NOTES FROM Stonyhurst
From the Playroom Leaders
Dear Parents & Guardians,
With the sun shining and the frost glistening on the ground, Stonyhurst could not look more beautiful as we celebrate Campion Day as a community.
December 1st is the feast day of St Edmund Campion and companions. It has been a day of special celebration at Stonyhurst College, since 1886, when the news of the beatification of the English martyrs arrived during Benediction on December 8th. Campion Day has been celebrated here every year since then. The corridors were filled with joy and laughter from pupils who enjoyed taking part in the various activities for the day
As the end of term approaches the pupils have much to look forward to, as alongside their academic and co-curricular timetable, they prepare for their Christmas parties, enjoy some festive school trips and start to think about packing for their journey’s home around the globe.
On Wednesday 11th December we will be hosting our annual Carol Service to mark the end of term, Stonyhurst families are warmly invited to join us at 15:00 in St Peter’s Church.
With best wishes for a wonderful weekend.
Alice McNeill Senior Deputy Head
At Stonyhurst we take pride in our history and being men and women for others. On Friday we had a lovely time celebrating our faiths and our traditions for Campion Day.
We have celebrated Campion Day every year since 1886. The day began with Mass to honour the heroic sacrifice made by St Edmund Campion, who risked and eventually gave his life, enabling Catholics in this country to practise their faith and participate in Mass.
After lunch the pupils participated in a vibrant colour run and the day concluded with Rhetoric Fair, where money was raised for Jesuit Missions.
Campion Day
Careers News
Rhetoric & Poetry
This week Poets attended a presentation on Degree Apprenticeships delivered by a guest speaker from Lancsforum. Rhetoricians who are applying to degree apprenticeships with a September 2025 start are busy preparing for BAE, Rolls Royce, and GE aviation interviews.
Poets interested in studying degrees through English abroad in some of the prestigious private universities had the opportunity to attend a lunchtime meeting with a guest representative from the following universities:
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Lancashire Cup Quarter Final
A tight-fought encounter saw our boys come through victorious against a resilient St Mary’s College, Crosby, side, in our Lancashire Cup quarter final. Fantastic to have the support of OS on the touchline in the form of Dan making a guest appearance. On to the Semi-finals!
Memorable Moments in Boarding
This week has been packed with excitement and memorable moments in boarding.
Lower Grammar and Grammar girls embarked on a magical cinema outing to see Wicked, sharing laughter and delight over its enchanting story and captivating music.
Syntax boarders had the opportunity to explore New Wing and Weld House, getting a glimpse into Higher Line life. They soaked up the fun and welcoming atmosphere, enjoying foosball, video games, and cups of hot chocolate.
The inaugural Christmas Olympics lit up the Higher Line Hub with festive cheer, featuring games like Hungry Reindeer and Cups! A huge congratulations to Seth, who was crowned this year’s champion.
Laudato Si’ 2024
A couple of weeks ago there was an excellent concert in the Top Ref. If you were unable to be there, you are very welcome to catch up at this link.
If you have a particular ensemble or soloist you'd like to hear, you can skip straight to them in the description.
Stonyhurst Foundation
Last week, the Chair of Trustees Gene Nealon, alongside trustees John Browne & Ian Murphy, and Director of the Stonyhurst Foundation’s 1593 Club, John Cartright-Terry, received a cheque for an incredible £6,993.85 raised by Stonyhurst pupils and staff for the Stonyhurst Foundation through the Manchester Half Marathon.
Happy Lancashire Day
This week we celebrated our heritage here in the heart of Lancashire - a county known for its beauty, history, and resilience. Stonyhurst has welcomed pupils from around the world for over 400 years, right here in the Ribble Valley.
Our pupils come from across the globe, bringing their diverse cultures and perspectives to our beautiful Lancashire setting. From exploring the grounds to participating in community events, our pupils embrace what makes Lancashire so special.
