6316ef6c3e4d35003d5bc21d|06-09-2022|stgeorges|St George's Ascot awarded Google for Education Reference School status|St George's Ascot has achieved Google for Education Reference School status, putting the school into a prestigious group of institutions across the world. As a result, St George's will be involved in providing advice to other schools on how to best use new technology in the classroom.|https://attain.news/academic/st-georges-awarded-google-reference-school-status/
630779fb35cb37003d42da97|25-08-2022|stmaryscalne|Top GCSE grades show 'Calne Girls Can'|St Mary’s Calne students have once again achieved a superb set of GCSE and IGCSE Level results, with 35% of the results graded 9. The girls all worked incredibly hard and fully deserve their excellent results.|https://attain.news/academic/top-gcse-grades-show-calne-girls-can/
63077a0e35cb37003d42daa7|25-08-2022|bishopsstortfordcollege|Bishop's Stortford College GCSE success|Upper Fifth (Year 11) and staff at Bishop’s Stortford College are celebrating as 76% of all GCSE results at the College have been awarded grades 9-7, with 33% at grade 9.|https://attain.news/academic/bishops-stortford-college-gcse-success/
63077a2235cb37003d42dabc|25-08-2022|stgeorges|St George’s celebrate their GCSE results|St George’s Ascot is immensely proud of all of their girls who have achieved outstanding GCSE grades across every subject which are above and beyond their baseline predictions.|https://attain.news/academic/st-georges-celebrate-their-gcse-results/
63075a7435cb37003d42d9a3|25-08-2022|stbenedicts|St Benedict's celebrates outstanding GCSE results|GCSE students at St Benedict’s School in Ealing have achieved outstanding results: 69.1% of all the exams taken have been graded 9-7 (A*/A), with 47.6% awarded grades 9-8 (A*). This is the highest proportion of top grades ever achieved at the school in a year when examinations were taken.|https://attain.news/academic/st-benedicts-celebrates-outstanding-gcse-results/
63075aa235cb37003d42d9ba|25-08-2022|ryde|Ryde School celebrate GCSE success|Ryde School pupils are celebrating their GCSE results today with 26.6% of all grades at 9 or 8 (the equivalent to the old A*), which represents the best results in the School’s history at this top level of grade|https://attain.news/academic/ryde-school-celebrate-gcse-success/
63075a8735cb37003d42d9ab|25-08-2022|stswithuns|Great successes for St Swithun’s girls with return of GCSE examinations|Year 11 girls at St Swithun’s, Winchester are celebrating excellent GCSE exam results. 41% of results were at grade 9, 66% at grades 9/8/A* and 85% at grades 7/A and above, with students on average taking 9.7 GCSE qualifications each.|https://attain.news/academic/great-successes-for-st-swithun-s-girls-with-return-of-gcse-examinations/
63075a9335cb37003d42d9b2|25-08-2022|theladyeleanorholles|LEH celebrates standout GCSE Results|This marks another year of standout results for pupils at Lady Eleanor Holles School, with superb collective and individual accomplishments being celebrated.  95% of results were grade 9-7 and an impressive 70% of students achieved straight 7-9s across their GCSE exam subjects this year.|https://attain.news/academic/leh-celebrates-standout-gcse-results/
62fe5e6c35cb37003d42d712|22-08-2022|mayfield|Mayfield Girls Celebrate A Level Results|Mayfield is celebrating an impressive set of A level results. The girls have secured places at universities throughout the UK, including Edinburgh, Exeter, UCL and Royal Northern College of Music, with over 10% heading to Cambridge University.|https://attain.news/academic/mayfield-girls-celebrate-a-level-results/
62fe5e7a35cb37003d42d71a|22-08-2022|cityoflondonfreemens|Freemen’s A Level students celebrate strong results|Students at City of London Freemen’s School in Ashtead are celebrating impressive A Level results this year, despite the disruption of the last two years, with 89% of all grades achieved at A*- B.|https://attain.news/academic/freemen-s-a-level-students-celebrate-strong-results/
62fe5de635cb37003d42d6dc|22-08-2022|stgeorges|A Level success at St George’s Ascot|After so much disruption to young people’s lives over the past two academic years and against the backdrop of educational uncertainty, St George’s Ascot are immensely proud of their outgoing Upper Sixth pupils who have achieved excellent outcomes at A Level.|https://attain.news/academic/a-level-success-at-st-georges-ascot/
62fe5e1435cb37003d42d6e4|22-08-2022|ryde|Ryde School celebrate A Level success|Ryde School are celebrating the best A Level results achieved when sitting public examinations since 2014. 16.9% of grades were A*s, 45.1% were A*- A, and 66.9% were A*- B with over a third of pupils achieving two A grades or better.|https://attain.news/academic/ryde-school-celebrate-a-level-success/
62fe5e4c35cb37003d42d702|22-08-2022|stbenedicts|Outstanding A Level results at St Benedict’s|A Level students at St Benedict’s School, Ealing are celebrating outstanding results: 61.3% of all the exams taken have been graded A*/A. This is the highest proportion of top grades ever achieved at the school in a year when examinations were taken.|https://attain.news/academic/outstanding-a-level-results-at-st-benedict-s/
62fe5e3235cb37003d42d6f3|21-08-2022|stswithuns|St Swithun’s students achieve strong A level results|After an unprecedented two years of uncertainty and challenging conditions for learning, St Swithun's U6 are now heading for university, having achieved excellent A level results with 75% achieving A*/A grades.|https://attain.news/academic/st-swithun-s-students-achieve-strong-a-level-results/
62fe5e8235cb37003d42d721|21-08-2022|stmaryscambridge|Jubilant return to A Level exams for St Mary’s|With an impressive 88% of grades awarded at A*/C, students, staff and parents from The Sixth at St Mary’s, Cambridge, are celebrating a resoundingly successful return to examinations, following a national three-year hiatus.|https://attain.news/academic/jubilant-return-to-a-level-exams-for-st-mary-s/
630291d135cb37003d42d7f6|21-08-2022|stcolumbascollege|St Columba's celebrates top A level results|Students at St Columba's College celebrated a great set of A level results after making it through two incredibly tough years. Students were unable to sit GCSE examinations in 2020 and so this summer’s exams were the first external assessments sat by this cohort.|https://attain.news/academic/st-columbas-celebrates-top-a-level-results/
62fe5e5c35cb37003d42d70a|21-08-2022|reigategrammar|RGS students achieve record breaking best ever A Level exam results|Following their record breaking outcomes last year, Reigate Grammar School students have achieved the best exam results in the school’s history, resulting in a record year for offers to selective and world class universities.|https://attain.news/academic/rgs-students-achieve-record-breaking-best-ever-a-level-exam-results/
62fe5db735cb37003d42d6cd|18-08-2022|bishopsstortfordcollege|Bishop's Stortford College celebrate A Level results|Bishop’s Stortford College has announced that 85% of its 2022 A Level results have been graded A*-B with 30% graded at A* and 49 students gaining three grade As or better.|https://attain.news/academic/bishops-stortford-college-celebrate-a-level-results/
62fe5e4235cb37003d42d6fa|18-08-2022|theladyeleanorholles|LEH celebrates A level results|LEH's class of 2022 achieved standout collective results and some exceptional individual successes, with many being awarded the highest grades and winning places at their first-choice university.|https://attain.news/academic/leh-celebrates-a-level-results/
62fe5da735cb37003d42d6c5|18-08-2022|stmaryscalne|A Level stars are shining at St Mary's Calne|St Mary's Calne students have achieved impressive A Level results, despite the disruption of the last two years, with over a quarter of all grades awarded being A*s.|https://attain.news/academic/a-level-stars-are-shining-at-st-marys-calne/
62fe5dca35cb37003d42d6d5|18-08-2022|theoratory|A Level Joy at The Oratory|After a return to the reality of public exams The Oratory has once again celebrated the success of its A Level pupils who have attained highly in spite of the challenges faced during their two year courses.|https://attain.news/academic/a-level-joy-at-the-oratory/
62e92d321190f1003d3780fe|04-08-2022|downehouse|Downe House partners with SpringBoard to transform futures|Downe House has announced a partnership with Royal National Children's SpringBoard Foundation (RNCSF) which will enable the school to widen its reach to others who would not usually be able to access a Downe House education.|https://attain.news/community/downe-house-partners-with-springboard-to-transform-futures/
62e2a9831190f1003d377f0f|04-08-2022|churcherscollege|Churcher's pupils help with new nature reserve|Churcher's College pupils have been working with the local community to create a path for walkers at a new nature reserve in Petersfield.|https://attain.news/community/churchers-pupils-help-with-new-nature-reserve/
62e2a96a1190f1003d377f07|04-08-2022|cranleigh|Cranleigh's year of equestrian success|Over the past academic year, Cranleigh School has scooped three national equestrian titles, two national Silvers, three national Bronzes, six Surrey titles, numerous regional wins, and scored a clear round at the Royal Windsor Show.|https://attain.news/sport/cranleighs-year-of-equestrian-success/
62e2a4341190f1003d377eea|04-08-2022|thebeacon|The Beacon School helps champion French language exams|The Beacon School in Amersham has recently become an examination centre for DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française), a system of French language exams for non-native speakers of French.|https://attain.news/academic/the-beacon-school-helps-champion-french-language-exams/
62e92d4a1190f1003d37810e|03-08-2022|pangbournecollege|Pangbourne Coxed Four win gold at National Schools' Regatta|Eight Pangbourne College crews rowed at this year’s National Schools' Regatta at the Olympic venue of Dorney Lake. Five crews, including the under 14 and under 16 girls’ crews, were each placed in the top six nationally, with the senior boys winning gold in the Open Championship Coxed Four category.|https://attain.news/sport/pangbourne-coxed-four-win-gold-at-national-schools-regatta/
62e2a98d1190f1003d377f17|01-08-2022|clc|Cheltenham Ladies' College launches new energy-saving initiative|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.|https://attain.news/schoollife/cheltenham-ladies-college-launches-new-energy-saving-initiative/
62e550541190f1003d37800b|01-08-2022|stmaryscambridge|St Mary’s Cambridge choir sings at Cambridgeshire County Day|St Mary’s Junior School choir wowed the crowds at Newmarket Racecourse for the Cambridgeshire County Day, with two special singing performances - including an unforgettable performance of the official County Day Jubilee song.|https://attain.news/arts/st-marys-cambridge-choir-sings-at-cambridgeshire-county-day/
62e550f71190f1003d378012|01-08-2022|stbenedicts|St Benedict’s Eco Conference aims to inspire pupils|St Benedict’s School in Ealing held an Eco Conference on Tuesday 5th July, attended by students from five west London schools. The conference was led by Peter Milne, founder, and director of Target4Green, who hosted several workshops and talks throughout the day.|https://attain.news/community/st-benedicts-eco-conference-aims-to-inspire-pupils/
62e551271190f1003d37801a|01-08-2022|theoratory|The Oratory School's new Sixth Form Centre opens in September|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.|https://attain.news/schoollife/the-oratory-schools-new-sixth-form-centre-opens-in-september/
62e54d3f1190f1003d377faa|30-07-2022|talbotheath|Talbot Heath pupils celebrate the work of women during World War II|Talbot Heath pupils recently celebrated a day focused on Women in Service during World War II and welcomed Eddie Izzard as a special guest.|https://attain.news/arts/talbot-heath-pupils-celebrate-the-work-of-women-during-world-war-ii/
62e2a9941190f1003d377f1f|30-07-2022|kingsely|King’s Ely Sixth Form students reap benefits of Mentor Match Programme|An initiative which enables Sixth Form students at King’s Ely to join forces with a professional in a field that they are keen to pursue at University is growing from strength to strength.|https://attain.news/academic/king-s-ely-sixth-form-students-reap-benefits-of-mentor-match-programme/
62e2a9a61190f1003d377f26|30-07-2022|stswithuns|St Swithun’s hosts a day of Olympic sport for local schools|St Swithun’s School in Winchester recently hosted a day of Olympic sports for pupils from local primary schools. 70 children tried sports such as archery, gymnastics, and touch rugby.|https://attain.news/sport/st-swithun-s-hosts-a-day-of-olympic-sport-for-local-schools/
62e29d441190f1003d377e74|28-07-2022|gordons|1,900km pilgrimage for two Gordon's pupils|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.|https://attain.news/schoollife/1-900km-pilgrimage-for-two-gordons-pupils/
62e295891190f1003d377e0e|28-07-2022|thebeacon|The Beacon Boys to perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe|A group from The Beacon School are thrilled to be attending this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe to perform the musical comedy, Guys and Dolls JR.|https://attain.news/arts/the-beacon-boys-to-perform-at-edinburgh-festival-fringe/
62c2f63f1190f1003d377cb6|05-07-2022|haberdashersmonmouthschools|Monmouth students receive global honour with Diana Award|Teenagers Holly and Emily from Monmouth School for Girls have been given one of the highest accolades a young person can achieve in the UK for social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award.|https://attain.news/community/monmouth-students-receive-global-honour-with-diana-award/
62c2f6491190f1003d377cbd|05-07-2022|stcolumbascollege|St Columba's College announces Karl Guest as new Head|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.|https://attain.news/schoollife/st-columbas-college-announces-karl-guest-as-new-head/
62c2f6511190f1003d377cc5|05-07-2022|cranleigh|Cranleigh U15 Girls win Surrey Cup|On Thursday 30th June, Cranleigh School's U15 Girls' Cricket team won the Surrey Cup, beating Alleyn's by seven wickets.|https://attain.news/sport/cranleigh-u15-girls-win-surrey-cup/
62c2f6641190f1003d377ccd|05-07-2022|brentwood|Top translation award for Brentwood linguist|Brentwood School super linguist Chloe is one of just 24 national winners in the Anthea Bell Translation Competition which aims to promote language learning across the UK.|https://attain.news/academic/top-translation-award-for-brentwood-linguist/
62c2f6711190f1003d377cd5|05-07-2022|theoratory|The Oratory's Combined Cadet Force Biennial Inspection|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.|https://attain.news/schoollife/the-oratorys-combined-cadet-force-ccf-biennial-inspection/
62ab048c59f27a003d1c904e|16-06-2022|stpetersyork|St Peter's York scoops 17 Golds at World School Swimming Championships|St Peter’s School York Swim Team were awarded over 50 medals, including 17 Gold, at the World School Swimming Championships, held at The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.|https://attain.news/sport/st-peters-york-scoops-17-golds-at-world-school-swimming-championships/
62a88f18b43fb9003d2cc5ee|14-06-2022|tonbridge|Tonbridge boys raise £17,000  for homeless charity in annual sleepout|153 boys from Tonbridge School took part in the school's annual Sleepout event to highlight homelessness and raise more than £17,000 for Kent-based charity Porchlight.|https://attain.news/community/tonbridge-boys-raise-17-000-for-homeless-charity-in-annual-sleepout/
62a88f8db43fb9003d2cc614|10-06-2022|leweston|Leweston's Equestrian Team become National Champions|Leweston School's Equestrian Team were victorious at the 'All England Jumping Course', Hickstead, for the NSEA Eventers Challenge, National County Dressage and Showjumping Championships|https://attain.news/sport/lewestons-equestrian-team-become-national-champions/
