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Introducing the Downe House Acting Company

Discover how this special programme for our Sixth Form dramatists helped refine their acting skills before their performance of 'Marvin's Room'.

Discover 07/02/24
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The Transition to University

A special Futures Department event to prepare the Upper Sixth for their next step after life at Downe.

Discover 01/02/24
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Bringing GCSE Poetry to Life

The Upper Fifth (Year 11) were delighted to take part in our annual trip to the 'Poetry Live!' showing at the Oxford Playhouse as part of their English studies.

Discover 25/01/24
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Upper School Chemists Compete at the University of Oxford

Four budding chemists had the fantastic opportunity to compete in the RSC Top of the Bench Chemistry Competition held at the University of Oxford.

Discover 12/01/24
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The Value of our Respect Ambassadors

In his latest Deputy Head's Blog, Matt Godfrey explores the role our Respect Ambassadors play in mentoring our younger pupils.

Discover 04/12/23
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Politics Society host MP Wera Hobhouse

Downe House welcomed MP Wera Hobhouse as a guest speaker for the Politics Society.

Discover 02/12/23
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Reads for Cold Winter Nights

Sophie (Upper Sixth), one of our Literary Seniors, shares her picks for festive reads.

Discover 01/12/23
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Geography Conference

Our Upper Sixth (Year 13) pupils who study A Level Geography enriched their knowledge with a trip to Hodder Education’s 2023 Hazards Conference.

Discover 25/11/23
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Schools Interview Exchange

Our Upper Sixth (Year 13) pupils had the chance to practice their interview technique at this event which collaborated with local state schools.

Discover 24/11/23
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An Evening with Marina Hyde

It was a pleasure to welcome Marina Hyde (DH 1992) for a Senior Medley Lecture about her successful career in journalism.

Discover 14/11/23
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Space Design Competition

Mr Rivers (Head of Physics) took 12 of our budding STEM pupils from the Lower Sixth (Year 12) to participate in the UK Space Design Competition.

Discover 13/11/23
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Global Exchange trip to India

Daisy and Anna from the Upper Fifth (Year 11) visited India for their Exchange trip to Welham Girls' School.

Discover 04/11/23
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