It has been a tremendously busy term – and indeed, year – with many enriching trips, and a plethora of academic and co-curricular triumphs. In addition to their curricular studies, pupils have explored many subjects of great interest to them – such as the Ottoman Empire, Roman law, and forensic psychology; they have received top awards in national competitions; and they have excelled in the arts, sport, and outdoor pursuits.
As I said in my Prize Giving speech, it is a privilege to witness pupils of all ages learning one of the most important lessons of all: the connection between what you put in and what you get out.
So, I sign off from my last edition of St Benedict’s News, which is packed with examples of St Benedict’s pupils striving to be the best they can be, with gratitude and pride in St Benedict’s success, and I wish everyone all the very best for the future.
With best wishes,
St Benedict’s Sixth Form students taking MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) presented summaries of their studies on May 23rd. The evening showed the breadth and depth of their learning, from psychology, biochemistry and politics, to art history, film-making and Roman law.
Thousands of MOOCs are offered by universities from all around the world, covering a vast range of subjects. The courses can enhance and extend A Level study, or allow students to do something new, such as learning a language.
Evie de Abaitua-Hind: Tropical Ecosystems (University of Queensland, Australia)
“I enjoyed the format of the MOOC as it included videos, quizzes, longer written questions, and research papers to read. The wide range of teaching methods ensured it was engaging throughout.”
Callum Chadwick: An introduction to Film Making (British Film Institute)
“I enjoyed the practical side combined with the theoretical side, where I could analyse movies and learn how different angles or camera movements had meanings, then I could put it into practice by creating my own movie.”
Jayme Ferrett: Forensic Psychology (FutureLearn)
“I would recommend this MOOC to anyone taking psychology and who is interested in the field of criminology.”
Andrew Johnson Headmaster Dear
Parents,
As you can see from the latest edition of St Benedict’s News, it has been an action-packed Trinity term, and your children have risen to the occasion splendidly. The creative curriculum topics have been greatly enjoyed, and the annual residential trips (PGL Residential; Normandy; and the Lake District) have been as influential and popular as ever. The assorted concerts have provided a wonderful celebration of the musical life of the School, and both Sports Days took place in glorious weather. It was also great to see so many of you enjoying each other’s company at the recent SPF Summer Barbecue.
I wish you and your respective families a fabulous summer, with plenty of time for rest and relaxation.
Rob Simmons Junior School Headmaster
Congratulations to the six Upper Sixth students who have gained Gold and Silver awards in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s highly challenging UK Chemistry Olympiad. Their success places them among the top performing A Level Chemistry students nationally: a record number of almost 12,000 students from 950 schools took part this year.
In an impressive display of academic prowess, ten Lower Sixth students showcased their exceptional research skills through their thought-provoking Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) presentations this term. With meticulous attention to detail and a thirst for knowledge, each one delved deep into their chosen topics, leaving no stone unturned. Their well-researched presentations not only demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of their subjects but also highlighted their ability to critically analyse and present information effectively. Congratulations to all of them.
Top:
To what extent is the Evergrande scandal an issue to the Chinese housing market now and in the future?
Freddie Willie
Middle:
To what extent is the coach-athlete relationship integral to success within sport?
James Lund
Bottom: How effective are the psychological tricks that cults use to attract, manipulate, and keep their members?
Tessa Swarbrick IbarrolaChildren in Lower Prep spent a day with the Victorians at Gunnersbury Museum, as part of their Creative Curriculum topic this term, ‘Hard Times’.
They soon appreciated that life was very different, with workshops on Victorian schools and domestic service below stairs in a Victorian house.
The St Benedict’s CCF Annual Review was held on Saturday, 13th May.
The Contingent Commander reviewed the year’s many and varied CCF activities before guests moved to the Black Pitch to watch the Contingent march on, followed by the inspection, passing-out ceremony for the 2022 recruit intake, and promotions. Finally, the Headmaster presented the awards.
Eleven students from St Benedict’s Combined Cadet Force played a special role in the Coronation of King Charles III, giving them the opportunity of a lifetime. St Benedict’s CCF – which also recruits from Cardinal Wiseman – was selected to represent the 30,000 CCF Army Section Cadets across the country. Cadets from each year were chosen to join a total of 178 Cadets from organisations including the Army Cadet Force, Royal Air Force Air Cadets, Sea Cadets Corps, and Combined Cadet Force.
