UK Bebras Computing Challenge: Gold Awards

48 St Benedict’s students have received Gold awards in the UK Bebras Computing Challenge, which places them in the top 10% nationally.

A total of 284 St Benedict’s students from Form 3 to the Upper Sixth took part; 70 gained Distinction and the highest scoring students were Aaron McQuillan (F3), Riona Egan (U4), Finlay Burns (U4), Lewis Hoffmann (L5) and Gabe Soriano (U6).

Congratulations to all!

Gabrieli Roar In Dulci Jubilo Concert

Seven St Benedict’s students sang with Gabrieli, the renowned choir and period instrument consort, in Westminster Cathedral in January. The In Dulci Jubilo concert was a celebration of the spectacular polychoral music of Praetorius and Schütz, directed by Paul McCreesh.

Singing in such a large choir produced an impressive sound. The highlight was Puer Natus in Bethlehem, where all of the harmonies made the music sound incredible.

Lydia Ramsden (L5)

Music Composition and Performance Workshop with Bassistry

Music GCSE students in Lower Fifth took part in a song writing workshop with Bassistry, led by Marcel Pusey.

The workshop was a brilliant experience, which not only allowed us to develop our musical skills, but also gave us the experience of working together to convey our musical ideas to an audience. It was also a reminder that, useful though they are, we don’t need computers to write music!

Rory Johnston