The Peterborough School - Independent School with Nursery for Boys and Girls age 6 weeks to 18 years News Feed - School News http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/?nid=1&pid=44 e4education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.0 (www.e4education.co.uk) Mon, 4 Feb 2013 17:32:29 GMT Mon, 4 Feb 2013 17:32:29 GMT Young Enterprise Win Award http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=78&pid=44&nid=1 This year's Young Enterprise team, Cascade, participated in a trade fair at Milton Keynes and scooped an award

]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 17:32:29 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=78&nid=1 Olympic Gold Medallist Opens New Sports Facilty http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=63&pid=44&nid=1 Olympic Champion rower and World Record holder, Katherine Grainger, visited the School last Friday to officially open the new Sports Facility.

]]> Mon, 1 Oct 2012 14:32:49 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=63&nid=1 Record-breaking A Level Results http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=59&pid=44&nid=1 Pupils are today celebrating a 100% pass rate in the A Levels this summer - the fifth successive year that the School has achieved this impressive statistic.

]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:37:14 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=59&nid=1 Netball Success Across the Board http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=56&pid=44&nid=1 The Peterborough School girls have once again struck success across the board in Netball this year.

]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:41:10 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=56&nid=1 National and District Indoor Rowing Champions http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=55&pid=44&nid=1 12 of our rowers competed in the British Indoor Rowing Championships, held at Nottingham University in March.  Despite there not being relay races this year, our individual entrants all performed brilliantly.

]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:57:25 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=55&nid=1 Inter-House Debating: Spencer Edge a Narrow Victory http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=49&pid=44&nid=1 Spencer House completed a narrow victory over Eliot in the Inter-House Debating contest.

]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:45:56 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=49&nid=1 Wonderful Trip to Normandy http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=48&pid=44&nid=1 Nine girls from Years 9 to 12 recently enjoyed a week in Le Château, Normandy. 

]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:42:06 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=48&nid=1 Appeals Day Raises Cash for Charity http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=47&pid=44&nid=1 A very successful Appeals Day has raised a substantial amount for this year's chosen charity, Riding For The Disabled Association

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:09:33 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=47&nid=1 15 Mile Challenge http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=45&pid=44&nid=1 Students, staff and parents have been pounding out the miles on the specially marked quarter mile track

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:53:51 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=45&nid=1 Cheque Presentation for Kenya School http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=43&pid=44&nid=1 A cheque for £630 towards the Kenya school was handed over to Mr Meadows by Stephen Moore of R99 Entertainment with the Mayor officiating.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:08:23 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=43&nid=1 Successful Half-term Sports Tours http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=38&pid=44&nid=1 Two sports tours were sucessfully completed during the half-term break; the U13 rugby players toured Hampshire while the U15 netballers travelled slightly further afield to La Manga in Spain.

]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 12:26:51 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=38&nid=1 Victory for Spencer in House Tug O' War http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=37&pid=44&nid=1 Pupils and staff yesterday took part in the annual House Tug O’ War competition in which Spencer House claimed victory.

]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:19:22 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=37&nid=1 National Competition Winner http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=33&pid=44&nid=1 A Year 6 pupil has won a national competition by scooping the prize for the 8-11 year olds category at the Finals of the 'My Money' Competition for Schools.

]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:24:10 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=33&nid=1 Speech Day 2011 http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=35&pid=44&nid=1 The Headmaster's annual report can be seen in full here.

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:24:14 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=35&nid=1 Excellent GCSE Results http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=32&pid=44&nid=1 Year 11 students are today celebrating after 100% of them gained the benchmark minimum of five GCSEs at grades A* to C.

]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:12:41 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=32&nid=1 Mirae is Pride of Peterborough http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=27&pid=44&nid=1 Budding entrepreneur, Mirae Unalkat of Year 5 has been awarded a 'Pride of Peterborough' award by the Peterborough Evening Telegraph.