Sgt Mark Cattell (U6) and LCpl Christel Menezes Botelho, in Year 12 at Cardinal Wiseman, described the experience: “Being involved in such a historic moment was a once in a lifetime experience and won’t be forgotten by any of us. The Coronation was awe-inspiring and allowed us to see the very best of the British and Commonwealth armed forces all working cohesively as one unit. After an early start at Ealing Broadway, we arrived at Victoria Station and were escorted to Wellington Barracks. During the Coronation Processions, we were standing near Admiralty Arch, where we had an incredible view of all the troops, as well as of the Royal Family. Then we walked down The Mall to Buckingham Palace; three of us were given the privilege of leading the Company front, representing the whole Contingent and the CCF. At the Palace gates we again had an amazing view of the Royal Family and the fly-past.”
Captain Shaun Hullis, Contingent Commander, said: “It was humbling to be invited to send Cadets to represent the
Army Sections of the CCF at the Coronation, and heartening to see them still bubbling with enthusiasm after the long weekend. Until our Cadets saw the photographs afterwards, they had no idea of the size of the crowd which they were leading up The Mall – an immense privilege, and delivering on the King’s personal request that Cadets be prominently included in this most special of days.”
Brenta Dolomites in Trentino, the groups visited Venice and Riva, and each day was packed with activities.
Senior Master Mr Thomas, said: “Molveno is now a true St Benedict’s institution and a transition into a new level of independence and maturity. There is a tangible sense of fellowship and camaraderie, and I often hear people reminiscing about their Molveno experience in the Sixth Form and right through into their adult lives. This week never loses its magic.”
“On Friday, we travelled to the next village to get up to the top of the mountain. It was cold and foggy at the top which helped produce some great photos.”
Ava McMahon (U4)“Throughout the football match our captain, Victor Crespo-Perez, was excellent, with a midfield masterclass that won him man of the match.“
Michael Bradley (U4)
“I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of visiting Molveno. I enjoyed viewing the amazing natural beauty and experiencing the culture of a different country. I am also very happy because I made new friends on this trip.”
Henry Gould (L4)
“I had an amazing time during my week in Italy. Going to Venice is a very special experience. The memories that I made in Italy will stay with me my whole life. It was really special to go to a foreign country with all of my friends.”
Coco Lumsden (L4)
Form 1 pupils visited Normandy during the week of 22–26 May. They stayed just outside the small town of Le Molay Littry, in the 18th century Château du Molay, set in 38 acres of beautiful parkland.
Activities included visits to the Bayeux Tapestry, the American Interpretation Centre and Cemetery, and Le Château Guillaume le Conquérant, Falaise, as well as Omaha Beach.
The children enjoyed gaining first-hand experience of French culture, history and language as well as benefiting from the chance to spend time together in a new environment.
“This trip was something I can’t put into words, and I had moments which truly made me look at the world in its greatness, along with wonderful people who made this trip possible. Among the sea of extravagant activities, the goat’s cheese farm and American Cemetery touched my heart the most, just ahead of the disco and karaoke.”
George Bigland
“The château was astonishing. There were ping-pong tables and a games room. The staff organised so much for us during our stay and I’d like to thank everyone who helped make it happen.”
Uma Sidhu
The Box Hill field trip was an opportunity for fieldwork and surveys, looking at the National Trust’s management of Box Hill. We walked up a hill and began to do some systematic sampling. We laid out a measuring tape and placed our quadrat along it. We then examined different factors in five random squares within the quadrat, such as the number of species or the percentage of bare ground. After that, we walked along a path around Box Hill and made frequent stops at different locations. We filled out some bi-polar surveys on factors such as the level of traffic noise, the people we could see, the buildings nearby and even what we could smell. At one stop we also drew a field sketch. Overall, the Box Hill field trip was interesting and quite relaxing as you are surrounded by beautiful scenery and lots of nature.
Dyran Birdi (U4)
We carried out many investigations such as exploring the biodiversity of this Natural Trust site as well as investigating the human impact on this summit. We saw a variety of plant species and a variety of butterflies that were quite a sight.
There were many patches of dead grass where tourists had not followed the specific tracks, and litter was scattered across the picnic site which could be harmful to wildlife.
Finley Marron (U4)Lower Fifth Geography GCSE students went on a field trip to Hurst Castle Spit in Hampshire. They explored the sea defences up along the beach, including groynes, rock armour and a sea wall, to protect the beach at Milford where tourism is a large part of the economy.
