FOOTBALL FOCUS: THE 2023 REPORT FROM ARTHUR TURNER (U6N), 1ST XI CAPTAIN

December 12, 2023

Upper Sixth pupil and 1st XI Captain, Arthur Turner, tells of how the team had become the first Norwich School side to reach the third round of the Boodles Cup;



"After a strong 22/23 season, the 1st XI football team looked to better their tally this year. To begin the term, we played our customary season opener against the ON’s. The game was comfortable and helped to establish on-field connections, as we came away as 3-0 winners, including a debut goal from Ethan Buskell. Our first competitive game came 10 days later against Wymondham College, a school that we had not beaten in more than 15 years. However, excitement was high as we felt as though this statistic needed altering. The first half was tight, with few chances and neither side able to open their account. Yet this was soon to change. As the second half began, it became transparent that we were the better side. After scoring 5, including a brilliant brace by Theo Demetriou, the 1st XI had broken their 15 year duck.


Our next game came against Bedford Modern, in the first round of the ISFA Boodles Cup. This competition is the pinnacle of any schoolboy football season, so to state that the boys were up for the game would be an underwhelming statement. We started strongly, dominating the play and tempo of the game. Bedford had no reply to our incessant attacks as we netted 6 goals with no reply. A tremendous victory secured our spot in the second round, a feat only done once before. After this rampant display, it was clear to us that this squad had the ability to surpass the high standards set by last year’s side.


Our next opponents were Gresham’s. We knew that we had the capability to beat them but a reduced squad forced players into positions they were not familiar with. We knew that complacency was not an option. A cagey first half held the score at 1-1. Some halftime substitutions were made and the second half was set in motion with all still to play for. An early penalty won by Joe Crotty allowed for Jofie Philpott to calmly slot it away, and bring us the lead. Two more goals from Jofie, including an audacious lob, brought up his hattrick. These were swiftly followed by two goals from super sub Artem Danylchuk and a late consolation goal for Gresham’s, to end the game 6-2 to the good. This stood us in good stead to play against St John’s Leatherhead the following week, in the second round of the ISFA Boodles Cup.


Upon the morning of the match against St John’s, the anticipation was stratospheric. The chance of any nerves settling was not helped by the bus being 1 hour late. Nonetheless, the boys were driven by the thought of “what could be if we were to win this game”. Three and a half hours later, we all walked out to examine the pitch. Soon after, St Johns arrived and as they passed the pitch to the changing room, Lawrence Williams expertly placed a practice penalty into the top corner, which we were sure struck fear into our opponents. 45 minutes later, the warmup was finished and the game was set. As anticipated, St John’s were a technically very good side, having most of the possession for the opening thirty minutes. However, a flurry of goals inside the final 10 minutes of the first half, had us 3-0 up with half the game yet to play.


We were in a perfect position to create Norwich School History. At the break, Mr Cole kept us humble, to ensure we were not satisfied with the current scoreline. The second half commenced and within 5 minutes, Oliver Rudling, towering above the Leatherhead defence, powered a header past the opposition keeper. 15 minutes passed and young starlet Ryan Gray sealed our victory with 2 more goals. The game had finished 6-0 and history was made. We had become the first Norwich School side to reach the third round of the Boodles Cup.

Eagerly we waited for the draw on the bus journey home, tension at its highest. And then, it was announced … Repton. As Mr Cole described it, Norwich School vs Repton is like Wycombe Wanderers vs Manchester City. It would need an almighty upset for us to progress to Round 4. 2 weeks of half term rolled by and we returned to face Culford on the first weekend back. It was fair to say that we were rusty. An ugly, inelegant game, with two of the most bizarre goals ever witnessed helped us to another 6-0 win. And then, just 3 days later, we lined up to face Repton, the biggest game ever for our football programme. In the changing room, the suspense was suffocating. Yet, a pre match message from Yaya Toure reduced the nerves and we moved out onto the field. The game began and Repton had all the possession, the score only held level by our resilience and work ethic. Midway through the first half, Ryan Gray was able to pounce on a Repton error to run through and slot his strike past the keeper to put us a goal ahead.