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:47:51 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=27&nid=1 Kathryn Triumphs in International Maths Challenge http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=23&pid=44&nid=1 Year 9 pupil, Kathryn Smyth, has won a Merit in the international mathematics competition, The Grey Kangaroo. 

]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2011 16:18:13 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=23&nid=1 Great Success at Music Festival http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=18&pid=44&nid=1 Students from The Peterborough School achieved great success at the Peterborough Music Festival, with a huge number of certificates, prizes and cups being won by individual students and groups.

]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:27:57 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=18&nid=1 Kenya School Grand Raffle http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=16&pid=44&nid=1 Fundraising for this year's charity project, the Woodard Langalanga School in Kenya, is now well under way and we are very pleased to announce the Grand Raffle, which we hope will help us to reach our target donation of £10,000.

]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:07:57 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=16&nid=1 Young Enterprise team do great trade http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=14&pid=44&nid=1 Our current Young Enterprise company, Anagenesis, had an extremely successful day at the Milton Keynes Trade Fair.

]]> Wed, 2 Mar 2011 09:26:06 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=14&nid=1 Public Speaking Success http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=11&pid=44&nid=1 Three Year 11 students successfully negotiated their way through the first round of the English Speaking Union

]]> Fri, 4 Feb 2011 14:42:47 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=11&nid=1 National Indoor Rowing Champions http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=7&pid=44&nid=1 Pupils achieved great success at the National Indoor Rowing Championships again this year.  Held at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena, five teams from The Peteborough School competed and we came away with one team Gold and three Silvers.

]]> Mon, 6 Dec 2010 15:11:56 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=7&nid=1 Steve Cram visits the School http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=4&pid=44&nid=1 Former World Champion and Olympic athlete, Steve Cram, visited the School in early November to give a motivational talk to pupils and staff from The Peterborough School as well as visitors from Oundle School, Stamford School, Kirkstone House School and Uppingham School.

]]> Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:35:15 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=4&nid=1 A Level Success Treble http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=3&pid=44&nid=1 Students and staff at The Peterborough School are today celebrating attaining a 100% pass rate for the third year in succession.

]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:46:58 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=3&nid=1 Best Ever GCSE Results http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=2&pid=44&nid=1 All at The Peterborough School are today celebrating highest percentage of GCSE top grades that the School has seen since records began.

]]> Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:24:43 GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=2&nid=1 Adverse Weather http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=6&pid=44&nid=1 Given the latest forecasts of severe weather conditions, with the possibility of snow, we would like to bring to your attention the Extreme Weather Procedures which can be found by clicking on the link in the Our School section of the website.  Please be assured that every effort will be made to ensure that the School will remain open, with the safety of pupils and staff of paramount importance.

Parents are advised to check this website and their emails regularly for updates regarding possible closure and any closure will also be announced on Heart FM (102.7FM).

]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=6&nid=1 Brilliant Bazaar http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=8&pid=44&nid=1 Members of the Parent Teacher Guild put on a wonderful Christmas Bazaar for everyone to enjoy.

]]> Mon, 6 Dec 2010 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=8&nid=1 Poetry Winner in Westminster http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=9&pid=44&nid=1 Year 11 pupil, Bethany Johnson, visited and toured the Houses of Parliament

]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2010 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=9&nid=1 County Honours in Cross Country http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=10&pid=44&nid=1 Two Sixth Form students, Eleanor Swire and Jade Watson have been selected to represent Cambridgeshire

]]> Fri, 4 Feb 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=10&nid=1 Charity cheque presentation http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=12&pid=44&nid=1 In today's assembly we were delighted to present Carole Hughes of charity, Anna's Hope, with a cheque

]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=12&nid=1 A great week of netball success http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=13&pid=44&nid=1 A fabulous week of netball results started last Monday with the Year 7 team

]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=13&nid=1 New Sports Development Launch Event http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=15&pid=44&nid=1 Details of the School's latest capital build project, the new Sports Facility, will be revealed at the launch event on

]]> Wed, 9 Mar 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=15&nid=1 Young Enterprise team triumphs at Area Final http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=17&pid=44&nid=1 The Peterborough School’s Young Enterprise Company, Anagenesis, enjoyed a hugely successful night at the Peterborough Area Final.

