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Year 5 had a fantastic time at the Science Museum last week. First of all, the children donned their 3D glasses at the iMAX to learn about one of the coldest continents in the world: Antarctica. Afterwards they saw a live show, Feel the Force,...

Our Sustainability Week programme concluded on Friday with a jungle-inspired fashion show. The children (and teachers!) were encouraged to create costumes on the theme of ‘rainforest’ with sustainable or recycled materials. In assembly, contestants from each year group took to the runway to show off their...

All across the school last week we celebrated Sustainability Week and our theme this year was rainforests. In the Lower School, the children took part in a workshop about how they can look after the planet and learned all about the the importance of safeguarding...

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...