Expedition to Ladakh, India

The expedition students and staff were waved off from The Downs School on Wednesday, 14th July on the first part of their journey before trekking to Stok Kangri their ultimate challenge.

We are not expecting to be in regular contact with them, but we have heard that they arrived safely and were on schedule for departure to Hundar where they will be visiting a school.

Their journey will then take them to Skarchen , Hundar Dok and Leh before attempting the summit of Stok Kangari. Their return journey from Delhi to the UK is on 10th August.

Downs School Sports Day

The whole school gathered on the field for Sports Day, the final events that would decide, after all the scores were totted up, who would be the overall winning House.

Students, parents and staff alike take this competition very seriously and many banners and House colours were in evidence. Voices became hoarse cheering and encouraging their teams. Mr Mason was in the commentary box and ICT and Maths teachers were in charge of the complex calculations.

We all know it's not the winning that matters .... but Perborough reign victorious!

House Performing Arts

It was a hot evening but that did not deter either the performers or the audience and judges at The Downs School Performing Arts Competition.

The choice of material, the choreography and singing performances were lead by the students. Year 10 were in charge, their seniors being otherwise engaged with exams when the preparations began. Teachers kept a watchful eye and Year 12, returning after exams, gave some useful advice.

All the performances were amazing and the audience showed their appreciation. However, there can only be one winner and Beechwood, with excerpts from Mama Mia, came out top of the scoreboard.

Start of Year 2010-11

START OF TERM FOR YEARS 7 AND 12 ONLY- Friday 3rd September 2010

START OF TERM FOR PUPILS IN YEARS 8, 9, 10, 11 AND 13 - Monday 6th September 2010