62a8904eb43fb9003d2cc624|10-06-2022|cranleigh|Cranleigh riders soar to national success|Cranleigh School riders Tom, Issy, Lucy and Tara were crowned National Champions at the National Schools Equestrian Association Championships at Hickstead.|https://attain.news/sport/cranleigh-riders-soar-to-national-success/
628e0b48b43fb9003d2cc30c|25-05-2022|stcolumbascollege|St Columba's College achieve swimming championships success|St Columba’s College took part in the WSG Events World Swim Championships and brought home a new event world record, as well as a number of medals in individual and team events.|https://attain.news/sport/st-columbas-college-achieve-swimming-championships-success/
628799b3df7cdc003d5cf081|20-05-2022|rgsworcester|RGS Worcester staff deliver supplies for Ukraine|Following recent fundraising by the RGS Worcester Family of Schools to provide support in Ukraine, three members of staff made the 3,500 mile round trip to the Ukraine / Romania border to provide support directly where it is needed.|https://attain.news/community/rgs-worcester-staff-deliver-supplies-for-ukraine/
62879999df7cdc003d5cf06b|20-05-2022|berkhamsted|Berkhamsted Schools Group pulls together for Ukraine|Earlier this month, families and staff at the Berkhamsted Schools Group came together to participate in two Ukrainian Relief Effort Schemes co-ordinated by the humanitarian organisation Te Aud Romania.|https://attain.news/community/berkhamsted-schools-group-pulls-together-for-ukraine/
628799a1df7cdc003d5cf073|19-05-2022|theoratory|Oratory rowers compete at the Ball Cup South Regatta|It was a fantastic return to regatta racing for The Oratory School at the Ball Cup South Regatta held at Dorney Lake in Eton. All crews raced well and achieved strong results.|https://attain.news/sport/oratory-rowers-compete-at-the-ball-cup-south-regatta/
62879979df7cdc003d5cf055|17-05-2022|theroyalhospital|Royal Hospital School donates to the Lighthouse Women's Aid|Pupils from the Royal Hospital School in Holbrook, Ipswich, presented the Lighthouse Women's Aid with a cheque for £1,557 in the school's Chapel this week.|https://attain.news/community/royal-hospital-school-donates-to-the-lighthouse-womens-aid/
627e59c1fa2246004d67a402|13-05-2022|stswithuns|Mayor of Winchester presides at new study centre at St Swithun’s|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.|https://attain.news/schoollife/mayor-of-winchester-presides-at-new-study-centre-at-st-swithuns/
627e5c22fa2246004d67a477|13-05-2022|stmaryscalne|St Mary's Calne Young Enterprise Company win County Final|St Mary's Calne Young Enterprise company Empower have scooped five awards at the Wiltshire County Final, including the overall trophy for the Best Company in Wiltshire. They will now take part in the South West Regional Final on the 19th May.|https://attain.news/academic/st-marys-calne-young-enterprise-company-win-county-final/
627e5e4bfa2246004d67a4ae|13-05-2022|theleys|The Leys debating team win regional competition|A team of Sixth Form pupils from The Leys School, Cambridge were named regional winners of this year’s Youth Speaks, the Rotary Club Youth Public Speaking competition.|https://attain.news/academic/the-leys-debating-team-win-regional-competition/
627b91d9fa2246004d67a317|11-05-2022|withingtongirls|New dining facilities at Withington Girls' complete 10-year development plan|Withington Girls’ School officially opened its extended and completely refurbished dining facilities recently. The new building marks the final strand of a 10-year school development plan.|https://attain.news/schoollife/new-dining-facilities-at-withington-girls-complete-10-year-development-plan/
6273d23d5b3c19003d47318c|05-05-2022|tonbridge|Tonbridge School’s Community Concert welcomes 150 local guests|Tonbridge School were delighted to stage their annual event for local senior citizens, which has run for nearly 40 years. Guests enjoyed a musical evening with tea and cake.|https://attain.news/community/tonbridge-schools-community-concert-welcomes-150-local-guests/
6273d26b5b3c19003d473193|04-05-2022|tonbridge|Tonbridge's Chapel Choir sings Choral Evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral|Tonbridge School Chapel Choir were delighted to return to St Paul’s Cathedral on Monday 2nd May. The choir sang Choral Evensong, part of the daily routine of worship offered at the cathedral, with a congregation of more than 500 present.|https://attain.news/arts/tonbridges-chapel-choir-sings-choral-evensong-at-st-paul-s-cathedral/
6273d0a05b3c19003d47314a|04-05-2022|kingsely|King’s Ely pupil secures role with National Youth Music Theatre|Isobel, a pupil at King’s Ely, is celebrating after achieving a place with the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT). She hopes to pursue a career in musical theatre.|https://attain.news/arts/kings-ely-pupil-secures-role-with-national-youth-music-theatre/
62a890d5b43fb9003d2cc62c|03-05-2022|leweston|Athletes from Leweston selected for GB Laser Run for European Championships|Five athletes from Leweston School – Izzy, Reuben, Katrina, Charlie and Archie – have been selected for the Great Britain Laser Run team for the European Championships.|https://attain.news/sport/athletes-from-leweston-selected-for-gb-laser-run-for-european-championships/
627387dbc2ff8f003d6f85c2|02-05-2022|stswithuns|St Swithun’s pupil publishes children’s book|Ankara, a pupil in Year 8 at St Swithun’s School in Winchester has become a published author with her book The Sea Stole My Glasses. She has been awarded a St Swithun’s Chair of Council Commendation.|https://attain.news/academic/st-swithun-s-pupil-publishes-children-s-book/
62738803c2ff8f003d6f85d1|29-04-2022|boltonschool|Gold Award for Bolton School concert band|Bolton School's Senior School Concert Band was delighted to receive a Gold Award at the recent National Concert Band Festival whilst its percussion section also received an Outstanding Performance Award.|https://attain.news/arts/gold-award-for-school-concert-band/
62656ef39254db003d238f23|29-04-2022|haberdashersmonmouthschools|Haberdashers' Monmouth under-16 footballers ride high in national rankings|The Monmouth School for Boys' Under-16 football team are undefeated in 20 matches over the past two competitive seasons and  finished fourth for their age group in a national league.|https://attain.news/sport/haberdashers-monmouth-under-16-footballers-ride-high-in-national-rankings/
627387c3c2ff8f003d6f85b1|29-04-2022|sydenhamhigh|Sydenham High School announces Antonia Geldeard as Head|Following an extensive recruitment process by the Girls’ Day School Trust, Sydenham High School have announced Antonia Geldeard as Head from September.|https://attain.news/schoollife/sydenham-high-school-announces-antonia-geldeard-as-head/
626960572ac721003d457ad2|28-04-2022|brentwood|Brentwood pupil's double table tennis victory|Brentwood Preparatory School pupil Charlie clinched two major table tennis titles back-to-back recently, becoming U11 IAPS National Champion and winning the Jack Petchey Schools’ Under 11 title.|https://attain.news/sport/brentwood-pupils-double-table-tennis-victory/
626a61012ac721003d457ae9|28-04-2022|highfieldliphook|Highfield and Brookham pupils mark Earth Day|Earth Day was celebrated recently at Highfield and Brookham Schools. Pupils took part in a series of special activities investigating climate change and exploring the natural environment.|https://attain.news/academic/highfield-and-brookham-pupils-mark-earth-day/
627388e5c2ff8f003d6f861c|27-04-2022|kingsely|Photography at King’s Ely goes from strength to strength|Creative photography students at King’s Ely are celebrating success in two prestigious competitions – the ILFORD PHOTO competition and the Beyond the Frame contest.|https://attain.news/academic/photography-at-king-s-ely-goes-from-strength-to-strength/
62684b3c2ac721003d4579ee|26-04-2022|stgeorgeswindsor|First girl choristers join choir of St George’s Chapel|Two girls from St George’s School Windsor Castle have joined the choir of St George's Chapel – the first time girl choristers have been admitted to the choir in its 674-year history.|https://attain.news/arts/first-girl-choristers-join-choir-of-st-georges-chapel/
626850802ac721003d457a41|26-04-2022|jamesallensgirls|Victoria Goodson named as new Head of James Allen’s Junior School|James Allen's Girls' School have announced the appointment of Ms Victoria Goodson to be the next Head of their Junior School from September, taking over from Ms Finola Stack who has been Headteacher of the Junior School since 2007.|https://attain.news/schoollife/victoria-goodson-named-as-new-head-of-james-allens-junior-school/
62656f559254db003d238f38|25-04-2022|stmaryscambridge|St Mary’s unveils £25 million fundraising campaign|St Mary’s School, Cambridge, has launched a £25 million five-year fundraising campaign to mark its 125th anniversary. The campaign aims to transform the school’s learning facilities for future generations of girls and young women studying in the city.|https://attain.news/schoollife/st-mary-s-unveils-25-million-fundraising-campaign/
62656f2f9254db003d238f2a|25-04-2022|theroyalhospital|Royal Hospital School pupils help clean up plastic waste|Pupils from the Royal Hospital School in Ipswich have helped collect plastic waste found in a local woodland. The students filled three bags with plastic tree-guard collars.|https://attain.news/community/royal-hospital-school-pupils-help-clean-up-plastic-waste/
62656ed49254db003d238f14|25-04-2022|stbenedicts|St Benedict's cricketers tour Sri Lanka|A cricket squad from St Benedict’s School, Ealing, embarked on a tour of Sri Lanka over the Easter holidays, enjoying great cricket, unforgettable excursions and donating over £8,000 to a children's charity. The squad played seven fixtures against Sri Lankan school teams.|https://attain.news/sport/st-benedicts-cricketers-tour-sri-lanka/
62656f619254db003d238f46|25-04-2022|churcherscollege|Sir Vince Cable visits Churcher's College|Former Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Vince Cable visited Churcher's College to deliver a lecture entitled 'Money and Power'. He also met with Sixth Form students to discuss the major issues of the day.|https://attain.news/academic/sir-vince-cable-visits-churchers-college/
627ffb8afa2246004d67a550|25-04-2022|dauntseys|Dauntsey’s paddlers complete the ‘Canoeists’ Everest’|A total of three former pupils and eighteen Lower Sixth students from Dauntsey’s completed the Devizes to Westminster (DW) canoe race over the Easter weekend. The 108-mile course was tackled across three days.|https://attain.news/schoollife/dauntseys-paddlers-complete-the-canoeists-everest/
62738881c2ff8f003d6f8600|22-04-2022|boltonschool|Bolton School provides four GB U19 Water Polo Players|Two current Y13 students at Bolton School, Harry and James, along with two students who left last summer, Daniel and Tom, joined the GB U19 water polo squad last week for the LEN Euro Championships’ Qualifiers.|https://attain.news/sport/bolton-school-provides-four-gb-u19-water-polo-players/
62656ee89254db003d238f1c|20-04-2022|withingtongirls|Withington pupil represents England|Withington Girls’ School Year 13 pupil, Charlie, was selected by England Lacrosse to represent England at home and abroad on the Under 19 team.|https://attain.news/sport/withington-pupil-represents-england/
627388efc2ff8f003d6f862a|15-04-2022|boltonschool|Bolton School lacrosse girls represent two countries|Five lacrosse players from Bolton School have been part of National Academies this year: Chloe, Martha and Ella joined the England National Lacrosse Academy, while Phoebe and Ruby have continued their involvement with the Wales U19 Lacrosse Academy.|https://attain.news/sport/bolton-school-lacrosse-girls-represent-two-countries/
62656f3c9254db003d238f31|12-04-2022|cityoflondonfreemens|Students receive prestigious award from The Worshipful Company of Fletchers|Two pupils at City of London Freemen's School have been awarded the prestigious 'Fletcher's Arrow Award for Endeavour', presented by The Worshipful Company of Fletchers.|https://attain.news/schoollife/students-receive-prestigious-award-from-the-worshipful-company-of-fletchers/
628a9bd1ec382f003d237e89|05-04-2022|oakham|Oakham School pupils raise £750 for Ukrainian refugees|The Oakham School community has come together to show their support for Ukraine by fundraising amongst pupils and staff with  a badge and doughnut sale.|https://attain.news/community/oakham-school-pupils-raise-750-for-ukrainian-refugees/
628a98f3ec382f003d237e66|04-04-2022|alleyns|Alleyn’s Sponsored Walk for Ukraine|Alleyn’s organised a whole school sponsored walk – with each pupil walking two miles around Dulwich Village – to raise money for Ukraine. Collectively they walked over 2,656 miles – the distance from Alleyn's to Kyiv and back and raised over £36,000.|https://attain.news/community/alleyns-sponsored-walk-for-ukraine/
628aa0feec382f003d237efc|28-03-2022|withingtongirls|Withington wins first national lacrosse title|Withington Girls’ School U14s triumphed at the England Lacrosse National Schools Lacrosse Championships on Tuesday 22nd March, securing the school's first national lacrosse title.|https://attain.news/sport/withington-wins-first-national-lacrosse-title/
627ffbaffa2246004d67a557|26-03-2022|dauntseys|Dauntsey’s welcomes All Blacks rugby legend Sean Fitzpatrick|Dauntsey’s has welcomed All Blacks rugby legend Sean Fitzpatrick to the school, in the second of this term’s Mercers’ Lectures. Sean regaled the audience with many stories about his playing days.|https://attain.news/schoollife/dauntsey-s-welcomes-all-blacks-rugby-legend-sean-fitzpatrick-to-the-school-2/
628aa041ec382f003d237ee0|25-03-2022|talbotheath|Talbot Heath crowned National Netball Champions|The U16 Talbot Heath netball team won the Sisters N Sport National Plate Final recently. The event, which runs for a number of weeks, involved over 700 school teams from across England.|https://attain.news/sport/talbot-heath-crowned-national-netball-champions/
6239bf1dab240f003d749ca9|25-03-2022|ashvillecollege|Ed Balls raises awareness of stammering during visit to Ashville College|Former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls has spoken about stammering and politics during a visit to Harrogate’s Ashville College. The Strictly Come Dancing star – and Vice President of Action for Stammering Children – made the visit at the invitation of a pupil and a fellow stammerer.|https://attain.news/schoollife/ed-balls-raises-awareness-of-stammering-during-visit-to-ashville-college/
6239be83ab240f003d749c7b|24-03-2022|beechwoodpark|Public speaking success for Beechwood|Beechwood Park's public speaking team have reached the final round of the Rotary Club 'Youth Speaks' competition after winning the overall debate and all the individual awards at the District round. They will travel to Stamford School for the Regional Finals in April.|https://attain.news/academic/public-speaking-success-for-beechwood/
6239be9dab240f003d749c8a|24-03-2022|heatherton|British Science Week celebrated at Heatherton|Heatherton had an action-packed week celebrating British Science Week. The theme this year was ’growth’ and pupils got to take part in a range of exciting workshops that explored how our world is constantly changing.|https://attain.news/academic/british-science-week-celebrated-at-heatherton/
6239be6fab240f003d749c74|23-03-2022|theoratory|Oratory Rugby U15s are Schools' Cup Plate Runners-Up|In the Schools' Cup Plate Final at Saracens’ StoneX Stadium, The Oratory School U15s rugby team took part in a nail-biting game with Stamford School. In the final fifteen minutes, six tries were scored with Stamford winning 26 points to 24.|https://attain.news/sport/oratory-rugby-u15s-are-schools-cup-plate-runners-up/
