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Global Casting Director of Vogue Inspires Sixth Formers

Last Friday, our Sixth Form students had the privilege of attending a talk at the Senior school delivered by Rosie Vogel-Eades, the Global Casting Director for Vogue. During her engaging session, Mrs Vogel-Eades shared her journey into the fashion industry and her experiences working at the prestigious publication Vogue. Mrs Vogel-Eades recounted how her childhood…

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Working together for a sustainable future

Earth Day, which takes place on 22 April each year, reminds us of the importance of environmental protection and sustainability. Streatham & Clapham High School celebrated Earth Day with a special assembly, at which the Head Ms Ellott discussed the theme this year, ‘Planet vs. Plastics’. Earthday.org is committed to ending plastics for the sake…

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Head Cathy Ellott interviewed for Education Corner Podcast

We are proud to announce that our Head, Ms Cathy Ellott, has been interviewed for the Education Corner, an influential podcast featuring global figures in education. During her conversation with Chloe Abbott, the founder of Education Choices Magazine, Ms. Ellott delves into Streatham and Clapham's comprehensive approach to education, emphasising the significance of social change…

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Alumni Nazrin Choudhury award-winning writer-producer

Streatham & Clapham High School are very proud of alumni Nazrin Choudhury, writer-director of Red, White and Blue, which was recently nominated for an Oscar, for best live action short film. Although the film missed out on winning the award, it has received much critical acclaim and excellent reviews from critics and audience alike. The…

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Female authors inspire students for World Book Day

In the lead up to World Book Day, Streatham & Clapham High School girls and visiting students from local schools, have been inspired by a series of fascinating talks and engaging workshops delivered by local female authors. Last week, a group of Year 7 pupils from SCHS and Dunraven School, attended a talk by Rachel…

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MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy visits SCHS

Streatham & Clapham High School were delighted to welcome Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Labour MP for Streatham and SCHS alumna, to the senior school yesterday. During assembly, Ms Ribeiro-Addy answered student's questions, discussing her journey to becoming an MP, including her involvement with the National Union of Students (NUS) at university, campaigning against racism. While studying law,…

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‘Find Your Voice, Speak Up and Speak Out’: Ambassador Jane Hartley’s Advice to SCHS Girls

The US Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Jane Hartley, visited Streatham & Clapham High School on Wednesday to celebrate International Women’s Day. The Head Girl Team, Charlotte, Nia and Emily, with Ambassador Hartley She briefly toured the school with our Head Girl Team and expressed how impressed she was by our facilities, having visited our…

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Streatham & Clapham’s Largest Musical Production has the Whole School Rocking!

Last week’s whole-school production of School of Rock: The Musical was a huge success. The talented cast had the whole room rocking and literally dancing in the aisles, as the audience were encouraged to join the cast on the dance floor and rock-out during the finale. ‘We are so impressed by the depth of talent…

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Music Students Turn Tables on the Staff

The students have taken control of the classrooms at Streatham & Clapham this term, offering instrument or singing lessons to staff willing to learn a new skill. ‘I’ve been playing piano for six years, but this is my first-time teaching someone how to play. It’s a bit strange, but it is fun being the expert…