On Friday 15th March, 11 students took part in the world’s biggest National Indoor Rowing Competition in London. Over 2500 young people competed in the event, which is the finale of the indoor rowing season. Competing against 66 other teams, the Under 14 team achieved 8th place in their Sprint Race relay, with the Senior team achieving 13th place in their Boat Race relay against 19 other teams. A special mention goes to Aditi who achieved 34th place out of 140 competitors in the year 9 category, Lucy who achieved 20th place out of 130 competitors in the Year 10 category and Lauren who achieved 11th place competing against 38 competitors in the year 11 category. Well done to all the students who took part.
The great Easter Debate: a sweet, chaotic showdown
If you were expecting a serious, well-structured debate at this year’s Easter debate, you were in for a surprise. What unfolded was less of a formal argument and more of a theatrical masterpiece – complete with flying chocolate, wild accusations and a speaker who somehow turned it into a human rights campaign for sugar.
