Newsroom Sixth Form

Last week saw the Music department’s series of masterclasses continue with students in Year 11 and the Lower Sixth learning how...

Many congratulations to Sixth Form student Isabell who, for her review of the novel One Left by the author Kim Soom, was awarded...

On Monday, our combined Junior and Senior Chamber Choirs sang the service of Choral Evensong at St Albans Cathedral. 

Just before half-term, a team of Godolphin and Latymer mathematicians travelled to St Paul's School for the first round of the...

Sixth Form students drew the first half of term to a close with a celebratory Sixth Form Breakfast, bringing together both the...

Well before many Godolphin students were awake on Monday morning, Sixth Form Art and Design students were on the coach and headed...

On Wednesday, A Level Music students visited the Garrick Theatre in the West End for a performance of Jason Robert Brown’s award...

Sixth Form Art and Design students took in over 1,300 works of contemporary art and architecture – including a piece from our...

On Tuesday the Sixth Form Enrichment Lectures continued with a talk from Ms Halifax on the issues around freedom of expression...

Congratulations to Lower Sixth student Sara whose conceptual small scale wind turbine saw her awarded an Arkwright Engineering...

We celebrated the start of Black History Month with an assembly from the school's Diversity Committee on influential Black artists...

On Tuesday, we launched this year’s Sixth Form Enrichment Programme – a diverse programme of staff-delivered lectures – with ...

Upper Sixth geographers spent the weekend looking at everything from crime and safety to carbon storage in our local area as ...

On Wednesday and Thursday evening over 70 Upper Sixth A Level students presented their EPQ projects to small groups all around...

We were delighted to welcome back Old Dolphin Emily to our school on Thursday, as she spoke to our prospective applicants about...

Students in Year 10 and the Lower Sixth have engaged with a series workshops with Thoughtbox Education focussed on changemaking...

Many congratulations to our A Level students who, despite all the challenges, uncertainty and disruption, remained focused on...

Congratulations to Lower Sixth student Gemma whose essay on pandemic economics saw her receive a Highly Commended award in the...

We are delighted to announce that Sophie, Mariella and Alex have received an 'Excellence Award' for their entry in the ‘How to...

Lower Sixth student Roxanna – recent recipient of a third placed finish in the Newnham College Essay Prize – tells us about her...

Godolphin students impressed in two recent online debates against Tiffin Boys' School and St Mary's, Calne.

Congratulations to Lower Sixth students Weronika and Libby for their awards in the Lord Toulson and Newnham College Essay Prizes...

We were delighted to welcome professional opera singers from Opera Holland Park into school on Monday to lead a workshop for ...

Congratulations to Lower Sixth students Aya and Hannah who have made it to the finalist interview selection of the Big Bang Competition...

Lower Sixth student Daisy has been giving talks on the importance of breast examination as part of the Social Impact Committee...

As part of their Theory of Knowledge course, IB students have been considering how ToK manifests itself in the world around us...

Last Friday saw the launch of a new primary school partnership initiative from Sixth Form students Millie and Jess designed to...

The Lower Sixth have been engaging in a series of Higher Education preparation activities this week, with talks from Old Dolphins...

On Monday, our Lower Sixth students had the opportunity to have a virtual lunchtime meeting with the Director of International...

The Biology department is delighted to round up this academic year with the launch of another exciting student-led podcast collection...

Over the course of the week, Godolphin debaters pitted their wits against the Sierra Canyon School, Los Angeles and Old Palace...

Many congratulations to our Art and Design School and Architecture applicants who have secured their first-choice university ...

Over the past two weeks, Upper Sixth IB students have been involved in a programme of academic enrichment across a range of different...

This week Years 8, 10, the Lower Sixth and staff took part in remote sessions on Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE...

Sixth Form student Maria has had her Spanish and French creative writing pieces that she produced between Year 9 – Upper Sixth...

As their time in lessons drew to a close, we celebrated two events with the Upper Sixth this week, marking the transition they...

With 8,476 students and over 600 schools taking part, we were delighted to see our 39 Upper Sixth representatives perform so ...

Many congratulations to Lower Sixth student Dilia Thovez whose essay in the UK Supreme Court Student Writing Competition received...

We were delighted with the news that Year 10 student Asia and Upper Sixth student Susanna were awarded first-placed finishes ...

Many congratulations to our girls who have received acceptances from a wide range of top-ranked institutions across the United...

The end of last term saw the conclusion of an eight-week programme for Sixth Form Philosophy students delivered remotely by Professor...

Before Easter the Social Impact Committee ran a form time with Year 7 to talk about Snow Lands, one of the charities that we ...

In the midst of the country’s third lockdown, lower school students responded to the call to shine a spotlight on the Human Cell...

The Higher Education Undiscovered Subjects 2021 programme is proving to be a great success in its new remote format and is being...