Ten minutes passed, and a quick counter attack earned us a corner. Jonathan Udeh swung the ball in and an unmarked Luie Valentine headed home to make it 2-0 just before halftime. The second half began as the first had ended. After some brilliant interplay, Ryan was in behind the Repton defence and expertly bagged his brace to put us 3-0 with 30 minutes to play. The dream was on. A quick response from Repton put the score at 3-1 after some scrappy defending.


Then, two crucial injuries to both Luie Valentine and our Captain Arthur Turner left the game imbalanced. To come on in such a game and be able to adapt to its tempo is almost impossible. A well worked goal from Repton held the game at 3-2 with only ten minutes to play. The possession was all Repton, our defence making clearance after clearance, doing everything to prevent another shooting chance with Noah Rastrick putting in some crunching challenges. Only a few minutes left on the clock and Repton scored a quick double to give them the win and knock us out of the competition. It was heartbreak for the boys. All the effort seemingly amounting to nothing. Nevertheless, the team can be immensely proud of how they performed. To push such a strong side as we did, is no mean feat.


The objective now moved to remaining unbeaten in the rest of our fixtures. The weekend following, an 11 man squad, with two sustained injuries, faced Felsted. The boys struggled to find rhythm, only managing to score 1 each half. A disappointing result with the game finishing 2-2. With our final game of the season being against Langley, after cancellations from both the Perse and Woodbridge, we looked to end the season on a high. A sharp start from Langley had them 1-0 up inside a minute, an exact repeat of last season’s game. However, we turned the game on its head, as Ryan scored an incomprehensible 4 goals before his departure at halftime. In the second half, cultured build up play from Arthur and Luie created opportunities for us but we lacked the finishing touch. Two goals from Langley finished the game 4-3 ending a tremendously successful season for the 1st XI following a record breaking run in the ISFA Boodles Cup and an unbeaten campaign in the regular season fixtures.


A huge thanks must go to Mr Wylie and the schoolboy Pep Guardiola, Mr Cole, as without them, this team wouldn’t have reached these newfound heights. Also, a massive congratulations to U5 star striker Ryan Gray, who has received a scholarship at Cambridge United. We wish him the best for his future in Football. Moreover, congratulations must go to U6 members, Jasper Bird, Oliver Rudling, Luie Valentine, Arthur Turner, Jofie Philpott as their contribution over the three years on the football programme has been monumental. Finally, good luck to next year’s captain, Joel Field and the rest of the team for the 24/25 season." 

