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150th Anniversary
We are preparing to celebrate the school’s remarkable 150th anniversary with a series of inspiring and memorable events that bring together current students, staff, alumni, former staff members, friends, and supporters of our community. These celebrations will honour our rich heritage while looking ahead to an exciting future of growth and innovation. To stay informed about upcoming events and announcements, please sign up by clicking the link. Sign Up
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"Pupils thrive in every way here. They succeed academically and are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps."
"The school’s values of tolerance, consideration of others and love are encouraged through all aspects of school life."
"Teachers are experts in their subjects. They present new information clearly and in interesting ways."
"Pupils are safe, happy and cared for at this school. There is a climate of respect and compassion for all."
"Leaders quickly identify pupils who struggle with reading. They waste no time in giving pupils the help they need to become fluent and confident readers."
"Leaders quickly identify pupils who struggle with reading. They waste no time in giving pupils the help they need to become fluent and confident readers."
"Thank you for helping my son to continue to flourish as a young man."
"It is amazing to see how the boys are developing into young men."
"We are proud of our son, and we are also proud that he attends a glorious school dedicated to the betterment of all students, thanks to all the hard work of the teachers and school staff that make this possible."
"As parents, we could see the care and pride taken in the learning, from end pieces of work like the art to work in class books."
"I am so proud to be an ex-pupil and to see the school now, how well it is run and the quality of the staff and pupils delights me."
"What an amazing group of students! Christ is really at the heart here."
"I wanted to express how well your young people are at representing themselves, their school, their generation and so much more."
"I would like to take the opportunity to say how delightful, respectful and interactive the students were. They were an absolute delight to work with! We have heard nothing but positive things about your school and your students, you should be extremely proud."
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Towards the end of the last term, Year 7 students enjoyed a high-impact, energetic and informative performance of a road safety drama led by @theriotactuk .
"Today in the road safety talk we learned about how to behave when you're around other vehicles and to resist when your ...friend says something reckless."
Another student said, "The workshop was really fun and taught us how to stay safe and behave sensibly around roads and moving vehicles."
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Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a Special Year of St Francis to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. ⛪️
As a Catholic school rooted in Franciscan tradition and education, we will celebrate this special year from 10 January 2026 to 10 January 2027 through ...a series of events and activities involving students of all year groups. These will inspire our students not only to know our core virtues: Faith, Hope, Charity, Integrity, Courage, Humility, and Kinship, but to live them in practice within their families and the wider local community.
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Last week, our school celebrated the Feast of Epiphany ✝️ with a beautiful Mass. It was a time for reflection and prayer, as students and staff gathered to entrust the year ahead to God’s care and remember Christ as the light guiding their journey.
Maryloy (Year 12) shares her ...experience: “Serving at the school’s Epiphany Mass helped me understand and celebrate the meaning of the Epiphany more deeply. It was a meaningful opportunity to begin the academic year on a positive note, asking God to bless my studies and guide my journey this year, reminding me He’s at the centre of everything. Being gathered together as a school community also gave a strong sense of unity and shared purpose.”
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🎭 Curtain up for Year 7
Earlier in December, our students enjoyed a magical afternoon at the pantomime, filled with laughter, festive cheer, and unforgettable memories.
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We are grateful to our alumnus, @Peteapps for sending complimentary copies of his recent book, Homesick, which explores the causes of London’s housing crisis, as well as his first book, Show Me the Bodies, which examines the failures that led to the Grenfell Tower fire and was awarded the Orwell ...Prize in 2023.
Peter's books are available now to all students in the school library. We love to hear from all our alumni and greatly appreciate them sharing their published work
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As part of Year 12 enrichment, our West Ham Park community volunteers have been planting by the pond in the ornamental garden.
These perennials will grow over the spring and summer and should be a beautiful part of the garden for many years to come.
Students enjoyed being close ...to nature and doing some exercise out in the fresh air and beautiful surroundings of the gardens.