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# St Edmund's College & Prep School

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## News
- [Students Celebrate Carnegie Reading Challenge](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/06/25/students-celebrate-carnegie-reading-challenge/): Students gathered in the Library today to celebrate the completion of this term's Carnegie Reading Challenge, marking the end of weeks of enthusiastic reading and discussion.
- [Anthea Bell Prize Results](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/06/19/anthea-bell-prize-results/): We are delighted to congratulate three of our Modern Foreign Languages students who have received commendations in this year's Anthea Bell Prize, organised by Queen's College, University of Oxford.
- [St Edmund’s College Polo Players Enjoy Successful Tournament Debut](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/06/04/st-edmunds-college-polo-players-enjoy-successful-tournament-debut/): St Edmund’s College celebrated an exciting milestone as two students competed in their first-ever tournament at Silver Leys Polo Club on Sunday 24 May.
- [CCF Cadets Earn Top Place | St Edmund’s College](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/05/13/ccf-cadets-earn-top-place-st-edmunds-college/): Following weeks and months of training and preparation, the St Edmund's College CCF Team travelled to Beckingham to take part in the Regional Combat Cadet Competition.
- [Team Spirit Shines | St Edmund’s College Sporting Excellence](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/05/13/team-spirit-shines-st-edmunds-college-sporting-excellence/): With 24 runners representing each House from Elements through to Rhetoric, the event highlighted not only the depth of athletic talent across the College, but also the spirit, resilience and determination that define sport at St Edmund’s.
- [Prize Winner Nastja ‘No Place Like Home’ Competition](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/03/31/no-place-like-home-competition/): Students in Elements and Rudiments were deeply moved by an assembly delivered by Anastasiia (Nastja), who shared her personal story and encouraged others to take part in the No Place Like Home art competition.
- [The Heart of the Show: The Incredible Dedication of Our Cast](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/03/17/the-heart-of-the-show-the-incredible-dedication-of-our-cast/):  Bringing a show of this scale to life requires immense commitment, and our cast has risen to the challenge, giving up their personal time to ensure the production is a soaring success: 
- [Bringing Oz to Life: The Story Behind the Stage](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/03/17/bringing-oz-to-life-the-story-behind-the-stage/): While the last blog focused on the "what" of our sustainable stagecraft, this time we’re pulling back the curtain on the "how", the incredible commitment, countless hours, and sheer creative brilliance that are the true foundation of this year's college production of The Wizard of Oz. 
- [Behind the Emerald Curtain: Sustainable Stagecraft for The Wizard of Oz](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/03/16/behind-the-emerald-curtain-sustainable-stagecraft-for-the-wizard-of-oz/): It is often said that the real magic of theatre happens behind the scenes - and this year’s College production of The Wizard of Oz proves exactly that. As preparations continue for the much-anticipated performance, the production team has been hard at work bringing the Yellow Brick Road to life, while placing sustainability and environmental responsibility at the heart of the creative process.
- [Sixth Form Preview Evening February 2026](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/03/03/sixth-form-preview-evening-february-2026/): See below for a brief snapshot of the evening and speeches:
- [Rhetoric New York City Trip 2026](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/03/02/new-york-city-trip2026/): Start spreading the news... our students had a superb time in New York City!
- [Institution St Jean Visit to St Edmund’s College](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/02/13/institution-st-jean-visit/): Throughout the visit, our French GCSE and A Level students enjoyed excellent opportunities to connect with their peers from France. Together they took part in discussions on topics ranging from music and social media to integration and multiculturalism, joined in language‑based games, and - of course - exchanged plenty of contact details!
- [Cadets Develop Leadership Skills at CCF Junior Leadership Weekend](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/01/26/cadets-develop-leadership-skills-at-ccf-junior-leadership-weekend/): Cadets from Syntax took part in an engaging and challenging Junior Leadership Weekend on 17–18 January as part of the College’s CCF programme.
- [St Edmund’s College Ypres Trip](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/01/16/st-edmunds-college-ypres-trip/): A group of Grammar and Syntax students recently participated in a history trip to the Ypres salient and the picturesque town of Ypres.
