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Questioning Black History Month

Whilst many schools confine their study and celebration of Black history to a single Black History month (October), our students lead a year-round conversation about race, diversity and inclusion. The occasion of Black History Month, however, provides another dimension to this continuing discussion. SCHS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Prefect, Maya (U6), took the helm by posing a…

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In Conversation with… Professor Nicola Rollock

We are delighted to invite parents and pupils to join us for a fascinating interview with one of our most prominent alumnae, Professor Nicola Rollock. Professor Rollock (Class of 1992) is an academic specialising in issues of racial justice in education and will be speaking with Mrs Potter at 6.00 pm on Thursday 4 November…

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Athletics: Brilliant Bonnie

Budding athlete Bonnie has secured a silver medal in the shot put at the South London Harriers Club Championships, in Coulsdon, setting a new personal best of 4.02 metres. Bravo Bonnie!

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Year 4 Travel Back in Time

Year 4 travelled back in time for World War Two Creative Day. Instead of SCPS pupils, the classrooms were filled with Land Girls, evacuees, soldiers and even 'Cher Ami', a carrier pigeon owned by the U.S. Army Signal Corps who is thought to have saved more than 190 lives. Through role play exercises and drama activities,…

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Year 3 Explore the Rainforest

As part of their Rainforest topic, Year 3 went exploring the botanical curiosities of Kew Gardens. Wowing the guides with their extensive Rainforest knowledge, the girls learnt how different plants have adapted to survive the wild tropics of the Rainforest. Our intrepid explorers also brushed up on their survival skills, learning which plants would help you to…

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Mummy, Can I Be EVERYTHING?

SCHS alumna Rachel Brown (Class of 1996) has written a series of children’s books as part of a series entitled Mummy, can I....? Rachel, a senior communications specialist who has worked closely with Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, and for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, is well practised at writing important briefings for government ministers.…

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SCHS Opens Doors for First Macmillan Coffee Morning in Two Years

SCHS has set in motion an exciting social calendar with the first in-person charitable event in almost two years. Parents, pupils, staff and alumnae came together to enjoy cake, coffee and a choral ensemble by the chamber choir, whilst donating to a worthwhile cause. The day was such a success we that completely ran out of cake and…

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Encore! Carmen Music Workshop

The Music Department invited pupils from Telferscot Primary School, Rutherford House School, and SCPS to take part in a Carmen workshop. In recent years, girls from SCHS were chosen to perform in the chorus of Carmen at The Royal Opera House. "The thrill of performing on the stage of the Royal Opera House, which a number of our music scholars and other SCHS girls did before lockdown,…

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Art Exhibition: Pigment of Your Imagination

Our girls continue to astound us with the quality and creativity of their artwork, producing a rich and varied selection of skilful pieces, often exploring very personal and individual themes. Last week, we held the GCSE and A-Level Art exhibition in the Ellis Hall, to showcase the fabulous achievements of these girls. 'Congratulations to everyone who took…