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Stratford Upon Avon A Level Drama Trip

On the weekend of 15th-17th January, Mr Swann and Ms Thackeray accompanied the U6 drama students to see three professional productions and to participate in an educational workshop at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford upon Avon

All the students were greatly enamoured with the new ver…

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM , DRAMA

Christmas at The Ladies’ College

Christmas at The Ladies’ College today

There is a lot of Christmas spirit around today, following a wonderful Carol Service at St Stephen’s yesterday. Christmas mufti and Christmas lunch was served. Yum! Christmas decorations, Christmas Fair and many of last year’s Upper Sixth are back to receive…

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM

The Collas Crill Moot 2015

The Ladies' College winners!

Olivia Atkinson and Lily Davison represented the Ladies' College in the final round of this excellent and unusual competition, on Tuesday afternoon.

They were defending a fictitious case of libel brought by the prosecution (Elizabeth College students), acting for 'F…

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM

The Ladies’ College reaches for the top of the league

The Sunday Times has recently published its League Tables for State and Independent Schools and The Ladies’ College is pleased to have climbed 30 places in the past year to now be positioned 200th in the rankings.

Principal, Ashley Clancy, says, ‘Whilst this is a great place to be, what the Co…

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM

The Sovereign Awards Results

The Sovereign Art Foundation Guernsey Schools Prize, which is in its very first year, invited all secondary schools in Guernsey to submit ten of the best artworks produced by its students. The Ladies College submitted 10 pieces of work from students across GCSE and A Level:

Charlotte Thompson

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM , ART

Introduction to Portrait Painting workshop

During the month of November the Art Department offered students in Upper Five and Sixth Form an 4 week ‘Introduction to Portrait Painting’ workshop with local Artist Liz Adams. This was an opportunity for students to develop confidence and competence in the field of portraits and oil painting. The…

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM , ART

Bailiff’s visit

This week we welcomed the Bailiff to College and are very grateful that he was able to find time in his busy schedule for a tour of our grounds and to meet with members of our Sixth Form. Over a cup of tea and slice of The Core's famous Ladies' College cake (which keeps so many of us going) the gir…

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM

The Sovereign Art Foundation

The Sovereign Art Foundation Guernsey Schools Prize, which is in its very first year, recently invited all secondary schools in Guernsey to submit ten of the best artworks produced by its students. These were viewed by a judging panel last week, who then shortlisted 12 finalists. We are proud to an…

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM , ART

IoD Annual dinner

On Thursday evening (22nd Oct) two of our Sixth Formers, Maddy and Freya represented Ladies' College at the Guernsey Institute of Directors Annual dinner on the student table as the 'Directors of Tomorrow' (many thanks to the Ana Leaf Foundation for sponsoring this). The girls got involved in the l…

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM

Time Capsule burial

Friday 23rd October

It has been a busy day for our students today, with our end of half term Commemoration Service, celebrating the College’s history, having taken place. Looking to the future, we are also excited to have buried five time capsules in the foundations of our new extension – par…

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Over 50 girls from Lower Five completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award Practice and Qualifying expeditions on the 10th/11th October 2015.

They left Vazon and followed routes around the island, up and down and along roads and lanes  previously unknown to some, occasionally stopping to r…

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM

Institute of Directors Annual Convention

Former Ladies' College student Natalia Jopling Tanser represented the school today at the Institute of Directors Annual Convention as one of the 'Directors of Tomorrow' sponsored by the Ana Leafe Foundation.  The programme included a panel debate with Lords Mandelson and Lawson about Britain's EU m…

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM

Your Schools, Your Choice consultation

Please find attached details of two information evenings being run by The Ladies’ College, Elizabeth College and Blanchelande College which offer an opportunity for you to hear the Principals comment upon the consultation areas of selection at 11+, College funding, the size and structure of seco…

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM

Women's Networking Event

Last night 60 women attended our ‘ladies only’ networking event held at the i2 office, Royal Chambers, to celebrate the future of The Ladies’ College and its role in supporting women, business and island life in general. Attendees enjoyed a champagne reception plus presentations from Dame Mary Perk…

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM , MELROSE , PRE-PREPARATORY

The Decider

Last night we welcomed over fifty parents to College to hear about The Decider course, which is a simple, logical, skills based course that is aimed to identify and develop skills that help all of us cope in stressful situations.

Remove will have a familiarisation day on The Decider towards the …

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM

Lower Sixth Induction

Last week we welcomed our new Lower Sixth. The girls were given a two day induction in order to make a smooth transition into Sixth Form.

On Thursday the girls met their tutors, took a tour around Elizabeth College and listened to an excellent presentation about the extra-curricular activities o…

NEWS  SIXTH FORM

Start of Term

A busy few days at the start of term has set the tone for the year. It was great to welcome new students and to see them in their new PE kit and pinafores in Melrose. Three girls have been awarded their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and Sixth Form have presented an assembly on their work in Sri Lank…

NEWS  SENIOR SCHOOL , SIXTH FORM , MELROSE

Michaelmas Term

Just a reminder for everyone as to the timings for Thursday 3rd Sept.

Start of Term for Senior School and Melrose years 2 - 6

08:30 - Lower 6 arrive and go to Leaf Centre

09:00 - Remove arrive and go to Tutor rooms

09:30 - Lower 4 arrive and go to Form rooms

09:30 - Upper 6 arri…

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A-level results

We are delighted that our students who took A–levels this year have excelled once again. 54 students sat examinations this summer that will allow them to make choices and take decisions about their future. 40% of grades were A* and A, 70% A* to B and 89% A* to C. An impressive 24 girls achieved at…

NEWS  SIXTH FORM

Lower 6th UCAS Day

All the Lower Sixth girls are now registered with UCAS and ready to begin the UCAS process.  This morning we Skyped Lizzie Sumner from Surrey University for some hints and tips for  writing a successful Personal Statement. In the afternoon we heard from former student Alice Dewsnip who is studying…

NEWS  SIXTH FORM