Forget the John Lewis Advert... #ShiplakeMusic tell us when Christmas is on its way when they put on their annual WInter Concert! Bands, choirs, ensembles; we had the lot tnoght as every year group was represented on stage. Well done to all the performers! #ShiplakeInspirational

It's #FeedbackFriday and today we share some of the lovely comments received from stallholders from last weekend's Christmas Fair. It was a busy and brilliant event and thank you to all staff and parents who helped make it such a success. #ShiplakeCommunity

It was wonderful to welcome back our friends from The Globe Players today as they performend for our pupils! First up, 'Macbeth', for our #ShiplakeYear11 pupils before #ShiplakeYear10 watched 'An Inspector Calls'! #ShiplakeInspirational

We're looking to recruit a Head of Outdoor Education, Duke of Edinburgh Manager and CCF SSI, to start as soon as possible. Further details and an application form available from buff.ly/3lrRrjH #ShiplakeStaff #ShiplakeVacancies

We had a wonderful time earlier this month at our annual Christmas Fair! It was brilliant to welcome over 60 stalls of local businesses, the Shiplake Community Choir and, of course, Father Christmas! Read more at buff.ly/Ew6XAWf #ShiplakeChristmas #ShiplakeCommunity

We are seeking to appoint a hard-working, enthusiastic and conscientious Cleaner to join our small domestic team. Full and part-time applications welcome. For further details go to buff.ly/cmKbspb #ShiplakeVacancies #ShiplakeStaff

#ShiplakeYear9 stepped into the spotlight for their first Question Time last week where they heard #ShiplakeStaff (and a sixth form voice) tackle some big questions, covering everything from phone use to US politics. Read more at buff.ly/VfthWIO #ShiplakeInspirational

We had a lot of fun filming our squad videos for #ShiplakeHockey and #ShiplakeRugby this term but not everything was a one-take wonder! Get ready for some spills, dodgy throws, and plenty of laughs as we share with you the behind-the-scenes and bloopers!

Well done to our #ShiplakeDebating Team who progressed through the first round of the prestigious ESU debate contest yesterday! With speeches that combined insight, emotion, and craft, our pupils - J Middlehurst, K Marsh, and K Calow - stormed to victory. #ShiplakeInspirational

From thrilling #ShiplakeFootball and #ShiplakeHockey matches to #ShiplakeRowing triumphs in London and an unforgettable #ShiplakeRugby tour in Italy, Shiplake athletes have showcased skill, resilience, and team spirit. Read this weeks sports report at buff.ly/9iGeMuf

Well done to our @shiplakedrama GCSE students for performing their devised pieces this week. They showcased creative, insightful and engaging storytelling. #ShiplakeDrama #ShiplakeGCSE #ShiplakeCreative

Well done to our newly appointed Lower School Prefects. The applications have shown incredible communication, teamwork. Thank you to the senior prefects and staff who made it happen. Read more at buff.ly/olUkcNb #ShiplakeYear8 #ShiplakeInspirational #ShiplakeDetermined

In our most recent #ShiplakeScholars' Masterclass Monday, we welcomed Mr Graham Simms for a #ShiplakePhysics talk! From Newton's Second Law of Motion to aircraft navigation systems, Mr Simms spoke passionately to our pupils about a number of topics. #ShiplakeInspirational

We had a wonderful Soloists' Concert earlier this month with performers across the whole College! Today, wee share highlights of our junior performers; keep an eye out tomorrow for the seniors! #ShiplakeIndividual #ShiplakeMusic

We are looking to recruit a House Pastoral Leader to work three days a week (Wednesday-Friday) who has a passion for the wellbeing of young people. For a candidate pack and application form go to buff.ly/Ccdh4ym #ShiplakeStaff #ShiplakeVacancies

With internal exams well underway, we look at how we help our pupils get exam-ready! Revision Day is a perfect opportunity for pupils to hone their skills through dedicated time and interactive workshops with Positively You. Read more at buff.ly/kbymypj #ShiplakeLearning

For #FeedbackFriday this week we share some lovely comments from the parents of a #ShiplakeYear12 who got in touch to say how pleased they were with their son's GCSE results but also highlighted how Shiplake celebrates the individual and the development of other characteristics.

Yesterday, it was the juniors and today it's the turn of our senior musicians! Enjoy the highlights of our talened #ShiplakeMusic pupils from this month's Soloists' Comcert; read more at shiplake.org.uk/news/2025-11-2… #ShiplakeIndividual

This week's #ShiplakeDrama GCSE devised pieces were a masterclass in original storytelling. We’re so proud of the confidence and collaboration shown by the students. Highlights from the performances are now available via: buff.ly/7uiLBQq #ShiplakeGCSE #ShiplakeCreative

We are looking to recruit an organised and detail-oriented Compliance and Estates Co-ordinator (full or part-time considered). Further details available at buff.ly/Ccdh4ym. #ShiplakeVacancies #ShiplakeStaff