This was to be the final trip that the Upper Sixth would participate together and though we knew Amsterdam was bound to be good it surpassed all of our expectations! Not only is Amsterdam a beautiful city but it is full of culturally enriching experiences -from visiting a secret chapel in the red light district to trying on a ring worth €100,000 in the diamond factory.

For everyone the highlight of the trip was visiting Anne Frank’s house which was both emotionally moving and beautifully restored. Other visits included the Van Goh Museum, Rijks Museum and the Heinachen Factory where we all learnt something new!

This was to be the final trip that the Upper Sixth would participate together and though we knew Amsterdam was bound to be good it surpassed all of our expectations! Not only is Amsterdam a beautiful city but it is full of culturally enriching experiences -from visiting a secret chapel in the red light district to trying on a ring worth €100,000 in the diamond factory.

For everyone the highlight of the trip was visiting Anne Frank’s house which was both emotionally moving and beautifully restored. Other visits included the Van Goh Museum, Rijks Museum and the Heinachen Factory where we all learnt something new!

On 12th March forty-five Year 7 pupils set off bright and early, for the much awaited day trip to Calais, to try out their French.
 
The visit of the town started at the majestic town hall, where pupils admired the famous sculpture by Auguste Rodin, of the six burghers who offered to give up their lives to save the besieged Calaisiens in 1347. Later in the day the girls had the opportunity to sketch further works by Rodin as well as a selection of other artists, at the excellent Musee Des Beaux Arts.
 
Pupils explored the town, studying signs, menus and learning about local produce, with many trying out their French in shops and at the tourist office. Some were braver than others at speaking, but everyone had a go and were pleasantly surprised that they had successfully managed to make themselves understood.

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This was to be the final trip that the Upper Sixth would participate together and though we knew Amsterdam was bound to be good it surpassed all of our expectations! Not only is Amsterdam a beautiful city but it is full of culturally enriching experiences -from visiting a secret chapel in the red light district to trying on a ring worth €100,000 in the diamond factory.

For everyone the highlight of the trip was visiting Anne Frank’s house which was both emotionally moving and beautifully restored. Other visits included the Van Goh Museum, Rijks Museum and the Heinachen Factory where we all learnt something new!

In a fitting end to the season the Year 8 hockey  A & B teams played their hearts out at the Dunhurst Hockey Tournament. The A team started a little shaky, but soon got into their stride, beating:- Ditcham Park, Frensham Heights and Great Ballard to secure their place in the semi-final.

In the semi-final they were up against the overall winners Dunhurst who were too strong for us and we therefore finished in equal third place. 

Well done to all the girls who played in the tournament and indeed throughout the season. Player of the tournament went to Lucy  in the A team and Tabby in the B team.

In aid of the 6th form expedition to India, a fashion catwalk was held as part of our fundraising. With the support of various high-street stores: Inkwell & Ivy, East, Fatface, Posh Frocks & Parties, we were able to model a selection of clothes that would entertain audience members of all ages. The hair and make-up provided by ImageHD and Benefit, allowed us to model the clothes in a professional style.

The catwalk included contempory dances which along with photographic images from our own students, fitted well with our new Creative Arts Building. The night was hugely successful for Alton Convent’s first ever Fashion Catwalk - the 6th formers are very appreciative of the plenty support received which lead to a substantial amount of money raised towards our expedition.

With the weather looking grim and the prospect of getting very muddy looming, Year 4 embarked on a trip that, for some, would be their first time away from home. Excitement coupled with anticipation and nervousness was high.

Since the middle of September Mrs Riches and Mr Walker had been preparing Year 4 for this trip, explaining what would happen and what to expect and now the time had arrived. Year 4 were accompanied by Mrs Lowman as well as their intrepid class teachers!

With the weather looking grim and the prospect of getting very muddy looming, Year 4 embarked on a trip that, for some, would be their first time away from home. Excitement coupled with anticipation and nervousness was high.

Since the middle of September Mrs Riches and Mr Walker had been preparing Year 4 for this trip, explaining what would happen and what to expect and now the time had arrived. Year 4 were accompanied by Mrs Lowman as well as their intrepid class teachers!

The 7am start on a Saturday morning in the rain was definitely not the most appealing start to the field trip but despite the rain and tiredness the spirits were very high. We were about to depart on a four day fieldtrip adventure to Slapton Ley, Devon. Thirty two Year 10 students and four teachers headed off West, singing loudly and enthusiastically to complete part of their controlled assessment, worth 25% of their GCSE course. Little did they know they needed to store as much energy as possible for the jam packed few days the centre had in store for them!!

With the weather looking grim and the prospect of getting very muddy looming, Year 4 embarked on a trip that, for some, would be their first time away from home. Excitement coupled with anticipation and nervousness was high.

