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This weekend saw us back at the iconic Castle Combe race circuit for a fantastic day of Greenpower racing – and what a day it was! With cool temperatures and perfect driving conditions, it couldn’t have been better for our two teams and their cars.
Year 12 Chemistry students recently competed in the Royal Society of Chemistry Schools' Analyst Competition.
We would like to congratulate our students on their fantastic LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) examination results! They performed their rehearsed pieces to examiners and confidently answered questions about their texts and performance choices.
A warm and appreciative audience enjoyed inspiring performances at our Classical Recital Evening, with pieces on piano, violin and voice delivered by some of our most dedicated and talented performers.
A brilliant performance from the U13 girls’ cricket team, representing the college at Abbotskerswell Cricket Club. The squad enjoyed a full day of cricket, showing determination, teamwork and real progress in every match. They faced several strong local schools and rose to the challenge with confidence.
Our incredible Ten Tors team completed the 55‑mile challenge this year under sunny skies, striding across the finish line at 14:10 — a college record. The team were exceptional throughout the weekend and were welcomed over the line by a teary Miss Upton and the volunteer crew.
Our determined and incredible 35- and 45-mile participants recently took part in the SDCC Tors and Moors event.
Our Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award groups traded their desks for the rugged beauty of the open trail and headed out onto Dartmoor for a challenging training expedition that pushed their limits and tested their resolve.
And that’s a wrap on another running adventure for Mr. Stokes! He had a blast mixing it up with the road‑running community at the London Marathon, tackling the asphalt in his trail shoes and securing a strong sub‑4 finish with an impressive time of 3:55:45.
Year 7 student Trixie got her BMX National season off to a fantastic start over the Easter holidays, competing in Manchester, the home of British Cycling. She delivered an impressive performance, bringing home two silver medals from the opening rounds.
In the early hours of Easter morning, a group of eager students set off for Bristol Airport, beginning an unforgettable week of diving, learning and cultural discovery with Red Sea Diving Safari at Marsa Alam’s Nakari Dive Village in Egypt.
This week’s Trail Trotters run returned to Haytor, where the group finally uncovered the small quarry pool hidden within the landscape. After missing it on their previous visit, it was satisfying to at last stand at its edge and take it in.