The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School First Form pupils travelled through a cave during their Activities Week trip. The pupils learnt about the history of the cave and enjoyed the difficult nature of travelling within the cave itself.

Also, the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School pupils enjoyed abseiling down and climbing up a rock face today during their Activities Trip in Wales. Congratulations to all the pupils who ascended and descended the rock face!

A day at The Nuclear Races for some pupils today. Great teamwork and perseverance throughout

Some more action shots from today at The Nuclear Races

A great start to our sporting year today with 220 pupils at rugby training this morning and then 20 pupils representing Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School in the annual football fixture with Old Vaughanians. Congratulations to all 240 pupils who were involved with extra-curricular sport today!

A great morning of sport for the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School pupils with rugby fixtures with Thomas’s College and both rugby and football training. Another Saturday with over 150 pupils, so many thanks to the staff and parents for their support ensuring that so many pupils can attend!

Congratulations to the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School Second Form team of Arthur O’S, Benedict F, Colm R and Enrique I-M who finished third in the Eagles Relays this morning.

Many thanks to London Oratory Sport for hosting 10 Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School rugby teams yesterday and today with over 200 Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School pupils representing our School in these fixtures. A great first block fixture of the season and looking forward to many more great matches to come this term!

We have safely touched down in Dubai. Making our way through passport control now, before heading out to explore the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall #cvmsdubai2025

Pupils have spent day one exploring Dubai. All checked in at the hotel and having some rest and relaxation before training this evening. Pupils have done very well so far considering the travel and limited sleep #cvmsdubai2025

Training last night at Sevens, focusing on teamplay and understanding positional roles. We have just driven on to the Palm before our arrival at Atlantis Waterpark #cvmsdubai2025

A great day at Atlantis Aquaventure today. Pupils loved the variety of rides, with some giving the trap door ride a go. After dinner, the whole party watched El Classico on the outdoor screen. Tomorrow we head for Abu Dhabi and matchday one #cvmsdubai2025

Today we headed for Abu Dhabi. First stop was Yas Mall, before pupils toured the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Pupils behaved impeccably throughout the visit and were amazed by it's sheer size and beauty #cvmsdubai2025

This evening was Matchday 1 at the Abu Dhabi Sports Hub. Wins for the U15A, U14A and U14B, and a loss for U15B. A great facility, some great team and individual performances, and great progress on the field #cvmsdubai2025

Another busy day in Dubai. The morning was spent at Kite Beach, which included some beach touch rugby and football #cvmsdubai2025

Followed by an Arabian desert experience...driving in the sand dunes, camel riding, stunning sunset and Arabian BBQ and entertainment. A highlight of the trip reported from lots of pupils #cvmsdubai2025

The final day!! After checking out, we headed for a boat journey across Dubai Creek to the Souks, before journeys to the two venues for this evenings final fixtures of tour #cvmsdubai2025

Matchday 2. Once again, pupils effort and progress on the pitch has been outstanding. Their game play has come on huge amounts since the first training session. Two wins for the U14s and two losses for U15s, but good matches and performances from all #cvmsdubai2025

The Junior Football Tour 2025 has come to an end. Well done to all pupils who represented the school superbly, and a thank you to the staff who made it all possible. We hope that memories have been made that pupils will be recalling together for many years to come #cvmsdubai2025

Well done Barney. We’re all keeping a close eye on your recent performances and goals. Great to see