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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 […]
Perse students crowned national champions in chemistry challenge
Three Year 9 Perse students have won the national final of the You Be the Solution Challenge, competing against teams from across the UK. The You Be the Solution Challenge is a national STEM competition designed to inspire students to explore chemistry through problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity. Open to students from Year 6 to Year […]
Perse students qualify for Wimbledon national finals
Two Year 9 Perse students have secured a place in the national finals of the Play Your Way to Wimbledon 2026 competition. Beau and Yanyi will now go on to compete on the iconic Wimbledon grass in August. Play Your Way to Wimbledon is a nationwide tennis competition run by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), […]
Perse pupil breaks into professional sports photography
Perse pupil Ollie, who has just finished his GCSEs, has combined his studies with a growing photography career. In less than a year, his work has led to national publication, major commissions and professional accreditation. Ollie has built an impressive photography portfolio while studying for his GCSEs at The Perse. In a relatively short period […]
Alex Coles celebrates Premiership title with Northampton Saints
Congratulations to Old Persean Alex Coles (2018), who helped Northampton Saints secure the Premiership title with a 26–17 victory over Exeter Chiefs. The win saw the Saints crowned champions of England for the second time in three years, marking another fantastic achievement for Alex and his team. Congratulations to Alex on this outstanding success!
Perse pupils buzzing after National Spelling Bee results
Three Perse pupils returned from the National Spelling Bee Final this week with some remarkable results. Yuding, Daniel and Siddharthan, all in Year 7, were among just 94 pupils nationwide to reach the final, out of 15,000 who entered this year’s competition. The Spelling Bee is run by Routes into Languages, a university-led programme that […]
Head’s Blog: The AI Evolution in Education
AI is becoming ubiquitous in twenty first century life, so not introducing children to it in a measured, intentional, and ethical way will itself be harmful. But there must be enough opportunities for pupils to learn concepts and practise them, free of AI, for their own cognitive and confidence development. The tap needs to be switched on and off.
Perse pupils retain national Schools’ Challenge title
The Perse Junior Schools’ Challenge team has been crowned national champions for the fourth year in a row. The team delivered a dominant performance throughout the finals day, showcasing teamwork, knowledge and composure. The Schools’ Challenge is a nationwide quiz competition that tests students’ knowledge, speed on the buzzer and ability to work as a […]
Year 8 embrace inclusive sport with Games2Inspire
Last week, Year 8 pupils took part in Games2Inspire, a bespoke inclusive sports day designed by Power2Inspire, which explored inclusive sport through a range of adapted activities. The day challenged their perceptions of ability while building teamwork, empathy and confidence. Power2Inspire is a charity founded by John Willis, who was born without fully formed arms […]
Perse students prepare to bring The Wizard of Oz to life
This year’s Lower School production of The Wizard of Oz is set to be one of the most ambitious to date, involving a remarkable 110 pupils working across performance and technical roles. The Lower School production of The Wizard of Oz follows Dorothy, Toto and the companions she meets along the way as she ventures […]
Outstanding projects on display at Rouse Research Evening
Lower Sixth students presented original research to an audience of more than 90 guests at the Rouse Research Evening. The event showcased the depth, originality and academic ambition developed through the Rouse Award programme. On Monday 8 June, The Perse School welcomed families and friends to the Rouse Research Evening, an event that celebrates the […]
An Antarctic Aviation Adventure comes to The Perse Engineering Club
The Perse Engineering Club recently welcomed “Captain Tim”, a test pilot who shared fascinating stories from his work in Antarctica. His talk, combined with a live call to a research base and a hands-on ice core experience, gave students a memorable glimpse into life and engineering at the South Pole. Captain Tim explained how his […]
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