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LEAVERS' BALL
Hollywood – and the summer sun – came to Downside School on the evening of 28th June as our Upper Sixth enjoyed an evening of celebration with family, friends and staff at the Leaver’s Ball. The sense of the community spirit that is so distinct at Downside was evident as fellow pupils greeted each other so warmly to mark the end of their school years together. Read more. |
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SKERN LODGE
On the last weekend of term the Third Form travelled to Skern Lodge in Bideford, Devon, for a jam-packed weekend of activities and adventure. Read more. |
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1ST & 2ND FORM RETREAT
Last week the First and Second Form spent a day in the lovely little village of Witham Friary near Frome for their annual retreat, which was on the theme of ‘Friendship in Christ’. Read more. |
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NEW GOVERNORS
We are pleased to welcome two new governors to Downside School. Terri Wilcox is a very experienced Teacher and Housemistress who has just retired after 36 years working in the independent school sector. Charles Griffin is an experienced chartered building surveyor who has spent 20 years heading up facilities management at the Wellcome Trust. Click here to read more about them. |
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ART TRIP
On their recent art trip to Cornwall, Downside School creative Fourth Formers carried out research for their GCSE coursework project – ‘Coastal’. Read more. |
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THREE DAYS IN JUNE
In the last week of term we held the annual Three Days in June activity programme. It was a chance to try something new, to have fun and wind down to the start of the Summer holidays. Read more. |
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Saturday 5th October: Sixth Form Subject Fair
This is an essential opportunity offering Year 11 pupils the opportunity to speak to our teachers about the content of the A Level courses that they teach. Please share this invitation with your friends.
Saturday 12th October: Open Day
As you know, an Open Day at Downside is a day to remember and a superb opportunity not only to see the School in all its glory, but to meet with current pupils, staff and our Head Master. Please share this invitation with your friends.
Please email Katie Walker if you would like to subscribe to the Google Calendar.
Click here for Future Term Dates for 2019-20.
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The Parents' Association works to promote friendship and good communication amongst parents, hosting events throughout the academic year.
You can contact the Parents’ Association directly at any time by emailing parentsassociation@downside.co.uk.
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E-SAFETY
With the Summer upon us, our pupils will have the opportunity to take part in all their favourite pastimes. For many of them, this includes gaming online, and one of the best ways that parents can help to keep their children safe online is to actively engage with what their children are doing. Simple activities such as asking them to tell you about the game or what they do or even spending some time watching them play can not only help you understand what is going on but allow your child time and space to talk with you if they find some of the content online disturbing.
For more tips and ideas, visit https://pixelprivacy.com/resources/keep-children-safe-online
Yours ever,
Andrew Hobbs
Head Master
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