EDUCATION NEWS

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Shining lights

Aysgarth pupils have gained a 100% pass rate in the latest LAMDA exams, with all 40 boys receiving merits or distinctions. Aysgarth prides itself on providing exceptional performing arts education, and these exceptional exam results are a testament to the dedication and hard work of their students and teachers. Among the highlights of this year’s LAMDA exams were the impressive scores achieved by Year 8 pupil, Alexander (scoring 92%) and Year 7 pupil, Xandie (scoring 89%), and Rafael, Sebby and Jago who secured the top ranks in their respective categories. Aysgarth is especially proud of Hugo for gaining a Distinction. Hugo is a blind talented actor and a delightful young man who provided a haunting representation of The Ghost of Christmas Past in a recent school performance. For his LAMDA exam, he chose a monologue as Cruella de Vil. Drama and LAMDA have played a significant role in developing Hugo’s self-confidence. Just 12 months ago he needed his VI teaching assistant on the stage with him in a school play, and now he commands the whole stage himself.

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Endurance challenge

Boarding pupils at Terrington Hall Prep School, North Yorkshire, raised more than £2,000 in a month by taking on an endurance challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK. Eleven boarding pupils, aged between 7 and 13, each ran 42.2km (26.2 miles) and swam 3,800m (2.4 miles) during May, encouraging each other and developing deeper friendships and a sense of joint achievement across the year groups.

Headmaster Simon Kibler says: “We are very proud of the efforts of our children, some of whom pushed themselves far beyond

For inquisitive minds

The Mount Junior School Curriculum is tailored to young minds and the way in which they naturally learn. The Creative Curriculum is all about inquisitive thinking, discovering and creating with your mind. It is about encouraging the children to think outside the box, giving them opportunities to express themselves and their ideas in new ways.

“Young children are naturally curious, they learn by asking questions,” explains Rachel Capper, Head of The Mount Junior School in York. “We encourage their inquisitive minds, to allow them to ask their questions and not to be afraid to not know the answer or make mistakes. The Creative Curriculum gives our pupils the opportunity to explore their imagination, to experiment, take risks, and then to reflect and discover their own conclusions.” mountschoolyork.co.uk their comfort zones to make this magnificent effort for such a good cause. I’m particularly impressed by the way the children supported each other throughout. It was an amazing achievement.” terringtonhall.com