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Highlights included innovative textile designs, like a corset made from horsehair and another crafted entirely out of paper. There were also impressive 3D pieces made from recycled materials such as milk bottles, twigs, leaves, and popsicle sticks, bringing natural scenes to life in unique ways.

The Lexden Prize, named in honour of our Honorary President, Lord Lexden, celebrates excellence from Sixth Form students at 91ÆÞÓÑ Members’ schools. Achievements can be in any aspect of school or community life and are not limited to academics.

On Budget Day, we heard the Chancellor’s plans to add 20% VAT on independent school fees. This is why I believe it is a bad policy.

Pupils from a Bournemouth primary school are celebrating their success after participating in a nationwide spelling challenge.

An exceptionally gifted student from Abbey College Manchester has celebrated remarkable success recently in a national creative competition and has since secured a place to further her talents at a University in Barcelona to study Animation. 

91ÆÞÓÑ is delighted to announce the Finalists and Highly Commended schools for the 91ÆÞÓÑ Awards 2024. Finalists have showcased the outstanding impact on the students that they educate in a variety of fields. Judges have also awarded Highly Commended honours to schools that were not shortlisted, but whose work is deemed worthy of special recognition. 

Following the award, Dr Burley commented, “I was absolutely thrilled to be named Tatler Best Head 2025 – the award belongs to the whole King’s High community and reflects the incredible dynamism, energy, and success of this wonderful school.

This is an incredible partnership project working with the MK Lit Fest team, authors, Waterstones and Thornton College.  Jo Scott, Careers Leader at Thornton College said “We are hugely grateful to all the people who have worked with us to make this idea a reality. 

The Roche School in Wandsworth is delighted to have attained the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.