Treading the Boards

by tl | Feb 11, 2025 | Performing Arts

We spoke to brothers Xander (Fourth Form, Vanbrugh) and Oscar (Upper Sixth, Vanbrugh) about their recent experiences treading the boards on professional stages in Oxford. I hear you both have achieved success on the big stage this year. Can you tell us about it? XL –...

Connecting Numbers to History in Enlightenment Lecture

by tl | Feb 7, 2025 | School Life

An engaging and captivating Enlightenment Lecture was delivered by Sarah Hart, Professor of Geometry at Gresham College, entitled ‘Florence Nightingale and the Mathematics of Illness’, chaired by Henry (Upper Sixth, Harcourt). With great enthusiasm, Professor Hart...

From Drama Rehearsals to Oxford Interviews

by tl | Jan 30, 2025 | Academic

Upper Sixth Form student, Oscar Luckett (Vanbrugh), takes us on his incredible journey from drama rehearsals to Oxford interviews, as he secures a place at Oxford University to study Philosophy and Theology. Balancing A-Level drama, an Oxford application, and the...

A Moving Memorial of the Holocaust

by tl | Jan 28, 2025 | Academic

To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, the History Department partnered with the charity Generation2Generation, which works to facilitate the sharing of Holocaust survivors’ family stories and preserve their legacies for future generations. We were honoured to welcome...

Sixth Form Scholars Enjoy Elegant Evening at Formal Dinner

by tl | Jan 27, 2025 | Academic

Last Friday evening, the Sixth Form Scholars gathered for their annual formal dinner, and what a night it was! This year’s theme, ‘scholarly endeavour,’ was the perfect excuse for everyone to dress up and engage in scholarly conversations with their invited teacher....