Year: 2019

Congratulations to the Sion Swim Team who all swam brilliantly at the ISA Regional Swim Gala which was held at Trinity School in Croydon. Ella – 100m Breaststroke 1st , 200m Individual Medley 3rd Jessica – 50m Breaststroke 2nd Harry – 50m Breaststroke 1st , 50m Freestyle 1st Cordelia – 50m Backstroke 3rd, 50m Freestyle…

We are delighted to announce that Sion Sixth Form student Emily has been awarded the ISA (Independent Schools Association) Whitbread Memorial Prize. This award recognises academic excellence at GCSE in conjunction with contribution to other areas of school life and the wider community. Emily, who attained Grade 9 in all of her eleven GCSEs, has…

UK Parliament Week is an annual festival which engages people from across the UK with Parliament, exploring what it means and empowering them to get involved. At Our Lady of Sion, children from Nursery to Year 6 have been taking part in activities linked to Parliament and democracy. The week opened with an assembly led…

On the back of winning the ISA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Mental Health and Wellbeing, Anne-Marie Coe, Assistant Head (Pastoral), was asked to write an article for the Mental Health issue of the ISA Journal. ‘Spaces to talk’ by Anne-Marie Coe Mental Health and Wellbeing are hitting the media headlines on a regular…

Mrs Pearson, Senior Teacher (Curriculum) in the Junior School, has written an article for the Winter issue of ABC Magazine. “One cannot foresee the pressure you put on yourself as a parent when the midwife first hands your new-born to you. Which nappies are best? Will this car seat save my child’s life? What does…

We are thrilled to announce that our Year 8 student May has won the BBFC Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Black Card competition!  She was presented with her award by Joe Rocco from the BBFC during a special assembly this morning much to the delight of her fellow students!  Her design will be shown before every…

The new Junior School library has been officially opened by local author Vashti Hardy. The beach-inspired library has been developed as a joint school/parent project and will be a calm place just perfect for reading! Thank you to everyone who made this possible. After the ribbon was cut, Vashti spoke during an assembly to the…

Our Lady of Sion Year 11 students are celebrating yet another year of excellent GCSE results, with almost 25% of grades awarded at 9 or 8. Sciences attained outstanding results, with 35% of Chemistry grades at 9. The Arts, including Dance and Art, gained 25% of grades at 9 and French excelled with 30% Grade…

Our Lady of Sion’s Upper Sixth students were rewarded for all their hard work by celebrating another 100% pass rate. Just under 83 % of students’ grades were A* – C and initial value-added analysis demonstrates the excellent progress students make. Developing independent learning skills is embedded throughout the curriculum and the success of this…

George,working with his fellow Eco Club members, has come up with a fantastic design for the redesign of the courtyard ‘Dutch Garden’. The design has been realised with a 3D printer using the biodegradable material PLA which is made of fermented corn starch.