By Eleanor Lewis May 1, 2025
From September 2 - 15, Pathways is displayed in the Crypt Gallery. Drawn together for Pathways, five visual artists and a poet show works arising from immersion in the landscape. Below are some information from the artists (and poet) with some additional information if you would like to find out more! Fliss Cary I make drawings, prints and artists books in response to the landscape and to particular elements of nature. I'm fascinated by the chaotic abundance of nature, by tangled stems and stalks, its transience and its constant renewal. I'm exploring these aspects through a variety of media alongside drawings with a wider view made while walking through the landscape. Find out more here - https://flisscary.com Jude Chaney My work is landscape based. I walk and see images I find appealing then photograph and work on a large scale image soon after as to capture the feeling. I love mixing colour and my work is bold and colourful with pattern. I've worked Plein air on smaller pieces but have felt the need recently to be in the landscape to create my larger ones too, so I'm starting to take the large canvas Plein air too. As I get older the landscape has become even more important to me, I walk daily. Find out more here - https://www.instagram.com/judechaneyartist Cherry Vernon My current work is inspired by the landscape of East Anglia – the broad view and the intimate details of real and sometimes imagined landscapes. In looking and contemplation, the imagery used in the work is varied and highly personal, reflecting the landscape, and hoping to engage viewers with a sense of time and place. My work, which is hung on walls, is predominantly on linen. I put a mixture of earth pigments and soy milk on to cloth in a variety of ways. I quilt by hand and machine. Find out more here - http://vernon-harcourt.com Kate Vogler My pots seek to capture the timelessness sensed when at one with nature: by water, amongst trees or on a mountain path. They are made from coils of clay with impressions of handmade lace, grasses or seaweed in the smooth burnished surface. The colours come from slips and oxides, smoke and pit firings. When touched, each vessel could be part of the landscape: weathered, eroded and raw; somehow inviting quiet introspection. Find out more here - https://www.katevogler.co.uk Beth Walsh My work is based on direct experience and sensory response, using lace as a conduit rather than an end in itself. Some pieces are inspired by text, music or local environment, others by artists of the past, but all are a personal interpretation of a source. Lace has always juxtaposed structure and line with space, exploiting its semi-transparency. My work examines and challenges traditional lacemaking through use of pattern, colour and scale, often combined with other media. I have recently begun spinning and dyeing various fibres to produce particular effects in the yarns I use for lacemaking. Find out more here - https://artlace.co.uk Jonathan Ward My poems are often written in response to place, walks, swims and encounters with the natural world such as bird sightings. I visit and revisit places and landscapes – local and further afield – at different times of day and in all weathers and seasons, taking time to pay attention to what is found there and to reflect. Finished poems, often capturing illuminating moments, arise from notes written outside, from memory or a combination of the two. "... Patience to stand at the entrance to a field watch the clouds move, the shifting light, ..." from Patience: Jonathan Ward
By Eleanor Lewis May 1, 2025
In the February half term, Anoushka Craggs (U6) starred in the Young Film Academy's 'Project Paradiso' which is due to be shown this summer. To celebrate this and to find out a little bit more about the experience, we asked her a few questions... So can you tell me a little bit about how were chosen for the Project Paradiso? So to be chosen for the Project Paradiso cast/crew you had to show exceptional kindness to those around you, it was mostly based on a behavioural thing from the summer camp. They chose the people who they thought would work best with each other, I think that as an actor the film that I did from the film camp was a comedy which helped a lot as the film for Project Paradiso, Running Hot, is also a comedy. So I think it was a mixture of skill and just your attitude and how you work with others. How did you go about fundraising for Project Paradiso? Mainly it was through word of mouth, I just told lots of people about it, I did a funded marathon walk, it was a really busy time so it was amazing to have the support of so many really generous people but also other people fundraised with bake sales, screenings of other films that project Paradiso has produced. So did you get much support from YFA in terms of fundraising? From YFA they gave us plenty of ideas on how to fundraise but they were very clear that we had to do the fundraising ourselves otherwise the project wouldn’t happen. How much did you have to raise? The original goal was £78,000 which they rose to £82,000 in the end which we managed to raise! And where does that money go? It mostly goes