Lower Fifth Geography students conducted a survey of Stratford’s regeneration, looking at the River Lea, Velodrome, the Olympic Stadium, and East Village.
Form 2 had an unforgettable week of Outward Bound adventures in the Lake District, packed with exciting challenges. Staying on the northern shore of Ullswater, the children had a wonderful time clambering over fells, plunging into lakes, scrambling along gorges, kayaking, and camping out under the stars.
“I loved Outward Bound and I thought it was a magical experience that I will remember forever. I was nervous at first but then I just went for it. My favourite was the cliff jumping as it was very exciting.”
Claudia Scott
“My favourite activity was the expedition because it was exciting, and I got to sleep under a tarp.”
Danielle Olyinlola
“I loved the trip, especially tunnelling. When we went on our expedition, we had to row for a long time and then hike up a hill to our campsite. The views were amazing.”
Christo Kopoi
“My favourite activity was tunnelling and the run and dip. I think this expedition was exciting as we did so many challenging things!”
Lily Jamshidi
“On the Outward Bound trip, we learnt more about ourselves and we were connected with nature. We pushed ourselves out of our comfort zone and explored the mountains.”
Edward Lewis
“We climbed Catstycam – the 10th highest mountain in the Lake District. There was a point where it was so steep we were scrambling on hands and knees.”
Elsa Munoz Alavrez“My instructors were very supportive. This trip changed the way I look at the world. It was so much fun.”
Ari
Svasti-Salee
The St Benedict’s Art Show celebrated the amazing talent of our A Level and GCSE Art and Design students.
Soloists, choirs, and ensembles performed a rich and varied programme of music on Friday 5th May, which made a wonderful beginning to the Coronation Bank Holiday weekend. Musicians in the Upper Sixth gave their final performance at St Benedict’s and we are truly grateful to them for their involvement in the musical life of St Benedict’s over many years!
Middle School ensembles, choirs and soloists gave a superb Summer Concert on Wednesday, 21st June.
The concert opened with the Orchestra and Wind Band playing ‘When she loved me’ and ‘Lean on me’. Junior Percussion then gave a lively rendition of ‘Cantina Band’ from Star Wars, before Guitar Ensemble played Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’ – featuring inventive improvisations from three of the guitarists.
Junior Jazz gave us ‘Don’t Know Why’ by Jesse Harris, and ‘All about that bass’ by Meghan Trainor. Then
the Middle School Band made its explosive debut with Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’.
There were highly accomplished instrumental solos: Jake Toynton played Weber’s virtuosic Clarinet Concerto in F Minor (Movement III), Adam Frost performed Eugène Bozza’s ‘En Irelande’ on French Horn, and Maria-Rosa Carias played Pietro Mascagni’s Intermezzo.
As ever, St Benedict’s excellent singing tradition was in evidence, with expressive, powerful performances from soloists Coco French (‘Heart of Stone’ from Six the Musical), Stanley Watts (Gershwin’s ‘By Strauss!’), and Sophia Roy (‘Stay’ by Rhianna).
And no St Benedict’s concert could be complete without choral music: Concert Choir gave beautiful performances of Stormzy’s ‘Blinded by your Grace’ – arranged by Benny Lee – and the joyful South African folk song, ‘Babethandaza’. The Girls’ Choir rounded off the evening with their glorious singing, leaving us with ‘Irish Blessing’ by Bob Chilcott and ‘This is Me’ from The Greatest Showman.
Children in Upper Prep enjoyed their first ever residential school trip this term, with three days of exciting activities at PGL. Climbing, archery, raft building, and a ropes course were some of the many challenges on offer. Everyone took part with gusto, supporting each other, overcoming their initial apprehension, and learning valuable lessons about teamwork and resilience.
“At PGL I had an amazing time doing fun activities. I really enjoyed the raft building.”
Elysia Papathanasiou
“PGL was an amazing experience and I will never forget it!”
Aran Virdi
“PGL was the best thing I ever did! I particularly liked the abseiling.”
Aiden Yuan
“I was really scared but the coaches were really supportive and positive!”
Niamh Kelly
“PGL was so fun and I loved all the activities we did – my favourite was climbing.”
Grace Hickman
“PGL was an amazing experience. The heights were amazing and the fun everlasting”
Philippa Graham
All 27 students passed their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s expedition in May, hiking and camping for four days in hot weather over Dartmoor National Park’s challenging terrain –a tremendous achievement!
