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Year 7 have recently completed a much-loved lesson that has been a Design and Technology Department tradition for over 30 years. The group discussed bridge construction and the design elements that can be employed in order to maximise strength. Each pupil was given the same materials and strict criteria before getting to work designing and…

An Article from former St Edward’s student, Milly Till, who completed Upper Sixth in 2019. Back in the summer of 2019 a group of musicians from the organisation, ‘Brass for Africa’ travelled from Uganda to the UK for a two-week tour. All of the musicians who came to the UK were part of the organisation’s…

This week, our A Level RS students made the virtual journey along the A40 to Oxford to attend the Academy Masterclass for Philosophy and Ethics. Usually held in the stunning setting of either Oxford Town Hall or The Mathematical Institute, this year the event was held online. This compromise, however, did not diminish the quality…

Making the move from Year 6 into Year 7 can be a potentially daunting prospect for many young people. They may perhaps be worried about  going to a different school to their friends, wondering what it will be like to be the youngest in the School again, concerned about the level of work they may…

After School on Tuesday, four Upper Sixth students made their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Presentations to a small, socially distanced audience in the Drama Studio. The EPQ is a standalone qualification designed to extend and develop skills in independent research and project management. It is an excellent taster of university-style learning which can, but does…

During October half-term, students from Years 10 & 11 took part in assessment expedition for their Bronze and Silver DofE Awards. The Bronze group embarked on a walking-based expedition in the Cotswolds. This three-day event consisted of navigational training and the production of a route card which was then used to assist the groups on…

This year, due to the challenges posed by COVID-19 it obviously meant that as a School we needed to think of a different way that the School community could come together and mark Armistice Day, an important tradition here at St Edward’s. At the Senior School, a collective creative project was launched in October. The…

Things have been heating up in Year 9 Science classes this week, as the students took on the challenge of creating their own thermometers. As part of their study into thermal energy, the students used equipment common to any laboratory to construct an instrument complete with a  scale capable of measuring temperature. They first studied…

One of our most popular co-curricular activities here at St Edward’s, the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), is an excellent tool for developing personal leadership skills in young adults as well as improving communication skills, self-reliance, discipline and team work. During October half-term, 12 of our Cadets took part in training and assessment for their CFIT…

Senior School students have been taking part in the T4U Christmas Shoebox appeal. The appeal has been in action for over 25 years and aims to distribute shoebox sized parcels to vulnerable children in locations across Eastern Europe. The boxes are filled with items that are often easy to get hold of for those of…