It has been a bumper couple of weeks for Godolphin debaters as they tackled the prestigious Cambridge Schools’ Debating Competition...

Just before half-term, members of the Sixth Form Social Impact Committee led a discussion on the purpose of charities with Year...

This year we launched the STEM Lecture Society as a way to highlight the amazing work of Lower Sixth students in their co-curricular...

Over the past couple of weeks we have seen Godolphin debaters take part in the Oxford Schools' Debating Competition; a friendly...

Sixth Form Philosophy students began a seven-week programme looking at philosophical logic and 'The Art of the Argument', delivered...

On Monday evening, Old Dolphins Caroline, Edie, Ella, Mia and Talya spoke to our prospective applicants about studying in the...

Godolphin debaters in Year 7, 8, 10 and the Lower Sixth were all in debating action this week, pitting their wits against local...

Over the Christmas break, our A Level Music students appeared in two virtual concerts with the Gabrieli Consort and Players and...

Many congratulations to our Upper Sixth who made successful early applications to US colleges for September 2021 entry.

Lower Sixth biologists had the opportunity to hear from some of the country's leading scientific minds at the Biology in Action...

Thank you to Old Dolphins Lamia, Sophia, Elle, Tarin and Alexandra for speaking to Upper Sixth students on Tuesday lunchtime ...

On Wednesday Lower Sixth Spanish students had the opportunity to watch in school a live-streamed performance of La Casa de Bernarda...

Congratulations to Lower Sixth students Dilia and Ruby, winners in the final of the London Online Sixth Form Debating Competition...

On Tuesday, the Upper Sixth delved into the topics of gender equality, feminism and sexism in a thought-provoking session from...

On Thursday, sixteen keen debaters in Years 10, 11 and the Lower Sixth pitted their wits against opponents from Harrow in four...

Working behind the scenes since 2018, a small group of students aimed to bring our interactive Biology corridor to life through...

This week, we've launched the Sustainability Committee (formerly the Green Team) and Social Impact Committee (formerly the Raising...

Godolphin musicians from Year 11 to the Upper Sixth took part in our first live event of the year - the Senior House Music Festival...

On Wednesday, our Sixth Form students had the opportunity to have a virtual lunchtime meeting with the Associate Dean of Admissions...

We are delighted to share the news that Nicole in the Lower Sixth has been chosen as the winner of the Endeavour challenge competition...

We were delighted to hear that all three of our Upper Sixth students who applied for Choral and Organ Scholarships at Oxford ...

On Wednesday evening, we hosted a virtual talk with the Admissions Director at the University of Chicago, who provided students...

Congratulations to Isha in the Lower Sixth who was awarded the Arkwright Engineering Scholarship for designing and creating a...

This week we welcomed 'Snowland Journeys', a charity co-founded by Old Dolphin Zara Balfour (Class of 1994). Over the next year...

This week saw the return of the Extended Project Qualification presentations, with a wide range topics ranging from technology...

Unable to travel to the Lake District, our Upper Sixth A Level and IB geographers have found plenty to investigate in our neighbourhood...

We were delighted to welcome Old Dolphin Crystal Eisinger (Class of 2008), Head of Brand Strategy and Editorial at Google, to...

On Tuesday, Upper Sixth A Level biologists visited the Amersham Field Studies Centre to gain practical experience of the ecological...

Congratulations to three of our Upper Sixth students who have been awarded for their entries in prestigious essay competitions...

With the usual extra-curricular and creative activities being scaled back during lockdown, many of our students found new ventures...

Congratulations to our A Level students on their achievements during these extraordinary times.

We’re very proud of our Head Girl, Jessie Pitsillides, and her fellow Sixth Formers who have been providing a free online mentoring...

Congratulations to Natalia in the Lower Sixth who received a commended award for her essay on how organoids are being used to...

Our Upper Sixth cohort of Computer Science students - Godolphin's first to ever sit Computer Science at GCSE and A Level - 'graduated...

As part of the pre-university enrichment programme, the Upper Sixth Liberal Arts group has been researching the life and career...

Over the past five weeks, the Upper sixth have been embarking on a pre-university enrichment programme, engaging with a series...

Last week the Higher Education and Careers Department were delighted to be able to invite the Lower Sixth aspiring medics, dentists...

Following the success of the HEPP sessions at the beginning of May, students had another full timetable of personal statement...

Congratulations to Charlotte, Isha, Nadia and Aurelia in Year 11 and the Lower Sixth who achieved their Silver CREST award for...

Last Wednesday our Higher Education and Careers team organised a vibrant lunchtime session with Old Dolphin Emily de Vegvar, ...

We have been inspired by Nancy, Lower Sixth, who has been busy making face masks for the local community and drawstring laundry...

Last Friday, Lower Sixth students listened to a packed schedule of guest speakers designed to prepare them for Higher Education...