to the equipment and the specialists that work with that equipment, they brought in 3 industry professionals that work on short form and long form pieces as well as commercials, so they handled all the various equipment. The camera was an Arri Alexa which is what Netflix uses for a lot of their films and shows. It is a really high quality camera and I learnt a lot about it. Going to Italy was of course a huge expense as well. And you had a week of intense filming? What was the day-to-day of that like? So we would wake up around, 6 then in hair and makeup most mornings in which I would definitely take the longest, being in there for around an hour and a half whereas other people would be much quicker, some as short as 10 minutes! At 10:30 we would be ready but then tech would take some time, we’d be on set from 11. On set we’d have a run through with the director, a rehearsal with the lighting and sound as well as the camera, checking you’re in focus. We would often shoot until 1 for lunch but the aim was always to shoot an entire section/scene before lunch but we quite often ran over. After lunch we’d run from 2-6 but the latest night we did was until 8! What was it like filming Iin another country as well? It was really cool! I’m not going to lie the weather was quite bad, it was raining most of the week. The scenery is right by Etna so when it was clear and sunny you could completely see her and she was actually erupting when were there which meant lots of volcanic ash which became a bit of a problem for the kit. It felt so surreal being on a film set and in another country at the same time, the lemon groves were also very picturesque. Did you decide on the location yourselves? No, Project Paradiso is built on YFA’s relationship with this particular farm and so the last 2 films also were filmed there. And did your team write the script? Yes there were also a group of writers that fundraised but they didn’t come to Italy with us. There were various zoom calls with them about the script and what it means which is really helpful. And how does this differ with other film experiences that you have had? So I have only really had a little film experience but this was so professional in comparison to what I had done before and the level of focus was just unlike anything else. It was very structured and organised although it was at times chaotic it still felt very structured. And how long is the film? Roughly it will be around 40 minutes. So that’s quite long for only a week of filming? Yeah it was 19 pages to do in a week and I think that scene was the least amount of shots we had to do was 3. Each scene varied between 3 and 12 different shots. And how many people were on the team in total? 23 I believe. And how many were actors? Just 4 actually. Had you met anyone before? I knew a couple of people that worked on the film in the summer but other than that I didn’t know anyone else so I had to meet loads of new pupil even though we were all at the same camp. And what can you tell us about the film? I can say that it’s a romcom and that it has something to do with Etna! I can tell you that I had to have my hair crispy fried straight for the entire week so I won’t look like my regular curly self! Oh and there’s 2 couples, one being more obvious and the other kind of just creeping up. When is it going to be released? July/August time because it is a the longest film that they have ever done on this project and there’s only one person doing all the post-production work. And is it going to be sent off to film festivals? Is there a premiere? The premiere is around the same time as the Leavers Ball so I’m a little stressed about that! It will be held at BFI Southbank and there’s going to be people flying in from all over. They will also send it to tons of film festivals, the previous project has won 50 or so awards around the world which are quite big shoes to fill. What is the aim of Project Paradiso? It is kind of a Catch22 in the film industry that you need to have film experience to get on a film set but to have film experience you need to get on a film set. So the idea of Project Paradiso is to give people experience of being on a professional film set, to have that in your portfolio at such a young age. It is really invaluable, as an actor your reputation is built by your performances and if you don’t have anything to show for it, you just won’t get booked. What’s the end goal for you in terms of acting? End goal is acting in film and tv, I like theatre as well but I find Film and TV more interesting and it requires a different skillset which I really enjoy and also being able to do retakes when I mess up! That’s the end goal, to be an actor. How do other people get involved?  So definitely going to the YFA summer camp, it’s an amazing experience for anyone that wants to get into anything related to film, its really helpful and the tutors really know their stuff and will be able to help you. There’s 2 courses, acting and screen-making, with screen-making being behind the camera and acting of course being in front. There are also various day courses form YFA as well as other film schools that can teach you skills such as how to use a camera. And if you take art, are an actor or just someone who is interested in film look up the opportunities or even just look at School because they will also provide opportunities and workshops.