622fa94d34e136003d1d5965|22-03-2022|malvernstjames|Malvern St James Girls' School Junior Art Exhibition|Pupils from schools around Malvern were invited to exhibit their best art pieces for the Annual Art Exhibition – held at Malvern St James Girls' School – on Saturday 5th March in front of over 200 guests.|https://attain.news/arts/malvern-st-james-girls-school-junior-art-exhibition/
628003a2fa2246004d67a566|18-03-2022|clc|Cheltenham Ladies' College celebrates International Women’s Day|At Cheltenham Ladies' College, students and staff struck the #BreakTheBias pose – the theme for this year's International Women’s Day (IWD) – by crossing their arms to show solidarity for the campaign.|https://attain.news/schoollife/cheltenham-ladies-college-celebrates-international-womens-day/
6239beb6ab240f003d749ca2|17-03-2022|royalhighbath|Royal High School Bath celebrates Queen’s Jubilee with tree planting ceremony|Two new trees were planted at The Royal High School Bath's Senior and Prep School as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy, a unique tree planting initiative inviting people from across the UK to ‘Plant a Tree for the Jubilee’.|https://attain.news/schoollife/royal-high-school-bath-celebrates-queen-s-jubilee-with-tree-planting-ceremony/
623495722c50d6003d87cd31|16-03-2022|bromsgrove|Bromsgrove crowned U13 IAPS National Netball Champions|For what is the second time in Bromsgrove Prep School’s netball history, the U13 team have lifted the IAPS National netball shield. The last time the U13 team won was in 2008.|https://attain.news/sport/u13-iaps-national-netball-champions/
628a9d08ec382f003d237e98|15-03-2022|ryde|Ryde Prep Career Day|Ryde Prep explored a range of careers with their Careers Day event recently. From chefs to authors, they were lucky to have talks from Island based businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs.|https://attain.news/academic/ryde-prep-career-day/
622f48e534e136003d1d56d6|11-03-2022|rgsnewcastle|RGS Newcastle Hockey team makes school history with national final victory|RGS Newcastle Hockey girls have been crowned England Hockey Girls' Schools Championships Tier 2 competition winners, for the first time in the school's history.|https://attain.news/sport/rgs-newcastle-hockey-team-makes-history-with-national-final-victory/
622f3ae034e136003d1d568c|10-03-2022|westbuckland|West Buckland win prestigious UNESCO North Devon Biosphere award for 2021|West Buckland School have won the 2021 UNESCO North Devon Biosphere ‘Pledge for Nature’ award following their dedicated work to increasing awareness of ecology and sustainability at school.|https://attain.news/community/west-buckland-win-prestigious-unesco-north-devon-biosphere-award-for-2021/
622f96dc34e136003d1d5856|10-03-2022|ardinglycollege|Ardingly College hosts 'the biggest ever football session'|Ardingly College hosted 240 girls in 'The Biggest Ever Football Session' to promote girls participation in football as part of #LetGirlsPlay. 240 girls from 19 schools took part and both of the school's astros were packed with young footballers.|https://attain.news/sport/ardingly-college-hosts-the-biggest-ever-football-session/
6229dbc4f51ad7003dea270c|09-03-2022|stswithuns|St Swithun’s Sixth Form students celebrate Oxbridge offers|Upper sixth formers at St Swithun’s School are celebrating after receiving offers to study at Oxford or Cambridge. Ten per cent of the year group are now hoping to take up their places on a range of courses.|https://attain.news/academic/st-swithun-s-sixth-form-students-celebrate-oxbridge-offers/
6229dbe1f51ad7003dea2713|09-03-2022|stcolumbascollege|St Columba’s College Ukraine Appeal collects much-needed items for refugees|St Columba’s College Ukraine Appeal is delivering much-needed items to Ukrainian refugees fleeing war in their country. The Catholic school asked for donations of urgently requested items including toothbrushes, nappies and baby food.|https://attain.news/community/st-columba-s-college-ukraine-appeal-collects-much-needed-items-for-refugees/
6229dbe7f51ad7003dea271b|09-03-2022|themount|Astrophysicist inspires girls at The Mount to explore STEM|Renowned astrophysicist Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell held an inspirational Q&A in celebration of International Women's Day hosted by The Mount School York and attended by pupils from Queen Mary’s School and Terrington Hall School.|https://attain.news/academic/astrophysicist-inspires-girls-at-the-mount-to-explore-stem/
6229dbedf51ad7003dea2722|09-03-2022|royalhighbath|Royal High students win top prizes in regional art competition|Serena, a pupil at Royal High School Bath, won an art competition organised by the local branch of The Commonwealth Society. She impressed with her mixed-media artwork inspired by a 'Hope and Humanity' theme. Two other students were also recognised.|https://attain.news/arts/royal-high-students-win-top-prizes-in-regional-art-competition/
622b2f9cf51ad7003dea2c44|09-03-2022|theportsmouthgrammar|New Head announced for The Portsmouth Grammar School|The Portsmouth Grammar School have announced the appointment of its new Head, Mr David Wickes, who will succeed Dr Anne Cotton at the start of the next academic year. Mr Wickes is currently Headmaster at Merchant Taylors’ School in Crosby.|https://attain.news/schoollife/new-head-announced-for-the-portsmouth-grammar-school/
6229dbfaf51ad7003dea2735|08-03-2022|queenschester|A dazzling performance of Matilda at The Queen's School|The Queen's School's production of Matilda The Musical JR was performed to sell-out crowds last week. Pupils from Year 7 to 13 have been working flat out since they returned to school in September to bring the show to stage.|https://attain.news/arts/a-dazzling-performance-of-matilda-at-the-queens-school/
6229dc01f51ad7003dea273e|08-03-2022|leweston|Leweston comes together to help Ukraine|Pupils at Leweston joined with the local community to offer donations to send to families in Ukraine. The school was a drop-off site for families to donate food, toiletries, medical equipment and children's clothing.|https://attain.news/community/leweston-comes-together-to-help-ukraine/
6229dc08f51ad7003dea2748|07-03-2022|staugustinepriory|Head of St Augustine’s Priory delivers opening speech of Heads' conference|Sarah Raffray, Headteacher of St Augustine's Priory, gave the opening speech as Chair of the Society of Heads at their annual conference. She spoke about the challenges schools faced in the past two years and discussed the theme 'Creating Space'.|https://attain.news/schoollife/head-of-st-augustine-s-priory-delivers-opening-speech-of-heads-conference/
6229dc0ff51ad7003dea2751|07-03-2022|clc|Cheltenham Ladies' College pupil organises knitted scarf project for homeless|Maia, a student from Cheltenham Ladies’ College, has led an initiative to encourage staff and fellow students to knit scarves for Cheltenham Open Door, a charity which supports vulnerable, disadvantaged and lonely people in the Gloucestershire town.|https://attain.news/community/cheltenham-ladies-college-pupil-organises-knitted-scarf-project-for-homeless/
6229dc17f51ad7003dea2759|07-03-2022|stroudschool|Stroud and King Edward VI Schools collect 200 crates of donations for refugees|Families at Stroud School and King Edward VI, Southampton answered a local appeal for donations to help refugees from Ukraine. In just three days, 200 crates of donations have been collected.|https://attain.news/community/stroud-and-king-edward-vi-schools-collect-200-crates-of-donations-for-refugees/
6229dc1ef51ad7003dea2762|07-03-2022|tonbridge|Tonbridge hosts over 120 students for Annual Science Conference|Over 120 UK students were joined remotely by those from the USA and Mexico for the Tonbridge Annual Science Conference. Now in its seventh year, the programme included a total of 85 student presentations and talks from two leading scientists.|https://attain.news/academic/tonbridge-hosts-over-120-students-for-annual-science-conference/
6229dc25f51ad7003dea2769|06-03-2022|putneyhigh|Putney Pupils Collaborate on Wandsworth Art Project|Putney High School has been spearheading the work of the Wandsworth Schools Partnership with a collaborative art project entitled A Place to Call Home which opened to the public on Friday 4th March at Southside Shopping Centre.|https://attain.news/arts/putney-pupils-collaborate-on-wandsworth-art-project/
6229dc2df51ad7003dea2772|04-03-2022|queenschester|Queen’s hockey U14s finish in top 5 in the country|The Queen’s School is celebrating top-level sporting success with their U14 hockey team finishing fifth in the country in the Tier 1 National Finals held at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Wednesday 2nd March.|https://attain.news/sport/queen-s-hockey-u14s-finish-in-top-5-in-the-country/
6229dc35f51ad7003dea277a|04-03-2022|kingedwards|King Edward’s Witley praised for ‘Excellent’ care of its pupils|King Edward’s Witley received top marks from inspectors for the care and support it provides to its pupils. The Independent Schools Inspectorate found the quality of pupils’ personal development to be ‘Excellent’, the best possible grading.|https://attain.news/schoollife/king-edward-s-witley-praised-for-excellent-care-of-its-pupils/
6229dc3df51ad7003dea2784|04-03-2022|universitycollege|University College School becomes Carbon Neutral|UCS Hampstead is now carbon neutral – when CO2 caused by an organisation’s activities is balanced by an equivalent amount being removed – and is the first UK school to win gold recognition in every step of the UN Climate Neutral Now Initiative.|https://attain.news/community/university-college-school-becomes-carbon-neutral/
6229dc45f51ad7003dea278b|04-03-2022|woldingham|Resounding success for Woldingham’s inaugural Orchestra Day|Students from primary and prep schools and members of Woldingham’s orchestra played alongside professional musicians from the London Mozart Players a gala concert, which included a performance of 'Press Play', composed and conducted by Jeff Moore.|https://attain.news/arts/resounding-success-for-woldingham-s-inaugural-orchestra-day/
6229dc4df51ad7003dea2792|03-03-2022|theoratory|Oratory Rugby U15s progress through to National Final of the Schools Cup|Having won their divisional region, the Under 15s boys at The Oratory have since beaten Malmesbury School, Blundell's and most recently Reading Blue Coat in the Semi-Final of the Schools Cup Plate competition, progressing to the National Final.|https://attain.news/sport/oratory-rugby-u15s-progress-through-to-national-final-of-the-schools-cup/
6229dc5ef51ad7003dea27a0|02-03-2022|theroyal|Royal School pupil captivates judges with original story|Kinvara, a pupil at The Royal School, was Runner Up in United Learning’s StorySLAM competition, after going head-to-head with Y5 and Y6 pupils from across the Group’s southern primary schools. The judges were hugely impressed by Kinvara’s story.|https://attain.news/academic/royal-school-pupil-captivates-judges-with-original-story/
6229dc67f51ad7003dea27a9|02-03-2022|bishopsstortfordcollege|Bishop’s Stortford College U11 & U12 Boys’ Hockey teams crowned County Champions|Bishop's Stortford College U11 and U12 boys' hockey teams have been crowned County Champions. The win – following on from the achievement of the U13 team – sees the boys through to the Regional Finals, due to take place on 18th March.|https://attain.news/sport/bishop-s-stortford-college-u11-u12-boys-hockey-teams-crowned-county-champions/
6229dc56f51ad7003dea2799|02-03-2022|stswithuns|St Swithun’s Prep netballers achieve victory in regional finals|St Swithun’s Prep U11s netball team are celebrating with gold medals after winning the IAPS regional finals which took place on home turf at St Swithun’s School. Competing against 19 schools, they played superb netball to progress through the rounds.|https://attain.news/sport/st-swithun-s-prep-netballers-achieve-victory-in-regional-finals/
6229dc78f51ad7003dea27bb|01-03-2022|cranleigh|Cranleigh School wins Hampton Sevens|Cranleigh's 1st VII squad won the prestigious Hampton School rugby Sevens tournament for the fourth time in the last ten years. The squad went the whole day unbeaten, scoring 144 points and conceding 74.|https://attain.news/sport/cranleigh-school-wins-hampton-sevens/
6229dc6ff51ad7003dea27b1|01-03-2022|bromsgrove|U12 boys’ hockey finish fourth in country at IAPS National Final|The Bromsgrove U12A boys' hockey team had a very successful day at the IAPS National Final. In the quarter final, Bromsgrove beat Millfield School 2-1 on a golden goal to reach the national semi final and finished the day  fourth overall.|https://attain.news/sport/u12-boys-hockey-finish-fourth-in-country-at-iaps-national-final/
6229dc9cf51ad7003dea27e0|28-02-2022|boltonschool|Parents donate a book for every child at Bolton School’s Infant School|Parents at Bolton School's Infant School, won an 'author visit for the day' NSPCC auction and offered it to their daughter's school. All 202 infants enjoyed Christina Gabbitas' visit and were given a signed copy of 'Save Us" signed by the author.|https://attain.news/arts/parents-donate-a-book-for-every-child-at-bolton-school-s-infant-school/
6229dc94f51ad7003dea27d6|28-02-2022|chinthurst|Cornelius Cockerel encourages Chinthurst pupils to Park and Stride|Chinthurst School is encouraging its pupils to walk at least some of the way to school during the month of March, with a helping hand from Cornelius the Cockerel. The friendly character makes an appearance in the mornings to cheer the children on.|https://attain.news/community/cornelius-cockerel-encourages-chinthurst-pupils-to-park-and-stride/
622f39b334e136003d1d565c|25-02-2022|sedbergh|New 'Sedbergh Certificate' initiative launched|Sedbergh are proud to launch 'Sedbergh Certificate' – an initiative designed to challenge pupils, encourage academic initiative and aim to develop their independent learning skills.|https://attain.news/academic/new-sedbergh-certificate-initiative-launched/
6229dcadf51ad7003dea27e7|25-02-2022|beechwoodpark|Beechwood U11 Girls netball team qualify for IAPS National Finals|The Beechwood Park Under 11 netball team has qualified for the National Finals of the IAPS tournament for the first time, having won the Regional Tournament earlier this week, without losing a single game, and despite some tough opposition.|https://attain.news/sport/beechwood-u11-girls-netball-team-qualify-for-iaps-national-finals/
6229dcb7f51ad7003dea27f0|22-02-2022|bishopsstortfordcollege|New outside learning environment unveiled at Bishop’s Stortford College Pre-Prep|A new outside learning environment for pupils at Bishop’s Stortford College Pre-Prep has been unveiled this week. The design incorporates several zones and various types of equipment all chosen to reflect and enhance pupils' early development.|https://attain.news/schoollife/new-outside-learning-environment-unveiled-at-bishop-s-stortford-college-pre-prep/
6229dce7f51ad7003dea2801|21-02-2022|stmaryscambridge|Spellbinding St Mary’s Dance Showcase sees dancers shine|Parents, staff, and students at St Mary's School, Cambridge enjoyed a dazzling performance by the Senior School and Sixth Form dancers and dance scholars. The audience were treated to an evening that celebrated many different dance disciplines.|https://attain.news/arts/spellbinding-st-mary-s-dance-showcase-sees-dancers-shine/
6229dcc0f51ad7003dea27f8|21-02-2022|portsmouthhigh|Portsmouth High School, GDST, celebrates 140 years at school’s Birthday Service|Portsmouth High School celebrated its 140th Birthday just before half term with a special service at Portsmouth Cathedral. The school was founded on 21 February 1882 opening at Marlborough House in Osborne Road and moving to Kent Road in 1928.|https://attain.news/community/portsmouth-high-school-gdst-celebrates-140-years-at-school-s-birthday-service/
