Running for Surrey

Jack H (Year 11) and Grace E (Year 11) were both selected to run for the Under-17 Surrey Team at the South of England Cross Country Inter Counties Championships on Saturday 10th December. This was held in Oxford. It was a freezing cold but sunny day and the course was brutal! A huge well done to both Grace E and Jack H for being selected to run for their county, this is a fantastic achievement! 

A Level Philosophy and Ethics Oxbridge Conference

The entire A Level Philosophy and Ethics cohort were invited to attend a prestigious conference hosted by Ethiqa on the Philosophy of God. Held in Bloomsbury, it offered lively debate and ground-breaking discussion from some renowned scholars. We heard from Oxford and Cambridge fellows as they talked through their latest research and publications. Students received study tips from the academics who inform the exam board and met with legendary figures such as philosopher and theologian, Professor Keith Ward.

Music Scholars' Christmas Song

Every year, Year 9 Music Scholars write their own Christmas song for performance at the Carol Service. As part of our new partnership with Crown Lane Studio in Morden, the group had the opportunity to record their Christmas song in a professional studio. On Thursday 8th December, the group made their way to the studio decked out in fairy lights and tinsel to perform in the professional studio and see their song come alive. The final track, Wonderful Winter’s Night, can be found on the school website here.

Artist inspires with workshop and picture

Sixth Form Art and Textile students had a one day art workshop based on improving their painting, sketching and idea development skills with artist Adebanji Alade. Adebanji specialises in sketching, drawing and painting people and places. During the workshop, Adebanji discussed books on art he’s published and his artwork style, such as his plein air painting. He talked about his work on the BBC ‘The One Show’ as resident artist, during which he has painted public figures such as Chris Eubank and interviewed other artists.

This picture is the painting Adebanji painted during one of his demonstrations and presented to us afterwards.