Since the middle of September Mrs Riches and Mr Walker had been preparing Year 4 for this trip, explaining what would happen and what to expect and now the time had arrived. Year 4 were accompanied by Mrs Lowman as well as their intrepid class teachers!

The 7am start on a Saturday morning in the rain was definitely not the most appealing start to the field trip but despite the rain and tiredness the spirits were very high. We were about to depart on a four day fieldtrip adventure to Slapton Ley, Devon. Thirty two Year 10 students and four teachers headed off West, singing loudly and enthusiastically to complete part of their controlled assessment, worth 25% of their GCSE course. Little did they know they needed to store as much energy as possible for the jam packed few days the centre had in store for them!!

With the weather looking grim and the prospect of getting very muddy looming, Year 4 embarked on a trip that, for some, would be their first time away from home. Excitement coupled with anticipation and nervousness was high.

Since the middle of September Mrs Riches and Mr Walker had been preparing Year 4 for this trip, explaining what would happen and what to expect and now the time had arrived. Year 4 were accompanied by Mrs Lowman as well as their intrepid class teachers!

The 7am start on a Saturday morning in the rain was definitely not the most appealing start to the field trip but despite the rain and tiredness the spirits were very high. We were about to depart on a four day fieldtrip adventure to Slapton Ley, Devon. Thirty two Year 10 students and four teachers headed off West, singing loudly and enthusiastically to complete part of their controlled assessment, worth 25% of their GCSE course. Little did they know they needed to store as much energy as possible for the jam packed few days the centre had in store for them!!

The last week of the spring term saw Year 8 head to Ironbridge in Shropshire for our annual residential trip. Safely arriving at the Youth Hostel we went for a walk to see the actual Ironbridge itself, because until now we had only seen it through the coach windows. We learned that the Ironbridge, which was an amazing testament to both design and engineering, was one of the key points that started off the revolution.

Our three days in Ironbridge were jam-packed with outings and activities. We visited Blists Hill, an old Victorian town filled with Victorian characters in costume going about their daily life. We were able to swap our money into pounds, shillings and pence and spend it on ribbons, leather bracelets, sweets and candles. Later that day we visited the Coalport China Museum and the Tar Tunnel, which still oozes bitumen today.

The 7am start on a Saturday morning in the rain was definitely not the most appealing start to the field trip but despite the rain and tiredness the spirits were very high. We were about to depart on a four day fieldtrip adventure to Slapton Ley, Devon. Thirty two Year 10 students and four teachers headed off West, singing loudly and enthusiastically to complete part of their controlled assessment, worth 25% of their GCSE course. Little did they know they needed to store as much energy as possible for the jam packed few days the centre had in store for them!!

The last week of the spring term saw Year 8 head to Ironbridge in Shropshire for our annual residential trip. Safely arriving at the Youth Hostel we went for a walk to see the actual Ironbridge itself, because until now we had only seen it through the coach windows. We learned that the Ironbridge, which was an amazing testament to both design and engineering, was one of the key points that started off the revolution.

Our three days in Ironbridge were jam-packed with outings and activities. We visited Blists Hill, an old Victorian town filled with Victorian characters in costume going about their daily life. We were able to swap our money into pounds, shillings and pence and spend it on ribbons, leather bracelets, sweets and candles. Later that day we visited the Coalport China Museum and the Tar Tunnel, which still oozes bitumen today.

The last week of the spring term saw Year 8 head to Ironbridge in Shropshire for our annual residential trip. Safely arriving at the Youth Hostel we went for a walk to see the actual Ironbridge itself, because until now we had only seen it through the coach windows. We learned that the Ironbridge, which was an amazing testament to both design and engineering, was one of the key points that started off the revolution.

Our three days in Ironbridge were jam-packed with outings and activities. We visited Blists Hill, an old Victorian town filled with Victorian characters in costume going about their daily life. We were able to swap our money into pounds, shillings and pence and spend it on ribbons, leather bracelets, sweets and candles. Later that day we visited the Coalport China Museum and the Tar Tunnel, which still oozes bitumen today.

The last week of the spring term saw Year 8 head to Ironbridge in Shropshire for our annual residential trip. Safely arriving at the Youth Hostel we went for a walk to see the actual Ironbridge itself, because until now we had only seen it through the coach windows. We learned that the Ironbridge, which was an amazing testament to both design and engineering, was one of the key points that started off the revolution.

Our three days in Ironbridge were jam-packed with outings and activities. We visited Blists Hill, an old Victorian town filled with Victorian characters in costume going about their daily life. We were able to swap our money into pounds, shillings and pence and spend it on ribbons, leather bracelets, sweets and candles. Later that day we visited the Coalport China Museum and the Tar Tunnel, which still oozes bitumen today.