, she demonstrated her point

through personal stories and illuminating historical events,

and showed that Human Rights were not a smokescreen to

protect terrorists and criminals but also ‘for ordinary

blokes too’. Brushing aside popular misconceptions about

Human Rights, she maintained they exist to protect our

natural and intrinsic liberties such as freedom of speech or

freedom of assembly.

Liberty Lecture

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Horizontal rain and high winds provided an evocative

and, in many ways, fitting backdrop to the College’s

annual Remembrance Ceremony on the eleventh of the

eleventh. Strong gusts would have blown away the usual field

altar of drums, so the Colour Party instead lowered their

colours to the Chaplain in respect to the Church, while the

Head Masters of the College and Prep School, along with the

Contingent Commander of the CCF, presented their wreaths

to cadets.

The Last Post was played with great composure by Davina

Bodley-Scott and this masterly playing ushered in the perfectly

observed two minutes' silence by pupils of every age.

Remembrance

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Fenwick's spectacular Fashion Show

raised funds for the Anthony Nolan

Trust, a charity that works to match people

who have blood cancers, such as leukaemia,

with volunteers willing to donate their

healthy stem cells. The majority of clothing

came from local designers, as well as Brighton

boutiques, and was sourced and

enthusiastically modelled by the pupils,

including members of the 1st Xv. There was

also a musical performance of ‘Fashion is

Danger' accompanied by a sensational dance

routine, choreographed by pupils.

FenwickFashion

Brighton College’s ongoing voluntary work in Sri Lanka is reaping huge benefits.

'extra Cover', a charity formed by Brighton College pupils, parents and staff after

the 2004 tsunami, now supports eight jungle schools in the south of the island, providing

pupils with food, clean water, books and uniforms. Last summer 12 pupils spent a life-

changing two weeks working in the schools. Highlights included a performance of

Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', the planting of a fruit orchard, painting a

mural, a ferocious game of netball and a 20/20 cricket match in a monsoon. Hot, sticky

and exhausting, this was frontline, practical charity at its most raw and at its best.

Sri Lanka

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Over 700 pupils volunteered in 45 different projects in the 3rd annual 'Make a Difference Day' around Brighton, Sussex and beyond. The

activities ranged from helping in charities, schools and homes for older people, to taking part in conservation and wildlife projects based

around the United Nations Year of Biodiversity.

A local resident’s comments highlight how Brighton College continues to be a part of society, and not apart from it: "Two boys asked if there were any

small jobs I needed doing. They explained that it was part of an initiative to give something back to the community. May I say how impressed I was by the

boys and with this scheme. The lads were polite and charming, a credit to your school, and no doubt this initiative will give the pupils a greater understanding

of the community outside Brighton College. Well done."

MADD

Following the recent visit by Caroline Lucas, leader of the Green Party and MP for Brighton Pavilion, the new ‘Green Group’ organised a highly

successful 'Green week'. On 'Switch it Off Day' the Third Form was tasked with being ‘Green Police’, monitoring usage of electrical appliances

around the College. Other pupils trekked into the College from over 10 miles away on 'Green Transport Day'. These, combined with other

initiatives, highlighted the importance of environmental issues, with the collateral benefit of helping to reduce the College’s carbon footprint.

Green week

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Sport

This season the College’s footballers have

followed the success of their netball and

rugby counterparts with impressive runs of form

at 1st and 2nd Xi level. The 1sts enjoyed notable

wins over epsom, Hurst, King’s Canterbury and

eastbourne. Not to be outdone, and

demonstrating the strength in depth of College

football, the 2nd Xi also recorded impressive

wins against wellington, epsom, eastbourne and

King’s.

1st XI 2010-11 Results

v epsom College won 3 - 0

v Hurstpierpont College won 9 – 0

v King’s Canterbury won 2 – 0

v eastbourne College won 4 – 2

v wellington College Drew 1 - 1

Senior FootballTeams on Form

The College teams have had a busy term as cup runs

come to an end after long campaigns. The under 14

rugby players made it five finals in six years after beating

Hurstpierpoint and Seaford in the quarter-and semi-finals.

Having led for most of the game they could not hold on

to their slender lead and conceded a try in the dying

seconds. The netball teams have also reached two county

finals and it was the under 16s who won the County title

with a convincing win over warden Park. At the Sussex

independent Schools netball finals, the under 15s and

16s finished runners up while the under 14s were

crowned champions.

County Cup Finalsfor Boys and Girls

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Having won both the Sussex and the Southern Region

tournaments, the under 14 and under 16 netball

teams qualified for the national finals in Southampton. each

competition has the top eighteen schools from all over the

country competing to be crowned the country’s top

netballing side. it is a notable achievement for any school to

reach the finals and extremely rare for any school to have

two teams competing.

College NetballersReach National Finals

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The College sevens squads have had an impressive season. The under 14s and under

15s both won the Sussex 7s for the fourth year in succession. The under 15s went on to win the embley Park 7s where they beat Millfield

while the under 16s were finalists at RGS Guildford and Henley. The 1st vii led the way, however, winning two titles at Reigate and worth. The

highlight was reaching the last four of the National Schools’ 7s at Rosslyn Park, the only school left as the other three places were taken by Sixth Form

Colleges. The 1st Xv also went on to to reach the last four at the National 10s Tournament with impressive wins over Millfield and Sedbergh.

