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Sixth Form Classics students visited the ‘Troy: Myth and Reality’ exhibit at the British Museum in London on Monday to learn more about one of Greek Mythology’s most famous stories. The legend of Troy has existed for thousands of years, with the exhibit focusing on the people who are said to have been involved in…

This week we were able to welcome our specialist coaches for the first time this term to teach our STEPS students some new techniques and help develop their game. After school on Thursday some of our top swimmers took part in a masterclass with Aqua Zone Swim School, with the students being put through their…

PC McDowell came along to assembly at the Prep School this week to talk to Year 2-Year 6 pupils about the important role played by the Police in Cheltenham and the work they do to protect people in the local community. PC McDowell, who is a Cheltenham-based Schoolbeat officer, firstly talked about some of the…

Students of St Edward’s Senior & Sixth Form congregated in the Main Hall on Monday to celebrate Mass, marking the start of the Spring Term. Our School Chaplain, Fr Pat, led the Mass, looking forward to the term ahead, whilst reflecting on the successful first term of the academic year. Fr Pat made reference to…

PC Fiona McDowell paid a visit to the Senior School today to talk to our Year 7s about internet safety and how to ensure that they stay secure whilst online. PC McDowell, who works as a ‘Schoolbeat’ officer for Gloucestershire Police Schools Unit, spoke to our students and asked them to take part in some…

Just before the Christmas break, our Modern Foreign Languages Department introduced their new Italian Club, which saw both students and staff come together to start learning the Italian language. As this was during the lead up to Christmas, those who attended were taught Italian vocabulary and also general introductions to do with the festive season….

There’s an exciting half-term ahead at St Edward’s Senior & Sixth Form with plenty of activities and events taking place for pupils, staff and parents to look forward to. STEPS Masterclasses are continuing where they left off last term, with specialist coaches and trainers in rugby, hockey, swimming and strength and conditioning hosting our Scholars…

We enjoyed a lovely Christmas Service at the Senior School this morning, with a jubilant student body singing carols and celebrating the end of a very successful Autumn Term. Our Head of Key Stage 4, Mr McKenna, began our service by talking about the nativity scene on display at the front of the Main Hall,…

It was the turn of Year 3-6 pupils from St Edward’s Preparatory School to celebrate Christmas this week at their Candlelit Festival of Carols & Readings, held at St Mary’s Church in Charlton Kings. It was a truly magical service, made even more so by the lighting of candles held by every member of the…

On Tuesday, students at St Edward’s Senior & Sixth Form celebrated their annual Christmas Jumper Day, alongside a delicious Christmas lunch prepared by our Caterers, Holroyd Howe. Pupils and staff certainly put a lot of effort into their festive knitwear, with some complete with their own lighting effects. Lunchtime saw our Senior Leadership Team called…