We are delighted to celebrate the success of our Junior students in this year’s National D-Day Poster Competition, hosted by The Spirit of Normandy Trust. spiritofnormandy.org.uk Following months of anticipation, we were thrilled to learn that several of our talented artists have been recognised for their creativity, historical understanding and outstanding design skills in this…
Upper 1 launched the Summer term with an exciting and immersive trip to Kingston upon Thames, stepping back in time to explore life in Anglo-Saxon England. A highlight of the visit was a dynamic, hands-on workshop where pupils took part in a reenactment of the coronation of King Athelstan. Through this experience, they gained a…
On Tuesday, the Junior School came together for its inaugural House Choral Competition, with each house competing for the prestigious Choral Cup in a joyful celebration of music and performance. The day began with a special assembly led by guest soprano Corinne Hart, who spoke to pupils about her life as a professional singer and…
This week, we marked Children’s Mental Health Week with a range of thoughtful and creative activities across the school, all centred around the theme of community and connection. We began the week with an informative and inspiring assembly led by our Peer Mentors — Maitri, Scarlett, Chloe, Meghna and Aradhree. Their presentation focused on the…
It was cheers all round at Holy Cross School this week for our Year 6 Netball Team! The excitement was evident from the moment the they arrived – happy faces all round, cheering each other on and focussing on all the skills they had been working on. Despite the wet afternoon, the pupils showed great…
Last week, Junior pupils from every year group took part in a series of interactive workshops focused on Internet Safety, ahead of Safer Internet Day this week. The sessions covered a wide range of age-appropriate topics, including the importance of showing respect online, thinking critically about what — and who — we can trust, and…
This year’s Old Vicarage School (OVC) Cross-Country Relays Race on Monday 2nd February was, as always, a wonderful event – even on a gloomy, damp February afternoon. With fingers firmly crossed that the rain would hold off, we were delighted when the event went ahead as planned. Representatives from each of our year Junior School…
