Category: Events
Priorities for the independent schools sector in England – Westminster Education Forum
Richard Berlie, Headmaster, was invited to speak at the Westminster Education Forum conference on 17 January. This conference looked at the priorities for the independent schools sector, in which the future of education policy, financial sustainability, and school assessment were all topics discussed. Richard spoke about the design and implementation of the new Independent School…
Je voudrais un chocolat chaud!
Je voudrais un chocolat chaud! This week, the Reception boys at St. Anthony’s practised using the French words chaud (hot) and froid (cold) by ordering some ‘chocolat chaud’ from le café de Saint Antoine! They had a lot of fun (and hot chocolate) as they practised their French language skills. Boys at St. Anthony’s start…
A Busy Morning at St Anthony’s: Raising Funds for Charity and Engaging with Politics
We had a very busy morning at St Anthony’s. The cake sale held just before the break raised over £700.00 for Mary’s Meals, and at assembly today a representative from Maggie’s Cancer Care at the Royal Free was bearing a huge cheque (literally) for £1,700.00, money raised by boys and their families. Earlier this week…
Assembly with Akash Nawbatt KC, barrister and County Court judge
It was a great privilege at the assembly last Friday to hear from Akash Nawbatt KC, barrister and County Court judge, who spoke about the different branches of the legal profession including specialist corporate lawyers dealing with acquisitions and mergers (which is quite topical at the moment!) Akash explained about the different types of law…
Grandparents’ Tea Party
Marvellous masterpieces from Bach Sinfonia N15, Romanze by Lizt and Fantasie Impromptu by Chopin were beautifully played by our Senior House boys to welcome our grandparents to a splendid afternoon tea party. It was so lovely to see families come from far and wide to join together at our school with some grandparents even flying…
Former St Anthony’s Students Share Their Journeys to Success
Last week we had a special visit from two former St. Anthony’s students. Vasco Faria talked to the boys about his journey from being the smallest in the school rugby team to playing in the Oxford vs Cambridge Varsity match at Twickenham. We wish you all the best with your rugby career and your Bio…
What language is it? – European Day of Languages at St Anthony’s
This week at St. Anthony’s we are celebrating language learning as European Day of Languages takes place on Tuesday 26th September. On Monday morning the boys in the Junior House were visited by some of our Year 8s. The Year 8 boys introduced themselves in their home language and the audience guessed which language they…
Assembly with Richard Jacques from Durham University
St Anthony’s senior boys were delighted to hear a lecture on the artist Caravaggio delivered by art historian Richard Jacques, academic at Durham University. Richard talked us through the artist’s different styles including Naturalism as shown in, Boy with a Basket of Fruit and Tenebrism (or Chiaroscuro) exemplified in The Conversion of St Paul. Richard’s…
Head Boy Hustings 2023 – 2024
Over the last week, we witnessed the democratic process in action at St.Anthony’s as our Year 8 leaders delivered their candidacy speeches in a bid to be the next Head Boy of our school! All boys spoke with eloquence, courage and vision for how our school could develop even further in the year ahead. Some…
First week back and opening of St Anthony’s Nursery
What a fantastic first week back this was! Our students, both new and returning, have dived into their studies with zeal and zest. It’s with great excitement and enthusiasm that we welcome everyone back to school for the start of a brand-new academic year! We extend a warm welcome to our returning families and a…
