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Perse student does the business at International Economics Olympiad
Octavian (Upper Sixth) demonstrated a head for figures by securing a bronze medal at the International Economics Olympiad (IEO) in Azerbaijan. He was part of the UK team that finished 13th overall out of 52 countries taking part at the IEO in Baku, having qualified from the Great British Economics Olympiad national finals at Rochester […]
Perse performing arts shortlisted for prestigious award
The Perse School has been recognised for the high quality of its performing arts provision after being shortlisted in the 2025 Independent Schools of the Year (ISOTY) Awards. At The Perse, the performing arts provide a powerful platform for pupils to grow into confident, capable individuals as a vital part of a well-rounded education. The […]
Perse hockey player scores for England at major tournament
Thomas (Year 11) experienced the thrill of representing his country after playing for England boys’ U16 hockey team this summer. He helped England finish fifth at the Rabo 8-Nations – a competition featuring youth sides from Europe’s top hockey-playing countries – in the Netherlands. However, Thomas enjoyed personal success, scoring a goal and claiming a […]
Success is logical for Perse team at International Olympiad
A trio of Perse students kept their minds on the job to finish runners-up in the International Logic Olympiad (ILO). Neelkantha (Upper Sixth), Hercules (Lower Sixth) and Ryan (Year 11) were joined by Texas-based team-mate Arav for the ILO at Stanford University after making it through a series of online qualifying rounds. They were one […]
Peak District piques excitement for Perse Ascent Group
An unforgettable adventure in the Peak District was embarked on by more than 150 Perse Year 9 pupils taking part in the PES Ascent Group summer camp. Joined by enthusiastic Year 10 and Sixth Form student leaders, they took part in a wide range of adventurous activities, including raft building, high ropes challenges, backwoods cooking […]
Perse pupils savour Summit 11 Sweden adventure
More than 60 Perse students participated in this year’s PES Summit 11 canoeing expedition in Sweden. They paddled in groups between the islands of the incredible Stora Le lake, honing their paddling techniques and strengthening their teamwork along the way. Students also collaborated to cook all their meals over open fires and set up camp […]
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 […]
Chaucer inspires Perse pupils to top prizes in literary competition
John (Year 7) and Francis (Year 5) secured a brotherly double with victories in a national creative writing competition. The siblings won their respective categories in the Canterbury Tales Writing Competition, organized by The Chaucer Heritage Trust, with John taking the honours in the 11-14 age group and Francis the 5-10 section. With the competition’s […]
Perse pupil has formula for success in chemistry competition
Hoi Ching (Year 9) demonstrated her scientific know-how to help her team enjoy success in a major chemistry competition. She was part of a four-strong group that finished third in the You Be the Chemist national finals at Cambridge University. To reach the finals, they produced a video about their imaginative answer to prevent flooding […]
Wimbledon awaits Perse tennis player
Beau (Year 8) will soon be treading the same turf as the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz after reaching the Play Your Way to Wimbledon national finals. The talented tennis player will be taking part in the boys’ U18 doubles competition with partner Lukas next month after they battled through club and inter-counties […]
Perse Pelicans perform playful Peter Pan production
The wonderful world of Peter Pan was brought to the Perse Pelican stage in a fantastic production by Year 2 actors. They enchanted the audience with their performance, retelling JM Barrie’s famous fictional tale about the boy who never grows up. All the fun of Peter’s adventures in Neverland, with the Darling children Wendy, John […]
Inspiration Week sparks excitement at The Perse Prep
From building eco cities to launching rockets, pupils were given a taste of a wide range of exciting activities during Perse Prep Inspiration Week. Year 3 visited Shepreth Wildlife Park and Cambridge University Botanic Garden to find out more about all the amazing fauna and flora on show, while a brilliant time was had by […]
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