Senior School Speech Day

The summer term at Silcoates was rounded off with an excellent evening of celebrations at the Senior School Speech Day.  The Guest of Honour, John Horam (OS), told the audience a few tales about … [Read more...]

Valedictory Service

Our Valedictory Service this year surely had something for everyone, as the students, families and staff came together to celebrate their school life in the Chapel.  A group of brass players (Ben … [Read more...]

Junior School Speech Day

This year's Junior School Speech Day was a lovely occasion, with lots of opportunities to celebrate the many successes and triumphs of the children this year.  The orchestra played some lovely … [Read more...]

Chapel Choir Leavers 2011

It is always a poignant occasion when the Upper Sixth students sing in the Chapel Choir for the last time at the Valedictory Service.  However, this year there are several stalwarts moving on, so … [Read more...]

Activities Week – Photo Finish

Hundreds of suberb photos of Activities Week were taken, many of which have already appeared on the website.  The two below are the personal favourites of Mr Fenn who was in charge of the week. … [Read more...]

Year 9 Pupils Celebrate ‘Tanabata’ In Chapel

In their last visit to the Chapel this year, the Year 9 pupils heard that 7th July is 'Tanabata', the Japanese Star Festival.  To recreate the paper streamers decorated with wishes that … [Read more...]

A Palpable Hit

During the last two weeks of term, 8A1 have put together their own productions of The Bard's Pyramus and Thisbe from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and Stoppard's version of 'Hamlet'.  They … [Read more...]

First XI Cricket Tour To North Wales

Silcoates 1st XI cricket team enjoyed a wonderful end of season festival in North Wales hosted by our friends at Rydal Penrhos School.  On Monday 5th July we played King's School Tynemouth at … [Read more...]

Year 7 Mock Election Result

Democracy was in action today as Year 7 voted for their Head Boy/Girl in a mock election.  Polling cards were exchanged for ballot papers, and even those pupils who were absent today took … [Read more...]

Death By TRUG

The last week of the Summer Term traditionally sees a drama workshop performance by a group called TRUG - The Really Useless Group (with apologies to Lord Lloyd-Webber!)  Rehearsed and performed … [Read more...]