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Happy Campers
No amount of rain could stop the annual Friends of Holy Cross Dads’ & Daughters’ Camp Night from going ahead. With brollies in hand and wellies on feet, our intrepid campers took to the field to set up for the night. From ‘Last Man Standing’ and giant Jenga to archery and crazy golf, there was…
Fantastique Fun in France
Accompanied by Madame Humberston and ‘Team France’, year 6 enjoyed a fun-filled week of activities during their trip, from mosaic making workshops and market visits to catching up with pen pals. Practising their French language skills at every opportunity, it was a fantastic way for our girls to experience French culture in a beautiful…
A Visit from Vanessa Cervantes
A big thank you to children’s author, Vanessa Cervantes, for visiting our Pre-Prep classes. Our reception girls heard all about The Can-Do Caterpillar, who longs to be able to fly, and our years 1 and 2 girls learned all about the importance of bees from The Unbusy Bee. Educational and inspiring!
A Merry Day of Maypole Dancing
A real favourite on the Holy Cross Prep calendar, our annual Maypole dance and poetry recital never disappoints. After the reception girls (and their parents!) finished their special Maypole performance, it was back to the classrooms to tuck into a tasty afternoon tea. A delightful afternoon for all involved!
Inspired by Shakespeare
Year 5 enjoyed a wonderful workshop on A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Tuesday afternoon. After exploring the play as a whole, each class worked on a specific scene, which they performed to each other in a ‘sharing session’ at the end of the afternoon. It was incredible to see what the girls produced in just…
Explosive Food
A particularly ‘explosive’ assembly transformed the hall into a science laboratory. Focusing on the process of eating food, our visitor from the home of science, The Royal Institution, explained just how clever our digestive systems are, as well as the energy we get from the food we consume. With equal parts ‘science demonstration’ and…
Wonderful Wildlife
Last week, Wild Fangs UK visited our Pre-Prep girls, bringing with them a host of weird and wonderful animals, from reptiles to creepy crawlies. The girls learnt some fascinating facts about life cycles, wildlife and habitats, and were even invited to hold a critter or two. It’s not every day you get the chance to…
First Aid Training with St John Ambulance
As part of the girls’ PSHE learning, a member of the St John Ambulance team (Liz) visited children in years 4-6 to train them in basic first aid. Liz demonstrated the first action to take upon finding someone in danger, and how to make the situation as safe as possible. Liz then talked about the…
Exploring the Jurassic Coast
Every summer term our year 5s have the opportunity to explore Swanage’s fascinating coastline. It’s a beautiful part of the country, and the girls always enjoy learning about the geography of the local environment. There’s always plenty to see, from the natural limestone arch of Durdledoor, to the sheltered bay of Lulworth Cove. “Dorset was…
Speak out Stay safe
Last Friday the NSPCC visited Holy Cross Prep and delivered a 30-minute assembly to both Pre-Prep and Juniors girls, focusing on key safeguarding messages for the children. The girls met the NSPCC mascot, ‘Buddy’, and learnt about their individual rights: the right to speak out and to be heard, the right to be safe and…