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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 […]
Proms at The Perse delivers record-breaking night of music
Last week, The Perse’s annual Proms event brought together more than 350 performers and over 600 audience members for the biggest single musical event in the School’s history. It was a delightful evening of music spanning centuries and genres. Wind bands, jazz bands, string orchestras, percussion ensembles and choirs, from Year 7 Voices through to […]
Perse students complete Gold DofE Qualifying expedition in Italy
Over May half term, 36 students completed their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Qualifying expedition in the Aosta Valley, Italy. The teams spent four days walking in the mountains, navigating the valley trails, all whilst being self-sufficient, as they carried all the food and equipment they needed. During their route, the pupils were able to experience […]
Perse actors bring Orwell’s Animal Farm to life
George Orwell’s Animal Farm was brought to the stage by Perse Year 10 students on Friday 15 May and Saturday 16 May in a production that combined physical theatre and puppetry to bring Orwell’s classic political fable to life. Originally published in 1945, Animal Farm is one of George Orwell’s best-known works and is studied […]
Perse student qualifies for Cambridge Economics and Finance Global Finals
A student from The Perse has earned international recognition after qualifying for the Global Finals of the Cambridge Economics and Finance Competition. Following an impressive performance in the regional round, Kiana was awarded a Gold Award, placing her in the top 15% of participants globally, and is now one of just 60 students invited to […]
Pupils secure international victory in neuroscience competition
In an outstanding achievement last month, pupils Hannah, Anya, and teammate Cindy (participating from Boston) were named the global winners of the High School division at the International Youth Neuroscience Association (IYNA) Ideathon 2026. This prestigious global competition challenges young minds to dive deep into complex science. This year’s prompt focused on a rapidly growing […]
Perse pupils finish as runners-up in Intermediate Schools’ Challenge National Finals
The Perse School’s Intermediate Schools’ Challenge team finished as runners-up in the national finals at Winchester College after a series of impressive performances against some of the country’s strongest quiz teams. Schools’ Challenge is a national general knowledge quiz competition for school teams across different age groups. Teams answer questions on subjects including history, science, […]
Year 12 Physics pupils launch the ‘Big Bang Bulletin’
A group of Perse Year 12 Physics pupils have produced the inaugural edition of The Big Bang Bulletin, a brand-new student-led newsletter packed with original research, news, and physics challenges. The first edition features a range of impressive student-written pieces, from a news article on China’s ‘Artificial Sun’ nuclear fusion breakthrough to original research projects […]
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