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Reflections in a Time of Mourning

by Mrs Isabel Tobias, Executive Head It is strange how significant moments in our own lives sometimes map on to big historical or political events. I was five days into my new headship when the Twin Towers were attacked, and...

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Gaining Desired University Places

Ms Sophia Potter, Assistant Head (Sixth Form) comments: As things stand, 80% of the cohort secured a place at their firm choice university and 88% at either their firm or insurance choice. In addition to some of the success stories we’ve...

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Off to Oxford & Medics on the Move

Classicist Maisie (pictured left), and chemist Charlotte (pictured right) will continue as classmates when they take their places at the University of Oxford this autumn. Maisie, who served as Head Girl for the Class of ‘22, and Charlotte, also a SCHS prefect,...

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SCHS 2022 A*: Nearly Triple UK Average

Whilst 2022 sees A* national results significantly improving on the 2019 base (with a 88% uplift since the last time students sat formal public examinations) SCHS smashed both its 2019 A* record and the 2022 national A* average. This year 35.1%...

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SCHS Celebrates U6 Hard Work, Commitment and Tenacity

With the first return to public exams since 2019, SCHS congratulates the individual and collective successes of its newest alumnae in their A levels. Acting Head Master, Mr Hinton notes: Behind each result is a personal journey over the last three...

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Sports Honours

SENIOR This grand event recognises sporting greatness across the school. In addition to the school’s leading athletes and most committed players and their families, we were joined by Great Britain Hockey Player Kate Axford (pictured below) who talked passionately about her...

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Exceptional Speeches: SCHS Hosts GDST Chrystall Prize

SCHS hosted the final of the GDST Chrystall Prize for Public Speaking in March. Our pupil, Rowan, represented the school, receiving special recognition from the judges, as well as being for speaking eloquently on whether, ‘In our time, Art is a dead...

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SCHS Girl Publishes Novel

At just 13 years old, SCHS pupil Laura (U4) has written and published a book, Fantastic City y La Pierdra de la Inversion, written in her mother tongue, Spanish. Laura has lived in three countries,...

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Introducing the New Head Girl Team

A huge congratulations to our new Head Girl Team who will take on their leadership roles next term. From left to right, Charlotte (Head Girl), Nia, Emily, Lizzy (Deputy Head Girls). We are also delighted to welcome 37 Prefects into the...