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Year 7 began with a significant expansion, as our Beyond the classroom, Year 7 pupils have excelled 01, 02, 03, 06 Year 7 camp
cohort went from four to eight tutor groups. Pupils across a rich co-curricular programme. Many took 04-05 Big School Camp
quickly embraced the more diverse timetable and leading roles in the junior production of Beauty activities
the broader curriculum on offer. and the Beast, and the year group made spirited
contributions to House Singing, major school
Throughout the year, pupils have been inspired concerts, and the ever-popular “Rock and Pop”
by a wealth of exciting learning opportunities. concert. The year group’s considerable success in
Our brilliant Science Department hosted an Eco both individual and team sports are celebrated in
Day, where pupils explored the biodiversity of our other sections of the Yearbook.
exceptional school grounds through soil sampling,
pond dipping, and the creation of three stunning In the summer term, pupils enjoyed two magical
woven willow sculptures – a lasting legacy of nights under canvas in one of MPS’s orchards,
the day. thanks to the brilliant team from Big School Camp.
They also relished a spectacular water sports
In history, the whole year group visited Chepstow day at the world-class Weymouth and Portland
Castle, where staff delighted in reenacting a “who’s National Sailing Academy.
who” of the castle’s former owners – much to
the amusement of the pupils and a few slightly This year has been such a memorable and
bemused tourists. Other academic highlights successful time for Year 7.
included our Glastonbury Pilgrimage, participation
in the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge,
and strong representation in the Junior Maths
Challenge. Alongside these special events, pupils
have thrived in their daily academic routines.

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