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Shrewsbury School launches a new premium international school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tuesday 14 December 2021

Shrewsbury School is pleased to announce that it has signed agreements with Tutor Impact to establish a state-of-the-art premium international school in Phnom Penh, working closely&n...

Explorer Sir David Hempleman-Adams gives inspiring talk to Salopians

Monday 6 December 2021

Harry C-W (O, LVI) reflects on the explorer's inspirational talk.

All invited to Imperial College Christmas Lecture

Wednesday 1 December 2021

All are welcome to attend Imperial’s Children's Christmas Lecture which this year is being held online on Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 5.30pm-6.30pm.

Poetry Prizewinner Eustacia celebrated at Publishing House party

Monday 29 November 2021

London’s literati feted Salopian poet Eustacia F (M, UVI) at a gathering at John Murray, the historic Mayfair publishing house that first published Byron’s poetry, and made a little-known scientist called Charles ...

Chemistry pupils take part in Top of the Bench Competition

Monday 29 November 2021

A small selection of pupils took part in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Top of the Bench Competition, an annual school’s chemistry competition designed to fuel students curiosity and excitement for the...

More Masterclasses for STEM Potential students

Wednesday 24 November 2021

It has been great to welcome back our Year 10 and Year 11 cohorts, after the flying start to the STEM Potential programme they made last half-term!

'Exceptional' student engagement at Economics Conference 2021

Friday 12 November 2021

On Tuesday, Shrewsbury School hosted the Economics Conference 2021 which covered the theme of Poverty and Equality.

Teaching & Learning Week - 'Let's Talk: Promoting Effective Communication In The Classroom'

Friday 5 November 2021

There has been a hive of activity in the Shrewsbury classroom this week during our designated 'Teaching & Learning Week'.

STEM pupils receive Gold, Silver and Bronze Crest Awards

Friday 8 October 2021

Congratulations to STEM pupils who have received Crest Awards, a British Association's scheme for STEM project work that inspires young people to think and behave like engineers.

STEM Potential Goes Live

Tuesday 5 October 2021

It was fantastic to be able to welcome onsite the two cohorts of STEM Potential students from state schools across the county to Shrewsbury School on the 18th and 25th September.

Fourth Form to explore independent projects for Higher Project Qualification

Tuesday 5 October 2021

This week saw the launch of the Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) for Fourth Form.

Shrewsbury School teacher graduates with Masters from University of Oxford

Wednesday 29 September 2021

We are delighted to announce that Modern Foreign Language teacher Alexandra Schmaller-Russell graduated from The University of Oxford with a MSc in Learning and Teaching.

Chemistry Lecture Ends with a Bang!

Wednesday 22 September 2021

Lower Sixth Biology and Chemistry students, as well as a few from other year groups, enjoyed an inspiring talk on the “Curious Properties of Water” on Friday 17th September.

Schutzer-Weissman letter prize 2021 winner announced

Tuesday 21 September 2021

The winner of this year’s 2021 Schutzer-Weissman letter-writing prize is Todd R-P (Rb).

Creative Writing Society President wins prestigious Poetry Prize

Friday 17 September 2021

The President of our Creative Writing Society was crowned the winner of the prestigious nationwide Young Romantics Prize on Thursday night.

Shrewsbury School teachers recognised for ‘outstanding’ achievements

Friday 10 September 2021

A Shrewsbury School teacher has received ‘Outstanding’ in all areas of his PGCE grading, with his mentor also receiving a Certificate of Excellence for her work.

Shrewsbury School welcomes Dr Richard Kowenicki

Thursday 9 September 2021

Shrewsbury School is delighted to welcome Dr Richard Kowenicki to the role of Deputy Head (Academic) this September.

Success in Cambridge Chemistry Challenge 2021

Friday 16 July 2021

A group of Lower Sixth Form students took part in Cambridge Chemistry Challenge 2021 after their AS examinations. The students performed remarkably well after their busy AS exam schedule and this challenging academic ...

ILM Young Leaders Award helps to prepare pupils for future

Friday 25 June 2021

Monday 21st June marked the start of what I hope will be the most unique final fortnight to an Upper Sixth Formers life at Shrewsbury School. Normally at this point, formal examinations are all but over, leavers trips...

Salopian essay writer Highly Commended in National prize

Friday 25 June 2021

Many congratulations to Phoebe W (MSH, LVI) for being Highly Commended in the prestigious New College of the Humanities Essay Prize.

STEM Potential – One Year In!

Thursday 17 June 2021

Saturday 12th June marked the final session of the inaugural academic year for Shrewsbury School STEM Potential, with sessions on scientific research into mosquito-borne diseases and the technology and biochemistry be...

Amazing efforts from pupils for Junior School Essay Prize

Wednesday 9 June 2021

The winner of this year’s Junior School Essay Prize has been announced as Luke W (SH, IV).

Lower Sixth Formers enjoy presentations on careers insights

Friday 14 May 2021

Effective leadership. The Art of Communication. Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking. Creativity & Innovation.

Salopians take on Westminster School in Mock Trial Competition

Friday 14 May 2021

Carys C (M, LVI) reflects on the two-day Mock Trial, supported by a criminal lawyer.

Futures & Higher Education Bulletin

Wednesday 21 April 2021

Futures and Higher Education Bulletin Edition 12 Lent Term 2021 from the Futures Department, full of useful information, reminders, resources and weblinks for Fifth and Sixth Formers and their parents.

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