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Farewell… for Now!
Today marks the end of a very successful year… and a rather unusual term. Every member of our community has faced new challenges since ‘lockdown’ began back in March, but each new obstacle has provided an opportunity to learn and grow as a team. Our pupils have found new ways to connect with one another;…
A Prize Giving with a Difference
This morning we enjoyed a very special outdoor Prize Giving ceremony with our year 6 pupils. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on a hugely successful year, despite the many changes to the girls’ school routines during these unprecedented times. Blessed with beautiful blue skies, we were able to enjoy Prize Giving ‘al fresco’…
Land Ahoy!
We had lots of fun with our year 3 girls today, who all dressed up in their very best pirate attire! As part of their geography curriculum, our year 3 crew-mates have been studying the area of St Lucia, famous for the notorious pirates that sailed in the Caribbean. Can you spot the parrot?
Year 6 Retreat Day
Today our year 6s enjoyed their traditional ‘retreat’. This is a very special day, during which pupils are encouraged to reflect on their personal journeys at Holy Cross – the lessons learned and friendships forged – as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives. It has been an incredible seven years and we…
Project Playtime!
Nothing holds Holy Cross Prep down… not even lockdown! Over the past few months we have been busy planning a very special project: a brand new outdoor play area for our reception classes. Following a long week of digging, measuring and building in the sun, we are very excited to introduce our wonderfully colourful EYFS…
Viking Life at Ufton Court
What a wonderful time we had at Ufton Court this week! As part of their history curriculum, our year 4 pupils set out on an adventure to discover more about the Vikings – a fantastic way to bring this fascinating era to life. From traditional fire lighting, to battle tactics and training, our ‘shield maidens’…
Business Brains at the STEMterprise Fair
From homemade bird feeders and quirky bee hotels to nutritious fruit smoothies, this year’s STEMterprise Fair was jam-packed with innovative and environmentally friendly creations – straight from the imaginations of our young entrepreneurs, who raised lots of money to support our sister school in Zambia. Next stop, Dragon’s Den!
Designing a Difference
Fashion shows don’t come more sustainable than this – our year 6 pupils showed us just how easy it is to recycle our old clothes by giving them a new lease of life (instead of a trip to the tip!). With a little creativity, we can be kind to the world and our wardrobes at…
Studying the Local Area
As part of their geography curriculum, our year 5 pupils created an engaging online survey on their iPads, before setting out to investigate land use on New Malden’s busy high street. As well as surveying local shoppers, the girls used trundle wheels to measure shop frontage. They also looked out for any Korean influences, having…
Keep Dancing!
Every year our wonderful parents’ association, the Friends of Holy Cross, organise a fantastic disco for our girls to enjoy, and this year was no exception! Each disco has its own theme, from ‘tropical’ to ‘fluffy’… but this year our girls channeled their inner ballroom dancers for an evening of Strictly Come Dancing! The dancefloor…
