https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk%2Fnews%2Devents Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:03:07 GMT Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:03:07 GMT https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news-princethorpe/foundation-pupils-make-plans-for-a-mock-climate-conference Pupils from Princethorpe College’s Planet Princethorpe team and Crescent School’s Green Team met on Wednesday 11 June to begin planning a Foundation Schools’ Mock Climate Conference that will coincide with the United Nations COP30 that is taking place in November later this year. ]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:26:24 GMT https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news-princethorpe/foundation-pupils-make-plans-for-a-mock-climate-conference https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news-princethorpe/excellent-results-for-princethorpes-a-level-pupils Sixth Formers at Princethorpe College are celebrating an excellent set of A-level results. 108 students sat A-level and BTEC examinations and completed the Extended Project Qualification this summer and, continuing the strong performances of previous cohorts, two thirds of all grades awarded were A*- B, with more than a third being A*- A. ]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:17:26 GMT https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news-princethorpe/excellent-results-for-princethorpes-a-level-pupils https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news-princethorpe/princethorpe-partners-with-team-super-sports-to-offer-summer-holiday-camps Princethorpe College is delighted to be partnering with Team Super Sports to offer Holiday Camps to children aged 5 to 16 years for six weeks this July and August.  ]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 15:44:03 GMT https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news-princethorpe/princethorpe-partners-with-team-super-sports-to-offer-summer-holiday-camps https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news-princethorpe/princethorpe-says-farewell-to-mr-darkes We said our farewells to, Foundation Assistant Head, Alex Darkes yesterday, who was retiring after 45 years of working at the school. ]]> Wed, 1 May 2024 11:53:49 GMT https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news-princethorpe/princethorpe-says-farewell-to-mr-darkes https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news-princethorpe/college-installs-wind-and-solar-powered-defib Princethorpe College is leading the way in pupil and community medical emergency safety as well as sustainable thinking, by installing a wind and solar powered defib and bleed control cabinet. ]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:29:03 GMT https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news-princethorpe/college-installs-wind-and-solar-powered-defib https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news-crackley/foundation-pupils-work-together-to-complete-biodiversity-survey Pupils from Princethorpe visited Crackley Hall School on Friday 1 March to complete a biodiversity survey with Eco Club.  ]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:47:28 GMT https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news-crackley/foundation-pupils-work-together-to-complete-biodiversity-survey https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=5&storyid=3531 The latest edition of the College’s magazine, The Tower Review, has just been published. ]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:25:15 GMT https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=5&storyid=3531 https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=5&storyid=3518 Over three evenings at the end of November, the Drama department’s talented cast and crew delivered a imaginative, gripping and merciless interpretation of the acclaimed novel by Patrick Ness, A Monster Calls.  ]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:35:46 GMT https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=5&storyid=3518 https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=5&storyid=3516 Princethorpe College is celebrating after pupils had a super successful outing at the Independent School Association’s National Swimming Championships. Together, the pupils brought home six Gold, two Silver and four Bronze medals, a fantastic haul. ]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:55:08 GMT https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=5&storyid=3516 https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=5&storyid=3524 Our annual Christmas card competition had two winners this year, with the Foundation Principal, Ed Hester and Headmaster, Grove du Toit, both choosing designs from the many stunning entries submitted by pupils. ]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:54:31 GMT https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=5&storyid=3524 https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=5&storyid=3491 Another exceptional year of achievement, progress, creativity and contribution was celebrated at Princethorpe College’s annual Prize Giving Ceremony at the Butterworth Hall, at Warwick University’s Arts Centre on Friday 24 November. ]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:55:39 GMT https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=5&storyid=3491 https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=5&storyid=3461 The much-anticipated History, Politics and Design and Technology trip to the United States took place over the Michaelmas half term. 44 pupils and five staff headed off on an exciting and enlightening adventure to explore and experience the American way of life. ]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:57:55 GMT https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=5&storyid=3461 https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=5&storyid=3463 Talented Art Scholar, Genevieve Slater-Tucker has been recognised as one of the highest performers in her GCSE Fine Art exam. ]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:43:28 GMT https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=5&storyid=3463