Last week’s Performers’ Platform was a showcase of solo performances and chamber music by advanced musicians from both schools. Isabel, on the violin, performed John Williams’ Remembrances from Schindler’s List. Sara, on the harp, played Debussy’s Arabesque No.1. Rebecca, performed Mendelssohn’s Rondo Capriccioso op.14 and, for the finale, we were treated to a performance of Schubert’s Presto from String Quartet No.8 by Emily, Jessie, James and Salihah.

German exchange trip to Hamburg
When we were not out on trips, our pupils were attending lessons with their exchange partners in our partner school, the Gymnasium Oldenfelde in Hamburg-Rahlstedt. It was fascinating to see the many differences between the English and German school systems.