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Cheltenham Ladies' College launches new energy-saving initiative

01/08/22: Cheltenham Ladies' College has launched an innovative energy-saving programme, which aims to reduce energy consumption across the school's 36-acre estate by at least 12 per cent.

The Oratory School's new Sixth Form Centre opens in September

01/08/22: The Oratory School has announced the opening of their new state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre, which is scheduled to open next term. The space echoes and anticipates the very best higher education institutions, smoothing the transition from school to university.

1,900km pilgrimage for two Gordon's pupils

28/07/22: Two Gordon's Sixth Form students are walking to Rome, via the Alps, as a 1,900km pilgrimage along the historic UNESCO trail. The boys received a blessing from the school's Chaplain before they began their epic journey.

St Columba's College announces Karl Guest as new Head

05/07/22: St Columba’s College in St Albans has announced Karl Guest as the school's new Head. He is currently Head of Alton School in Hampshire.

The Oratory's Combined Cadet Force Biennial Inspection

05/07/22: The Oratory School welcomed Lieutenant General Richard J Cripwell CB CBE, Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey as Reviewing Officer for their Combined Cadet Force (CCF) biennial inspection.

Mayor of Winchester presides at new study centre at St Swithun’s

13/05/22: The Mayor of Winchester presided at the first official event at St Swithun’s new study centre. She presented students with certificates at the Jill Isaac Festival of Scholarship.