Alton Convent School year 11 students gathered excitedly to receive their GCSE results. More than a quarter of all girls gained their ten passes at straight A* and A grades. Overall the percentage of  A* and A grades was 58.7% and 81.4% grades were at A*- B.

Some exceptional results were achieved by Jennifer, Kate, Rebecca, Chloe, Tara and Hannah who all gained at least 9 A* grades  individually.

Further 100% passes were gained by the Year 10 students who have taken two GCSE subjects a year early and have achieved results which will boost their confidence to take on the challenges of year 11.

On the 7th of July 2008 the IV year Law group were taken to the Winchester Crown Court to witness some court cases. The four girls, Harriet, Caitlin, Alice and I, Jessica, were accompanied by Mr. Carpenter and Mrs. Charles. We left Alton Convent school promptly at 9 'o'clock and after stopping for a quick drink and a briefing about the background of the cases, we hurried into the public viewing area and took our seats. Not long after sitting down, we had to rise again for the judge who now entered the court.

From 'Orpheus and Eurydice' to 'Jinxed' and 'The power of Three'

The last Drama performances of this academic year took place on Wednesday 25 June when IV GCSE Drama presented their original work. The two groups were given the Myth of 'Orpheus and Eurydice' as a stimulus for their creativity and the two productions which were created were both rather dark and foreboding. The moods created by the groups and the skills demonstrated were a great tribute to their imaginations and focused work.

At the end of the academic year the number of different Drama performances farm September 2007 to June 2008 has been a staggering 20!