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13th July 20

2020 was the year we decided that Claremont Senior School would have their first ever Junior Production. We would invite lots of local Prep and Primary School students to see our production and to experience a workshop with the cast, but alas Covid-19 came along and it seemed all the rehearsals and planning had been…

4th June 20

Members of the Senior School Choir took a break from teaching and entered the virtual world of choral collaboration to bring a little bit more sunshine into the Claremont community.  What a great way to bring us a little bit closer together whilst apart. 

10th February 20

This term, Year 11, 12 and 13 physicists ventured to Geneva for a truly mind-blowing trip to CERN! The European Organisation for Nuclear Research (known as CERN) is a research organisation that operates the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. It houses the World-Famous Large Hadron Collider; a 27 Kilometre ring of electromagnets which…

18th January 20

When it comes to saving the planet, Claremont is definitely open for business. Building on the brilliant year round work of the School’s Eco Warriors as they pursue Green Flag Status, pupils from Year 7 and 8 decided to launch The Claremont Eco Store to sell environmentally friendly products directly to parents and friends.  Believed…

19th December 19

On a very gloomy December morning, Claremont School runners of all ages braved the wind, rain and the odd river of oozing mud to complete a 5k Race for Life.  Inspired by loved ones lost, a will to affect change and unwavering support for each other, the children battled the elements and all the challenges…

12th December 19

Welcome to the Claremont Podcast – A collaborative audible treat, written and produced by Claremont students for a new corner of the digital world they have claimed their own. Episode 2  Episode 1 

15th November 19

We were all inspired watching nations from across the globe compete in the Rugby World Cup in Japan – with the South African victory, whilst heart-breaking for England supporters,  extraordinarily moving for Springbok fans. I applaud the efforts of South Africa on such a big day for their team and nation and those of you…

15th November 19

Pre-Prep have had so much fun raising money for BBC Children in Need. We discovered our inner Mary Berry and rustled up a multitude of mouth watering treats to include rainbow cupcakes, cake pops, pizza and ice cream surprises! On Friday; the main appeal day, we joined thousands of schools across the country in ‘mufti’…

14th November 19

Following a week of persistent rain and drizzle, Claremont once again hosted the annual Dobson Trophy Cross Country competition in glorious sunshine. Renowned for being one of the most challenging cross country courses on the circuit (even without the mud), the sports team had the ingenious idea of  running the course in the opposite direction…

6th November 19

Year 8 pupils celebrated ‘”Día de los Muertos“, or Day of the Dead by making their annual pilgrimage up to the Senior School to join forces with their fellow students in Year 9. The morning was filled with Mexican culture-themed workshops and competitions with plenty of opportunities for everyone to practise their Spanish speaking skills. …