20th November 2024
The Bebras Challenge introduces computational thinking to students worldwide. At Prospect House last week, a group of children aged 7 – 11 took part as part of their computing enrichment programme. In previous years, over 3 million pupils from more than 80 countries participated!
The UK Bebras Challenge is organised by the Raspberry Pi Foundation and delivered in partnership with the University of Oxford. The online challenge involves tackling a series of engaging interactive tasks designed to encourage logical thinking and problem-solving skills. These activities are designed to allow every student the opportunity to showcase their potential, whether they excel in maths or computing, or not.
Each participating pupil will receive a certificate (Distinction, Merit or Participation) and a ‘Best in School’ certificate is awarded in each age group category. Additionally, there is the potential for some of our Year 6 students to enter the UK Bebras Coding Challenge in March which is an invitation-only event for students aged 10 – 19 who excel in the UK Bebras Challenge.
Watch this space!
12th June 2025
To conclude their Minibeast topic from last half term, Reception had an exciting visit from Wild Fangs. The children had the chance to meet a variety of amazing creatures, including a flying frog, gecko, python, African snail, and a millipede. They loved learning interesting facts...
11th June 2025
The excitement in the air was palpable at the Upper School, as 20 spellers from five different schools arrived to compete in the annual Dukes Regional Spelling Bee. The pupils had been practising for months and could hardly contain themselves as they whizzed through the...
10th June 2025
It was a triumphant Sports Day for Dragon. With conditions perfect for the field events, the children produced world class performance in the javelin and long jump events. Hundredths of seconds separated the top three in the hurdles event in many year groups. A new...
6th June 2025
The children had a brilliant time at their recent summer term school discos. The Lower School dressed to impress in their sparkling sea-themed masks, whilst the parents transformed the hall into a magical under the sea world. In the Upper School, the children dressed up...
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5th June 2025
Reception H truly exceeded expectations with their incredible class assembly on minibeasts. The school hall was beautifully transformed into an enchanting garden, captivating the entire audience with its magical atmosphere. As part of the story, the children touched a mystical rock and shrank down to...