Year 3’s observational skills were put to the test when they were asked to identify some unnatural objects cleverly hidden in the grounds by Miss Erasmus.

Always keen to deliver practical lessons to our boys, 8W this week were learning the principles behind how we extract metals from the earth's surface, which is dependent on how reactive the metals are in relation to each other.

It is easy to forget that, tucked quietly between the costumes and fun of Halloween and the noise and spectacle of Bonfire Night lies All Souls Day, a day of prayer and remembrance for “the faithful departed”. This was commemorated in the College Chapel on Tuesday 4 November with the All Souls Eucharist, where the Chapel Choir sang the Fauré Requiem.

The boys became woodland chefs this week when they had a go at making forest pizzas.

It was a good turnout for the recent Commoners' Concert. Do come along to future events, all are welcome and booking is not required.