6229dcf1f51ad7003dea2808|17-02-2022|wellingtoncollege|Wellington College wins national award for safeguarding|The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (SACPA) has announced Wellington College as the winner of The Safeguarding Initiative Award, at its first-ever Awards. Wellington received this recognition for the work of Deputy Head Delyth Lynch.|https://attain.news/schoollife/wellington-college-wins-national-award-for-safeguarding/
6229dd03f51ad7003dea2816|15-02-2022|northamptonhigh|Northampton High School pupils amaze audience with ‘Play in a Week’ production|Year 5 and 6 pupils at Northampton High have wowed an eager audience of parents, staff and friends with their recent performance of ‘Treachery at Traitors’ Quay’ – a production prepared and performed all in one week!|https://attain.news/arts/northampton-high-school-pupils-amaze-audience-with-play-in-a-week-production/
6229dcfaf51ad7003dea280f|15-02-2022|dauntseys|Dauntsey’s welcomes world leading percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie|Dauntsey’s has welcomed Dame Evelyn Glennie to deliver the first of the School’s Mercers’ Lectures of 2022. She used her opening piece, 'Restless' to introduce her topic of the difference between 'translation' and 'interpretation' in music.|https://attain.news/arts/dauntsey-s-welcomes-world-leading-percussionist-dame-evelyn-glennie/
6229dd15f51ad7003dea2825|14-02-2022|alleyns|Alleyn's receives assessment of 'excellent' in both academic and pastoral areas|Alleyn's was delighted to receive its latest ISI inspection report this month, with an assessment of 'excellent' in both academic and pastoral areas. The inspection visit took place in November 2021.|https://attain.news/schoollife/alleyns-receives-assessment-of-excellent/
6229dd0df51ad7003dea281d|14-02-2022|bedales|Bedales announces Will Goldsmith as its new Head|Bedales School has announced the appointment of Will Goldsmith as its new Head. Will has been the school’s Acting Head since September 2021 and will now be confirmed in the post with immediate effect.|https://attain.news/schoollife/bedales-announces-will-goldsmith-as-its-new-head/
6229dd22f51ad7003dea2836|11-02-2022|boltonschool|Bolton School raises £1m for bursaries during last academic year|Despite the pandemic, Bolton School raised over £1m towards bursaries and hardship funding during the last academic year. The school is aiming to be in a position to provide financial support for one in three pupils by 2030.|https://attain.news/community/bolton-school-raises-1m-for-bursaries-during-last-academic-year/
622faede34e136003d1d5a3a|10-02-2022|stmaryscalne|St Mary's Calne hosts a Dazzling Evening of Opera|St Mary's Calne Musicians were honoured to perform at a fundraising Opera Gala evening recently in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, alongside operatic artists, Neal Davies and Osian Wyn Bowen.|https://attain.news/arts/st-marys-calne-hosts-a-dazzling-evening-of-opera/
6229dd2bf51ad7003dea283d|10-02-2022|haberdashersmonmouthschools|Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools introduce three new A level courses|Photography, Music Technology and Digital Technology will be available from September at Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools, bringing the total number of A-level options for students to 29.|https://attain.news/academic/haberdashers-monmouth-schools-introduce-three-new-a-level-courses/
622fab3034e136003d1d59b2|09-02-2022|stbenedicts|St Benedict’s takes to the stage again with dazzling technicolour show|St Benedict's students' talent shone through in their production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, performed on 3rd to the 5th February. The dazzling show marked a welcome return to the stage after two years of Covid restrictions and virtual performances.|https://attain.news/arts/st-benedict-s-takes-to-the-stage-again-with-dazzling-technicolour-show/
6229dd3bf51ad7003dea2844|08-02-2022|tonbridge|Tonbridge Sixth Form cohort are pioneers as they gain new French qualification|Fifteen Tonbridge Sixth Formers have become the 'première cohorte' from the school to gain a new French language qualification. The boys have all passed the DELF, which can be sat by Years 12 and 13 as an alternative to a full A-level at Tonbridge.|https://attain.news/academic/tonbridge-sixth-form-cohort-are-pioneers-as-they-gain-new-french-qualification/
622fa66134e136003d1d5935|08-02-2022|cranleigh|Cranleigh Student Selected for GB Elite Development Programme|Cranleigh School student Pippi has been selected to join the Great Britain Elite Development Programme for Women's Hockey. She spent much of last summer in the England Hockey camp as a member of the U18 squad.|https://attain.news/sport/cranleigh-student-selected-for-gb-elite-development-programme/
628a9d04ec382f003d237e90|08-02-2022|ryde|Ryde senior rugby team win Hampshire Final|Congratulations to Ryde School 1st XV rugby team who won the Hampshire Rugby Football Union Shield Final last week against Itchen College. It was a great day all round for the team with lovely weather and pitch conditions at Winchester RFC.|https://attain.news/sport/ryde-senior-rugby-team-win-hampshire-final/
6229dd50f51ad7003dea284b|04-02-2022|kingsworcester|National hockey success for King's Worcester pupils|Pupils Amy H, 17 and Bryony G, 14 from The King's School, Worcester are this week celebrating after being selected to join the squads for England and Wales U16 and U18 hockey teams respectively.|https://attain.news/sport/national-hockey-success-for-kings-worcester-pupils/
6229dd5cf51ad7003dea2854|03-02-2022|clc|Cheltenham Ladies' College announces two Arkwright Engineering Scholars|Cheltenham Ladies’ College is delighted to announce that Year 12 students, Leila and Ekaterina, have been awarded an Arkwright Engineering Scholarship. The Scholarship is the most prestigious one of its type in the UK.|https://attain.news/academic/cheltenham-ladies-college-announces-two-arkwright-engineering-scholars/
6229dd65f51ad7003dea285c|02-02-2022|oakham|Oxbridge success for Oakham School pupils|Four Oakham School pupils have all received offers to study at Oxbridge following a successful application process. Offers were received in a wide range of subjects, including Computer Science and Maths, French and German, Music and Natural Sciences.|https://attain.news/academic/oxbridge-success-for-oakham-school-pupils/
620a5398586927003b1a26b2|20-01-2022|stswithuns|Former St Swithun’s student Zara Rutherford breaks two aviation world records|Zara Rutherford, who finished her A levels at St Swithun’s in Winchester last summer, has successfully completed her circumnavigation of the globe.|https://attain.news/schoollife/former-st-swithun-s-student-zara-rutherford-breaks-two-aviation-world-records/
622fae6334e136003d1d5a20|19-01-2022|stedwards|St Edward’s secures £3m investment as it joins leading UK schools group|St Edward's Cheltenham is delighted to announce that the School Trust has been acquired by Alpha Schools, a leading UK Independent Schools Group. As part of the deal, Alpha have pledged to invest £3m in improving the school’s facilities.|https://attain.news/schoollife/st-edwards-secures-3m-investment-as-it-joins-leading-uk-schools-group/
620d027e1c6a5c004818dc42|18-01-2022|theoratory|The Oratory School is Rated 'Excellent' in ISI Inspection|The Oratory has been graded Excellent for 'pupils' academic and other achievements' and 'pupils' personal development' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Head Joe Smith said it's 'a wonderful endorsement that we are firmly on the right path'.|https://attain.news/schoollife/the-oratory-school-is-rated-excellent-in-isi-inspection/
620d12401c6a5c004818dc54|18-01-2022|kingsely|King’s Ely musician achieves place at prestigious conservatoire|A pupil at King's Ely has secured a place at the Junior Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Lauren will be visiting the prestigious London music conservatoire to study Flute and has been playing the instrument since Year 2.|https://attain.news/arts/king-s-ely-musician-achieves-place-at-prestigious-conservatoire/
620a5419586927003b1a26bd|18-01-2022|clc|Cheltenham Ladies' College launches new online Wellbeing Hub for local pupils|Cheltenham Ladies' College, in collaboration with mental health experts Teen Tips, is giving thousands of local pupils, parents and school staff access to mental health and wellbeing resources with the launch of an online Wellbeing Hub.|https://attain.news/community/cheltenham-ladies-college-launches-new-online-wellbeing-hub-for-local-pupils/
620a53d5586927003b1a26b7|18-01-2022|brightoncollege|Brighton College's Shaun shines as Rise Global Winner|Brighton College pupil Shaun has won a place on the inaugural Rise programme, set up by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife, Wendy. The year-long global competition to find and fund ‘brilliant’ teenagers resulted in 50,000 applications.|https://attain.news/academic/brighton-colleges-shaun-shines-as-rise-global-winner/
620fabb5f15054003b790da9|18-01-2022|thekingsley|James Mercer-Kelly begins new headship at The Kingsley School|James Mercer-Kelly has joined as Headteacher at The Kingsley School in Royal Leamington Spa. His number one priority is to sustain the unique culture of the school, which is a very special place for pupils, parents, staff and alumnae.|https://attain.news/schoollife/james-mercer-kelly-begins-new-headship-at-the-kingsley-school/
61faab42a25733003b189a76|18-01-2022|universitycollege|UCS Hampstead signs The Camden School Climate Charter|The UCS Foundation committed itself to sustainability by signing The Camden School Climate Charter last term. As a signatory, this marks a moment in the School’s ongoing and accelerating commitment to sustainability.|https://attain.news/community/ucs-hampstead-signs-the-camden-school-climate-charter/
61faac28a25733003b189a7c|18-01-2022|stmaryscambridge|St Mary’s unveils new courses for next academic year|Following strong interest in its Sixth Form from existing and prospective students, St Mary’s School in Cambridge has announced it will be offering two new A Level courses for the academic year 22/23 – broadening its varied curriculum even further.|https://attain.news/academic/st-mary-s-unveils-new-courses-for-next-academic-year/
628a9f4eec382f003d237ec2|18-01-2022|stroudschool|Exploring the Cosmos in STEAM Week|Stroud School children will soon be taking a giant leap into the cosmos during STEAM Week, with an exhilarating timetable of extra-terrestrial learning.|https://attain.news/academic/stroud-exploring-the-cosmos-in-steam-week/
628a9d83ec382f003d237ea4|11-01-2022|stedwards|Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year visits St Edward's Prep|Children in Years 1 and 2 at St Edward’s Prep School have been learning more about music thanks to a visit from Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year, Darcy Beck.|https://attain.news/arts/gloucestershire-young-musician-of-the-year-visits-st-edwards-prep/
6229dd80f51ad7003dea2866|21-12-2021|bancrofts|Rev Jesse Jackson inspires in Bancroft's visit|The Bancroft's School community was delighted and proud to welcome veteran Civil and Human Rights campaigner and politician, Rev Jesse Jackson when he visited the Woodfrod Green school in December.|https://attain.news/community/rev-jesse-jackson-inspires-in-bancrofts-visit/
622fa98834e136003d1d5975|17-12-2021|malvernstjames|Malvern St James Girls' School plants trees as part of The Queen's Green Canopy|As part of The Queen's Green Canopy Malvern St James Girls' School are planting 40 trees and hedges across the estate. Once the trees are established, and bearing fruit, pupils will be able to pick the fruit and use it in their lessons.|https://attain.news/community/malvern-st-james-girls-school-plants-trees-as-part-of-the-queens-green-canopy/
6220d3932d060d003dc30998|16-12-2021|reptonprep|Repton Prep appoints Victoria Savage as new Head|Victoria Savage has been appointed as Head of Repton Prep, taking effect from September 2022. She is currently the Head of Sarum Hall School, London.|https://attain.news/schoollife/repton-prep-appoints-victoria-savage-as-new-head/
622113aa2d060d003dc309ad|14-12-2021|stfrancis|New Headmaster joins St Francis School|David Lee has joined St Francis School in Pewsey as the school's new Headmaster. He was Deputy Head of Garden International School in Malaysia. He joins following the retirement of David Sibson after 10 years at the helm of the Wiltshire prep school.|https://attain.news/schoollife/new-headmaster-joins-st-francis-school/
622fa69d34e136003d1d593d|14-12-2021|cranleigh|Cranleigh student's Race for Movember|Cranleigh School Upper Sixth Form student Bryn has raised over £2,200 and counting for Movember by running 300km. He chose this challenge to test his physical and mental strength while raising awareness for men's health issues.|https://attain.news/community/cranleigh-students-race-for-movember/
622fab5034e136003d1d59c1|14-12-2021|stbenedicts|St Benedict’s 120th anniversary tree planting|St Benedict’s has planted 120 trees in celebration of the School’s 120th anniversary. The trees have been planted on the School’s site, and also at Holy Family Catholic Primary in Acton, in recognition of St Benedict’s strong partnership with the school.|https://attain.news/community/st-benedicts-120th-anniversary-tree-planting/
622114672d060d003dc309c8|13-12-2021|belmontgrosvenor|New Headmaster to take the helm at Belmont Grosvenor School|A new Headmaster has been appointed at North Yorkshire prep school, Belmont Grosvenor. Nathan Sadler will become Head in September 2022. He is currently Primary Principal at GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis in Dubai.|https://attain.news/schoollife/new-headmaster-to-take-the-helm-at-belmont-grosvenor-school/
622fab7634e136003d1d59c8|13-12-2021|stbenedicts|St Benedict’s 1st XV finish 3rd in the Daily Mail Schools Trophy|The St Benedict’s 1st XV has finished 3rd in the 2021 Daily Mail Schools Trophy – a national competition played under a merit table system by more than 100 teams.|https://attain.news/sport/st-benedict-s-1st-xv-finish-3rd-in-the-daily-mail-schools-trophy/
622faa0234e136003d1d598b|10-12-2021|mayfield|Mayfield School celebrates prestigious engineering scholarship awards|Mayfield Sixth Form students, Christina and Elizabeth, have both been awarded prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarships for their innovative design projects aimed at making a real difference to all our lives.|https://attain.news/academic/mayfield-school-celebrates-prestigious-engineering-scholarship-awards/
628a9f53ec382f003d237ec9|08-12-2021|stroudschool|Christmas Sparkle at Stroud School|Stroud School in Romsey has managed to keep the Christmas Spirit alive by holding live performances of both the Early Years and Key Stage 1 Nativities to families.|https://attain.news/arts/christmas-sparkle-at-stroud-school/
622faf9c34e136003d1d5a63|08-12-2021|withingtongirls|Mindfulness for all at Withington Juniors|Withington Girls’ School’s commitment to the wellbeing of pupils has been strengthened even further through one of their teachers becoming Paws .b qualified – a leading mindfulness programme for children aged seven to eleven.|https://attain.news/schoollife/mindfulness-for-all-at-withington-juniors/
622f39e934e136003d1d566c|06-12-2021|sedbergh|Sedbergh School wins at In-Cumbria Business Awards|Sedbergh School were delighted to be named the winner of the award for 'Best Community Involvement' at this year’s in-Cumbria Business Awards. The in-Cumbria Business Awards returned in person this year, with more than 200 of the county’s top businesspeople joining in the celebrations.|https://attain.news/community/sedbergh-school-wins-at-in-cumbria-business-awards/
