Sustainability Week : RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch

As part of our Sustainability Week programme, Nursery and Reception have been taking part in the annual RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch. They were excited to see how many common bird species could be spotted in the back garden and Forest School area of the Lower...

Year 5 were lucky enough to take part in a ‘Stretch Your Skills’ event, run by Dukes Plus. They, alongside Year 5 children from other Dukes schools, took part in a series of workshops ranging from soft skills and problem solving to communication and resilience,...

Last week, Mr Baker and Ms Lane accompanied ten of our most talented instrumentalists to St John’s School, Leatherhead for an afternoon of music making. The 70-strong orchestra rehearsed three pieces: In the Hall of the Mountain King, Defying Gravity and Golden, before giving a...

A group of our aspiring Year 5 netballers benefited from an excellent masterclass last week focusing on attacking principles, led by Mikki Austin, Director of Netball at Epsom College. The session provided the girls with invaluable, high-level coaching designed to sharpen their offensive game and...

The Art Pathway held an open house showcase at the Upper School last week. Parents came in to view their final pieces for the theme ‘Change’; the children were on hand to discuss their pieces as well as share their sketchbooks to show their idea...

Reception dazzled everyone with their incredible nativity performance last week! Bringing the timeless story of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem to life, they added a fun twist with a ‘knock knock’ joke that had everyone giggling. The children passionately sang their hearts out, confidently...