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Over the past few weeks, Niamh M (Upper Sixth) has been hard at work, perfecting her directing skills as she embarks on producing her own version of Dennis Kelly’s ‘DNA’. The play explores the themes of bullying, gang membership, social responsibility, morality and leadership – making it relevant to today’s communities and society. The production…

The most outstanding individuals and institutions that the education sector has to offer have been recognised in the shortlist for the Tes Schools Awards 2022. It’s been revealed that Matthew Burke, Headmaster of St Edward’s Senior School has been shortlisted for the Headteacher of the Year Award. Matthew Burke said “This is both a surprise…

The Stride-Darnley Society met for a session in the Sixth Form Common Room on Tuesday, 3rd May, where three of our Lower Sixth students delivered excellent presentations. The first subject, ‘Is witness testimony really reliable in criminal cases?’ was the choice of Libby R. Libby referred to several criminal cases where witness testimony was the…

This week, Year 7 students were whisked away to the Canopy where they were given an exciting opportunity to hear from and meet, A.F.Steadman, author of “Skandar and the Unicorn Thief”. Her novel is a dazzling feat of imagination which combines fantasy adventure with nail biting epic battles, all of which make this novel a…

Year 11 students have been learning the art of stage lightning as they prepare for their GCSE Drama written exam this term. As part of their studies, they have gained a thorough understanding of why lighting is so integral to a play and how it plays an unspoken part in any production. They have also…

Our Sports Department celebrated our students’ successes during a series of special sports assemblies this week, with medals and trophies being given to students in recognition of their commitment to the sporting life of the school. It was a fantastic chance to showcase the high level of sporting talent the school community has, from Lower…

On Monday, Upper Sixth students conducted an experiment to investigate the effect of light intensity on photosynthesis. In a darkened room, an LED bulb was placed at different distances from a test tube filled with water and pondweed. Also in the test tube was sodium hydrogen carbonate which supplies carbon dioxide for the pondweed to…

In this week’s Year 7 Science Club, students donned their protective glasses and gloves for an extra special activity – making bath bombs, using only items that can be found in the home. The challenge was ensuring that the ratio between the wet and dry ingredients throughout was perfect, in order to prevent the mixture…

Talented musicians from across the Senior and Sixth Form took part in this year’s Spring Concert at Pittville Pump Room on Wednesday evening. The high vaulted ceilings provided an outstanding musical experience for our students who relished the opportunity to perform in a beautiful setting to a live audience. The event began with members of…

On Friday in the Main Hall, students from Year 7 to Year 10 took part in the Inter-House MFL Poetry Recitation Competition where they were tasked with reciting poems in either Spanish or French to a live audience and a panel of four judges. Students were then marked on their pronunciation, fluency and expression. Each…