Students from Alton Convent School returned from an exciting nine day trip to Eastern Europe recently. Sixty pupils from years 8 to 11 descended on Berlin just as the German Football team fresh, from their European Championship Final defeat paraded around their city causing much amusement to the girls. Despite the festivities the girls visited the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie before departing to Dresden. In Dresden they visited the Royal Palace and shopped to their hearts content in the Altmarket and Prager Strasse.

Thirty-eight girls from Form II went to Calshot residential centre for five days on 30th June. The week, blessed with lovely weather, was full of fun and adventure. Everyone was encouraged to try something new and had a great time challenging themselves. The accommodation was very comfortable and the staff fantastic. Some of the activities included sailing, windsurfing, orienteering, skiing, rock climbing and even cycling in the velodrome. I enjoyed sailing and skiing, although there were many falls. I especially enjoyed the high ropes because we made Mrs Brooks run along the cat walk (pole suspended in the air) which was very funny to watch. Although very tiring, it was immensely satisfying and a great time was had by all.

Pupils from Forms I-III once again enthralled parents and friends with their contributions to the annual tea-time concert. The appreciative audience was impressed with the great variety of styles and instruments represented from classical to folk ballads and contemporary pop.

Two third form girls, Jessica and Sarah, performed their own compositions. Particularly pleasing was the number of trumpet items and very promising young vocalists. It takes tremendous courage to stand up and perform in front of an audience. Well done girls!