- [Beat The Market: Investment Club](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/01/15/beat-the-market/): Beat The Market gives students the opportunity to develop essential financial literacy skills through hands-on experience in the stock market. Last term, eight groups of students were each allocated a virtual £10,000 to invest using the London Stock Exchange’s online trading simulator. Their challenge was to outperform the UK FTSE All Share Index while working collaboratively and making informed investment decisions.
- [College Life – Michaelmas 2025](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/01/12/college-life-michaelmas-2025/): It has been another busy term and fantastic to see so many students getting so much out of the Cadet experience. Senior cadets continue to lead training sessions and a full programme of weekend activities and trips have all been seized on with gusto. 
- [High Performance Learning update, Michaelmas 2025](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/01/10/high-performance-learning-update/): It has been a landmark term at the College, with High Performance Learning (HPL) firmly established at the heart of our educational philosophy. From the classroom to the common room, our community is embracing a culture where "outstanding" is the standard for every pupil.
- [Religious Life Highlights of the Michaelmas Term 2025](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2026/01/01/highlights-of-the-michaelmas-term-2025/): The Michaelmas term began with a whole-school Mass celebrated by Fr Peter on the first day of term, dedicating the year to God under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and setting a reflective tone for the months ahead.
- [The End of an Era at St Edmund’s College: Tuck Shops Close Their Doors](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/12/16/the-end-of-an-era-at-st-edmunds-college-tuck-shops-close-their-doors/): For generations of pupils at St Edmund’s College, few comforts of school life were as treasured as the humble tuck shop. A place for snacks, treats, and socialising, tuck shops helped students through the cold, the dark, and the long school day, becoming a central part of boarding life.
- [Elements Pupils Celebrate Reading at Festive Book Buzz Event](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/12/09/elements-pupils-celebrate-reading-at-festive-book-buzz-event/): On the 5th of December, the College library was alive with excitement as our Elements pupils took part in a lively and uplifting Book Buzz celebration, collecting the novels they had eagerly chosen. The event offered more than just new reads - it provided a warm and engaging environment for budding readers.
- [Economics and Politics Pupils Explore Key Issues with Industry Experts](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/12/04/economics-and-politics-pupils-explore-key-issues-with-industry-experts/): On 2nd December 2025, our Economics and Politics pupils had the exciting opportunity to attend an engaging day of learning and discussion in Euston. The event featured speakers including Ed Balls, Jamie Rush, and MP Torsten Bell, who explored pressing topics such as climate change, poverty, artificial intelligence, and the UK budget.
- [St Edmund’s Prep U11A Football Team at IAPS Finals](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/11/24/st-edmunds-prep-u11a-football-team-iaps-finals/): St Edmund’s Prep U11A Football Team travelled to Millfield Prep on Saturday 22nd November for the IAPS National Football Finals. The players and their parents stayed locally ahead of an early start on Sunday. Everyone was ready for what promised to be a competitive day of football.
- [College Life Trinity Term 2025 is out now!](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/11/19/college-life-trinity-term-2025-is-out-now/): Our latest edition of the St Edmund's College Life is now available!
- [St Edmund’s College Student Speaks at House of Lords](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/11/17/st-edmunds-college-student-speaks-at-house-of-lords/): Student Nastja received a special award earlier this year, recognising her powerful work in helping others to better understand and empathise with refugees around the world.
- [A Memorable Theatre Trip to the Apollo Theatre](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/11/16/a-memorable-theatre-trip-to-the-apollo-theatre/): On 7 November, students from Year 11 and Year 12 had the opportunity to visit the famous Apollo Theatre in the heart of London. We attended the modern play Punch by David Shields. For many students it was their first time experiencing a performance in a West End theatre and everybody was very excited from the beginning.  
- [St Edmund’s Sixth Form Students Interview Day](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/11/15/st-edmunds-sixth-form-students-interview-day/): As part of the Rhetoric (Sixth Form) experience, students were invited to take part in a series of mock interviews on 7th November, led by former pupils from our alumni and wider community.
- [Religious Life at the College](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/11/13/religious-life-at-the-college/): The Trinity Term at St Edmund’s College has been a time of rich religious life and reflection. Pupils have taken part in regular services, prayer, and faith-based activities that deepen their understanding of Catholic teaching. From meaningful Chapel gatherings to opportunities for personal prayer and reflection, the term has provided space for students to grow spiritually and live out their faith in the College community.
