A note from our new Head of Outdoor Education, Russell McAlinden
I have a zest for adventure and a passion for being outdoors.
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I have a zest for adventure and a passion for being outdoors.
As part of our topic, Born Identity, we were studying British History. We looked at Primary and Secondary Sources and what these can tell us about the past. We focused on the Victorian period and chose one famous Victorian to research. Here is a sample of our work.
On Friday 25 March, pupils and alumni flooded the stage of Saffron Hall for a historic evening of music, exploring the evolution of music through time and place, dating right back to the 1500s.
Year 8 student Isabeau H tells us all about the Hampton Court Palace Trip.
On Thursday 17 March Junior School Fitzwilliam Building Year 5 visited The Imperial War Museum Duxford as part of their topic ‘Are we nearly there yet?’ exploring transport through the ages.
Based on the traditional story ‘The Pied Piper of Hamelin’, our Year 9 production is a cautionary tale that feels quite relevant to a contemporary audience.
Studying 'off the page' is central to bringing the ancient world to life, and we've been delighted to be able to return to a vibrant programme of trips.
The Sixth Form History Society invited Professor Widdis from Cambridge University to share her knowledge and passion for Soviet era culture with all the Sixth Form Historians, introducing them to Russian propaganda and culture with a particular focus on film.
Year 12 student Katie E, who is studying A level Politics spent a week undertaking work experience in Parliament.
History Society update by Sixth Form Student Tereza B.
The Stephen Perse Foundation, Costello Medical and the North Cambridge Academy (NCA) are working together to tackle inequalities in Cambridge. The partnership gives young people the opportunities and skills to succeed through curriculum expansion, bursaries and work experience.
Last term, 2A enjoyed a wonderful visit to the Fitzwilliam Museum as part of their 'Paint me a Picture' theme.
Students from Stephen Perse have won glory in the Cambridge Classical Association Reading Competition: Florence B, Aleyna T, Henry M, Poppy S, Ilaria S and Naomi S bagged a total of five first prizes and three second prizes between them.
During the spring term, we have seen the welcome return of the Junior Schools STEM Competition, between teams of Year 5 and 6 pupils from the Fitzwilliam Building and Dame Bradbury’s.
Ms Sarah Coates is currently a Real Estate Partner for Penningtons Manches Cooper (PMC) having previously worked as a partner with Thomson Webb and Corfield and Everheds.
The main highlight of the musical year is the Spring Concert at West Road Concert Hall, and this year’s concert, on Monday 14 March, featured more than a hundred student performers.
Last term, Jo Whitmore from the Art department at Stephen Perse has been working with a group of nine Year 10 students from North Cambridge Academy (NCA) with their GCSE Art project based on the theme of ‘Natural Forms’.
On Friday 4 March Ms Katie Benbow, a former Perse Girl graduating in 2000, came to the Senior School to deliver an Inspire and Guide talk to our Year 10 and 11 students.
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