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Legend brought to life by Perse Prep actors
Year 5 Centre Stage actors put on a Legend-ary performance for their latest enchanting production. Written by Perse Prep Assistant Head (Academic) Tobias Bown, with original songs from Prep Director of Music Paul Harris and Eddie Copeland, Legend took the audience to the mythical kingdom of Avlin, where everything seems perfect. However, it emerges that […]
It’s snow fun for Perse Prep pupils on Italy ski trip
More than 50 Year 6 Perse Prep children had an amazing time on the slopes during their super ski trip to Italy. They enjoyed four glorious days testing their skiing skills in the beautiful resort of Sauze d’Oulx, while around half the group also took on the challenge of the slopes of nearby Sestrieres. When […]
AI inspires inventive idea from Perse Prep pupil
Yiliang (Year 6) is creating an innovative AI-powered solution to comfort children in times of need. The Perse Prep pupil is at the prototype stage with his idea of using adaptive AI embedded inside cuddly toys to help soothe youngsters. It came about through Yiliang’s involvement in the BusinessKids programme, which encourages youngsters to develop […]
Festive mood sparked by Perse Prep and Pelican Christmas shows
The spirit of Christmas was in full swing as Perse Prep and Pelican pupils provided a feast of entertainment with their fantastic festive shows. Nursery children at the Pelican demonstrated the true meaning of Christmas with their heart-warming Nativity production. Meanwhile, Reception youngsters performed a twist on the traditional tale with the amazing Angel Express. […]
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 […]
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, […]
Top performance poet visits Perse Prep for National Poetry Day fun
Performance poet Simon Lamb provided lots of laughs and smiles at The Perse Prep’s National Poetry Day celebrations. The Scottish wordsmith, who released his first anthology A Passing On of Shells last year, enthralled pupils from the Prep and Fawcett Primary School with a funny, energetic and thought-provoking talk about his journey to becoming a […]
Innovative projects at Perse Prep independent study show
Incredible creativity and impressive ingenuity were on display as Year 6 pupils highlighted their projects at the Perse Prep Independent Research Exhibition. More than 40 children showcased the wide variety of inspiring work they had been carrying out as part of their homework schedule during the Summer term. They enjoyed sharing more about their projects, […]
Perse Prep Inspiration Week sparks excitement in pupils
From the stage to the sports field, youngsters enjoyed a range of amazing activities during Perse Prep Inspiration Week. Years 3 and 4 visited Cambridge University Botanic Garden to learn about the plants on show and sketching their favourites, and after finding about flora, Year 3 also discovered more about fauna with a fun trip […]
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 […]
Inclusion celebrated on Perse Prep Diversity Day
Perse Prep pupils celebrated a rich tapestry of perspectives during the school’s Diversity Day. Paralympian Matthew Juniper, who competed in the 100m, 200m and long jump at the 1996 Games in Atlanta, gave an insight into the engineering behind prosthetics, while youngsters experienced inclusive sport themselves by having a go at goalball. Children’s author Sarah […]
Smashing display by Perse Prep table tennis stars at national finals
Perse Prep table tennis players were a big hit as they won multiple medals at the IAPS (independent Association of Prep Schools) national finals at Edge Grove. Arabella and Marianne (both Year 6) won silver and bronze respectively in the girls’ U11 competition and George (Year 6) claimed bronze in the boys’ U11 category, while […]
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