- [Rhetoric II Students Take Part in Interview Skills Morning](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/11/10/rhetoric-ii-students-take-part-in-interview-skills-morning/): On Friday 7 November, the College hosted another successful Interview Skills morning for all Rhetoric II students, providing them with a valuable opportunity to practice and develop essential soft skills in preparation for future apprenticeship, job, and university interviews.
- [Inter-House Performing Arts Week | St Edmund’s Prep](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/11/10/inter-house-performing-arts-week-st-edmunds-prep/): With first places in both Drama and Dance, Southworth House were crowned this year’s overall winners and will be awarded the Inter-House Performing Arts Shield.
- [Austria trip during Enrichment Week](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/11/06/austria-trip-during-enrichment-week/): A group of our pupils recently travelled to Austria’s beautiful Salzburger Sportwelt region for a week of adventure and discovery. Surrounded by breathtaking alpine scenery, this Austria trip offered the perfect balance of excitement, teamwork and personal challenge.
- [St Edmund’s College CCF RAF Valley Camp](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/11/03/st-edmunds-college-ccf-raf-valley-camp/): The St Edmund’s College CCF RAF Valley Camp was an unforgettable experience for our pupils, combining teamwork, adventure, and learning. The cadets returned inspired, motivated, and proud of their achievements, a true reflection of the values at the heart of St Edmund’s College.
- [St Edmund’s unites in yellow to mark World Mental Health Day 2025](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/10/27/world-mental-health-day-2025/): St Edmund’s College & Prep School celebrated World Mental Health Day 2025 on Friday 10th October. The school ran activities to raise awareness, encourage discussion and support positive mental health. Pupils and staff wore yellow, the official colour of mental health awareness. This created a bright and cheerful atmosphere throughout the school. Housemasters and Housemistresses led assemblies. They explained mental health, building resilience and where students could get help. In addition, the day highlighted the importance of looking out for each other and building a caring community.
- [Cardinal Vincent Nichols Marks 150 Years at St Edmund’s Prep](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/10/15/cardinal-vincent-nichols-marks-150-years-at-st-edmunds-prep/):  
- [JASS Mentoring at St Edmund’s College – Inspiring Leadership and Community Spirit](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/10/04/jass-awards-2025/): At St Edmund’s College, the JASS Mentoring programme has brought together pupils from across the College and Prep in a shared journey of leadership, teamwork and community. JASS (the Junior Award Scheme for Schools) is a progressive learning programme that recognises a broad range of achievements, similar in spirit to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
- [St Edmund’s College Student Joins Horse Guards Parade](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/09/19/st-edmunds-college-student-joins-horse-guards-parade/): This summer, the College was represented at Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall.
- [St Edmund’s College Celebrates Record-Breaking GCSE Results](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/08/21/st-edmunds-college-celebrates-record-breaking-gcse-results/): Following the outstanding success of A Level Results Day, St Edmund’s is proud to announce its best ever GCSE results, marking another milestone for England’s oldest Catholic school.
- [A Level Results 2025 | St Edmund’s College & Prep](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/08/14/a-level-results-st-edmunds-2025/): St Edmund’s College and Prep is thrilled to celebrate an outstanding year of A Level results, with the Class of 2025 delivering some of our best ever academic achievements. These exceptional results reflect the hard work, resilience, and high aspirations of our students, supported every step of the way by our dedicated teaching staff.
- [Enrichment Week 2025 Activities](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/07/04/enrichment-week-2025-activities/): Enrichment Week 2025 at St Edmund’s College gave pupils across all year groups the chance to try new activities, learn practical skills, explore new places, and enjoy a variety of experiences both in the UK and abroad. This annual programme is designed to extend learning beyond the classroom, helping pupils build confidence, independence and teamwork while discovering new interests.
- [Top tips for getting into Medicine](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/06/03/top-tips-for-getting-into-medicine/): With the ever growing interest from students to pursue a career in medicine, we recently sat down with Judith Marrinan, Medicine Advisor at St Ed’s, and student Ahana to find out what students can do to increase their chances of getting accepted onto a medicine programme.
