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Perse teacher is game for marathon world record attempt
Perse teacher Alison Stewart is raising her game as she bids to set a world record at next month’s TCS London Marathon. Ethiopian star Tigst Assefa need not worry about her women’s marathon standard of 2hr 11min 53 sec being beaten by biology teacher Mrs Stewart. Instead, Mrs Stewart has her sights set on smashing […]
Top international tournament awaits Perse tennis ace
Harry (Year 9) hopes to be a big hitter at a major international junior tennis tournament in Spain next week. He will be playing in both the boys’ U16 and U15 singles events in the illustrious TEN-PRO Global Junior Tour event at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Majorca, starting on Monday. Having taken up tennis […]
Perse students hit the bullseye for England selection
Perse students are on target for international success after being selected for the England squad for the annual British Schools Small-bore Rifle Association (BSSRA) Match. Arina Milke (Year 9), Carla and Maia (both Year 11) have been named in the England A team for the competition, where they face opponents from the other Home Nations. […]
Perse hockey player scores goal for England
Ethan (Year 11) had the thrill of scoring a goal after making his first international appearance for the England boys’ U16 hockey team. He played in two of the three matches England played in their series with Ireland at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, bouncing back from an injury on his debut – a 2-2 draw […]
Perse classics students explore ancient wonders of Bay of Naples
Georgia and Hetty (both Year 11) provide their reflections on the classics trip to the Bay of Naples. Our first stop along the Bay of Naples was the lovely town of Pozzuoli, where we had a delicious lunch before having some free time to look around the shops and grab a sweet treat, testing out […]
Barcelona tour is big hit with Perse hockey teams
The Perse boys’ U15 and U14 hockey teams experienced the game Spanish-style during their brilliant Barcelona tour. They played a series of matches against local clubs, starting with fixtures against Linia 22, with the U14 side winning 4-1 and the U15 team losing 5-2. Against Iluro, the Perse U15 and U14 sides claimed respective 3-1 […]
Perse musicians showcase talents in special concerts
More than 300 Perse musicians highlighted their virtuosity across a series of showcase concerts in the Peter Hall Performing Arts Centre. The Year 10+ and Year 7-11 performances entertained audiences with a wide variety of orchestras, groups and ensembles playing a repertoire ranging from classical and jazz to pop and rock. Wind Band 1 blew […]
Training camp gets Perse students set for Himalayan adventure
Forty adventurous Perse students engaged in a rigorous training camp in the Cairngorms in preparation for this year’s PES Summit 12 expedition to the Himalayas. The intense programme in northern Scotland saw the group gain crucial skills, including avalanche awareness and rescue techniques, use of crampons and ice axes and movement on steep and demanding […]
Old Persean makes a splash with insight into marine photography
Underwater photographer Dr Paul Naylor (1979) took students on a deep dive into his subject during a special Perse Biology Society talk. The renowned marine biologist and Old Persean gave students a fascinating guided tour of the coast of Britain through stunning images and footage of some of the sea life he had snapped in […]
Number knowledge adds up to success for Perse pupils
Perse pupils have achieved outstanding results in recent national maths competitions. In the Intermediate Maths Challenge, out of 475 pupils from Years 8 to 11 who took part, 190 achieved Gold, 145 Silver and 88 Bronze certificates. Of these, 164 pupils have qualified for the follow-on rounds which will take place next month. Notably, David […]
Perse performers make a song and dance at Charity Cabaret
Talented Perse singers and musicians provided an excellent evening of entertainment at the school’s annual Charity Cabaret. A sensational show featuring wonderful Perse performers captivated the audience as the Main Hall was transformed into an elegant nightspot. With Sorcha, Katie and Toby (all Upper Sixth) doing an exceptional job on compering duties, a wide variety […]
International football success for Perse pupil
Lynden (Year 9) led the way in helping Norwich City’s youngsters claim the illustrious Riga Cup in Latvia. The talented footballer captained the Canaries’ combined U14/13 team to the title as they took on youth sides from some of the biggest clubs in Europe. It was the team’s second international tournament triumph of the season, […]
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