6229dd8cf51ad7003dea2870|06-12-2021|talbotheath|Talbot Heath crowned National Tennis Champions 2021|The U13 Talbot Heath school tennis team, in partnership with West Hants Tennis Academy, won the National Championships in Bolton. The team produced two victories to win the group and be crowned National Champions.|https://attain.news/sport/talbot-heath-crowned-national-tennis-champions-2021/
627b7305fa2246004d67a2e1|02-12-2021|shiplakecollege|Shiplake College appoints Director of Cricket|Shiplake College has appointed top local cricket coach Chris Ellison as its first Director of Cricket. Cricket will be enjoyed all year round with indoor coaching sessions in the winter months, preparing pupils for the summer term.|https://attain.news/sport/shiplake-college-appoints-director-of-cricket/
622f3b6534e136003d1d569e|22-11-2021|herefordcathedral|New Head appointed for historic Hereford Cathedral Junior School|Hereford Cathedral School has announced that Mrs Helen Hoffmann has been appointed as the new Head of the Junior School. She is currently Head of Derwent Lodge, Somerhill in Kent.|https://attain.news/schoollife/new-head-appointed-for-historic-hereford-cathedral-junior-school/
622f97b134e136003d1d585f|22-11-2021|berkhamsted|Heatherton celebrates 'excellent' ISI Inspection Report|Heatherton School has been awarded the highest possible rating by The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on all aspects of their recent inspection in October 2021.|https://attain.news/schoollife/heatherton-celebrates-excellent-isi-inspection-report/
622fad4734e136003d1d5a03|15-11-2021|gordons|Gordon's Remembers|Gordon's School students, staff, parents and members of the community gathered around the school's Parade Square on Sunday for a Parade and Service of Remembrance, featuring the Pipes and Drums.|https://attain.news/community/gordons-remembers/
62212b282d060d003dc30a56|08-11-2021|malvernstjames|Malvern St James Girls' School form partnership with Vamos Theatre Company|Malvern St James Girls' School has formed a partnership with Vamos Theatre Company, based in Worcester. Vamos will take up a residency at MSJ to create and perform a play with Year 10 GCSE Drama students.|https://attain.news/arts/malvern-st-james-girls-school-form-partnership-with-vamos-theatre-company/
622124162d060d003dc30a1e|08-11-2021|daneshillsurrey|Danes Hill children support Cobham Food Bank|Danes Hill pupils supported Cobham Food Bank with a generous selection of Harvest donations. Pupils from the Danes Hill charity committee helped load the Cobham Food Bank van and to take the donations to the warehouse.|https://attain.news/community/danes-hill-children-support-cobham-food-bank/
622115642d060d003dc309e9|08-11-2021|theladyeleanorholles|Local MP receives tour of STEM research at Lady Eleanor Holles|Lady Eleanor Holles welcomed Munira Wilson, MP for Twickenham and Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Health, Wellbeing and Social Care, for a tour of some of the many STEM research and enrichment activities being undertaken by students at the school.|https://attain.news/community/local-mp-receives-tour-of-stem-research-at-lady-eleanor-holles/
62223ccc2d060d003dc30d5a|08-11-2021|thefroebelian|The Froebelian School raises over £6,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance|The Froebelian School in Leeds presented Yorkshire Air Ambulance with a cheque for over £6,000 following two years of fundraising efforts. One pupil embarked on a three-day hike with her Dad across North Yorkshire, raising over £1,000.|https://attain.news/community/the-froebelian-school-raises-over-6-000-for-yorkshire-air-ambulance/
6221dfad2d060d003dc30a80|08-11-2021|kitebrookhouse|Medieval knights charge into Kitebrook Prep|Pupils at Kitebrook Prep were transported back to medieval times, when they were joined by The Knights of Middle England. Pupils were encouraged to try on armour, chainmail and helmets to understand how it would feel to be a medieval knight.|https://attain.news/academic/medieval-knights-charge-into-kitebrook-prep/
6221df9e2d060d003dc30a76|08-11-2021|kingshouse|New facilities completed at King's House School Sports Ground|After extensive refurbishment, pupils, parents, staff and local sports clubs have been enjoying the new all-weather pitch and cricket nets which have recently opened at King’s House School Sports Ground in Chiswick, South West London.|https://attain.news/sport/new-facilities-completed-at-kings-house-school-sports-ground/
6221df8e2d060d003dc30a6d|08-11-2021|dauntseys|Adventurer and TV Presenter Simon Reeve launches Dauntsey’s Lecture Series|Dauntsey’s recently welcomed adventurer, author and TV presenter Simon Reeve. He used some wonderful photographs to illustrate a lecture full of fascinating stories about the most remote of locations.|https://attain.news/schoollife/adventurer-and-tv-presenter-simon-reeve-launches-dauntsey-s-lecture-series/
6221e93e2d060d003dc30b50|05-11-2021|abbotshill|New Head of Prep for Abbot’s Hill School|Abbot’s Hill Prep School has announced that Katherine Bluck will be its new Head from April of next year. She is currently Head of the Junior School at Frensham Heights in Surrey and was previously Head of the Lower School at Lambrook Prep.|https://attain.news/schoollife/new-head-of-prep-for-abbot-s-hill-school/
6221e9332d060d003dc30b46|05-11-2021|elstree|Elstree School pupils attend Children's Parliament|Two Year 6 pupils from Elstree School took part in the first Children's Parliament in the United Kingdom. Passionate about the Climate Change emergency, Harry and Sophie were proud to be part of this event and hope to be involved in the next meeting.|https://attain.news/schoollife/elstree-school-pupils-attend-childrens-parliament/
6221e9272d060d003dc30b3e|05-11-2021|stfrancis|St Francis School pupil raises nearly £1,500 for mental health charity|Henry, a Year 6 pupil at St Francis School, Pewsey, cycled 500km in one month to raise nearly £1,500 for mental health charity, CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).|https://attain.news/community/st-francis-school-pupil-raises-nearly-1-500-for-mental-health-charity/
6221e9192d060d003dc30b35|05-11-2021|stives|St Ives School pupils enjoy visit from Surrey Fire and Rescue|Reception at St Ives School in Haslemere enjoyed a visit from Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. The firefighters who visited the children talked about their role in the community and the many ways in which they keep the public safe.|https://attain.news/schoollife/st-ives-school-pupils-enjoy-visit-from-surrey-fire-and-rescue/
6221e9102d060d003dc30b2b|05-11-2021|brentwood|Brentwood School showjumpers scoop national honours|Brentwood School’s showjumping team – Ben, Sophie, Imogen and Charlotte – posted four immaculate and polished rounds to snatch Jumping with Style honours at the National Schools Equestrian Association National Championships.|https://attain.news/sport/brentwood-school-showjumpers-scoop-national-honours/
6221e8da2d060d003dc30b22|05-11-2021|tonbridge|Tonbridge Pink Day raises £5,000 for cancer charities|Tonbridge School's annual Pink Day was bolder and brighter than ever as boys and staff dressed in pink to raise awareness of all forms of cancer. The event raised more than £5,000 for the charities Breast Cancer Kent and Breast Cancer Now.|https://attain.news/community/tonbridge-pink-day-raises-5-000-for-cancer-charities/
6221e4ad2d060d003dc30ae5|05-11-2021|haberdashersmonmouthschools|Monmouth pupil makes earrings out of recycled paper to raise money for charity|Laura, a pupil at Monmouth School for Girls, has raised money for charity by making and selling earrings from recycled paper. She sold around 100 pairs of earrings to fellow pupils and staff at the school, raising £270 for Diabetes UK.|https://attain.news/community/monmouth-pupil-makes-earrings-out-of-recycled-paper-to-raise-money-for-charity/
621fcc612d060d003dc3093f|25-10-2021|thekingsley|TikTok sensation boyband offer mental health advice to Kingsley students|On Friday 15th October, students at The Kingsley School were visited by TikTok boyband sensation, ‘Here At Last’, who entertained with live performances and delivered a talk on mental health and online safety.|https://attain.news/schoollife/tiktok-sensation-boyband-offer-mental-health-advice-to-kingsley-students/
622224c32d060d003dc30d46|25-10-2021|kingedwardsvihighgirls|KEHS hosts 120 King Edward VI Foundation pupils at inspirational Enterprise Day|King Edward VI High School for Girls welcomed an expert panel of entrepreneurs and 120 pupils from across Birmingham’s King Edward VI Foundation for an inspiring day on entrepreneurship. The day included a Q&A panel and workshops to develop ideas.|https://attain.news/academic/kehs-hosts-120-king-edward-vi-foundation-pupils-at-inspirational-enterprise-day/
6221e99e2d060d003dc30b89|25-10-2021|woldingham|Blue plaque unveiled at Woldingham School for William Wilberforce MP|A blue plaque at Woldingham School now marks the life William Wilberforce MP (1759-1833), the leading campaigner for the abolition of the slave trade. The plaque was unveiled by Claire Coutinho, MP for East Surrey, at a special event at the school.|https://attain.news/community/blue-plaque-unveiled-at-woldingham-school-for-william-wilberforce-mp/
6221e98f2d060d003dc30b7f|25-10-2021|bedford|Bedford School’s Chapel Choir to feature in Remembrance Day single|Bedford School’s Chapel Choir will feature in a special Remembrance Day single, 'White Doves of Peace'. The choir’s recording has been blended with the voices of The Chelsea Pensioners, a full symphony orchestra and a military brass band.|https://attain.news/arts/bedford-school-s-chapel-choir-to-feature-in-remembrance-day-single/
6221e9622d060d003dc30b6e|25-10-2021|boltonschool|Apple Distinguished School status awarded to Bolton School|Bolton School has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for 2021-2024 for its application of Apple technology in developing children’s learning. Apple Distinguished Schools are centres of innovation, leadership and educational excellence.|https://attain.news/academic/apple-distinguished-school-status-awarded-to-bolton-school/
6221e9552d060d003dc30b65|25-10-2021|bedales|Gyles Brandreth returns to Bedales to deliver a copy of his new book|Old Bedalian Gyles Brandreth returned to Bedales recently to hand deliver a copy of his autobiographical memoir, 'Odd Boy Out', and meet current students. Gyles signed the book while sitting in what was his favourite bay as a student.|https://attain.news/community/gyles-brandreth-returns-to-bedales-to-deliver-a-copy-of-his-new-book/
6221e94a2d060d003dc30b59|25-10-2021|alderleyedge|Alderley Edge School for Girls recognised as an Apple Distinguished School|Alderley Edge School for Girls has again been recognised for its use of technology both inside and outside of the classroom by being re-accredited as an Apple Distinguished School for 2021–2024. The status was first granted to the school in 2018.|https://attain.news/schoollife/alderley-edge-school-for-girls-recognised-as-an-apple-distinguished-school/
622f3a4e34e136003d1d567a|18-10-2021|exetercathedral|ECS pupil sets sail for success|Exeter Cathedral School is celebrating success on the seas as Rosalila, a Year 8 pupil and Cathedral Chorister, took part in the British Youth Sailing Regional Junior Championships at Weymouth.|https://attain.news/sport/ecs-sets-sail-for-success/
627b730ffa2246004d67a2e8|18-10-2021|shiplakecollege|An artist inspires at Shiplake College|Shiplake College Sixth Form art students were fortunate to spend a day last week with British Fine Artist, Ian Murphy to learn and be inspired by his style and techniques of creating detailed drawings and large scale artworks.|https://attain.news/arts/an-artist-inspires-at-shiplake-college/
622245782d060d003dc30eeb|15-10-2021|reigategrammar|Reigate Grammar School named School of the Year in the UK Social Mobility Awards|Reigate Grammar School have been named 'School of the Year' at the UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs). The SOMOs, now into their fifth year, were set up to recognise the people and institutions dedicated to leading the way in advancing social mobility in the UK.|https://attain.news/community/reigate-grammar-school-named-school-of-the-year-in-the-uk-social-mobility-awards/
6221e9b82d060d003dc30b9c|07-10-2021|godstoweschool|Godstowe's Headmistress named Best Head of a Prep School|Godstowe's Headmistress, Sophie Green, has been named as 'Best Head of a Prep School' at the Tatler Schools Awards. Sophie was nominated for the second year running with the results unveiled at an awards ceremony on the Tatler Schools Instagram feed.|https://attain.news/schoollife/godstowes-headmistress-named-best-head-of-a-prep-school/
6221e9aa2d060d003dc30b93|07-10-2021|francishollandsloanesq|Francis Holland's Headmistress named Best Head of a Public School|Headmistress of Francis Holland Sloane Square Lucy Elpinstone has been announced as winner of the Tatler Schools 2021 'Best Head of a Public School' Award. "Joy, laughter, courage and compassion, this is the atmosphere in Francis Holland," she said.|https://attain.news/schoollife/francis-hollands-headmistress-named-best-head-of-a-public-school/
622faf2e34e136003d1d5a52|28-09-2021|stmaryscalne|Official Garden Opening at St Mary's Calne|As part of three days of events, celebrating the official opening of its new Garden and Library, St Mary's Calne was delighted to welcome a number of gardening experts, including Gardener and BBC broadcaster, Pippa Greenwood, to cut the ribbon.|https://attain.news/schoollife/official-garden-opening-at-st-marys-calne/
622243a72d060d003dc30df8|25-09-2021|stmargaretsaberdeen|St Margaret's former pupil scoops up BBC Young Composer of the Year Award 2021|St Margaret’s School for Girls is celebrating the accomplishment of recent leaver, Jenna, who has won the BBC Young Composer of The Year Award 2021. From an incredible 529 entrants to six winners, she was one of two to win in her category.|https://attain.news/arts/st-margarets-former-pupil-scoops-up-bbc-young-composer-of-the-year-award-2021/
6222439a2d060d003dc30def|25-09-2021|trurohighforgirls|11 year-old Truro High student earns top award in national business competition|Against 26,000 young entrepreneurs from across the country, Maisie, an enterprising 11 year-old from Truro High School for Girls, has scooped the ‘Fiver for Good’ award in the Young Enterprise National Fiver Challenge Competition finals.|https://attain.news/academic/11-year-old-truro-high-student-earns-top-award-in-national-business-competition/
6222438f2d060d003dc30de6|25-09-2021|longacreschool|Longacre School opens new wilderness area|Longacre School in Shamley Green, Surrey has opened a new wilderness area called Badger Wood. The area includes a new viewing hide for the children and a wildlife camera to capture the activities of the resident badgers and other nocturnal animals.|https://attain.news/schoollife/longacre-school-opens-new-wilderness-area/
622243822d060d003dc30dd5|25-09-2021|alleyns|Alleyn's to drink coffee with a conscience|Alleyn's School has announced it is to use Redemption Roasters, a social enterprise co-founded by a former pupil, as its sole coffee supplier. The company trains prisoners and helps them gain employment and reintegrate into society.|https://attain.news/community/alleyns-to-drink-coffee-with-a-conscience/
622243762d060d003dc30dcc|25-09-2021|canford|New library at Canford School opens|Pupils and staff have returned to Canford for the new academic year to a brand new library and Assembly Hall complex, offering over 300 linear metres of open book shelving and a multimedia area giving access to multiple online resources.|https://attain.news/schoollife/new-library-at-canford-school-opens/