Once all the paperwork is completed
– covering the required voluntary work and skills development – they will hopefully receive their Gold awards at Buckingham Palace, following in the footsteps of sixteen St Benedict’s students and OPs who were there in May. Congratulations to:
Eleanor Bowden (U6)
Rosaleen O’Haire (U6)
Henry Rust (U6)
Arhat Talwar (U6)
Niamh O’Haire (OP 22)
Stella Burgon (OP 22)
Alexander Gribbon (OP 22)
Olin Davies (OP 22)
George Ridout (OP 22)
Felix Mac-Fall (OP 22)
Catriona Edwards (OP 22)
Amy Slaughter (OP 22)
Jin Tao Wang (OP 22)
Thierry Roy (OP 22)
Kieran Dodder (OP 20)
Eleanor Rose Walker (OP 18)
We met at school at 7:00 am to get the coach to Parkwood scout campsite in Poynings, Sussex. From there, after waiting for the CCF girls to leave, we set off with our group leader Francis. We decided the best plan would be to split off into pairs and a group of three to each navigate for a part of the journey. We got a bit lost at the start but once we found the footpath next to the campsite, we were fine. At around 1pm we stopped for lunch at the top of a hill (a tough climb) and sat on Lettie’s picnic mat with the Nature Valley group, until the cows started closing in and we decided it was time to go. We then got a refill of water and some nice views from a golf clubhouse. Later, after crossing the motorway, we cheered for some cyclists on a 50 km cycle and ate some Haribo’s from Francis. We got to the campsite at around 6pm (the last group) and set up our tents and sleeping mats before boiling some water on the stove and cooking dinner. Finally, we got our sleeping bags out and went to sleep. Luckily, the weather was good, and it didn’t rain during the night. Unfortunately, Lettie’s water bottle spilt on Kara’s stuff and while Kara and I were up at 4:30 am with a toilet roll drying the tent she slept through it!
We woke up just before 7am and made breakfast – which was a combination of porridge, tea, hot chocolate, and Kara’s longlife milk. We left the campsite at 9:15 am and walked the opposite way to Day 1. We met Miss Perkins at the first checkpoint and from there had a VERY steep incline to checkpoint 2 – at the top of Devil’s Dyke, with a few falls along the way. However, it was worth it for the views and ice-cream at the top!
It took us a while to find the right footpath after that but eventually we saw the CCF group going in the opposite loop which was a relief. We had lunch with Francis at the checkpoint and then Mr Sadiq said he would buy us all ice cream if we got to the campsite less than 20 minutes after him. (Spoiler alert – we were over an hour late.)
It started to rain in the afternoon, so Lettie got out her poncho – very stylish and iconic. It was still raining when we got to the campsite, so we made dinner under a shelter and roasted some marshmallows with the Nature Valleys. After removing all the mud from our clothes, we got inside our sleeping bags and went to sleep. (No bottles leaked tonight!)
We woke up a bit earlier today to pack up our tents, but it rained heavily during the night so there were puddles everywhere! Luckily, the inside of the tent was quite dry, so we packed everything into our bags (a long process) and had breakfast. Our group left at around 9am, after the Nature Valley group and we walked quickly to the first
checkpoint where we waited in the sun for Miss Perkins to walk along the road with us to a golf course. At the checkpoint, we met a group of hikers going the same way and joined groups for a while until we went our separate ways at a farmhouse. From there we walked through a forest of bluebells and talked to an elderly couple having a picnic, saw lots of alpacas and had lunch at the 3rd checkpoint. We found the CCF girls’ group just past checkpoint 3 and walked with them through a very muddy field (accidentally missing the South Downs way) and met Francis at checkpoint 4. Finally, we made it to the last checkpoint and got to take off our bags and muddy boots before getting on the coach to go home!
The practice expedition was great fun and we made so many memories along the way – I can’t wait for the real one!
The Lower Sixth, Lower Fifth and Middle School Prize Giving took place on Monday, 26th June. The Guest of Honour was Olympic sprinter Donna Fraser OBE. In his address, the Headmaster highlighted the many achievements and highlights of the academic year. “One of the very best things about
working in a school is seeing the transformative power of education playing out in the lives of our pupils.” He urged pupils to discover their unique gifts and use them to the full: “Follow where your heart leads you –strive to succeed – and always go the extra mile.”
