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Rouse Award: Marcus’ evaluation of muometric positioning system
Marcus (Upper Sixth) assessed the effectiveness of a muometric positioning system in underground navigation for his Rouse Award-winning research. He decided to investigate muons – electron-like particles which ionise radiation – after being inspired by work from a former Perse student. “I found their project in the physics department and it seemed like an exciting […]
Perse Players set for magical production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Cast and crew are ready to weave their magic on the long-awaited Perse Players production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Secondary School Edition. The Perse is one of the first schools globally to stage the show, which centres on Albus Severus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy, the sons of Harry Potter and arch-rival Draco […]
Perse pupils get set for Sweden expedition with training camp
Perse pupils were put through their paces with a half term training camp in preparation for next summer’s PES Summit 11 adventure in Sweden. They spent four days at Chrishall Grange developing skills for their upcoming expedition to the Scadinavian country’s lake district. In a departure from typical seasonal weather, the group enjoyed mild and […]
Rouse Award: Ellen’s research into weight loss drugs
Ellen (Upper Sixth) investigated weight loss drugs and their importance to solving the obesity epidemic for her Rouse Award-winning project. Scientifically referred to as GLP-1 receptor agonist weight loss treatments, such medications are better known by brand names such as Wegovy and Ozempic. However, when Ellen decided to research this topic, Wegovy was only just […]
National finals beckon for Perse Prep football team
The Perse Prep boys’ U11 football team have reached the Independent Schools FA (ISFA) national finals after being crowned regional champions. It is the second year in a row the side have qualified for the ISFA finals, which take place at Burton’s St George’s Park, the training centre of England’s football squads, next May. To […]
Budding Perse engineers receive illustrious scholarships
Three Perse students have received sought-after Arkwright Scholarships after being identified as stars of the future in engineering. Sai, Hercules and Jamie (all Lower Sixth) have gained the illustrious scholarships, which provide them with a chance to build connections within the industry as well as funding to support their engineering endeavours. While in Year 11, […]
Perse English students inspired by Paris trip
Twenty Perse Sixth Form English students took part in an enriching half term trip to Paris, centred on the influential American writers known as the Lost Generation. This group, which included notable figures such as Ernest Hemingway, F Scott Fitzgerald and Gertrude Stein, emerged in the aftermath of World War I. Disillusioned by the war […]
Perse actors give powerful performance of Medea tragedy
Perse Year 11 actors took on a modern adaptation of the ancient Greek tragic myth of Medea for their latest production. The original play was written by Euripides, telling the story of the eponymous character who is betrayed by her husband Jason after he marries Glauce, the daughter of king Creon, before taking revenge by […]
Perse Prep and Pelican Wellbeing Week celebrates mindfulness
Mindfulness was at the heart of Wellbeing Week at The Perse Prep and Pelican as children enjoyed taking part in a wide range of amazing activities. Across both schools, youngsters were encouraged to consider the importance of having a healthy balance in their lives. Prep pupils were wowed by Pete Thompson, aka The Skipping Ninja, […]
International sport stars return for special event at The Perse
A trio of international sport stars returned to The Perse for an entertaining evening sharing their experiences and reflecting on life at school. Great Britain and England hockey player Tess Howard (2017), England and Northampton Saints rugby ace Alex Coles (2018) and England Lions and Gloucestershire cricketer Zaman Akhter (2017) were joined in conversation with […]
Perse student keeps her cool to win third national curling crown
Lina (Year 10) has made it a hat-trick of national curling titles after winning the English Mixed Doubles Championships for the third year in a row. She linked up with her dad Michael once again as they took gold at the tournament in Preston in dramatic fashion. After a series of eight matches, they finished […]
National taekwon-do triumphs for Perse martial artists
Perse martial artists were amongst the medals at the All England Taekwon-do Association Championships. Seven Perse students made it to the podium while representing Cambridge Taekwon-do at the national tournament in Haywards Heath. Rebecca (Year 11) and Alysha (Lower Sixth) staged excellent performances to claim gold and silver respectively in the girls’ 15-17 first degree […]
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