Showcasing what we do best

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It has been a very busy start to the term at Saint Cecilia’s, welcoming our new Year 7 pupils whilst also holding Open Events for all perspective pupils and their parents/carers.  We would like to use this opportunity to thank all our wonderful pupils and students who have helped us to showcase the school and display what we do. We received many compliments about the tour guides, helpers and musicians, who were model ambassadors of our school. A special thank you to our Head Girl, Lydia and Year 9 pupil Barnabas who both spoke eloquently in front of large audiences.

 

Congratulations to all our Sixth Formers!

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Congratulations to all of our Sixth Formers on their A Level results this week! We are extremely proud of everything they have achieved. Their excellent results reflect their hard work, dedication and commitment during a challenging year. As we say goodbye to our Year 13 students, we wish them every success in the future. May they continue to fly high!

Picture: Zoe (Head Girl), Hector (Head Boy) and Renata Joseph

Anzah receives an award from Prince Harry

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Anzah (Year 7) attended the Sky WellChild Award ceremony this week and we are very proud to share the news with the school community that she won an award and met Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, at the prestigious event.  The awards were broadcast on Sky News and YouTube—well done Anzah!  The awards celebrate the inspirational qualities of children who are facing huge challenges and Prince Harry is WellChild’s only patron.

Inspirational Child 7-11 Years Award  

Anzah Arwani 

11-year-old Anzah from Battersea has complex neurological disorders which affect every aspect of her daily life, from walking and eating to coping with anxiety attacks. Despite these challenges Anzah is fiercely independent. She attends mainstream school and takes part in lots of activities. She has won awards with her frame football team and, having overcome her phobia of water, certificates for her swimming.  Anzah has constantly defied doctors’ expectations.  Through hard work and determination she can now take a few independent steps and even overcame her anxiety disorder to address a room of 100 people.  

 

Saint Cecilia’s appoints two new Deputy Heads

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Saint Cecilia’s is excited to announce the appointment of Lucy Bush and James Owen as Deputy Headteachers. Renata Joseph, Headteacher says, “The appointment of two new Deputy Headteachers marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Saint Cecilia’s School. We already have dedicated and highly qualified staff to be proud of, and I strongly believe Lucy and James will be a huge asset to our school community. They will help us develop and promote our excellent curriculum and teaching.”

Lucy Bush is currently Assistant Headteacher at Guildford County School in addition to being Head of Learning and Teaching. Lucy says, “I am excited about joining Saint Cecilia’s School as Deputy Headteacher working alongside James. In my previous role, I was responsible for developing all areas of the curriculum and teaching and strove to ensure excellence across learning for pupils and staff alike. I am looking forward to working with a new group of colleagues and pupils, and sharing my knowledge and skills to help provide an outstanding education to all our pupils.”

James Owen is currently Deputy Headteacher at Hampton High. James says, “I’m really looking forward to helping pupils and students get back into a normal school environment and helping them to be successful and grow in confidence. I am eager to be part of a community that greatly values education and nurtures each individual. I will bring my experience of working in co-educational schools to help promote and build on Saint Cecilia’s already excellent reputation.”