By Eleanor Lewis May 1, 2025
What a wonderful evening of music making as the Upper 3 pupils performed their last Informal Concert in the Lower School. A concert full of joy, confidence, and some seriously impressive talent on a warm May evening! The concert had something for everyone—from a beautiful and expressive solo Bach cello prelude that filled the room with calm and grace, to lively songs from Musicals Annie and Beauty and the Beast that had us all smiling and humming along. The performers truly enjoyed themselves, which added to the magic of the evening. There was a cool and catchy railroad blues piece on the piano, a rocking Lenny Kravitz 'Are You Gonna Go My Way' showcasing some impressive drum skills that brought serious energy to the hall, and a refined Clementi piano performance that showed off real musical skill, virtuosic flair and poise. The audience loved every moment, and it was clear that all the performers had worked hard—and had loads of fun along the way. They played and sang with heart, professionalism, and big smiles. Head of Music Mr Vine said 'I've been lucky to have watched your confidence levels grow and grow over the last 3 years and develop your music skills. Fabulous performances this evening! Thank you all for your hard work and thank you to our visiting music tutors for their hard work too - well done everyone!' The next Informal Concert features pupils from Lower 3 and will take place on Thursday 8 May at 4.45pm in the Lower School Hall.
April 29, 2025
On Friday 25 April, a special assembly was given by Andrew Rowlandson - Deputy Head (Staff) with the title Both Sides Now. You can read a transcript of the assembly below. This year marked the end of an era. For the past 8 years, Lower 6 th geographers have been blessed by a remarkable fieldtrip to …. Mulbarton - a perfect example of a village just 5 miles south of Norwich that I am privileged to call home. Sadly, as our A Level specification is changing, this year’s pilgrimage was our last. As a class, we study the impacts of housing developments on the natural environment and local community. On one occasion early on, as we drove into Mulbarton, I made the point about greedy developers ripping the heart out of our village by sending in bulldozers to demolish habitats and tarmac green spaces with no regard for local people. In hindsight I was perhaps a tad over dramatic – but I wanted pupils to understand a local’s perspective. The next morning, one pupil stayed behind after class. “Sir”, they said, “I thought I should mention ahead of parent’s evening that it’s my dad’s company that is developing the land in Mulbarton”. “Ah” I said. And quickly backtracking, I began to outline all the reasons why we need to build more houses; how the NIMBY (‘Not in my back yard’) brigade in some villages can be unhelpful – for “they’ve got to go somewhere”. After a slightly awkward parents evening. We put it behind us. I’d learnt several valuable lessons! “Evaluation” is an important skill to develop. We encourage our pupils to be critical. To look at issues from different perspectives. Whilst still rather protective of my village way of life with its beautiful common, abundance of ducks, peacocks and a strong community spirit, I try to be more measured in my approach. Not least because I actually live on one of the new build developments! Last weekend Christians around the world celebrated Easter. I say ‘celebrated’ lightly because at the heart of the Easter story we find two contrasting emotions: grief and hope. On one side, we have Good Friday - a day of darkness, suffering, and apparent defeat when we remember the day Jesus was crucified on a cross. At the time, Jesus’ disciples will have experienced profound grief - everything they believed-in appeared to be lost. On the other side, we have Easter Sunday. It’s the day we remember that Jesus conquered death and rose from the grave so that we might have life. It is when the darkness of Good Friday gives way to the light of Easter Sunday. When the disciples’ grief and despair was replaced with joy and hope. When what seemed like the end of the story became the beginning of a new one. These two sides of Easter - suffering and rejoicing, death and life, endings and beginnings - might seem contradictory, but they're inseparable parts of the same story. This idea of looking at things from different perspectives is beautifully portrayed in the film ‘Coda’. It follows Ruby, the only hearing member of a deaf family. Through her use of sign language, Ruby is crucial to helping her family communicate with others. Ruby’s story is made more complex by her love of singing. As she approaches the end of high school, Ruby becomes torn between leaving home to study music at university and staying put to continue the crucial support she provides to her family. Her parents make it clear - they rely on her and want her to stay. As the film draws to a close, Ruby auditions for music college with the song “Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell. As she performs, her family, who have had a change of heart, slip into the back of the auditorium. In a poignant moment – Ruby spots them and begins to sign the words of the song. At that moment, they enter her world, see things from her perspective, and give her their blessing. The song Ruby sings captures the reality of life - its highs and lows, wins and losses. It invites us to step back and see a bigger picture – even if we don’t always understand it. Life won’t be trouble-free, but there is something to be gained by living every day. What we experience today might only be part of the picture. The challenge of revision will give way to celebrating the last exam. Marathon training will be replaced with crossing the finish line. Good Friday is always followed by Easter Sunday. And even building developments on beautiful fields might one day provide homes for families. Maleeya in U5 has kindly agreed to sing ‘Both Sides Now’. As you listen, reflect on whether there’s anything in your life that would benefit from being seen from a different perspective or as a temporary season. Consider how the different perspectives may ultimately give our lives richness. And I pray you will know something of the hope of Easter as you embrace both sides to your story.
April 29, 2025
Rowing Report: Inter Regional Regatta and GB Trials On Saturday, 10 J15 and J16 rowers raced at Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, representing the Eastern Region at the Junior Inter Regional Regatta. They competed against 13 other regions covering England, Scotland and Wales. Following the 1000m Time Trials, all crews reached the A Finals where the top 6 Regions from each time trial would race side by side over 1500m. The Girls J15 Coxed 4 of Harriet Brightwell, Freya Dixon, Hannah Conway, Baye Reynolds and Izi Mayhew moved up one place to finish 4 th. Charlotte Douglas and Amelie Ivie raced the Womens J16 Pair, and having tied with a crew in the TIme Trial they had a close race finishing 4 th by just a second. Ellie Thwaites had gained her selection as the fastest J16 Eastern Sculler and with 2 scullers selected she again came out as the 1 st Sculler for the Eastern Region, securing her a place in the A FInal. A 6 th place finish for Ellie placed her amongst some well established Scullers from across the UK. The penultimate race of the day was James Howard and Joseph Hawkes in the J16 Pair, and with 4 crews neck and neck down the course and the boys pushing to keep their bows in front the last 250m saw real tussle for the line. A mere 0.2 seconds separated the boys from the winning Thames London crew and achieving a well deserved Silver medal. On Sunday, Daniel White and Nicholas Conway were also racing at HolmePierrpont in the GB U19 Spring Trials Regatta, with all rowers who had progressed through the selection process with their ergo scores and February trials results. The trials followed a Regatta format with Heats, Semis and Finals. Daniel, along with his Latymer crew finished 30 th overall. Nicholas, despite his pairs partner from Shiplake College, only being confirmed on Saturday, had some great results early in the day to reach the A Final. A phonemonal race saw Nicholas finish as the 2 nd pair in Great Britain. Well done to both boys, and we wish them well in the next stage of the Trials process in July – the Crew Formation - to decide on crews for World and European Championships.
By Eleanor Lewis April 29, 2025
Lower One had a fantastic visit to the Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell on Tuesday 29 April as part of their history topic on Florence Nightingale. The children were thrilled to meet "Florence Nightingale" herself and hear firsthand about her incredible work during the Crimean War. They explored items she would have used during her time as a nurse and learned how she helped to change the way hospitals cared for their patients. As part of the interactive experience, pupils helped pack Florence’s bag ready for her journey to Scutari and even made their own versions of her iconic lamp to take home. The visit brought history to life and left everyone feeling inspired by her bravery and determination. A big thank you to The Bridewell Museum for a memorable and engaging day!
By Eleanor Lewis April 29, 2025
Norwich School hosted our annual Scholars Showcase on Monday 28 th April. In total 25 pupils, including L4 and U4 academic scholars and additional participants in the Youth STEMM Award, presented academic posters for discussion. The posters displayed pupil-led research on the general theme of "object(s) of historical significance", with titles including: The Enigma Machine; The Gates of Auschwitz; and The Terracotta Army. Staff, parents and pupils engaged with the presenters on their chosen content which was also assessed by a judging team consisting of Mrs Gra nt (Assistant Head - Pupil Progress), Mrs Stevenson (Director of Norwich School Marketing) and Sophia Roy (Current U6 Academic Scholar). Sophia kindly then entertained us all with her keynote lecture on "The Origin of Writing" with a specific interest in the development of cunieform, an ancient writing system developed