Year 6 22.11.24

Trip to Down House

On Friday, Year 6 travelled to Down House, home of Charles Darwin, to tie in with their work on Natural Selection. They learned all about Darwin’s life and work, had a tour of the house and gardens and were able to participate in a Natural Selection workshop. The workshop was all about the famous Galapagos Finches and how they became so well suited to their different habitats. The day concluded with a visit to the greenhouse to see some of the different carnivorous plants and hear about the development of his various collections and experiments

The pupils were great, showcasing their amazing knowledge of Charles Darwin and listening enthusiastically to their guides. Dave Bennett

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TWO UPCOMING EVENTS; FOR EARLY YEARS AND WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING

MONDAY 16th MARCH 2026 NURSERY AND RECEPTION – SMALL GROUP TOUR FOR PARENTS

Please join us on Monday 16th March at 9.30 for a tour of our Nursery and Reception classes and meet our wonderful Early Years staff.

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OPEN MORNING FRIDAY 15TH MAY 2026 9.30AM – 12.00PM

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our Head, Ruth O’Sullivan, teachers, boarding and admissions staff. You will also experience a pupil-led tour and explore what makes our school so special.

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