]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=17&nid=1 Year 7 Netballers Unbeaten in League http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=19&pid=44&nid=1 With a convincing 18-1 victory over Jack Hunt School last Wednesday, the Year 7 Netball Team remain unbeaten having now completed

]]> Tue, 5 Apr 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=19&nid=1 National Rowing Medals For Every Year Group http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=22&pid=44&nid=1 Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Concept 2 Indoor Rowing Challenge which has been running since November.  Every single year group which participated has won bronze or silver medals

]]> Mon, 9 May 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=22&nid=1 Week of Sporting Victories http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=24&pid=44&nid=1 It has been quite a week for our sports teams, with several excellent wins.

]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=24&nid=1 High Time at Hilltop http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=25&pid=44&nid=1 Over 60 children from Years 4 to 6 in the Preparatory Department experienced a wonderful residential trip

]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=25&nid=1 County Final Success for Young Enterprise http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=26&pid=44&nid=1 The Young Enterprise team performed exceptionally well at the Cambridgeshire County Final.  They gave a professional presentation

]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=26&nid=1 Teddies in School for Picnic http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=28&pid=44&nid=1 About 70 children from The Peterborough School Nursery, The Learning Tree Nursery, the Husaini Pre-school and the School Reception Classes brought their teddies

]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=28&nid=1 Gladiator in School for Sports Presentation Evening http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=29&pid=44&nid=1 International athlete, TV presenter and star of the hit show 'Gladiators', Caroline Pearce, joined us in School to present the awards at the Sports Presentation Evening.

]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=29&nid=1 Mayor Performs Sports Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=30&pid=44&nid=1 The Mayor of Peterborough, Councillor Paula Thacker MBE, performed the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Sports Facility during the end of term celebrations. 

]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=30&nid=1 Outstanding A Level Results http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=31&pid=44&nid=1 This year’s A Level results are by far the best ever on record. The overall pass rate of 100%, which cannot be beaten, remains for the fourth year in succession but today saw a leap in the number of grades

]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=31&nid=1 'Annie' Plays to Packed Houses http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=39&pid=44&nid=1 A cast of over 80 students wowed audiences over four nights with this year's Musical production of 'Annie'.

]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=39&nid=1 Indoor Rowing Success http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=40&pid=44&nid=1 Success for 17 rowers from Years 7 to 13 in the second indoor rowing league match of the season.

]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=40&nid=1 Flying Start For This Year's Young Enterprise Team http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=41&pid=44&nid=1 This year's Young Enterprise team, Egalité, have made an excellent start to their trading year at both trade fairs and in competition.

]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=41&nid=1 ESU Debating Success http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=42&pid=44&nid=1 We were delighted to host the first round of the English Speaking Union Mace Debating Competition and welcomed three other schools to compete.

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=42&nid=1 Year 8 Girls are Champions in Rounders, Netball and Tennis http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=57&pid=44&nid=1 The Year 8 girls this week won the District Rounders Tournament, remaining undefeated out of 12 schools. 

]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=57&nid=1 POSH Star Gaby Zakuani Presents Sports Prizes http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=58&pid=44&nid=1 Students, parents and staff gathered in the Main Hall on Monday to enjoy a wonderful Sports Presentation Evening.

]]> Mon, 9 Jul 2012 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=58&nid=1 Outstanding GCSE Results http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=60&pid=44&nid=1 Students at The Peterborough School have celebrated another outstanding set of GCSE results

]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=60&nid=1 Former Pupil Scoops Top Music Prize http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=61&pid=44&nid=1 Former pupil, Toby Hession, has been awarded a major music prize during his studies at Chetham's Music School

]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 :: GMT http://www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=61&nid=1