- [Your Invitation to St Edmund’s College Exhibition Day](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/06/03/your-invitation-to-st-edmunds-college-exhibition-day/): Save the date! St Edmund’s College and Prep warmly invite all pupils, parents, alumni, staff, and friends of the school to join us for Exhibition Day 2025, taking place on Saturday 28th June from 12:30pm on our beautiful College grounds in Old Hall Green, Ware, Hertfordshire.
- [Pope Francis RIP](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/04/22/pope-francis-rip/): As the new term begins it is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.
- [Vex IQ Robotics Success for St Edmund’s College Students](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/04/10/vex-iq-robotics-success-for-st-edmunds-college-students/): Four talented students from Elements and Rudiments recently showcased their skills at the 'Rapid Relay' competition hosted by Bedford School. Harrison, Sebastian, Samuel, and Finn represented St Edmund's College with remarkable perseverance and resilience throughout the event.
- [Leading High Performance Learning For Tomorrow…](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/04/02/leading-high-performance-learning-for-tomorrow/): Cathy Noble, HPL Lead for the College and Rebecca Colley, HPL Lead for the Prep, recently attended the HPL Annual Global Conference.
- [Outstanding Fiddler on the Roof Performance](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/04/01/outstanding-fiddler-on-the-roof-performance/): St Edmund's College took on the ambitious challenge of staging Fiddler on the Roof this year, a production known for its complex music, intricate choreography, and deeply emotional storyline. Set in a Jewish village in Tsarist Russia in the early nineteenth century, the show required the cast to dive deep into a foreign culture, mastering accents, dance styles, and the historical context of the period.
- [Fiddler on the Roof: St Edmund’s College Flautist Shines in School Production](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/04/01/79007765/): The recent Fiddler on the Roof school production at St Edmund’s College, Ware, was marked by an exceptional live band led by Andrew O’Brien, Director of Music. Under Andrew’s direction, the band provided a dynamic and professional backdrop to the performance, elevating the energy of the show and bringing the iconic score to life.
- [St Edmund’s Pupils Shine at Model United Nations Conference](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/03/27/st-edmunds-pupils-shine-at-model-united-nations-conference/): A group of St Edmund’s College pupils demonstrated their debating and diplomatic skills at a recent Model United Nations (MUN) conference. They took on the roles of UN delegates, researching, lobbying, and debating to address global issues. Their efforts resulted in several impressive awards.
- [St Ed’s students and staff support Mary’s Meals Charity](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/03/15/st-eds-students-and-staff-support-marys-meals-charity/): Charity Week was, once again, a great success at St Edmund’s. This year, our fundraising efforts were in support of Mary’s Meals, a charity that provides meals for children in some of the world’s poorest communities.
- [Local Businesses Support St Edmund’s 2025 Careers Fair](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/03/02/local-businesses-support-st-edmunds-2025-careers-fair/): On Friday 28th February, the College hosted their Annual Careers Fair in the Butler Hall.
- [College Life Michaelmas Term 2024 is out now!](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2025/02/18/college-life-michaelmas-term-2024-is-out-now/): Our latest edition of the St Ed's college newsletter is now available!  Click here to read all about our A Level success, the CCF First Aid National Finals, our BBC Awards nominee Mr Cunnah and more.
- [A Spectacular Light-Up Performance](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/2024/12/11/st-eds-corps-of-drummers/): At St Edmund’s College, our Corps of Drums is a proud tradition that combines rhythm, precision, and creativity. In their latest performance, the students delivered an unforgettable experience by using light-up drumsticks to perform a routine in the dark. This captivating display not only showcased their musical talent but also their dedication to teamwork and innovation.

