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King’s Ely and The Boat Race 2021

21st April 2021

Sophie Paine, who has been President of CUWBC since August 2020, visited school on April 7th to meet staff and students from King’s Ely Boat Club – adhering to current…

King’s Ely staff members put their best feet forward for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

8th April 2021

Twenty-three King’s Ely employees joined forces to take on the virtual challenge, which was launched by the people behind the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon. Their mission was to run or…

King’s Ely students shine in annual Senior Instrumental Music Festival

6th April 2021

Director of Music at King’s Ely, Neil Porter-Thaw, and his team were determined for the annual musical extravaganza to go ahead despite the restrictions, and the outcome was impressive. The…

BBC Young Reporter 2021 Awards

31st March 2021

Huge congratulations to Year 10 pupil Wilamena Dyer one of two regional winners in the South and West of England regions in this year’s BBC Young Reporter Competition for her…

ST ANDREW’S PREP, EASTBOURNE APPOINTS NEW HEADMASTER

29th March 2021

St Andrew’s Prep, Eastbourne is delighted to announce that, after a very thorough consultation and interview process, Tom Gregory has been appointed as the new Headmaster of St Andrew’s Prep….

Badminton School appoints Director of Finance and Operations

29th March 2021

Mr Waymouth joins Badminton after a long and distinguished army career and brings a truly international perspective, having served in 40 countries to date, most recently as the Commander of…

Badminton School appoints Head of Junior School

15th March 2021

Badminton School is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Heidi Pedlar as the Head of Badminton Junior School. Ms Pedlar will join the independent Day and Boarding School based…

Pocklington Prep School launches innovative, future focused curriculum

15th March 2021

Pocklington Prep School is launching an innovative new curriculum ‘The Curiosity Project’, designed to develop vital skills such as independent thinking, critical analysis and teamwork.  The new curriculum will prepare…

Lockdown challenge sees King’s Ely pupils raise £11,000 for suicide charity

9th March 2021

A CHALLENGE to climb the height of Mount Everest by completing multiple ascents of the steps in their own homes has resulted in King’s Ely students raising £11,000 for charity….

Girls win through in tough year for Oxbridge offers

5th March 2021

It goes without saying that competition for Oxbridge places is fierce. The universities receive, on average, between five and seven applications for every place available. To make matters more challenging,…