All News for October 2019
21.10.19
One of our recent sixth form leavers has been selected as the recipient of the student bursary as she makes a start on her Economics degree at the University of Bath. Abigail was selected from five shortlisted applications to receive financial support towards her tuition fees as well as practical w…
NEWS
SIXTH FORM ,
SIXTH FORM CAREERS
17.10.19
Upper Four were treated to a training session from the Leicester Tigers community rugby coaches, Joe and Chris, who are visiting the island's schools this week.
The rain did not deter their enthusiasm as the coaches put them through their paces along with 2007 Rugby World Cup finalist Mat Tait…
NEWS
SENIOR SCHOOL ,
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
15.10.19
Two of our students Hannah and Bella are shown launching a firefly racing dinghy at Farmoor Reservoir in Oxfordshire, where they competed in the National Youth Team Racing Championships, sailing in around thirty races against many of the top sailors from schools across the UK. A third student, Jess…
NEWS
SENIOR SCHOOL ,
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
10.10.19
Form III treated Melrose to an inspirational assembly about The International Day of The Girl which is on the 11th October. They explained about the history of the day, what it has achieved and who inspires them.
NEWS
JUNIOR SCHOOL
08.10.19
The Ladies' College Art Department want to give you a gentle reminder that four of our amazingly talented Art students have been selected for the Public Vote in this year's Sovereign Art Foundation Guernsey 2019 Student Prize.
This week, the Finalists are being exhibited at The OSA
Pop-Up Shop …
NEWS
SENIOR SCHOOL ,
SIXTH FORM ,
JUNIOR SCHOOL ,
ART
07.10.19
Last week the pupils of The Ladies' College, Melrose gathered together for their Harvest Assembly which Father Moore, from St Stephen's church, presided over.
Form III and the Preparatory Department provided goods to make up lots of beautiful harvest baskets, which Form III then delivered to the…
NEWS
MELROSE ,
PRE-PREPARATORY
04.10.19
It’s been a week busy with simulation activities in the History Department. Upper 4 girls have been investigating international relations in the years leading up to the First World War by working in groups, each assigned a European power, and having to consider diplomatic responses to developments…
NEWS
03.10.19
As part of GCSE music students study world music, it is at this point we work in conjunction with visiting musicians. The Upper 5 music class were treated to a journey through Samba rhythms, starting a stopping performance and an exploration of the different instruments.
Musicians from The La…
NEWS
SENIOR SCHOOL ,
MUSIC
03.10.19
Wednesday 25th September 6th form singers from The Ladies’ College, Elizabeth College and the Grammar School were treated to masterclasses run by OperaUpClose. Performing on the island they were able to spend time with our young musicians for 90 minutes where they passed on their expertise and …
NEWS
SENIOR SCHOOL ,
SIXTH FORM ,
MUSIC