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Computer Science Week
Pupils across the school have been busy this week, learning different types of code. The boys have been excited to create code that enables animations, solves complex puzzles and produces simple bespoke games. As part of our normal computer science curriculum the boys in Pre Prep have been coding ‘Bee Bots’ to move automatically around…
6W in DT
In DT, 6W have been developing their understanding of smart materials, in particular thermochromic paint that disappears with heat. To develop their graphic design and textile skills, they have taken the school values and interpreted them using five words. The boys then experimented with different fonts and spacings to design a stencil using the 2D…
U11A Rugby Tournament
A traditionally tough and fast paced tournament was always going to be a great test of the Year 6’s progress so far this term. They displayed a tremendous attitude and commitment throughout the day. The first two games were extremely tight and could have been won by either team but DPL came away with a…
Year 5 Rugby news
Another fantastic year of rugby fixtures against St Paul’s ended with this year’s Whitcomb trophy being retained by our old adversaries on Saturday. For context, the trophy was originally presented by Robin Whitcomb who taught at both schools. The sun was shining brightly and it was a fantastic morning of cold weather rugby on display…
Trip for Reception classes
Last week, the four Reception classes visited the Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green to look at toys from the olden days. The boys embraced everything from start to finish, including the minibus ride which took them over Tower Bridge. At the museum the boys took part in a really interesting workshop all about Moving…
Switch Off Fortnight
Over the past two weeks, pupils across The Prep have been involved with the ‘Switch Off Fortnight’ campaign. Our aim was to raise awareness and significantly reduce our energy usage. In each section, Eco club boys presented to their peers providing thought-provoking facts and figures as well as providing useful information on how to change…
Bebras Computing Update
Recently some of our boys took part in the Bebras Computing Challenge. There were many boys who received distinction certificates, but in particular there were 6 boys who have now been invited to take part in the 2020 Oxford Computing Challenge. These 6 boys achieved the highest score within the top 10% of all pupils…
Pre-Prep Christmas Show
‘Christmas is coming, what a lovely time, hearts will be cheery and bells will chime!’ Against a wonderful backdrop of twinkling lights over Bethlehem and a packed house of families and friends, we were entertained by Caesar, his brave centurions and a trio of Wise men to name but a few! Our hearts were full…
Reception performances
Just imagine an amazing West End show but, on a slightly smaller scale, and that describes the two Reception performances of ‘Hansel and Gretel’ in the Early Years. The children proudly and confidently acted and sang their way through the story. There were many magic moments as Hansel and Gretel met characters from other picture…
Planter Project
This year in year 7 DT rotation, the pupils are working in collaboration with Alma-nac architects and the Dulwich Picture Gallery to design and make a planter kit that will be used in our school grounds. Dulwich Picture Gallery have very generously donated the wood from the summer pavilion, The House of Colour, for us…