622243672d060d003dc30dc2|25-09-2021|eaglehouse|Eagle House Children's Literature Festival|Eagle House hosted its sixth Children's Literature Festival over two days this September.  Eighteen authors gave talks, signed books and enthused young audiences from a range of local schools as reading was put centre stage.|https://attain.news/arts/eagle-house-childrens-literature-festival/
6221f4652d060d003dc30c3b|25-09-2021|morehouse|London Heads are invited to dance to raise funds for disabilities charity|More House School in Knightsbridge and St Paul's Cathedral School have launched the London Heads' Dance Society to raise money for charity, icandance. Heads are invited to don their sequins to dazzle on the dance floor for an event in June 2022.|https://attain.news/community/london-heads-are-invited-to-dance-to-raise-funds-for-disabilities-charity/
622f39d534e136003d1d5665|17-09-2021|sedbergh|Local MP Tim Farron visits Sedbergh|Sedbergh School's local Member of Parliament, Tim Farron, recently visited the Prep School to lead an assembly about democracy and government in the United Kingdom.|https://attain.news/schoollife/local-mp-tim-farron-visits-sedbergh/
622243b72d060d003dc30e04|12-09-2021|aldwickbury|Aldwickbury School welcomes Paul Symes as its new Headmaster|Paul Symes has become the new Headmaster of Aldwickbury School, following the retirement of Vernon Hales. His appointment coincides with the start of a £3.75m project to create a new sports centre for the school.|https://attain.news/schoollife/aldwickbury-school-welcomes-paul-symes-as-its-new-headmaster/
622243c42d060d003dc30e0e|12-09-2021|charlottehouse|New Mindfulness Garden at Charlotte House Prep School|Charlotte House girls voted to turn part of the school garden into a quiet space for reflection. With help from a former parent who is a landscape gardener and horticulturist, all the girls now have a beautiful mindful corner of the garden to enjoy.|https://attain.news/community/new-mindfulness-garden-at-charlotte-house-prep-school/
622243d32d060d003dc30e17|12-09-2021|ashvillecollege|Rhiannon Wilkinson becomes Ashville College's first female Head|Ashville College is starting the new academic year under the leadership of an inspirational new Head. Rhiannon Wilkinson has become the College's eleventh and first female Head. She was previously Head of Whittle School Shenzhen.|https://attain.news/schoollife/rhiannon-wilkinson-becomes-ashville-colleges-first-female-head/
622243e12d060d003dc30e20|10-09-2021|theleys|New technology adds extra dimension to Geography lessons at The Leys|New technology to enhance the teaching of Geography has been incorporated into classrooms at The Leys. The greatly enhanced Geography Department was officially opened by Mike Hulme, Professor of Human Geography at the University of Cambridge.|https://attain.news/academic/new-technology-adds-extra-dimension-to-geography-lessons-at-the-leys/
622243ed2d060d003dc30e2a|10-09-2021|haberdashersmonmouthschools|Gold medal joy for cricket ace Sophia in National School Games|Sophia Smale, a pupil at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, won a cricketing gold medal at the School Games National Finals at Loughborough University. Fellow pupil Henry Evans came fourth in the steeplechase smashing his personal best by 12 seconds.|https://attain.news/sport/gold-medal-joy-for-cricket-ace-sophia-in-national-school-games/
622244182d060d003dc30e32|09-09-2021|stfrancis|LAMDA success for St Francis School pupils|St Francis School, Pewsey, celebrated a bumper crop of LAMDA results. Despite COVID restrictions requiring many of the LAMDA lessons to take place online, 27 pupils achieved Distinctions and 23 received Merits.|https://attain.news/arts/lamda-success-for-st-francis-school-pupils/
622faa5934e136003d1d599a|27-08-2021|shiplakecollege|Shiplake College Champions at Henley Royal Regatta|Shiplake College celebrated a historic win at Henley Royal Regatta in August. Its first ever women’s crew to compete at the famous rowing event went on to win the Diamond Jubilee Challenge Cup, the junior event for women’s quadruple sculls.|https://attain.news/sport/shiplake-college-champions-at-henley-royal-regatta/
627b740ffa2246004d67a307|12-08-2021|ourladysabingdon|Our Lady’s Abingdon celebrate another strong year of GCSE results|Our Lady’s Abingdon are celebrating another strong year of GCSE results. 31% of the school's GCSE/iGCSE grades were Level 9, with 71.7% of all grades falling in the 9-7 grade bracket.|https://attain.news/academic/our-ladys-abingdon-celebrate-another-strong-year-of-gcse-results/
627ff9f0fa2246004d67a52e|12-08-2021|theladyeleanorholles|Lady Eleanor Holles celebrate GCSE results|Pupils at Lady Eleanor Holles celebrated as they received their GCSE results. Head Mrs Hanbury paid tribute to their 'fortitude and perseverance' during what has been 'the most challenging time.'|https://attain.news/academic/lady-eleanor-holles-celebrate-gcse-results/
622fad6234e136003d1d5a0b|12-08-2021|gordons|Partnership provides Gordon's School with football boost|The Vanarama National League’s Aldershot Town FC and Gordon’s School announced their partnership this week, which will see the club train at the Surrey Heath School and coach its students.|https://attain.news/sport/partnership-provides-gordons-school-with-football-boost/
622facf534e136003d1d59e4|11-08-2021|cityoflondonfreemens|Students at Freemen’s achieve top marks at GCSE|Despite the challenges caused by the COVID pandemic, students at City of London Freemen’s School in Ashtead once again received outstanding GCSE results. 45% of all grades were graded 9 and 72% of grades achieved were 8 or 9.|https://attain.news/academic/students-at-freemen-s-achieve-top-marks-at-gcse/
627b7413fa2246004d67a30f|10-08-2021|ourladysabingdon|Our Lady's Abingdon records its most successful year of A-level results|Our Lady's Abingdon has recorded its most successful year of A-level results with a 20% increase on last year's A*-A results. The A*-B results are also the best in the school’s history, with 83.1% gaining A*-B grades.|https://attain.news/academic/our-ladys-abingdon-records-its-most-successful-year-of-a-level-results/
622244252d060d003dc30e3a|10-08-2021|woldingham|Woldingham Upper Sixth students leave to take places at top universities|Woldingham students are celebrating 2021 A Level results day accepting places at top UK and international universities. Subjects chosen range from art to veterinary science, from computer science to drama and from medicine to theology.|https://attain.news/academic/woldingham-upper-sixth-students-leave-to-take-places-at-top-universities/
622244352d060d003dc30e41|10-08-2021|stmaryscambridge|St Mary’s A Level students ready and raring for next destinations|Students at St Mary’s Sixth Form in Cambridge are setting their sights firmly on their future destinations following a strong set of academic results in their A Levels.|https://attain.news/academic/st-mary-s-a-level-students-ready-and-raring-for-next-destinations/
622244452d060d003dc30e48|10-08-2021|stbenedicts|Outstanding A Level results at St Benedict's|A Level students at St Benedict’s have received excellent A Level results, with 64.5% A*-A grades and 36.1% A grades. Three quarters of the students have secured places at the UK’s top 30 universities.|https://attain.news/academic/outstanding-a-level-results-at-st-benedicts/
622f398534e136003d1d5651|10-08-2021|durhamhighforgirls|Tremendous results for A Level pupils at Durham High School|Durham High School has paid tribute to its Year 13 pupils for their resolve and fortitude in achieving a tremendous set of A Level results this year.|https://attain.news/academic/tremendous-results-for-a-level-pupils-at-durham-high/
627ff9f7fa2246004d67a536|10-08-2021|theladyeleanorholles|Lady Eleanor Holles congratulates Class of 2021 on A level results|In this most challenging of years, Lady Eleanor Holles School students were celebrating this morning as they received their A level results, with most achieving the grades they needed to progress to the next stage of their educational journey.|https://attain.news/academic/lady-eleanor-holles-congratulates-class-of-2021-on-a-level-results/
622facf034e136003d1d59da|10-08-2021|cityoflondonfreemens|Freemen’s A Level students celebrate success despite COVID challenges|Students at City of London Freemen’s School in Ashtead are celebrating outstanding A Level results again this year, despite the challenges that the COVID pandemic has brought over the last 18 months.|https://attain.news/academic/freemen-s-a-level-students-celebrate-success-despite-covid-challenges/
6222445e2d060d003dc30e5c|28-07-2021|stcedds|St Cedd’s School’s Year 4 Literacy Team crowned National Champions|A team of four Year 4 pupils from St Cedd’s School are now National Literacy Champions having won first place in this year’s Literacy Quiz Club National Final after competing remotely against schools from across the country.|https://attain.news/academic/st-cedd-s-school-s-year-4-literacy-team-crowned-national-champions/
622244802d060d003dc30e76|28-07-2021|kingedwardsvihighgirls|KEHS pupil is first UK girl to win a Molecular Frontiers Inquiry Prize|Samantha, a Sixth Former at King Edward VI High School for Girls in Birmingham, is the first UK girl to win the global Molecular Frontiers Inquiry Prize. Her competition question concerned molecular biological mechanisms and open-label placebos.|https://attain.news/academic/kehs-pupil-is-first-uk-girl-to-win-a-molecular-frontiers-inquiry-prize/
622244532d060d003dc30e52|28-07-2021|boltonschool|Bolton pupil Victoria receives prestigious Diana Award|Bolton School student Victoria has received a prestigious Diana Award in recognition of her work with St John Ambulance, BiteBack2030, as a Youth MP, as a Chair of the AQA student Advisory Group and her support with the mass vaccination programme.|https://attain.news/community/bolton-pupil-victoria-receives-prestigious-diana-award/
622244692d060d003dc30e65|28-07-2021|ashvillecollege|Marathon basketball game staged in memory of former Ashville Headmaster|Sixth Formers from Ashville College completed a sponsored overnight basketball challenge which raised more than £2,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and was held in memory of Headmaster Richard Marshall.|https://attain.news/community/marathon-basketball-game-staged-in-memory-of-former-ashville-headmaster/
622244762d060d003dc30e6c|28-07-2021|wellingtoncollege|Wellington College pupil wins Diana Award for helping disadvantaged children|Ishan, a pupil at Wellington College, has been honoured with The Diana Award in recognition for his outstanding charitable work to provide laptops and tablets for pupils at a school in India.|https://attain.news/community/wellington-college-pupil-wins-diana-award-for-helping-disadvantaged-children/
6222448f2d060d003dc30e85|27-07-2021|highfieldliphook|Highfield and Brookham pupil completes Three Peaks Challenge for charity|Tilda, a pupil at Highfield and Brookham, scaled Scafell Pike, to complete the Three Peaks Challenge having previously reached the summit of Snowdon and Ben Nevis. She raised £2,897 for the Young Minds Trust charity.|https://attain.news/community/highfield-and-brookham-pupil-completes-three-peaks-challenge-for-charity/
6222449d2d060d003dc30e96|27-07-2021|hertfordshire|Bishop’s Stortford College Prep School raise £22,000 for St Elizabeth's Centre|Bishop's Stortford College Prep School raised £22,000 during the past academic year for St Elizabeth's Centre, a specialist school, college and residential centre, supporting over 200 residents with epilepsy and other neurological conditions.|https://attain.news/community/bishop-s-stortford-college-prep-school-raise-22-000-for-st-elizabeths-centre/
622244aa2d060d003dc30e9f|27-07-2021|sydenhamhigh|Sydenham High pupils run 1000k and raise over £3000 for charity|Through monsoon rain, Sydenham High pupils and staff ran over 1000k to fundraise for the local St Christopher's Hospice. Collectively, as a school community, they clocked up a remarkable 1,505k while also raising over £3,000.|https://attain.news/community/sydenham-high-pupils-run-1000k-and-raise-over-3000-for-charity/
622244b82d060d003dc30ea8|26-07-2021|yorkshire|St Peter's School York pupil trains a hearing dog for deaf people|Over the past two years, Katie – a pupil at St Peter's School York – has helped to train, Alba, a golden Labrador, to be a hearing dog for deaf people. Alba will go to an 11 year-old boy who is profoundly deaf and be his constant companion.|https://attain.news/community/st-peters-school-york-pupil-trains-a-hearing-dog-for-deaf-people/
622244cc2d060d003dc30eb1|26-07-2021|stmaryscambridge|St Mary’s School Cambridge wins national award for creative arts|St Mary’s School, Cambridge, has received national award recognition for delivering outstanding excellence in the visual arts after winning the ‘Art and Craft’ category in the 2021 Education Business Awards.|https://attain.news/schoollife/st-mary-s-school-cambridge-wins-national-award-for-creative-arts/
622244d62d060d003dc30eb8|26-07-2021|thekingsley|The Kingsley School appoints James Mercer-Kelly as their new Headteacher|The Kingsley School in Leamington Spa has appointed James Mercer-Kelly as its new Headteacher from January 2022. Mr Mercer-Kelly is currently Senior Deputy Head at Wycombe Abbey School.|https://attain.news/schoollife/the-kingsley-school-appoints-james-mercer-kelly-as-their-new-headteacher/
622244f22d060d003dc30ec0|26-07-2021|rossall|Rossall School opens new Pre-Prep and Nursery provision|Rossall School welcomed Amanda Owen (The Yorkshire Shepherdess) to open their new Nursery and Pre-Prep. The new facilities have been designed by Head of Design and Technology, Lee Hodgetts, with senior school students contributing to some elements.|https://attain.news/schoollife/rossall-school-opens-new-pre-prep-and-nursery-provision/
6222451e2d060d003dc30ed1|26-07-2021|themount|The Mount School appoints David Griffiths as their new Head|The Mount School York's governing Committee has announced the appointment of David Griffiths to be the all-girl Quaker school's 20th Head. David Griffiths is currently Headmaster at Wycombe Abbey School in Changzhou, China.|https://attain.news/schoollife/the-mount-school-appoints-david-griffiths-as-their-new-head/
622245392d060d003dc30ee1|23-07-2021|westbournehouse|Westbourne House awarded High Performance Learning (HPL) World Class Status|Westbourne House School in Chichester is the first school in Sussex to have been awarded the prestigious High Performance Learning (HPL) World Class School Award, which recognises the very best schools across the globe.|https://attain.news/schoollife/westbourne-house-awarded-high-performance-learning-hpl-world-class-status/
6222452e2d060d003dc30eda|23-07-2021|alderleyedge|Alderley Edge School for Girls rated 'Excellent'|Alderley Edge School for Girls has been awarded the highest possible outcome of 'Excellent' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. The Inspection took place in June 2021 and had two parts – Regulatory Compliance and Educational Quality.|https://attain.news/schoollife/alderley-edge-school-for-girls-rated-excellent/
6222458d2d060d003dc30ef4|16-07-2021|boltonschool|Bolton School shortlisted in the UK Social Mobility Awards|Bolton School has been shortlisted in the UK Social Mobility Awards 2021. The awards – now in their fifth year – provide an opportunity to recognise organisations who are making strides and creating initiatives to advance social mobility.|https://attain.news/community/bolton-school-shortlisted-in-the-uk-social-mobility-awards/
622245c52d060d003dc30f19|08-07-2021|francishollandregentspark|Francis Holland Regent’s Park opens new Classics Centre|Francis Holland Regent’s Park's new Classics Centre is believed to be the first to be opened this century, allowing the school to expand their outreach programme offering Latin classes to pupils at St Marylebone Church of England School for Girls.|https://attain.news/academic/francis-holland-regent-s-park-opens-new-classics-centre/
