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Our aim is to keep this section current and up to date with information and news this term.

In this section you can find the complete Calendar of Events and in the Sports section you will find the full fixtures list. The Sports section has been split into individual sports where you can find match details and results.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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• Recent News
• School Production 2007 - 'Emma'
• Centenary Book
• Prints and Cards for Sale
• 21st Century Appeal
• Job Vacancies

Downe House School goes on 'tour'

Sunday, 10 August 2008

Performances at 11am and 6pm at 'The Dell', the outdoor performance space in the RSC Centenary Gardens, bordered by the river and Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Bring a picnic, all welcome!

Amazing success for Downe House's Young Enterprise companies!

 

Romeo and Juliet was this year's school production staged over Music Weekend

2nd - 4th May in the Performing Arts Centre

Medley Lecture 6 May 2008 7.30pm PAC

‘Times' writer Mary Ann Sieghart gives Summer Term Medley Lecture

Richard Benyon MP visits Downe House

Newbury's MP, Richard Benyon, visited Downe House on 25th April speak to thePolitics Society about his work in the House of Commons and the constituency.

National Youth Theatre

Congratulations to Emma Powell (U5) who was selected for NYT's highly acclaimed acting course.

See also Speech and Drama Successes!

 

Charity Fashion Show raises over £5,500 for Teenage Cancer Trust

On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March, Downe House hosted a charity fashion show. The events were organised by Rosie Fortescue, Georgiana Haig and Celia Thursfield, in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, raising a total of just over £5,500.

Literary Event - Sunday, 16 March

Gillian Clarke, renowned poet, who has written poetry and prose for children and adults, visited Downe House on Sunday, 16 March. Her poetry reading began with her first publsihed poem 'The Sundial' and the audience were immediately impressed by her passionate and erudite ideas......

Medley Lecture on Friday, 7 March

Diane Louise Jordan, businesswoman and one of the most popular presenters of BBC One's Songs of Praise, gave a talk and answered questions about how her faith influences the way she conducts her own business life and on matters relating to business ethics and corporate social responsibility more generally.

House Drama Productions DVD for sale

If you missed House Drama, or would like to see your daughter's performance again, a professional Double DVD recording by Kingsbridge AV Limited of all five productions will be available to order at a cost of £22.50 each.

Click here to find out how to order

Schools Competition Act Settlement Trust

This Trust was established in November 2006 as part of the agreed resolution of the OFT's recent investigation.

The objects of the Trust are to:

• Make awards or bursaries to beneficiaries which can be used in pursuit of higher or further education;
• Provision of financial assistance, including equipment and travel, to beneficiaries in the pursuit of their studies or research; and otherwise furthering the education of the beneficiaries.

There are three criteria for eligibility:

• You must have attended Downe House after 15 September 2001
• You must have reached the age of 18, but be younger than 30, on the date that the Bursary or Grant would be due to be paid to you
• Six years must have elapsed from the date when you began attending the school.

For further details go to <Joining Downe> and click on <Scholarships>