25 November 20

On 17 November, Year 7 went out to High Ashurst on the annual Team Building Day. This is something we do every year, but usually a little earlier in the term. It was a slightly chillier than usual, but an...

25 November 20

Year 9 thoroughly embraced the challenge of investigating particular episodes of, and figures in, Black history. The level of research and creativity shown were absolutely excellent.

25 November 20

Our Sixth Form Retreat was held on Thursday 12 November. Unfortunately, Covid restrictions meant we were unable to go to Whitstable as last year but, the very welcome assistance of Canon Peter Newby and the parish of St Margaret of...

25 November 20

Year 11 came into school on Thursday ready to sample what life will be like for them when they return next September as fully fledged St Catherine’s Sixth Formers. Following a talk from PC Simon, our friendly police liaison officer,...

25 November 20

18 November 20

On Thursday, 12 November, the whole school took part in a Pastoral Enrichment Day. Activities were wide ranging, and designed to stimulate discussion and reflection.  In the Lower School, we introduced the new Yondr pouches which we are trialling as...

18 November 20

We were pleased to mark Remembrance Day. Although we weren’t able to have the whole school gather at the memorial as usual, a small group did attend to lay a wreath on behalf of the school. This was live-streamed to...

4 November 20

Year 1 and 2 have been recreating London during the Great Fire this half term. We have been writing eye witness accounts and creating fiery scenes in Art.

4 November 20

Almost six years ago a colleague and I, challenged by our Deputy Head to demonstrate a growth mindsetto the pupils and take up a new skill, decided we would take up the ukulele. This involved helping to accompany our congregational...

4 November 20

  The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze assessed expedition that was delayed due to Covid finally took place on Saturday 3 October in Richmond Park and on Sunday 4 October at Epsom Common. Despite the cold weather and persistent rain on...