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Dr Ken Edwards
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Dr Ken Edwards, former Chair of the Perse Governing Board, who died on 1 May 2024 aged 90. Dr Edwards was Chair of Governors from 2001 to 2009 and led the Board successfully through a period of strategic change, culminating in The Perse’s move […]
Pupils on the run at Perse Pelican Charity Marathon
Perse Pelican pupils put their best feet forward to raise funds for worthy causes at this year’s Charity Marathon. The young athletes warmed up in the school hall before setting off on circuits of the Pelican grounds, collecting stickers for every completed lap, before cooling down with an ice lolly at the end of their […]
All systems go for Perse student’s international space mission
Sai (Year 11) has rocketed his way to a place at the International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC) for the second year in a row. In 2023, Sai was part of the UK team selected for the ISSDC after being part of the winning ‘company’ at the UK Space Design Competition (UKSDC). However, this year […]
Top marks for Perse student in major maths competition
It all added up to success for Ryan (Year 10) as he achieved the highest mark in the region in the Intermediate Maths Olympiad. Ryan scored a total of 52 out of 60 to record the top score in his year group in the East of England on his way to earning a Distinction and […]
‘Superstars’ hit the stage for Perse Charity Lip Sync Battle
Students and staff strutted their stuff in an evening of fun and laughs at this year’s Perse Charity Lip Sync Battle. While performers gave hilarious takes on the biggest stars in pop, more than £930 was raised for teenage mental health charity Stem 4. Assistant Heads Cheryl Buchanan and Oli Peat took on compering duties […]
2023-24 Aristotelian Award winners announced
Two talented young researchers have been named as the winners of this year’s Perse Aristotelian Award. The arts/humanities section was won by Caterham School pupil Abi, who researched the ancient art of rhetoric and why it is still relevant today. Highly commended were Maisie (Gordon’s School), Florence (Ipswich School), Sachin (St Olave’s Grammar School) and […]
Talented pair share 2024 Perse Musician of the Year title
Guitarist William (Year 11) and pianist Qiqi (Year 9) have been crowned joint-winners of the 2024 Perse Musician of the Year competition. The talented pair’s performances in the grand final could not be separated by adjudicator Mark Simpson, a world-renowned clarinettist and composer who won the BBC Young Musician of the Year award in 2006. […]
Perse netballers reflect on successful season
The Perse 1st VII netball team enjoyed a successful season after reaching the national finals of the England Netball U19 Schools Championships. Having been crowned county champions last October, they made it through to the national finals at Oundle School by finishing runners-up in the East qualifiers. On the day, The Perse faced a series […]
Perse student earns prestigious award with Slinky research
Dhruv (Lower Sixth) has a spring in his step after earning a Gold CREST Award for his investigation into the motion of a falling Slinky. He had initially researched the topic as part of the British Physics Olympiad Experimental Challenge before adapting his project for the prestigious CREST Award scheme. Dhruv spent time in the […]
Perse sports teams enjoy friendly rivalry with South African sides
Sport was the winner as Perse teams took on counterparts from a South African school across a series of friendly matches. Hockey, rugby and netball sides from Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge visited The Perse for a festival of action on the pitch and court. In hockey, the Perse girls’ 1st XI came up against a skilful […]
Marathon world record broken by Perse teacher
Perse teacher Alison Stewart has become a record-breaker with her powerful performance at the TCS London Marathon. Biology teacher Mrs Stewart donned the outfit of Chun Li, the skilful martial artist from the Streetfighter series, as she set a Guinness World Record of 3hr 19min for the fastest marathon run dressed as a female video […]
Perse pupil is building up to Lego League national final
The excitement is building for William (Year 7) ahead of taking part in the IET First Lego League national finals in Harrogate tomorrow (Saturday 20 April). As a member of Cambridge Electronics & Robotics Club (CERC), William helped one of their teams – CERC Van Gogh – qualify from last month’s regional finals of the […]
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