Concert Band at The Wimbledon Championships

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On Wednesday 9th July, our Concert Band had the honour of performing again at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Now in our second year at this prestigious event, the band were truly outstanding - entertaining hundreds of spectators and creating a vibrant atmosphere ahead of the quarter-final matches.

We are incredibly proud of their professionalism and musical talent. A huge thank you to Mr James Robinson for his dedication and hard work in preparing the band for such a high-profile occasion. Click on the links here to listen to three of the wonderful performances: ‘Purple and Green’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Santana Medley’.

 

Year 8 Journalist Club Visits CNN International

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Year 8 Journalism Club enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at the world of international news broadcasting. They had the incredible opportunity to sit behind the news anchor desk and present about our school’s upcoming production of Guys and Dolls.

Pupils also toured the studio and learned about the evolution of television cameras over the years. They were fascinated by how technology has shaped journalism and heard from professionals about the different paths people took to break into the industry. It was an inspiring day, offering valuable insights into the work that goes into delivering the news to millions around the world.

Year 8 Visit Buddhapadipa Temple

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This week, 30 Year 8 pupils visited the Buddhapadipa Temple in Wimbledon to build on their learning on Buddhism. During their visit, pupils listened to an informative talk inside the temple, where they asked thoughtful questions and demonstrated excellent engagement with the speaker. They heard about symbolism in Buddhism and they learnt more about the Theravada tradition of Buddhism. They had the opportunity to explore the beautiful temple grounds, gaining further insight into Buddhist architecture and symbolism. Finally, they took part in a session of Buddhist meditation, which many pupils found peaceful and calming. The pupils represented the school brilliantly.  

Summer Art and Textiles Exhibition

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Last week, our school hosted a fantastic GCSE and A Level Art Exhibition, showcasing a diverse and impressive array of creative work - from sculpture and photography, to video/sound installations and digital art. It was a joy to see so many pupils and students proudly sharing their work and helping out. The atmosphere was buzzing with creativity. Highlights included a selfie booth, live portrait drawing and interactive activities that brought the exhibition to life. We are incredibly proud of our artists for producing such an inspiring event. Thank you to everyone who came along to be part of it! 

Sami and Mehdi U Enchant at 10 Downing Street

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We are extremely proud that Sami and Mehdi U in Year 10 were invited to perform for a high profile crowd. On Tuesday 3rd June, they performed in front of leading members of the UK government and members of the House of Lords at 10 Downing Street with the Royal College of Music Junior Department, celebrating music education partnerships. Sami and Mehdi performed as a duo and played ‘The Montagues and Capulets’ from Prokofiev’s ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ Both boys had an amazing experience and were fabulous ambassadors for Saint Cecilia’s.