🎙️ Series 10 of the #DowneHousePodcast is here! Our first episode looks at what happens next if you're joining our Lower School in Remove (Year 7) or Lower Fourth (Year 8). Find us on your favourite podcast platform or listen here 👉 ow.ly/19nI50Rfash #iloveboarding

Dr Atherton (Director of Learning and Research) outlines the guiding principles of retrieval practice and why it is so effective. This article is part of #TheEnquiry , a staff journal dedicated to reflections on #educationalresearch at DH. Read here 👉 ow.ly/tQyp50ReR7M

Miss Palmer (Teacher i/c Psychology, EDIB Coordinator) explains the importance of EDI teaching and how to embed this in the classroom. This article is part of #TheEnquiry , a staff journal dedicated to reflections on #educationalresearch at DH. Read here 👉 ow.ly/oi9P50R8hxS

On this Easter Sunday, we share a blessing from our School Chaplain, Rev'd Platt. Downe House Chapel

🎙️ Nervous to send your child to #boardingschool at age 11? This episode of the #DHPodcast is for you! Miss Lister (Housemistress) and Miss Coles (Headmistress, Sarum Hall School) explain how our support system makes this transition seamless. Listen here 👉 ow.ly/cVoO50R3WLO

Miss Lister (Housemistress) shares her original research exploring how social media can impact the emotional wellbeing of adolescents. This article is part of #TheEnquiry , a staff journal dedicated to reflections on #educationalresearch at DH. Read here 👉 ow.ly/aHwq50R41YE

Mrs McKendrick (Headmistress) was thrilled to celebrate Jennifer Murray (DH 1957) with an alumnae achievement award! We were also delighted to be able to unite Jennifer with Olivia Openshaw (DH 2012) who was the recipient of a DHSA travel award in Jennifer’s name. #DHAlumnae

Recently, our Lower Sixth pupils studying Politics enjoyed a fascinating trip to the Welsh Parliament on what turned out to be a historic day as the outgoing First Minister Mark Drakeford faced his final Question Time before handing over to Vaughan Gethin. #immersiveeducation

This weekend, our Gold The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award group smashed their cycle training! Mr Riddle (Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator) explains that the group are building up with local cycles such as from Bath to Bristol before embarking on their trip to Paris in Summer Term. #DHInspiringGirls #DHCCA

📢 BOOKING OPEN! DH #Lacrosse Camp - 29-30 August! Ready to take your #Lacrosse skills to the next level? Our non-residential course is run by coaches with international experience for all girls between the ages of 9 and 13. Book now: tinyurl.com/7ty87pxu 🥍

For National Poetry Day Downe House School compiled its teachers' favourite poems. For World Book Day UK 📚, the English department shared these with the students who used them to practise their unseen poetry annotation skills 🖊️ 📚 #beadownehousegirl

This year's STEM symposium included investigations into cures for scurvy, finding patterns in prime numbers, identifying ions and quantum entanglement.

Well done to all of those who took part.

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📌 SAVE THE DATE - DH #Lacrosse Camp - Thursday 29 and Friday 30 August 2024 📌
Ready to take your #Lacrosse skills to the next level? Our non-residential course is run by coaches with international experience for all girls between the ages of 9 and 12. Booking coming soon!

We are delighted to present our latest STEM conversation where we discuss all things environmental and sustainable with Miss Adams.

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We are wishing the very best of luck to all our young musicians taking part in today’s concert at St John’s Church in Newbury. #DHCommunity #DHChoral #musicforall