622245bb2d060d003dc30f11|08-07-2021|bishopsstortfordcollege|Bishop’s Stortford College Prep team make AWS semi-finals|A team from Bishop's Stortford College Prep School reached the semi-finals of the AWS 'Get | IT competition'. Over 100 schools took part in the online event. The team's app idea was designed to support young people with food allergies.|https://attain.news/academic/bishop-s-stortford-college-prep-team-make-aws-semi-finals/
622245b02d060d003dc30f07|08-07-2021|stedwardsschooloxford|Dance at St Edward's Oxford is helping school sports|Dance at St Edward's Oxford is becoming more and more popular, both for boys and girls. The skills of coordination and manoeuvrability are increasingly being seen as complementary for sport, helping a pupil become a more rounded athlete.|https://attain.news/arts/dance-at-st-edwards-oxford-is-helping-school-sports/
622245d52d060d003dc30f22|07-07-2021|pocklingtonschool|Pocklington School raises funds for York homeless in annual charity extravaganza|Pocklington School's Sixth Form-led Charity Committee organised a range of events to raise funds for Peasholme Charity which helps among others, the homeless in York.|https://attain.news/community/pocklington-school-raises-funds-for-york-homeless-in-annual-charity-extravaganza/
622246232d060d003dc30f49|02-07-2021|kingscollege|King's College, Taunton appoints Michael Sloan as its new Head|King's College has announced that their new Headmaster, who will take over from Richard Biggs in September 2022, is Michael Sloan. He is currently Deputy Head (Pupils) at Brighton College.|https://attain.news/schoollife/kings-college-taunton-appoints-michael-sloan-as-its-new-head/
622246182d060d003dc30f3f|02-07-2021|kentcollege|Mark Turnbull appointed the new Head of Kent College, Canterbury|Mr Mark Turnbull has been appointed as the new Head of Kent College, Canterbury and will take up the position in January 2022 following the retirement of Dr David Lamper. Mark is currently the Head of Giggleswick School.|https://attain.news/schoollife/mark-turnbull-appointed-the-new-head-of-kent-college-canterbury/
622245ef2d060d003dc30f36|02-07-2021|thebeacon|Nick Baker appointed as the new Headmaster of The Beacon|The Beacon in Amersham has announced the appointment of Nick Baker as Headmaster with effect from July 2022. Nick is currently Headmaster at Wetherby Preparatory School, an independent day school for boys aged 7 to 13 located in London.|https://attain.news/schoollife/nick-baker-appointed-as-the-new-headmaster-of-the-beacon/
622245e02d060d003dc30f2c|02-07-2021|ryde|William Turner to become next Head of Ryde School|Ryde School with Upper Chine has announced the appointment of William Turner as the next Head of the school from September 2022. He is currently Head of UWC Adriatic having previously been Deputy Head (Academic) at St John's School, Leatherhead.|https://attain.news/schoollife/william-turner-to-become-next-head-of-ryde-school/
622246312d060d003dc30f53|01-07-2021|haberdashersmonmouthschools|Brother of Stephen Lawrence headlines pupil-led inclusivity event at Monmouth|Stuart Lawrence, a youth engagement specialist and the author of the best-selling book, 'Silence is Not an Option', took part in an Inclusivity and Awareness Day for Year 9 pupils at Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools.|https://attain.news/schoollife/brother-of-stephen-lawrence-headlines-pupil-led-inclusivity-event-at-monmouth/
622246432d060d003dc30f5a|29-06-2021|bedford|Bedford School's entrepreneur-in-residence wins prestigious Diana Award|Zubair Junjunia, entrepreneur in residence at Bedford School, has been recognised with The Diana Award, the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts. He was honoured for his revision platform, ZNotes.|https://attain.news/community/bedford-schools-entrepreneur-in-residence-wins-prestigious-diana-award/
6222466e2d060d003dc30f76|28-06-2021|bedfordgirls|Bedford Girls' student awarded junior engineering prize|Serena, a Bedford Girls’ pupil has been awarded the prestigious Junior Engineering 2021 prize for her Big Bang Competition project entitled DM2.Prevent. The app targets reversible risk factors for the disease and provides ways to reduce those risks.|https://attain.news/academic/bedford-girls-student-awarded-junior-engineering-prize/
6222465d2d060d003dc30f6c|28-06-2021|repton|Repton appoints Richard Yarr FRSA as the school's first Music Fellow|Repton has appointed Mr Richard Yarr FRSA as the school's first Music Fellow. Richard is a highly accomplished musician and producer, with a strong track record for developing talent.|https://attain.news/arts/repton-appoints-richard-yarr-frsa-as-the-schools-first-music-fellow/
6222468a2d060d003dc30f7f|28-06-2021|haberdashersmonmouthschools|UK Point of Light honour for inspirational Haberdashers' Monmouth sisters|Holly and Emily Walker from Monmouth School for Girls have been recognised by the Prime Minister for their fund-raising efforts for Cancer Research Wales. They spearheaded a campaign in memory of their brother, Tom, which has topped £150,000.|https://attain.news/community/uk-point-of-light-honour-for-inspirational-haberdashers-monmouth-sisters/
6222464f2d060d003dc30f62|28-06-2021|sthelenandstkatharine|St Helen and St Katharine team victorious in county cricket tournament|St Helen and St Katharine are celebrating the success of their U13A cricket team, who won the Oxfordshire Lady Taverners County Cup by 26 runs, after a nail-biting final against Oxford High School.|https://attain.news/sport/st-helen-and-st-katharine-team-victorious-in-county-cricket-tournament/
622246962d060d003dc30f87|25-06-2021|universitycollege|Inaugural UCS Partnership Education Conference launched to great acclaim|On 18th June, UCS launched The Conversation, an education conference planned and delivered by teachers from UCS, three partnership schools (Westminster Academy, UCL Academy and LAE, Stratford) and renowned speakers Hayley Mulenda and Tulip Siddiq.|https://attain.news/academic/inaugural-ucs-partnership-education-conference-launched-to-great-acclaim/
622246c72d060d003dc30f9f|24-06-2021|brentwood|Brentwood School pupil is a winner in Big Bang Competition|Brentwood School student Alex was a winner in the intermediate science category in the finals of The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition for his project to help sufferers of OCD.|https://attain.news/academic/brentwood-school-pupil-is-a-winner-in-big-bang-competition/
622246b52d060d003dc30f97|24-06-2021|theleys|Spanish Embassy award for The Leys School pupil|Victoria, a pupil at The Leys School, has been named the Best Spanish Student in the UK in a competition organised by the Spanish Embassy Education Office in the UK. Her prize was a two night trip to Castilla y León for two people.|https://attain.news/academic/spanish-embassy-award-for-the-leys-school-pupil/
622246a32d060d003dc30f8e|24-06-2021|mayfield|Mayfield School cricketers take on the MCC for the first time|The cricketers at Mayfield Girls' School were delighted to welcome the MCC for the first time in their history. The students, ranging in age from 11 to 18, played two T20 fixtures against a women's representative side from the MCC.|https://attain.news/sport/mayfield-school-cricketers-take-on-the-mcc-for-the-first-time/
622246e52d060d003dc30fb1|23-06-2021|crackleyhall|Crackley Hall pupil wins British Science Week National Poster Competition|Blythe, a pupil at Crackley Hall School, has won the British Science Week National Poster Competition. He was awarded first prize in the Infant Category for his amazing poster featuring a Volcano Energy Extraction System.|https://attain.news/academic/crackley-hall-pupil-wins-british-science-week-national-poster-competition/
622246f52d060d003dc30fbb|22-06-2021|kingsely|King’s Ely wins national photography competition for fourth year running|Lucas, a student at King's Ely, has been crowned the winner of the 2021 ILFORD PHOTO UK Student Photography Competition. The school has now won the contest a remarkable four years running. Emily, also in Year 12, was placed third.|https://attain.news/arts/king-s-ely-wins-national-photography-competition-for-fourth-year-running/
6222472b2d060d003dc30fd7|21-06-2021|haberdashersmonmouthschools|Monmouth School Boys' Prep sweep the board in national language final|Children at Monmouth School Boys' Prep took the first four places in the UK final of the uTalk Language Games competition, which saw more than 850 children from across the country sign-up to take part. The live final involved learning Manx.|https://attain.news/academic/monmouth-school-boys-prep-sweep-the-board-in-national-language-final/
6222471d2d060d003dc30fd0|21-06-2021|francishollandsloanesq|Francis Holland School teacher cycles 80km to school|A teacher at Francis Holland Sloane Square cycled 80km from East Sussex to London as part of the school's 'Walk or Cycle to School Week'. Mr Galloway set off at 4am in the darkness and was accompanied by a number of teachers on his last half mile.|https://attain.news/schoollife/francis-holland-school-teacher-cycles-80km-to-school/
6222473b2d060d003dc30fdf|18-06-2021|greshams|Pupils at Gresham’s School achieve Eco-Schools Gold Award|Pupils at Gresham’s School have achieved the Eco-Schools Gold Award by increasing environmental awareness throughout the academic year. 100% of the School’s electricity now comes from solar power or renewable sources.|https://attain.news/schoollife/pupils-at-gresham-s-school-achieve-eco-schools-gold-award/
6222477f2d060d003dc30fef|14-06-2021|haberdashersmonmouthschools|Enterprising Monmouth students win five awards in Welsh finals|Haberdashers' Monmouth students scooped five awards in the Young Enterprise Welsh Student Finals. 'Evolve' won Teamwork, Best Company Report and Marketing & Social Media awards; 'Pocket Plenty' won the Innovation & Technology and Community awards.|https://attain.news/academic/enterprising-monmouth-students-win-five-awards-in-welsh-finals/
622247df2d060d003dc31007|14-06-2021|tonbridge|Tonbridge School ‘Sleepout’ raises a record £18,000 for charity|More than 160 First Year boys at Tonbridge School, along with several staff, built cardboard shelters and spent the night sleeping rough in the Quad, raising more than £18,000 for homeless charity Porchlight.|https://attain.news/community/tonbridge-school-sleepout-raises-a-record-18-000-for-charity/
622247d12d060d003dc30fff|14-06-2021|eaglehouse|Earl and Countess of Wessex open new Pre-Prep & Music School at Eagle House|Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex officially opened the new Pre-Prep and Music School at Eagle House School on Friday 11th June. The royal couple toured the building and spent time chatting with the pupils.|https://attain.news/schoollife/earl-and-countess-of-wessex-open-new-pre-prep-music-school-at-eagle-house/
6222474c2d060d003dc30fe8|14-06-2021|ashvillecollege|Business-minded Ashville College Sixth Formers run school shop for charity|Lower Sixth pupils from Harrogate's Ashville College have been putting their Business Studies knowledge and skills to good use by launching their own tuck shop in aid of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).|https://attain.news/schoollife/business-minded-ashville-college-sixth-formers-run-school-shop-for-charity/
6222478e2d060d003dc30ff7|14-06-2021|theladyeleanorholles|LEH are National School Rowing Champions again|Lady Eleanor Holles' 1st VIII repeated 2019's winning form at the National Schools' Regatta by dominating in the final. They led throughout the race to retain the Aylings Challenge Cup.|https://attain.news/sport/leh-are-national-school-rowing-champions-again/
622247fd2d060d003dc31018|08-06-2021|kingsely|King's Ely teacher runs 5k for 50 days raising £3,500 for Alzheimer’s Society|Nick Williams, Head of Economics at King’s Ely, has raised more than £3,500 for the Alzheimer’s Society by running 5 kilometres for fifty consecutive days. He finished his fiftieth 5 kilometre run on May 16th.|https://attain.news/community/kings-ely-teacher-runs-5k-for-50-days-raising-3-500-for-alzheimer-s-society/
6222435c2d060d003dc30dbb|08-06-2021|dauntseys|Dauntsey’s to build new ecologically designed apiary|Dauntsey’s are building a new ecologically designed apiary which will be the heart of its revived Bee Club, which ran originally in the early 1970s. The timber apiary will provide a covered observation area for pupils to view the beehives.|https://attain.news/schoollife/dauntsey-s-to-build-new-ecologically-designed-apiary/
6222480b2d060d003dc3101f|08-06-2021|reigategrammar|Most Outstanding Service Personnel Award for Reigate Grammar CCF|Reigate Grammar CCF have been named as the winner for the Most Outstanding Service Personnel in Lockdown in the Armed Forces Community Lockdown Awards. RGS was honoured to be the only CCF and overall Cadet unit shortlisted in these awards.|https://attain.news/schoollife/most-outstanding-service-personnel-award-for-reigate-grammar-ccf/
622247ef2d060d003dc3100e|08-06-2021|boundaryoak|Sophie Savage appointed as the new Head of Boundary Oak School|Boundary Oak School, near Fareham in Hampshire, has appointed Mrs Sophie Savage as its new Head, from September 2021. Current Head, James Polansky, will take on the new role of Executive Head at QV Education.|https://attain.news/schoollife/sophie-savage-appointed-as-the-new-head-of-boundary-oak-school/
622fa86234e136003d1d5945|07-06-2021|fettescollege|First ever Fettes College girls cricket match|The first ever Fettes College girls cricket match was played on Tuesday 25th May with the XI playing a 15 over match. The result was a superbly exciting game played in great spirit between both teams.|https://attain.news/sport/first-ever-fettes-college-girls-cricket-match/
622248412d060d003dc31038|28-05-2021|stcolumbascollege|St Columba’s pupils turn red for REDS4VEDS Day|Pupils and staff in the prep school at St Columba's College in St Albans turn red for REDS4VEDS Day to support a fellow pupil and raise awareness of Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS). The prep school took part in a 30-minute sponsored silence.|https://attain.news/community/st-columba-s-pupils-turn-red-for-reds4veds-day/
622248202d060d003dc31026|28-05-2021|downehouse|Over 3,000 children raise money for charity in the Downe House Move-a-thon|Downe House hosted a 30-minute Olympic-themed Move-a-thon, live streamed to 18 prep and primary schools across the UK and in Kenya. The event was a fun way to raise money for charity and it definitely put smiles on everyone’s faces!|https://attain.news/community/over-3-000-children-raise-money-for-charity-in-the-downe-house-move-a-thon/
622248502d060d003dc31042|28-05-2021|ourladysabingdon|Daniel Gibbons appointed next Head of Our Lady’s Abingdon|Our Lady's Abingdon in Oxfordshire has announced that Daniel Gibbons has been appointed Head with effect from September. Daniel brings a wealth of educational experience and is currently Deputy Head at Downside School in Somerset.|https://attain.news/schoollife/daniel-gibbons-appointed-next-head-of-our-lady-s-abingdon/
622248332d060d003dc3102f|28-05-2021|fettescollege|CCF Leavers Parade at Fettes College|The Fettes CCF Contingent held a formal parade to mark the end of the voluntary service for 20 SNCO leavers. On parade there were 200 Cadets, consisting of the entire Army section and the Pipe Band, marching through the school grounds.|https://attain.news/schoollife/ccf-leavers-parade-at-fettes-college/
622248b72d060d003dc3107d|25-05-2021|clc|Cheltenham Ladies' College pupils' experiments to be launched into space|Three students from Cheltenham Ladies’ College – Larissa, Sophie and Ashley – will see five of their proposed research experiments enter space on NASA's scientific balloon to be launched from the NASA Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in August.|https://attain.news/academic/cheltenham-ladies-college-pupils-experiments-to-be-launched-into-space/
