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Wellbeing Week inspires reflection, resilience and connection at The Perse Prep
From BMX stunts and raft building to kindness workshops and mindful creativity, pupils across the Prep enjoyed a packed programme of activities during Wellbeing Week.
Perse Prep quiz team achieves best-ever national finish
After progressing through the Area Heats and Semi-Finals, The Perse Prep quiz team earned a place at the Quiz Club General Knowledge National Finals at Oxford University. The pupils competed against more than 40 schools from across the country in one of the UK’s most prestigious primary school quiz competitions. The Quiz Club General Knowledge […]
A celebration of cultures at The Prep House International Activity Day
Languages, stories, music and traditions from across the globe came together for a vibrant International House Activity Day at The Perse Prep School. The event celebrated the diversity of our School community while giving pupils the chance to explore new cultures through a wide range of hands-on activities. One of The Prep’s final events of […]
Nine-year-old Perse pupil becomes youngest ever to bowl a perfect over
A young cricketer and Perse pupil, barely into his second season, has done something most players never manage in a lifetime: taken a wicket with every ball of an over. Rohan, who plays for the under 9s at Great Shelford Cricket Club bowled out the batsmen to take six wickets, in six consecutive deliveries in one […]
Year 4 take on their first residential
A group of Year 4 pupils headed to Thriftwood for their first residential, taking part in a range of activities and new experiences. On Friday, 15 May, just before half term, our Year 4 pupils set off for Thriftwood Scout Campsite. There was a mix of excitement and nerves as the group arrived. For many, […]
Year 6 delights audiences with magical Shrek Jr. performances
Year 6 students took to the stage in spectacular fashion last week, delivering six outstanding performances of Shrek Jr that delighted audiences and brought plenty of laughter, energy and heart to The Prep. From the swamp to the castle, students threw themselves into every scene, delivering a lively and entertaining production packed with humour, energy […]
Perse sports students celebrate successful Lent half term
The Lent Half Term has proven an exciting period across our Sports programme, with pupils from all age groups demonstrating impressive progress, determination and team spirit. Participation across the School has been outstanding: more than 80 pupils have represented The Perse in badminton, over 50 have played competitive basketball, and more than 350 have been […]
Perse Prep and Pelican Wellbeing Week celebrates mindfulness
Children got involved in a wide range of fun and exciting activities during Wellbeing Week at The Perse Prep and Pelican. Across both schools, youngsters were encouraged to consider the importance of having a healthy balance in their lives. Prep pupils were thrilled by inspiring assemblies from former World amateur BMX champion Mike Mullen and […]
National finals await Perse Prep football team
The Perse Prep boys’ U11 football team are heading to the Independent Schools FA (ISFA) national finals after clinching the regional title. They will travel to St George’s Park – the training centre for England’s football squads – in May for the ISFA finals after winning the East qualifiers in style at Porson Road Playing […]
Perse Prep football team strike for regional success
The Perse Prep boys’ U11 football team clinched the Plate honours after an impressive display at the IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools) regional finals. They travelled to Bishop’s Stortford College for the tournament and lost their first group game 1-0 to Beechwood Park. Goalless draws against Duncombe School and Aldwickbury School followed before completing […]
Perse Prep and Pelican enjoy Poetry Day visit from top writer
Record-breaking writer Laura Mucha thrilled children at The Perse Prep and Pelican with a special visit to celebrate National Poetry Day. Laura, who holds the Guinness World Record for Largest Poetry Lesson after staging a session with 43,516 pupils from more than 500 schools last year, put on livewire performances full of laughs for youngsters […]
Independent study projects highlighted in Perse Prep show
An eclectic mix of exciting and creative ventures from Year 6 pupils were on display at the Perse Prep Independent Research Exhibition. A record number of 48 youngsters showed off the wide range of projects they had been putting together as part of their homework studies during the Summer term. With projects based on interests […]
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