Frewen College News Feed - School News

India beats the world!

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:06:41 GMT

Year 8 Frewen pupil India Sparacia has won the 11-14 age group in Digital Camera magazine's prestigious annual international photography competition. Her photograph 'Sea through the window' beat entries from all around the world.

E is for e-Library

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:10:54 GMT

Our brand new e-library is now up and running.

Nick to the rescue

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 09:56:45 GMT

Work experience pays off as boarder Nicholas helps out our snow-bound catering team.

Murder and Gargoyles in Canterbury

Tue, 8 Mar 2011 08:37:25 GMT

Year 7 started the year with an exciting trip to Canterbury Cathedral. They learned about the grisly murder of Thomas Becket and about how the Cathedral was built.

A Day at the Seaside

Thu, 12 May 2011 15:53:17 GMT

The junior school enjoyed a day at Hastings seaside as part of their Learning Journey 'The Seaside'.

May Fair Fun

Fri, 3 Jun 2011 15:44:50 GMT

Half Term ended with a bang, with an excellent senior school concert followed up with the annual May Fair in the grounds.

Now it's official: Five Star Catering!

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:55:13 GMT

Now it's official: our catering team have acquired the highly sought after 'Five Star' rating for Food Hygiene.

Tom Cowan, Master Chef!

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 :: GMT

On July 12th Year 11 student Tom Cowan travelled to Westminster Kingsway College in London to participate in the national final of the ‘Get Set to Exercise Your Taste Buds’ competition – an initiative run by the London 2012 education programme.

Thomas hits the headlines

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 :: GMT

Thomas Hawley from Year 8 has hit the headlines with his amazing talent for water colour painting, staging his first art exhibition at the ripe old age of 12.

Alison lends a hand

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:45:49 GMT

We are delighted to announce that well known Educational Psychotherapist Alison Waterhouse has teamed up with the Principal and our Counsellor to provide long term sickness cover during the absence of our SENCO.

The Fonz, OBE

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:10:15 GMT

Year 10 celebrated the award of an OBE to 'The Fonz' with a Powerpoint presentation at their assembly.

Mountain Bike Trail up and running

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:29:29 GMT

Jordan 'takes air' as he shows his paces on the new mountain bike trail in the Park.

I Say, I Say, ISA

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 19:37:19 GMT

South East Region ISA Heads come to tea at Frewen and Heather comes up trumps!

Twelfth Night Nerves?

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 19:49:06 GMT

Year 10 put on an excellent performance of Twelfth Night, adapted by our Drama teacher Sarah Surman.

Ofsted Report on Armed Forces Children

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:54:40 GMT

Ofsted has published a lengthy report on educational provision for Armed Forces children. It concludes that regular changes of home and school can cause anxiety and stress, resulting in underperformance against their civilian peers. See our Service Families page in the Parents section.

Bumper Fun Run

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:26:34 GMT

The traditional end of Spring Term Fun Run was our best yet and raised £200 for charity.

Josie Advocates Specialist Teachers

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:55:54 GMT

Year 9 boarder Josie Ryan has been to Westminster to tell MPs how important it is for children with special educational needs to have the right support from specialist teachers.

Summer Term Open Mornings

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 :: GMT

The Summer Term Open Morning dates are now available.

Ellie plants the Northiam Jubilee Oak

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:18:12 GMT

At the invitation of Northiam Parish Council, we were delighted to host the planting of the Northiam Jubilee Oak, with our youngest pupil wielding the spade!

Paralympic Awareness Activity Day

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:04:43 GMT

On Friday May 11th the whole senior school was involved in a full day of Paralympic sports to enhance pupils' awareness of physical disabilities.

A new Head for our new look Prep School

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:17:01 GMT

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Miss Jeannete Bidder as Head of our new look Prep School.

Open Morning dates announced

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:48:41 GMT

Open Morning dates for the autumn term have now been set: book early to avoid disappointment!

Sarah's starring role

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:30:55 GMT

Prep School teacher Sarah Surman played a starring role in BBC 4 Dyslexia documentary 'Growing Children'!

Tonbridge/ Tunbridge Wells Minibus Service Launched

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:37:59 GMT

A new minibus service to Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells is being introduced from November 5th. Please contact the Business Manager or Office for more information.

Come to our BDA Reception and Open Evening

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:43:35 GMT

You are invited to come along to our Reception and Open Evening on Thursday 29th November to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the BDA, the launch of our Prep School, and the 25th Anniversary of the Arts Dyslexia Trust!

Frewen's Christmas Number One!

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:27:25 GMT

Frewen's Music Department has released it's first Christmas music video and we're sure it will be a winner!

Frewen Prep welcomes Suzanne

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:01:54 GMT

The Prep starts the New Year by welcoming an additional highly qualified teacher to the team, Mrs Suzanne Neate. Suzanne has been working as a specialist SpLD tutor locally and we are delighted to announce she will be taking up her duties straight away.

African Safari

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:49:26 GMT

The Prep School's pupils are having great fun with their Creative Curriculum theme for the spring term, Africa.

Carry on Camping

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:37:19 GMT

Our Outdoor Activities Department has published a packed schedule of camps treks and expeditions for 2013 involving all year groups including the Prep.

End of Term Charity Fun Run

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:59:28 GMT

This year's end of term Fun Run will take place on Wednesday 27th March and will raise money for Canine Partners, a charity that provides dogs to the disabled to help them to lead more independent lives.

New Safeguarding Governor appointed

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 14:14:38 GMT

We are pleased to announce the appointment of a very experienced new Safeguarding Governor, Mrs Jo Slater, who has been a Governor of Frewen College since 2009. Mrs Slater is an experienced child psychotherapist and counsellor.

New Prep School Bursary Fund launched

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:06:54 GMT

We have launched a new Bursary Fund just for children with Specific Learning Difficulties who join us in Year 3 or 4. See http://www.frewencollege.co.uk/page/?title=Help+with+fees&pid=54 for more information.

Frewen Governor Honoured

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:07:19 GMT

We are delighted to congratulate Mr Graham Peters, one of our longest serving governors, upon his appointment as High Sheriff of East Sussex.

Chilly Charity Fun Run

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:33:44 GMT

Undaunted by the unseasonally cold weather, the whole school plus parents staff and dogs joined in the annual Charity Fun Run.