Donna Fraser outlined her career, and spoke of what she has learned from competing at four Olympic Games, winning medals at the World Championships, European Championships and Commonwealth Games. She spoke of the Olympic values of respect, excellence,
friendship, courage, determination, inspiration and equality, and left pupils with an encouraging message: “Embrace the moment and be proud of what you’ve achieved. Set your goals from now.”
The final week of Trinity Term is Activities Week in the Senior School, with a wide range of trips and activities for all year groups.
These include:
Lower Fifth activity and sustainability trip to St David’s, Wales
CCF Adventure Training Camp: ‘Mendip Challenge’ (Mendip Activity Centre) and Exercise ‘Middlesex Patrol’ (Minley Manor)
Lower Fifth History trip to Berlin
Lower Fourth trip to the World War I battlefields
Lower Sixth biology field trip (Calshot Activities Centre, Southampton)
Upper Fourth DofE Bronze Expedition in the Chilterns
Form 3 trip to the Globe Theatre
Upper Fourth Film-Making Day
Lower Sixth Philosophy Day
CCF Ex.: ‘Middlesex Patrol I’ (Minley Manor)
Students from all age groups have participated with enthusiasm and commitment at a range of venues, including Marlborough College, Epsom College, Lord Wandsworth, and St. Mary’s Ascot. Notable highlights include Evie Domoradzki (F3) winning her 1000m run at Epsom and Kyra Nelson (L6) winning the senior 100m at Epsom College.
St Benedict’s Intermediate boys (in Upper Fourth and Lower Fifth) made it through to the regional finals of the English Schools’ Athletic Association competition again this year, competing against other schools from Middlesex, Hertfordshire, and South London. The boys came a commendable 3rd place overall against tough competition.
There were some impressive achievements at the Middlesex Schools Championships: Kara Larkam (L5) finished 7th in the final for 800m; running in the Year 9 event, Arabella Wiseman (L4) came 3rd in the final, and Iona
Keenlyside (L4) won her heat. Siôn Jones (U4) won his heat and finished 3rd in the final, achievingWith roughly two weeks left of the cricket season we stand on the cusp of one of the most successful seasons we have had while I have been at St Benedict’s. At a current winning rate of 51% we are exactly where we need to be regarding striking the balance between challenge and success. The Under 15s are in the semi-final of the Middlesex Cup and the Under 12s are in the final at Harrow School.
The Under 12s have had a brilliant season winning all but one fixture, being led from the front by Alex Bishop. Alex has really improved his all-round game and is quickly becoming a very good cricketer. Logan French is hot on his heels, and with a plethora of other cricketers behind them they will do well as they progress through the school.
The Under 13s have great talents within the side. Johnny Dobbin, Oscar Hickman as
Captain, and Harry Tallboy as our wicket keeping all-rounder are at the forefront of the side. We look forward to their future development.
The Under 14s and Under 15s have both done very well, also winning most of their fixtures. In the Under 14s Harry Hancock, having recently made his midweek 1st XI debut, continues to score runs and take wickets, Captain Nick Lewis manoeuvres his players well and as an opening batter leads from the front. The Under 15s Captain, Tarun Edwards, has also made his 1st XI debut, and leads his squad very well.
The 1st XI has had a good season, winning six games so far with four to go. Ned Watts has recently flourished, scoring big runs along with Harry Manners. Rob Jeffries, Charlie Soden, Neel Kantamaneni and Thomas Kottler (L5) are also doing well.
Finally, I would like to say thank you and well done to all our cricketers. With four squads in every year group, we play as much cricket as possible in a short, but very busy season. There are so many players to mention and I will never have the space to thank them all. But thank you all.
Mr K. Newell, Head of Cricket
London Youth Games Netball Competition (17th June)
Freyja Caesar (U4), Marti Barbieri (U4), Carmela Remmer (L4), Arabella Wiseman (L4) and Saoirse Remmer (F3) were selected for the Team Ealing London Youth Games long squad for 2023.
The girls gave some outstanding performances as they finished 1st in the morning rounds, before narrowly missing out on a place into the quarter finals in the afternoon rounds. Team Ealing (coached by Miss Maynard and Miss Williamson) finished 10th out of 32 boroughs, and Arabella was named player of the tournament.
Congratulations to all!
