October 2019
Oct 2019
Form 4 visited Wandlebury Country Park, a 110 acre estate in the Gog Magog hills, just south of Cambridge for orienteering based activities and to learn about the history of the park and park management as part of their Geography studies.
The children spent the morning completing a walk around the historic heart of the park, such as the Iron Age fort, the 2,500 year old ditch and the granary. The focus centred on park management issues such as the human impact of visitors, providing sustainable development, preservation, protection and the conservation of wildlife. The children had
Oct 2019
The Sixth Form had a collaborative art and design technology all-day workshop with world-renowned visual artist, Mr Michael Brennand-Wood. The children thought about geometry, woven patterns, shapes and rhythms to create their own unique artwork, exploring textiles and taking inspiration from the artist’s own imagery. Mr Brennand-Wood is internationally regarded as one of the most innovative and inspiring artists working in textiles.
The children were shown some of Mr Brennand-Wood’s easily recognisable work, which is rich in colour, texture and meaning. The children were shown a
Oct 2019
Two of our most talented pianists (from Form 5 and Form 6) had the opportunity to enjoy a masterclass at Steinway Hall in London. This is the main branch of the world-renowned piano manufacturer Steinway & Sons.
Director of Music, Mr Simon Kirk, enthused, “We were made to feel very welcome at Steinway Hall and had a wonderful day. In the masterclass, our two pupils gave an excellent account of themselves and Charles Owen, 'one of the finest British pianists of his generation' (Gramophone Magazine), was hugely helpful and inspiring. The boys also had the opportunity to play the