Results 2010 – 11 Season

Under 14s County Champions, Qe Barnet Semi-finalists

Under 15s County Champions, embley Park winners, John Fisher Semi-finalists

Under 16s RGS Guildford Finalists, Henley Floodlight 7s Finalists, Qe Barnet Semi-finalists, All england Quarter-finalists

2nd VII worth Semi-finalists

1st VII Reigate winners, worth winners, Bryanstan Finalists, National Schools 7s Semi-finalists

National Schools 10s Semi-finalists

The Magnificent Sevens

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The 2010-11 season has been a memorable one for the young Brighton College

1st Xv side. Following on from the success of last season, the College’s 1st Xv

won 11 out of 12 games including a memorable win against whitgift (the Daily Mail

Cupwinners in 2010 and 2011) at the Harlequins’ ground, under lights. The side has

revolved around the captaincy and try-scoring ability of Joe Beckett and the ball-

winning at the break down of Paymahn Seyed-Safi. with several players returning

next season, 2011-12 could be even more memorable.

Results 2010 – 11 Season

v Reigate won 59-5 v Cranleigh won 16-11

v KCS wimbledon won 32-29 v whitgift won 23-22

v Portsmouth Grammar won 22-10 v St John’s Lost 19-21

v Dulwich won 37-10 v epsom won 24-20

v KeS Southampton won 50-6 v St Olave’s won 29-11

v wimbledon won 30-13 v Henley won 47-10

1st Xv finish excellentseason in style

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Prep School

BCPS under 13 netballers were on top form as they were

crowned national (iAPS) prep schools’ champions in the

finals, which were held at Roedean. The girls were unbeaten in all

their games throughout the competition and played fast and fluent

netball to beat a number of very strong sides, including Cumnor

House in the semi-final (12-6) and Twyford in the final (10-5).

The school’s under 13 footballers also excelled, and this season

they won silver medals, finishing as runners-up in the national

finals of the (iAPS) prep schools’ football 6-a-side championships,

beating tough sides such as wellingborough and Aldro in

accomplished style.

BCPS also achieved success in a number of local and regional

tournaments, such as the Cumnor House rugby sevens which

our under 13 boys won. Demonstrating their trademark

determined and steely resolve, they scored 21 tries and conceded

only 2. They beat westbourne House in the semi-final and the

hosts in the final.

National sportingsuccesses

BCPS gained the ultimate accolade from the independent Schools

inspectorate following inspection visits in early 2011. in a

wonderful team effort, the school gained iSi’s top possible rating of

‘excellent’ in every single one of the eight inspected categories, including

pupils’ achievement, personal development, curricular and extra-curricular

provision and the quality of teaching.

A clean sweep of excellence

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The performance of ‘Oliver’ by our Year 7 and 8 actors, singers

and dancers won rave reviews for its brilliant portrayal of life in

the murky underworld of Dickensian London. The exceptional level

of talent and the intensity of the commitment on stage thrilled the

audiences.

Reviewing the Situation

BCPS put on musical and dramatic performances by all year groups,

including our youngest pupils in Year 4, whose ‘extravaganza’

evening was flavoured with cultural influences from many nations.

extravaganza

BCPS had double success with its piano trios. One ensemble

qualified for the final round of the national chamber music

competition, impressing the adjudicators with their musical maturity

and ensemble skills in their performance of movements from Frank

Bridge’s ‘Miniatures’. The other trio reached the semi-final.

Three times two

The talented Year 7 spelling team left the opposition in its wake as

they stormed to victory in the southeast england local heat of the

Times Spelling Bee. They coped adroitly with words such as abalone,

stentorous, ecclesiastical and cataclysm.

Spelling it out

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Pre-Prep School

The independent Schools inspectorate has praised Brighton College in glowing terms, awarding the highest possible rating in areas that include

pupils’ all-round achievement, personal development and the quality of teaching, and declaring the school’s early Years Foundation Stage

setting to be outstanding in every respect.

Their report highlights not only the ‘high quality of the curriculum and teaching’, but also ‘the school’s friendly, open approach, which radiates

happiness, fun and considerable care for the individual.’ inspectors praise the ‘warm, supportive environment where each pupil is highly valued’,

adding that ‘pupils respond very positively, enjoy their lessons, take part enthusiastically and have lots of fun.’

Outstanding inspection

Pupils had a rare opportunity to try their hand at this Balinese tradition, playing

beautiful red and gold painted instruments had been hand built in Bali and take

two months to be shipped to england. They had the chance to play a mixture of

gongs and metallophones and learnt a series of pitched, rhythmical patterns, including

one from the traditional ‘rabbit’ or ‘kalinchi’ dance.

Gorgeous Gamelan

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even the snow didn’t stop the three

spectacular ‘Colourful Christmas’

performances. All children from Nursery

up to Year 3 took to the stage and

entertained the crowds!

Snow Time!

Aspecial spotty bake sale and mufti day

raised over £500 for Children in Need.

All Spotty!

The Spring Fayre was a great success with over £2,000 raised for ‘Fun in Action’, which

provides a befriending service to disadvantaged families in Brighton and Hove. This

year we saw a special visit from the Gruffalo!

Spring Fayre

The pupil’s corridor was brightened up with

dragons, lanterns and the sweet aroma of noodles

in the air! This year saw the final phase of Mandarin

being introduced in the school; Year 2 pupils have now

learnt the subject throughout their school history.

Chinese New Year

Year 3 children all took part in their first

competitive matches this year. excellent

netball skills were shown alongside some

impressive football and rugby.

Sporting Success!

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