The annual celebration of girls’ sport at St Benedict’s took place on Wednesday May 3rd, with Guest of Honour Deborah Alawode, a Great Britain weightlifting athlete.
There were lots of highlights and successes to celebrate: Isabelle Haran, Captain of Netball, and Rosaleen O’Haire, Captain of Hockey, gave an overview of their highly successful seasons.
“The evening was a great chance to come together and celebrate, and to hear from Deborah Alawode about her sporting achievement. Deborah, who is also a medical student at University College, London, had an inspiring message for us all: ‘High academic achievement can go hand in hand with sporting excellence.’”
Isabelle HaranTennis continues to thrive, with huge interest across all age groups.
In the ‘Play your way to Wimbledon’ competition, the singles winners are Viktoriya Bilinskyy-Jemec and Tom Hill; doubles winners are Bella Dawson and Maria-Rosa Carias (all in Form 3). They all go through to the next stage.
Several St Benedict’s teams competed in the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Middlesex league, demonstrating great play and determination throughout their matches: the Upper Fourth and Lower Fifth girls retain their 2nd place title, just missing out on 1st place. The Form 3 and Lower Fourth girls came 4th in their round robin, while the boys finished in 1st place in theirs, and we wish them the best of luck in the next stage.
Form 1 and Form 2 Junior School girls have enjoyed participating in Athletics and Tennis during games. There have been successful Athletics meets from Upper Prep, Form 1 and Form 2 with St Augustine’s, where pupils competed in sprints, distance running and a variety of field events.
The Nursery and Pre-Prep, and Junior School Sports Days took place in June at the Perivale playing fields. Both events were highly successful and lots of fun.
The Upper Prep boys have started their competitive cricketing careers with softball matches against Hampton Prep and Westminster Under; they enjoyed every moment and have shown some good signs for the future. Special mentions go to Tom Lewis and Lawrence Owen for their play.
Form 1 have had a challenging fixture card with matches against Hampton Prep, St John’s Beaumont, Davenies School, and a tournament for the A team at the Oratory School, Reading. The boys have worked hard this year, and Mr Nehls has identified Rian O’Sullivan for praise as an excellent wicket keeper, and also George Hacking for showing significant improvement this term.
Form 2 have had fixtures against Merchant Taylor’s Prep, St John’s Northwood, Wetherby and UCS. The boys have had a good season and show great potential for Senior School cricket. Mr Newell has highlighted Edward Lewis, Christo Kopoi and Joe Bolden as the three leading players, showing maturity and composure during matches.
As the academic year draws to a close, we are very grateful for all the support our parental body has shown for both our Annual Fund and our Annual Giving Week. These appeals play an important part in the ability of the Development Office to assist with the ever increasing need for bursary funds and of course to deliver additional projects for the School that will enhance the educational experience of all Junior and Senior School students.
I am delighted to confirm that over the summer break we will be installing our new Climate Research station, and upgrading our Gym and Fitness Suite equipment ready for use in September.
I would also like to take the opportunity to thank our Upper Sixth parents who recently generously supported our Leavers’ Deposit Bursary Appeal. The funds raised from this appeal will have a hugely positive impact and directly support a talented and able young person to attend our Sixth Form on a bursary place.
Thank you again to all our parents for your generous support this year. I wish you a peaceful and relaxing summer break.
Best wishes,
Tara George Development & Alumni Engagement Director
Our Alumni platform – St Benedict’s Connect – continues to grow in strength. The platform has well over 750 Old Priorian Mentors available to help with careers advice, work experience and workplace introductions. There is also a wide variety of university, event, employment and community information. All Sixth Form students are warmly invited to join us if they have not already done so.
Our thanks to Adrian Kellett (OP 57) who has generously endowed a new Sixth Form Public Speaking programme. The programme, starting this September, will provide comprehensive support for our Sixth Form to attend and compete in debating competitions nationwide and also facilitate the opportunity for a public speaking expert to address our Sixth Form students.
Our annual Golf Day took place on Friday 9th June at Ealing Golf Club. We were delighted to welcome many of our Old Priorians and Parents (past & present). Always a hugely enjoyable and social day. Our congratulations to Dom Taylor (OP 21) on winning the Old Priorian Quinnen Cup and to Team Tim Greenwood (Past Parent) on winning the Ruaidhre Boyle Memorial Cup.
Save the Date: Annual Golf Day, Friday 14th June 2024