622248962d060d003dc3106b|25-05-2021|moretonhall|Moreton Hall pupils selected to perform with Welsh Musical Orchestra|Pupils at Moreton Hall will get the chance to perform alongside the critically acclaimed Welsh Musical Theatre Orchestra this summer. Joining with a cast of West End professionals, the school is staging ‘A Night at the Musicals’.|https://attain.news/arts/moreton-hall-pupils-selected-to-perform-with-welsh-musical-orchestra/
6222485e2d060d003dc3104c|25-05-2021|sthelenandstkatharine|St Helen and St Katharine win Regional Heat of National Reading Champions Quiz|St Helen and St Katharine was delighted to co-organise the Regional Heat of the new National Reading Champions Quiz with a neighbouring state school, Larkmead. This competition, which is in its first year, is led by the National Literacy Trust.|https://attain.news/arts/st-helen-and-st-katharine-win-regional-heat-of-national-reading-champions-quiz/
622248d82d060d003dc31084|25-05-2021|wellingtoncollege|National success for Wellington College Debating Champions|The Wellington College Debating Team – Arthur, Anjali, Atticus and Charlotte – have won the English-Speaking Union’s Schools' Mace, the oldest debating competition for schools in England. The judging panel was unanimous in selecting them as winners.|https://attain.news/schoollife/national-success-for-wellington-college-debating-champions/
622248a52d060d003dc31074|25-05-2021|queenannes|Queen Anne's School announces Elaine Purves as new Head|Queen Anne's School has announced Elaine Purves as the school's new Head. She will join in January 2022 following her current Headship at St John's International School in Belgium. She was previously Head of Rossall School and Ipswich High School.|https://attain.news/schoollife/queen-annes-school-announces-elaine-purves-as-new-head/
622248e82d060d003dc3108b|18-05-2021|tonbridge|Tonbridge School and The New Beacon Prep School announce merger|Tonbridge School and The New Beacon Preparatory School in Sevenoaks have announced that they will merge with effect from 31 August 2021 to offer an educational pathway for boys from 3 through to 18.|https://attain.news/schoollife/tonbridge-school-and-the-new-beacon-prep-school-announce-merger/
622249422d060d003dc310b5|14-05-2021|northamptonhigh|TV presenter Grace Webb visits Northampton High School’s Science Week|Grace Webb, the popular CBeebies television host of 'Grace’s Amazing Machines', visited Northampton High Junior School via video link to deliver two interactive talks to pupils. The talks were part of a special annual ‘Science Week' at the school.|https://attain.news/academic/tv-presenter-grace-webb-visits-northampton-high-school-s-science-week/
6222490a2d060d003dc3109a|14-05-2021|stgeorgeswindsor|St George’s School Windsor Castle set to become an IB World School|Recognising the need to reimagine education and to prepare pupils to become 'real world ready', St George’s School Windsor Castle is embarking on a period of transformational and sector-leading change by becoming an IB World School.|https://attain.news/academic/st-george-s-school-windsor-castle-set-to-become-an-ib-world-school/
622248fa2d060d003dc31092|14-05-2021|pocklingtonschool|New Enterprise and Entrepreneurship course available at Pocklington School Sixth|A new BTEC Level 3 in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship will be available for Sixth Formers at Pocklington School from September. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and develops skills such as problem solving and creativity.|https://attain.news/academic/new-enterprise-and-entrepreneurship-course-available-at-pocklington-school-sixth/
6222491c2d060d003dc310a4|14-05-2021|stmaryscalne|St Mary's Calne girls scoop award for Best Young Enterprise Company in Wiltshire|St Mary's Calne Young Enterprise company 'Mushy Peas' – who created a fun-filled card game to raise people’s spirits – have won 'Best Company' in Wiltshire. They are now looking forward to the South West Regional Final on Tuesday 25th May.|https://attain.news/schoollife/st-marys-calne-girls-scoop-award-for-best-young-enterprise-company-in-wiltshire/
6222492d2d060d003dc310ae|14-05-2021|ashvillecollege|Ashville College pupil to captain North England Ultimate Rugby Sevens U18 squad|Kit, an Ashville College Sixth Former, has been selected to captain the North England Ultimate Rugby Sevens (UR7s) U18 squad. He will be leading his team at the UR7s regional festival, being held in Solihull on the last weekend of May.|https://attain.news/sport/ashville-college-pupil-to-captain-north-england-ultimate-rugby-sevens-u18-squad/
622249522d060d003dc310be|11-05-2021|alleyns|Alleyn's Sixth Former selected for Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics|Eden Cheng, a Sixth Former at Alleyn’s has been selected to represent Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics, following her silver medal win with diving partner Lois Toulson in the Women’s 10m Synchro at the FINA Diving World Cup last Saturday.|https://attain.news/sport/alleyns-sixth-former-selected-for-team-gb-at-the-tokyo-olympics/
622249712d060d003dc310cd|06-05-2021|stormont|Stormont School raises money for a local charity with Captain Tom 100|As part of the Captain Tom 100 Challenge on 30th April, Stormont School created their own challenges for Pre-Prep and Prep. The school raised over £700 for The Hart and Parker Trust, a local charity which helps families in the community.|https://attain.news/community/stormont-school-raises-money-for-a-local-charity-with-captain-tom-100/
622249862d060d003dc310d5|06-05-2021|moulsfordpreparatory|Moulsford Prep School announces new state-of-the-art Pre-Prep building|Moulsford Prep School have announced a new state-of-the-art Pre-Prep building which will be open for September 2022. The building will be home to a Pre-School –  a new venture for the school – Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.|https://attain.news/schoollife/moulsford-prep-school-announces-new-state-of-the-art-pre-prep-building/
622249632d060d003dc310c5|06-05-2021|bishopsstortfordcollege|Sixth Form Learning Centre opens at Bishop’s Stortford College|Bishop's Stortford College has opened a new Sixth Form Learning Centre. The building was transformed over the Easter holidays to provide a dedicated space for students with quiet study areas, a conference room, and a well-equipped kitchenette.|https://attain.news/schoollife/sixth-form-learning-centre-opens-at-bishop-s-stortford-college/
62224a412d060d003dc310f0|28-04-2021|stmargaretsaberdeen|St Margaret's girls represent Scotland in UK Cyberfirst Grand Final|A team from St Margaret’s School for Girls in Aberdeen secured third place in the Grand Final of the CyberFirst Girls code-breaking competition, beating 6,500 girls in the qualifying stages, and placing them top of their age group in the country.|https://attain.news/academic/st-margarets-girls-represent-scotland-in-uk-cyberfirst-grand-final/
62224a272d060d003dc310e8|28-04-2021|haberdashersmonmouthschools|Budding Haberdashers' Monmouth Chemistry student scoops national gold award|Robin, a pupil at Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, achieved a gold award in UK Chemistry Olympiad. He was among only 635 students, from a total entry of 7,160 nationwide. Three fellow pupils achieved silver and three received bronze awards.|https://attain.news/academic/budding-haberdashers-monmouth-chemistry-student-scoops-national-gold-award/
62224a0f2d060d003dc310df|28-04-2021|wolverhamptongrammar|Wolverhampton Grammar School expands its provision|Wolverhampton Grammar School has announced the expansion of its Junior School to incorporate Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 from September 2021, providing the opportunity for children of all school ages from 4 through to 18 to join.|https://attain.news/schoollife/wolverhampton-grammar-school-expands-its-provision/
62224af02d060d003dc31143|26-04-2021|kingshawford|King’s Hawford starts new term by welcoming new Head, Jennie Phillips|Jennie Phillips has taken up her role as Head of King’s Hawford, a Prep School of the King’s Worcester Foundation. She is the first female Head to join the King's Foundation in its near 500 year history.|https://attain.news/schoollife/king-s-hawford-starts-new-term-by-welcoming-new-head-jennie-phillips/
62224ae22d060d003dc3113b|26-04-2021|pocklingtonschool|Pocklington Prep School launches innovative, future focused curriculum|Pocklington Prep School is launching an innovative new curriculum ‘The Curiosity Project’. The new curriculum will prepare pupils not only for their next steps in education but for their futures as innovators, collaborators, leaders and more.|https://attain.news/schoollife/pocklington-prep-school-launches-innovative-future-focused-curriculum/
62224ac02d060d003dc31131|26-04-2021|broomwoodhallupper|Northwood Schools welcomes Kevin Doble as new CEO|Northwood Schools, the family of schools comprising Broomwood Hall Lower School, Broomwood Hall Upper School, Northcote Lodge and Northwood Senior, has welcomed Kevin Doble, formerly Executive Head of Shrewsbury House, as its new Group CEO.|https://attain.news/schoollife/northwood-schools-welcomes-kevin-doble-as-new-ceo/
62224a962d060d003dc3111b|21-04-2021|bedford|Bedford School backs Captain Tom 100 with help from his grandson|Bedford School, attended by Captain Tom’s grandson, has become the first secondary school to pledge its support to the fundraising campaign launched in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore, inviting people to undertake a challenge around the number 100.|https://attain.news/community/bedford-school-backs-captain-tom-100-with-help-from-his-grandson/
62224ab72d060d003dc31129|21-04-2021|stcolumbascollege|St Columba's College to welcome girls as pupils in Year 7 from September 2022|St Columba's College in St Albans has announced that it will welcome girls as pupils in Year 7 from September 2022. Girls have already started in Reception, with many more due to join in Years 1, 2 and the Lower Sixth in September.|https://attain.news/schoollife/st-columbas-college-to-welcome-girls-as-pupils-in-year-7-from-september-2022/
62224aa12d060d003dc31122|21-04-2021|ashvillecollege|Ashville College appoints first female head|Rhiannon Wilkinson will become Ashville College’s first female Head. Mrs Wilkinson is no stranger to Harrogate, having previously been Headmistress at Harrogate Ladies’ College from 2009 until 2013, followed by Wycombe Abbey in Buckinghamshire.|https://attain.news/schoollife/ashville-college-appoints-first-female-head/
62224a872d060d003dc31112|14-04-2021|gordons|Gordon's honours HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh|Gordon's School will mark the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. Pipe Major Owen Carter will play a Lament outside the school Chapel in tribute, after the Royal Family has gathered for the funeral, on Saturday.|https://attain.news/community/gordons-honours-hrh-prince-philip-duke-of-edinburgh/
62224a7d2d060d003dc31109|14-04-2021|pangbournecollege|Pangbourne College reflects on its long association with HRH Prince Philip|Pangbourne College had a long association with His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and was privileged to be visited by him on four occasions, at significant points in the school’s history, in 1953, 1967, 2007 and 2017.|https://attain.news/schoollife/pangbourne-college-reflects-on-its-long-association-with-hrh-prince-philip/
62224a592d060d003dc310f7|01-04-2021|burgesshillforgirls|Springtime Celebration Raises over £3,400 for Burgess Hill Foodbank|Pupils at Burgess Hill Girls took part in a special Springtime Celebration event, raising over £3,400 for the Burgess Hill Foodbank. Activities included football, Zumba, Easter-themed arts and crafts plus adventure trails and fancy dress.|https://attain.news/community/springtime-celebration-raises-over-3-400-for-burgess-hill-foodbank/
622f3a8834e136003d1d5683|19-03-2021|exeter|The New School, Exminster joins forces with Exeter School|Children can now enjoy a full 3–18 experience of an Exeter School education, following the announcement that The New School, Exminster has joined forces with Exeter School to create an independent, co-educational pre-prep, junior and senior school.|https://attain.news/schoollife/the-new-school-exminster-joins-forces-with-exeter-school/
6234987c2c50d6003d87cd45|03-03-2021|academic|Uncertainty fuels anxiety in search for London senior schools|A prep school head has highlighted his concerns with the admissions process for London schools and how it gives 'the sense of complete uncertainty'. Simon Larter-Evans of St Paul's Cathedral School was speaking to Attain's Fresh Thinking podcast.|https://attain.news/academic/uncertainty-fuels-anxiety-in-search-for-london-senior-schools/
622f3c5934e136003d1d56a8|11-12-2020|lsf|Open up to a Digital Advent Calendar at Loughborough Schools Foundation|Elizabeth York, School Chaplain, and colleagues from the Music department at Loughborough Schools Foundation, have devised a digital Advent calendar to enable the Schools’ community to share a collection of 25 performances from pupils across the Foundation.|https://attain.news/arts/open-up-to-a-digital-advent-calendar-at-loughborough-schools-foundation/
622f475634e136003d1d56b1|02-12-2020|stamford|Stamford High School flag goes to Antarctica|A Year 7 student from Stamford High School has won a flag designing competition, meaning her flag travelled to Antarctica with a Scientist in late November.|https://attain.news/academic/stamford-high-school-flag-goes-to-antarctica/
622fad9834e136003d1d5a19|30-11-2020|kentcollege|Kent College celebrates three years as Headline Sponsor of the Canterbury Festival|2020 marked the third year of Kent College’s Headline Sponsorship of the Canterbury Festival. The Festival has helped emerging artists and showcased the very best in performance.|https://attain.news/community/kent-college-celebrates-three-years-as-headline-sponsor-of-the-canterbury-festival/
622f97da34e136003d1d5869|09-09-2020|berkhamsted|New Headteacher welcomes Heatherton pupils back to school|Children at Heatherton School, Buckinghamshire were welcomed back by a new Headteacher, Nicola Nicoll, who officially started her new role this month.|https://attain.news/schoollife/new-headteacher-welcomes-heatherton-pupils-back-to-school/
622f48c934e136003d1d56cd|14-08-2020|theroyalhospital|Excellent A Level results for The Royal Hospital School|The Royal Hospital School has seen A Level and BTEC results continue to improve year on year as the school achieved an 87% A*-C pass rate despite the impact of national standardisation.|https://attain.news/academic/excellent-a-level-results-for-the-royal-hospital-school/
622fad9334e136003d1d5a12|20-07-2020|kentcollege|New Head appointed at Kent College Junior School|Kent College has announced that Simon James has been appointed Head of the Junior School. This follows the retirement of Andrew Carter who had been the Headmaster for 20 years.|https://attain.news/schoollife/new-head-appointed-at-kent-college-junior-school/
622f487934e136003d1d56c3|16-09-2019|denstonecollege|Olympic Medal Winner Adam Peaty visits local prep school|Denstone College Prep School had an extremely special guest visit last week - Olympic Champion Adam Peaty MBE.|https://attain.news/schoollife/olympic-medal-winner-adam-peaty-visits-local-prep-school/
622f484234e136003d1d56ba|23-08-2018|trentcollege|“Outstanding Year” for Trent College GCSE students|Trent College’s GCSE students have enjoyed an outstanding year of success with the school celebrating an 8% increase in the number of A*-A and 7-9 grades awarded.|https://attain.news/academic/outstanding-year-for-trent-college-gcse-students/