The Wider Curriculum
Much of the learning which takes place in a school setting has nothing to do with the National Curriculum ! The College works hard to encourage students to be involved in a wide range of events and activities.
Central to this is the House system. The three Houses of St. Agnes, St. Bernadette and St. Theresa create a sense of belonging across the age range as girls join in a series of whole school events such as Arts and Crafts, Speech and Drama, General Knowledge Quiz, Fund Raising, Music and Dance and Charity events. Senior girls develop leadership and organisational skills as girls work together in friendly competition.
In addition the school is committed to fund-raising especially for our nominated charities of CAFOD, Action Aid, and Les Bourgs Hospice. Many original and entertaining events are run by the students in support of these and other charities.
During 2008/2009 trips to Spain, Northern France and London provided opportunities for adventure holidays, language studies and an introduction to the First World War battelfields.
In alternate years, the Senior School holds an Activities Week at the end of the summer term. The range of activities covered normally include sailing, surf school, golf, rock climbing, creative activities, environmental projects, local investigations, and the ever-popular trip to Spain. This gives us the opportunity to greatly extend the range of sports and other pursuits we are able to offer.
Please click on the links below to view some photographs of various activities that the Senior Department have taken part in this year.
Please click on this link to see photos of Year 7 Roman dress day.