in Mesopatamia and Persia. Looking at separate criteria of content, visual presentation and public engagement, we are pleased to announce the following awards: L4/U4 Academic Scholars: Winner for academic content - Owen Parker-Wright (L4N) - The Wright Flyer Highly commended for academic content - Andrea Lee (U4P) - The Mystery of the Easter Island Moai Winner for visual presentation - Katherine Davidson (L4E) - The Statue of Liberty Highly commended for visual presentation - Martha Pearce (U4N) - Samuel Johnson's Dictionary Winner for public engagement - Santiago O'Dwyer (L4V) - The Verona Astrolabe Highly commended for public engagement - Boden Barton (U4R) - The Benin Plaques The following pupils also received recognition for their efforts working towards their Youth STEMM Awards: Ana Paduraru (L6E) - The Harrison Clock Simran Chawla (M5B) - The Iron Lung Jack Conrad (U4B) - The First Telescope 
April 28, 2025
On 23 and 28 April, the 2025 Norfolk Maths Challenge took place in a bustling Daynes Sports Centre. Below, participants tell us more about their experiences of the event... What is the Norfolk Maths Challenge? The Norfolk Maths Challenge is a tournament held every year Norwich School, and schools all over Norfolk can enter 2 pairs (each with 2 pupils) to try and complete as many maths questions as they can in 1 hour. I was entered with my friend Izu. As we walked up to the Sports Hall, we were discussing things from the previous year that we were entered, considering our tactics and thoughts. What were the categories? Once we got started, we were welcomed by the teachers and the hosts. They briefly discussed the different categories the pairs would do. The first challenge was called Tangrams, where you have seven shapes including a square, two large triangles, two smaller triangles etc. With the shapes, you were given 6 shadow images of 2D images made with the shapes. My friend Izu and I completed the first 5 in the given time, which was very good. After that, the next challenge was code breaking. Before it started, we were told that to make it even, you had to run with your question sheet to the back of the Sports Hall and then run to the front to give it to our markers so it was equal, instead of people at the back having to run 2 times as much as the people at the front. For the next part, we had to complete small equations, then look at the key and find the letter. Once we had completed that, there was a series of bonus questions that we had to complete. Next, we had a small break to have a drink and a cookie, which was given by the caters, which I’m very thankful for because I was tired after running. For the final challenge, we were given information, and a table where we had to find out which child did what. We competed all of the questions, so our markers told us to go back and do questions we missed out earlier. Once we had completed everything, the competition had finished. Whilst we were waiting for the points to be counted up, we did some mind tricks with one of the teachers, which fascinated me very much. As they were announcing the winners, we were called up for 2nd place, which was incredible! We were presented with a shiny medal, and later we got a certificate and a badge we could put on our blazer. Overview of the day Overall, we had a great day. It has inspired me to do more maths! I would like to thank the teachers for choosing Izu and I, and for helping organise the questions, so thanks. Greta (Year 5)
April 28, 2025
The biannual Lower School Family Ski Trip proved once again to be a fantastic opportunity for pupils and parents to bond, learn, and create lasting memories in the snow. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Dolomites, this year’s adventure was filled with sunshine, laughter, and plenty of skiing. From day one, families took part in private group tuition, giving everyone – from complete beginners to seasoned skiers – the chance to improve their skills side by side. It was inspiring to see how quickly confidence grew on the slopes, and by the end of the six-day trip, even those who had never skied before were whizzing down the pistes with ease. The experience was made all the more special by the beautiful blue skies that greeted us each day, a fabulous hotel that kept everyone cosy and well-fed, and of course, the unbeatable Italian pizzas – a highlight for many! As the week drew to a close, excitement reached a peak with a friendly slalom race. In true community spirit, not only did the pupils take part, but all the adults joined in too. It was a brilliant way to finish the trip – full of cheers, challenges, and a touch of healthy competition. A huge thank you to the ski instructors, staff and all the families who made this trip so memorable. Bellissimo!
April 27, 2025
The Cub Scouts raised a total of £600 for the new field for Ho School (Kekeli Foundation). This school is an all-inclusive facility in Ghana that enables people with and without disability to access everything they need. The field will be developed from an existing patch of land – which will be appropriately known as the ‘ Canaries Playing Field ’.
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