Well done to our year 7 cricket team on their first win yesterday v Bexley Grammar 👏 🏏

🎉GCSEs are DONE! Huge congrats to our amazing Y11s—your hard work, positivity & resilience have been incredible. We celebrated with shirt signing, pics & surprise ice cream 🍦—thanks to the PA! Good luck for results day—see you at sixth form induction next week!

Students in Year 9 took advantage of the improved weather to learn about upcycling wooden pallets and turning them into planters. One day these planters will hopefully be used to help grow ingredients for the school kitchens or Food Technology lessons. 🍓🍅🥕🍋🫛🥦

Our latest Book Podcast is available now: youtu.be/09HSgNb3DyU

The Mandarin Excellence Programme summer camp kicked off in Beijing on 3 July! Nearly 1,200 students from 62 UK secondary schools are embarking on an 11-day immersive journey across 11 cities to explore the Chinese language and culture. From classroom learning to hands-on

On Tuesday 24th June our scholars took part in the South East MFL Debate competition, competing against strong teams from Bexley Grammar School, Dartford Grammar School and Eltham College 1/2

I am delighted to report that Beths won first place in Mandarin in their category, alongside with Spanish! Huge congratulations to our scholars who participated in this competition and to Samuel F, Luca S, Justin S and Gabriel C for winning their debates. 2/2

First day at school! Scholars enjoyed a lesson on hobbies and sports, creating their own poster presentation about which hobbies they do depending on the season and weather.

Our MEP scholars and staff landed safely in China on Wednesday 2nd July. Mandarin Excellence Programme

The prestigious MEP Intensive Study in China officially opened with many important dignitaries from the British Council, Department for Education, UCL Institute of Education and the Beijing Language and Culture University. We were super proud of our student’s opening speech.

On Friday, our Mandarin scholars were busy with traditional Chinese paper cutting, calligraphy writing and face mask painting in the style of the Peking Opera (no opera singing required!). Building upon their cultural knowledge and learning some arty skills! Mandarin Excellence Programme

We are now national news celebrities! m.chinanews.com/wap/detail/chs… Our scholars dancing on the national news plus one interviewee! m.btime.com/item/420vmktm6… Mandarin Excellence Programme

In class yesterday, our MEP scholars learnt about the Chinese school system and made comparisons with the British school system. They had a little impromptu Chinese morning exercise dance to refresh their minds before the break. Mandarin Excellence Programme 1/3

Then following more football, lunch, a Chinese animated film in the auditorium, some modern art, basketball and dinner, the sports evening began! 2/3 Mandarin Excellence Programme

Chinese student helpers organised a range of fun sporty activities and much fun was had by all the MEP students in the sports ground. A quick stop via the Seven11 for snacks then back to the hotel to get some well earned rest. Another great day! 3/3 Mandarin Excellence Programme

The Great Wall of China, we made it! What a wonderful day exploring the history and magnificent view of the Great Wall 🇨🇳 Mandarin Excellence Programme #MandarinExcellence

"Imperial wonders await! 🏯✨ Roaming the grand Forbidden City, then marveling at the sacred Temple of Heaven—where emperors prayed for harmony. History comes alive in Beijing! #ForbiddenCity #TempleOfHeaven #Beijing #AncientChina Mandarin Excellence Programme

As MEP intensive summer study in Beijing ends, we celebrate the incredible journey of our MEP program students. Their enthusiasm, friendships, and cultural performances at the closing ceremony showcased unforgettable memories. #MandarinExcellence Mandarin Excellence Programme