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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 […]
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 […]
Perse Prep pupil makes historic splash at national swimming finals
Charlize (Year 5) has made waves after becoming the first Perse Prep pupil to compete in the IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools) Swimming Championships national finals. She put in a sensational swim to come ninth in the final of the girls’ U10 50m breaststroke at the London Aquatics Centre with a personal best time […]
Perse Prep girls’ football team kick on to make history
The Perse Prep girls’ U11 football team have made history after qualifying for the ISFA (Independent Schools Football Association) national finals for the first time. They will head to Burton’s St George’s Park – the England football team’s training centre – for the ISFA finals later this month after being crowned regional champions in nail-biting […]
Virtuosic Perse Prep violinist picks up prestigious prizes
Talented violinist Ellie (Year 6) has added several strings to her bow with success at an array of illustrious music competitions. The Perse Prep pupil received the Terry Winter Owens Trophy after being judged the overall winner at the Cambridge Community Music Festival (CCMF), having already been awarded the Kathleen Freeman Trophy for outstanding musician/highest […]
Colourful creations on display at Perse Prep art and DT exhibition
Amazing artworks and ingenious creations by pupils are on display at The Perse Prep with the school’s annual art and design, technology & engineering (DTE) exhibition. On the art side, Year 3 made abstract landscapes inspired by Paul Klee, exploring how colour and shape can suggest place and emotion, and detailed observational drawings of toy […]
Perse Prep pupil takes national table tennis title
Joyce (Year 6) was a smash hit after being crowned champion in the IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools) national table tennis finals at Edge Grove. She won gold in the girls’ U11 competition with a series of sensational performances, including a 2-1 victory over fellow Perse Prep pupil Ellie (Year 6) in the semi-final […]
France fun for Perse Prep pupils
Life across the Channel was explored by Year 5 Perse Prep pupils during a fun visit to France. Staying in the town of Rue, the excited youngsters began their adventure with a trip to the seaside at nearby Berck-sur-Mer, where they took part in a sand sculpture competition and played beach games before keeping the […]
It’s elementary for Perse Prep actors in Sherlock Holmes show
Year 6 were hot on the trail of The Hound of the Baskervilles in their excellent production at The Perse Prep. Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tale sees supersleuth Sherlock Holmes and trusty sidekick Dr Watson try to solve the mystery behind the legend of a phantom hound after Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead in […]
Perse Prep hockey team claims national title
The Perse Prep boys’ U11 hockey team have been crowned national champions after winning the IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools) title. After qualifying from the regional round in January, they put on an excellent display in the IAPS national finals at Framlingham College, winning every match to take the crown. They got off to […]
World Book Day fun at Perse Prep and Pelican
Pupils at The Perse Prep and Pelican celebrated World Book Day in style as they enjoyed visits from top children’s authors. Children at both schools certainly got into the spirit of the occasion as they dressed up as their favourite fictional figures. At the Pelican, each year group had a fun time taking part in […]
Robin Stevens inspires Perse Prep pupils with love of mystery writing
Pupils at The Perse Prep were thrilled to welcome Robin Stevens, bestselling author of the Murder Most Unladylike series, for an inspiring and entertaining visit. Ahead of World Book Day next week, Robin shared how her childhood experiences influenced her writing, recalling how she loved spying on adults and how her friendships helped shape the […]
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