Many congratulations to Rosa in the Upper Sixth, who has been awarded a Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship at Bristol University...

Many congratulations to Susanna Freudenheim, Lower Sixth, who is a runner-up in the prestigious Girton College (University of...

Last Saturday saw the first of our online Bridge sessions, with children learning Mathematics and English through the help of...

Many congratulations to our girls who have received acceptances from a wide range of top-ranked institutions across the United...

On Tuesday morning the Head Girls Team gave an assembly to Year 11 students on digital awareness - from unrealistic body standards...

With it being National Careers Week, it was the perfect opportunity to welcome back Richard Reed, co-founder of Innocent smoothies...

As part of our Higher Education programme, Lower Sixth students were introduced to a number of leading academics at our inaugural...

Professor Andrew Fisher from the University of Nottingham delivered a lecture and seminar to Sixth Form philosophy students on...

Our Upper Sixth are celebrating good news from UK universities and US Colleges who have already made offers.

On Friday we welcomed Ian Harnett, co-founder and managing director of Europe's leading provider of macro-investment strategy...

Lower Sixth Spanish students visited the Cervantes Theatre on Wednesday evening to see Lorca's masterpiece, 'La Casa de Bernarda...

This week, the PPE Forum has heard from Dr Johanna Thoma from the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at the...

We celebrated two debating successes over the past week, with our senior teams progressing through the first round of Oxford ...

On Wednesday, Charles Moore - former editor of the Daily Telegraph and the Spectator, and official biographer of Margaret Thatcher...

Sixth Form Art History students debated the question of aggressive imperial acquisition, restitution and the future of the Benin...

On Wednesday, Sixth Form Art History students were treated to a fascinating lunchtime talk from Old Dolphin Alice Fraser who ...

On Tuesday, two Upper Sixth English Language students listened to lectures from academics at the forefront of language and linguistics...

Last weekend, a delegation of eleven Godolphin students participated in a Model United Nations Conference at St Paul's School...

On Thursday afternoon the Lower Sixth were visited by Old Dolphins Tara and Annabelle (Class of '19 and Class of '18 respectively...

The Lower Sixth listened to a talk from Miss Tallett-Williams on how pursuing perfection can come at a cost of our own mental...

Congratulations to Art History student Carmen from the Lower Sixth who represented Godolphin at the London heats of the national...

On Tuesday afternoon the whole of Year 11 took part in a mini Model United Nations Conference with girls debating the crisis ...

On Tuesday, Lower Sixth Spanish students took part in a study day at the British Film Institute on 'Trauma and Memory: Filming...

On Tuesday Lower Sixth physicists listened to five excellent talks from the country's leading scientific minds and learnt some...

On Saturday, ten members of Godolphin's Model United Nations Society from Year 11 and the Lower Sixth visited London Oratory ...

This week the school community has celebrated the exceptional musicianship of our music scholars at Wednesday's Scholars' Concert...

Held over two nights in the Bishop Centre and devised entirely by the school's Drama captains - Amy, Savannah and Rosa - parents...

Lower Sixth biologists enjoyed a series of five lectures on the latest developments in scientific research when they visited ...

During the first week of half-term, 28 girls in Year 11 and the Lower Sixth enjoyed six glorious days of exploring the ancient...

On Monday we enjoyed a wonderful clarinet recital from talented Sixth Form student Mia and pianist Lynn Arnold to raise money...

On Thursday, Sixth Form Art and Design students spent the day on Worthing beachfront taking part in an observational workshop...

Organised by Upper Sixth students Sophia, Ailbhe and Caroline as part of their IB CAS project, we welcomed 200 guests from eleven...

For the second year running Leighton House hosted an Islamic Art Study Day for A Level Art History students from local west London...

This week we hosted three US college events, where students from our school and the wider community explored the breadth of opportunities...

A Level and IB Geography students spent last week collecting data for their AL and IB coursework when they visited the Blencathra...

On Tuesday afternoon, the 2019-20 School Council representatives met for the first time for a training day that focused on the...

This week saw the launch of the autumn Sixth Form lecture series where teachers present fascinating talks on a number of different...

Many congratulations to our Upper Sixth students who have achieved record-breaking results this year. 

Many congratulations to our 20 IB Diploma students who have achieved outstanding results this year.

We were proud to have Sixth Form student Delilah representing the school at CogX 2019, an Expo which brings  together the brightest...

The Lower Sixth IB biologists had a productive learning experience at the beautiful National Trust Field Centres Centre in Flatford...

Last Saturday, the Higher Education & Careers department offered Lower Sixth students an interesting and informative morning ...

The school was represented with distinction across the globe by current students and Old Dolphins in a successful weekend for...

The Geography department took 24 Sixth Form students to Iceland - the land of fire and ice - to study glaciated forms, waterfalls...