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Cosmetic Science Society Effervesces

Our future scientists are already preparing for the 'Scrub Up on Science' Competition (2022), run by the Society of Cosmetic Science. Each Tuesday, our Cosmetic Science Society practises formulating different concoctions. Last week (pictured above) the girls made their own bath bombs, from a secret formula of bicarbonate of soda, citric acid and corn flour whilst perfecting the…

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Our Athletes are off to a Flying Start

In Hockey the Under-15 team secured a place in the next round of the Independent School Cup. Netballers not only secured second place at the London Youth Games on behalf of Lambeth but also SCHS Lower Fifth-Former, Amenna, was named the Most Valuable Player of the London-wide tournament. The Netballers' success continues with decisive victories against Croydon High (trouncing our…

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Towards Wisdom Unafraid – Speech Day Sets Tone for the New Academic Year

Prominent anti-fraud lawyer and SCHS governor, Ruth Bailey-Packard, kicked off the Speech Day prize-giving by sharing her story of how a path which included 4 am singing gigs in Paris and stints in the City, revealed her true vocation for prosecuting white-collar criminals. Encouraging the girls to embrace new opportunities and challenges that develop courage and resilience, Mrs Bailey-Packard told the girls: "If you pursue…

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SCHS girls shine at the London Youth Games (LYG)

Report written by Zoè (L5) Waking up at 6 am was hard, but worth it. As the team gathered outside school, we had a mini-bus ride to Barn Elms. We got ready for our matches; we warmed up and realised how slippery the courts were. Luckily the sun was out so the courts dried up.…

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2021 A Level Examination Results

FIRST CHOICE OF UNIVERSITY At least 95% of SCHS girls have secured a place at their first-choice university. HIGHER-TARIFF & RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES 91% of girls will be attending Higher-Tariff Universities 78% of girls will be joining Russell Group Universities in September CONTINUING TO BRIDGE THE STEM GAP At SCHS we continue defy gender stereotypes:…

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House Music Competition

Against all the odds, we managed to put together an amazing House Music Competition. The sixth-formers worked at home to put together the films and then we put them all together in the music department, despite a mass of IT challenges. Thank you to all the house music captains and all the soloists and members…

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Back on the Cricket Pitch for Ms Thane-Woodhams

The MCC is the oldest cricket club in the world, and it owns Lord’s Cricket Ground. It is the guardian of the Laws of the game worldwide and it is the world’s most active cricket club with some 480 games played each year. Playing today were several National League players past and present (in both…

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Girls Take on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award Expedition with Gusto

Last weekend, members of the L5 undertook their Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award practice expedition. This was a three-day expedition to prepare them for their assessed expedition in June. The girls walked for all three days from Longcross to Westhumble and Box Hill. This included planning their routes, navigating and map reading. The girls also…

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Girls Support and Connect with Each Other During Wellbeing Week

The pupils and staff at the senior school enjoyed a range of activities last week as part of wellbeing week. Here are some of the highlights: At break time pupils and staff came to the Herbal Tea Tent to enjoy herbal tea and socially connect with others. The pupils also enjoyed getting active outside…