04 Jun 2024

St George's students take to the screen

St George's School Windsor Castle was very proud to see their talented Chamber Choir, instrumentalists, Science Faculty Coordinator, John Williams, and Director of Music, James Wilkinson, on prime time television on Saturday 1 June.

The footage, which appeared in episode 6 of Channel 5’s Inside Windsor Castle series, began in the Boarders’ Common Room with a practice session for several of the school's budding rock musicians. Led by Mr Williams, who runs the St George's rock band in addition to inspiring the students’ love of science, John went on to describe his fond memories of being a chorister at St George’s during the 1990s.

Moving on to the Victoria, the Chamber Choir then thoroughly impressed the programme’s presenter, Dr Xand van Tulleken, with a rousing performance of Cantate Domino by Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni, conducted by Mr Wilkinson. After professing he had never been in such close proximity to "a choir as good" as the Chamber Choir, Dr Xand asked the children to judge his own musical talent as he sang a few notes to see whether he had the requisite skills to join them.

Filmed on 24 November 2023 to the great excitement of the many children who recognised Dr Xand from his long-running CBBC programme, Operation Ouch!, the episode is now available to view on the channel’s streaming platform, My5: https://www.channel5.com/show/the-castle/season-1/episode-6.

The television appearance topped off a fantastic week for the Chamber Choir, who had just returned from a highly successful tour of the north west of England. The trip saw the students perform in no fewer than eight venues, including Choral Evensong at the majestic Chester Cathedral which is available to view on the institution's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/4bFkCHGqH-8.

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03 May 2024

St George’s shortlisted for two national awards

The best schools and teachers across the country have been shortlisted in this year’s Tes Schools Awards. The Tes Schools Awards, which have been dubbed the ‘Oscars of education’, is a prestigious awards programme which celebrates the best of education across the UK. It has now been revealed that St George’s School Windsor Castle has been shortlisted in not one but two categories: Independent Prep School of the Year and Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year.

The Tes Schools Awards recognises the very best teachers and schools from both the state and independent sectors, across early years settings, primary and secondary.

“To be shortlisted in two categories is a real testament to the transformative education we provide at St George’s,” commented William Goldsmith, Head at St George’s School Windsor Castle. “In a truly exceptional few years, the school has become the first standalone prep school in the UK authorised to deliver the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, in addition to becoming a Full Member of Round Square, achieving World Class School status in High Performance Learning and a Distinction in the Green Flag Award. The introduction of our Peer Listening programme has also paid significant dividends as part of an overarching strategy to ensure that while delivering our pioneering curriculum, we are also prioritising the positive mental health of our students.”

The shortlist was compiled by a panel of expert judges, including school leaders and experts. The schools and teachers they chose showcase the best of education across the sector within 21 award categories, covering all areas of school education.

Jon Severs, Editor of Tes Magazine said, "Congratulations to all the shortlisted entries - the standard was so high this year despite the challenges schools face. It is critical we celebrate excellence and share it widely so we can ensure that the fantastic work happening in education is properly recognised."

Winners will be announced on 21 June at a glittering gala awards night in London. To find the shortlist online, please visit www.tes.com/en-gb/schools-awards.

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13 Mar 2024

Sporting successes: girls triumph in both netball and football

Last Friday Year 6 students took home the winners medals at the IAPS Small Schools Under 11 Netball Tournament at Framlingham College in Suffolk. The seven-strong team won all seven of their matches on route to the final, before displaying impressive skill and determination to win 5-4 in the event’s nail-biting conclusion.

This week the girls tested their mettle again, this time at the Under 11 Football Tournament organised by Newland House, taking home the silver medals after winning four of their six matches at Bushey Park, Teddington.

Aimee O’Donovan, Assistant Director of Sport at St George’s, said: “I’m so thrilled for the girls. Our unique 4Ps sports pathway programme takes the students on a journey through play, participation, progress and performance, both to discover and nurture individual talents and also to develop a real love of sport - both of which were clearly on display throughout both tournaments."

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