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Wimbledon awaits Perse tennis player
Beau (Year 8) will soon be treading the same turf as the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz after reaching the Play Your Way to Wimbledon national finals. The talented tennis player will be taking part in the boys’ U18 doubles competition with partner Lukas next month after they battled through club and inter-counties […]
Classics and creative writing combine for Perse pupils’ success
The allure of ancient history sparked success for Perse pupils in major classical creative writing competitions. Will (Year 7) won the Key Stage 3 creative writing prize in the Classical Association (CA) Mythology Competition, while Alexander (Year 10) was runner-up in the 14-16 age category of the Oxford University Classics Creative Writing Competition. In the […]
A first for The Perse in national maths competition
Perse mathematicians were equal to the task as they were crowned Team Maths Challenge national champions for the first time. The team of Daniel, Yixuan (both Year 9), Jason and William (both Year 8) saw off competition from around 70 other teams who had qualified from their respective regional rounds, plus seven guest groups from […]
Perse cricket team bowled over to reach national finals
The Perse girls’ U13 cricket team will aim to be big hitters at the School Sport T20 Cup national finals day tomorrow (Tuesday 1 July). They have been in sensational form all season, having already been among the top 20 teams in the National Schools Indoor Cup, and they will be looking for more success […]
Perse student launches charity jewellery club
Carrying out research for an essay sparked Alexandra (L6) into setting up a jewellery-making club to raise funds for an oral health charity. The club has been running every Friday lunchtime since half term with students creating thread bracelets and silver charms, which will be sold to raise money for Dentaid The Dental Charity. However, […]
No question about Perse quiz team’s Schools’ Challenge success
The Perse Years 7 and 8 quiz team made it double general knowledge success for the school this year after winning the Junior Schools’ Challenge crown. Captained by Jacqueline (Year 7) and featuring Elliot, Harry (both Year 8) and Buddhan (Year 7), the team claimed the illustrious title in the national finals at The Hall […]
Gold standard for Perse students on Italy Duke of Edinburgh trip
The Aosta Valley in Italy was the destination for 37 Perse students as they embarked on their Duke of Edinburgh Gold qualifying expedition. Teams navigated a challenging circuit through high mountain passes, covering approximately 45 kilometres and ascending a total of 2,500 metres. Throughout the expedition, the pupils demonstrated self-sufficiency, carrying all the food and […]
Inclusive sport is the winner as Perse pupils raise charity funds
A range of exciting inclusive sports were tried by Perse Year 8 pupils as they raised funds for Power2Inspire with a special Games2Inspire day. John Willis, founder and CEO of Power2Inspire, provided the pupils with an insight into the work of the charity, which aims to ensure everyone has access to sport, regardless of disability, […]
Fantastic French trip inspires fond memories for Perse students
Emilie (Lower Sixth) shares her thoughts on the Year 10/Lower Sixth French trip to Annecy. In Annecy, a delightful alpine town in south-eastern France, the daily sight of the contrasting mountains and lake was breathtaking, as were the beautiful canals dotted with bridges. On the first day of the trip, despite the extremely early wake-up, […]
Summer sun and super sounds surround Proms at The Perse
Sumptuous sounds, summer sun and a celebratory atmosphere could only mean one thing – Proms at The Perse 2025. An uplifting evening of music saw around 300 students perform in bands, ensembles and choirs across three ‘venues’ – the Peter Hall Performing Arts Centre auditorium and foyer and the Sports Hall. From classical to rock […]
Historic national title for Perse quiz team
Perse quizzers have won the Intermediate Schools’ Challenge title for the first time with a sensational show of general knowledge at the national finals. Aimed at Year 9 and 10 pupils, the competition is new to the quizzing calendar, with the inaugural edition having been held last year. The team, captained by Benjamin (Year 9) […]
Perse pupil keeps cool to secure English curling crown
Lina (Year 10) held her nerve to play the winning shot to earn her curling team the national title and a place at the world championships. Her team will be competing at the World Curling Junior B Championships in Finland in December for the third year in a row, having completed a hat-trick of English […]
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