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Terrific T20 Cup run for Perse cricket team
The Perse girls’ U15 cricket team enjoyed a successful season after reaching the quarter-finals of the School Sport Magazine National T20 Cup. Their route to the last eight in the prestigious competition saw them defeat Bedford Modern School by 49 runs and Haileybury by 10 wickets in back-to-back matches on the same day before earning […]
Perse quiz team retains national Junior Schools’ Challenge title
Perse quizzers have been crowned Junior Schools’ Challenge national champions for the second year in row. Co-captained by Benjamin and Alexander (both Year 8) and featuring William (Year 8) and Harry (Year 7), the team produced a series of excellent displays of general knowledge to claim the title. Their success follows on from Perse teams […]
German joy for Perse pupil in translation competition
Benjamin (Year 8) demonstrated a talent for translation after becoming regional champion in an illustrious language competition. He won the East region Level 1 honours for German in the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators, organised by The Queen’s College, Oxford and inspired by the late renowned literary translator to encourage youngsters to dive deeper […]
Perse Prep tennis team crowned national champions
Perse Prep tennis players were in ace form with success at the IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools) national finals at Clifton College. Anamaya and Anaiya (both Year 6) were crowned girls’ U11 champions and Steven and George G (both Year 6) claimed bronze in the boys’ U11 competition, while Samuel and George L (both […]
Brilliant Base Camp for new Perse adventurers
Year 7 pupils set off on their Perse outdoor pursuits journey with an overnight PES Base Camp at the school’s Abington site. Changeable weather saw pupils go from enjoying the sunshine to seeking shelter from the rain, but it did not dampen their spirits as they took part in a range of team building activities, […]
Marvellous Madrid trip savoured by Perse Spanish students
Lili and Sophie (both Year 10) provide their thoughts on the Spanish trip to Madrid. After unpacking at our very comfortable hostel, we visited Retiro Park, where we saw the Crystal Palace and Philip IV Gate. We also successfully completed an escape room in Spanish, which really tested our logical thinking, as well as allowing […]
Proms at The Perse provides sweet summer sounds
Summer sun and marvellous music came together for the annual Proms at The Perse showcase. A record number of 323 pupils played their part in the extravaganza, providing tantalising tunes across three separate stages – the Peter Hall Performing Arts Centre auditorium and foyer and the Sports Hall. The 600-plus audience was spoilt for choice […]
Perse athletes in the running for national finals
Two Perse pupils are on track for the National Prep Schools Athletics Championships following success in the regional finals at Bedford. Hugo (Year 7) won the boys’ U13 long jump and came second in the 200m, while Eunice (Year 7) was runner-up in the girls’ U13 200m, earning them places in the national finals in […]
Old Persean provides inspiring insight into innovative eco project
Environmental entrepreneur Robert Fryers (2005) returned to The Perse to give an insightful 42 lecture on his revolutionary pest control system. Together with fellow engineer Neil D’Souza-Mathew, Mr Fryers launched Spotta in 2017, to develop a way of detecting pests to lower the risk of infestation, and the subsequent damage to crops, while dramatically reducing […]
Perse Lower School actors star in magical Honk! musical
A quacking time was had by actors and audiences alike with the Perse Lower School production of Honk! JR. Based on the traditional fairy tale of The Ugly Duckling, the fun musical by Anthony Drewe and George Styles was performed over four shows by two alternating casts, totalling more than 50 pupils from Years 7 […]
Perse geographers have cool time in Iceland
Arya (Year 10) shares her reflections on the geography field trip to Iceland. The geography trip to Iceland was unforgettable. From the moment we arrived amid rain and strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 90 kph, we knew we were in for an exhilarating experience. Despite the challenging weather conditions on the first day, […]
Perse teacher pens in-depth biography of James VI & I
Perse history teacher Alex Courtney has had his in-depth biography of King James VI of Scotland (James I of England and Ireland) released by a major publisher. Published by Routledge, the Perse Assistant Head’s book James VI, Britannic Prince provides an analytical narrative of James’ life leading up to his accession as King of England […]
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