Form 1 enjoyed an eventful day at Murton Park, where the children were definitely put through their paces. They took on the roles of Roman soldiers throughout the day, with duties including cleaning barracks, making oil lamps, writing in Roman …
Congratulations to every single member of Form 1 who entertained their very appreciative audience with a packed programme of music, poetry and singing last Thursday evening. Many of the guests commented on how confident and assured these young pupils’ performances …
On Tuesday 22nd September, Form 3 took part in a Drama workshop to bring the topic of Ancient Egypt to life. They were met with the sight of a body of an Ancient Egyptian which was “resting” in a coffin, waiting …
On Saturday, Mrs Richardson took her GCSE Latin pupils on a trip to the Classics Faculty at the University of Cambridge. The faculty had organised a study day to give GCSE Classics students an opportunity to delve deeper into their …
What a lovely interlude our lunchtime concert provided in our very busy week leading up to exeat. Following the long summer holiday the pupils had very little time to prepare for this concert, but the standard of the performances was …
Our Pre-Prep children impressed us all with their wonderful singing, poetry recital, storytelling and acting in last Wednesday’s Harvest Festival service at Cundall Church. The theme for this year’s Harvest Festival this year was teamwork and the children certainly pulled …
Congratulations to Form 4 pupil Hannah Barker and her two ponies on a truly amazing summer: Hannah was crowned champion at the Royal International Horse Show, when she and her pony My Little Sweetheart beat off the competition in the …
The end of a hard working GCSE exam term for Thornton was rounded off by an amazing expedition to Canada, the cost of which trip most of the students had covered themselves with their own sterling fundraising efforts. On arrival …
Last year’s PP2 (this year’s Form 1) are rightfully looking very pleased with themselves after receiving their certificates from the English Speaking Board. They all did tremendously after working so hard.
The first day of term started with a challenge for the Upper School as they headed to Ripley Castle for a team building day. With mixed age groups, everyone had to work closely and forge new friendships with students they …