## Pages
- [Rhetoric 2 Celebration June 25th 2026](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/rhetoric-2-celebration-june-25th-2026/)
- [Proms at St Edmund’s College and Prep](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/proms-at-st-edmunds-college-and-prep/)
- [English as an Additional Language (EAL) at St Edmund’s College](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/english-as-an-additional-language-eal/)
- [Student Devices | St Edmund’s College and Prep](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/how-to-apply/student-devices-st-edmunds-college-and-prep/)
- [Sixth Form Open Evening | Discover St Edmund’s College Sixth Form](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/sixth-form/sixth-form-open-evening-discover-st-edmunds-college-sixth-form/)
- [Sixth Form Open Evening Registration – Thursday 11th June 2026](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/sixth-form-open-june-2026-registration/)
- [Alternative Academic Qualification in Food Science and Nutrition](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/sixth-form/a-level-subjects/aaq-food-science-and-nutrition/)
- [A Level Photography](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/sixth-form/a-level-subjects/a-level-photography-2/)
- [Open Day – Saturday 19th September 2026](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/open-day-saturday-19th-sept-2026/)
- [Tiger Club](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/tiger-club/)
- [Little Edmundians Toddler Group Registration](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/prep/little-edmundians-registration/)
- [Little Edmundians Toddler Group](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/prep/little-edmundians-toddler-group/)
- [Holiday Camps 2026](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/prep/holiday-camps-2026-2/)
- [Upcoming Events at St Edmund’s College and Prep](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/about-us/upcoming-events-at-st-edmunds-college-and-prep/)
- [Sixth Form (Rhetoric) Open Evening – Thursday 9th October 2025](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/how-to-apply/open-events-st-edmunds-ware/sixth-form-rhetoric-open-evening-thursday-9th-october-2025/)
- [Building The Future Together](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/about-us/building-the-future-together/)
- [Fiddler on the Roof Photographs](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/fiddler-on-the-roof-photographs/)
- [About us](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/about-us-kp/)
- [St Edmund’s Prep Sport scholarships](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/how-to-apply/how-to-register/register-for-the-prep/prep-scholarships/prep-sport-scholarships/)
- [College Life Autumn/Winter 2024](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/college-life-autumn-winter-2024/)
- [Service and Leadership](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/senior/pastoral/personal-development/service-and-leadership/)
- [PSHE Programme](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/senior/pastoral/personal-development/pshe-programme/)
- [Houses at St Edmund’s College](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/senior/pastoral/houses-at-st-edmunds-college/)
- [Careers and Futures](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/senior/pastoral/personal-development/careers-and-futures/)
- [Personal Development](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/senior/pastoral/personal-development/)
- [Pastoral Care and Wellbeing](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/senior/pastoral/pastoral-care/)
- [Pastoral Care | St Edmunds College](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/senior/pastoral/)
- [The Edmundian 2021-2023](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/the-edmundian-2021-2013/)
- [College Life Summer 2024](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/college-life-summer-2024/)
- [GCSE English & English Literature](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/senior/academic/gcses/gcse-english-english-literature-2/)
- [All-rounder Scholarship at St Edmund’s College – Grammar (Year 9)](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/all-rounder-scholarship-grammar/)
- [Results and destinations](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/about-us/results-and-destinations-2025/)
- [All-rounder Scholarship at St Edmund’s College – Elements (Year 7)](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/all-rounder-scholarship-elements/)
- [Art Scholarship at St Edmund’s College – Grammar (Year 9)](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/art-design-technology-scholarship-grammar/)
- [Art Scholarship at St Edmund’s College – Elements (Year 7)](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/art-scholarship-elements/)
- [Sports Scholarship at St Edmund’s College – Elements (Year 7)](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/sport-scholarship-elements/)
- [Music Scholarship at St Edmund’s College – Elements (Year 7)](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/music-scholarship-elements-2/)
- [Music Scholarship at St Edmund’s College – Grammar (Year 9)](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/music-scholarship-grammar/)
- [Sports Scholarship at St Edmund’s College – Grammar (Year 9)](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/sport-scholarship/)
- [Forest School](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/forest-school-2/)
- [Enquiry Form](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/how-to-apply/enquiry-form/)
- [2024 CSI inspection](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/about-us/catholic-schools-inspectorate-2024/)
- [Three-Year A Level Course for International Students](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/sixth-form/three-year-a-level-course-for-international-students/)
- [Photos](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/made-in-dagenham-photos/)
- [Learning support | Sixth Form](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/sixth-form/academic/learning-support/)
- [Welcome to boarding](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/boarding/welcome-to-boarding/)
- [Latest ISI inspection](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/about-us/latest-isi-inspection/)
- [Beyond the classroom](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/prep/beyond-the-classroom/)
- [Welcome | Prep](https://www.stedmundscollege.org/prep/welcome/)