School News
The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire was founded in Asia Minor in the 11th century AD, and rose to become a formidable world power; the greatest Islamic empire the world has ever seen. In some ways it could be seen as a continuation...
Seahorses – Art with tranquility by the sea
Seahorses is a wonderful guest house with an art and craft studio in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. Our family group was aged between 12 and 80 years and we all loved our week’s stay at Seahorses on the Isle...
Romeo & Juliet – Class 10 Play
It was such a pleasure to see this delightful class, whose lessons I have visited over so many years, performing Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Under the guidance of their excellent English teacher, Nancy Urry, the two casts gave lively, warm,...
Class 10 – Trip to Sweden
Fundraising Update June 2012
This had been another exciting year for fundraising, and we’re writing to thank our parents and friends for the time, enthusiasm and energy you have all so freely and generously given this year. Our regular annual events – bazaars, shows,...
The History of Theatre – Class 9 Main Lesson
From the Ancient Greek Dionysian Rite through to the 17th Century, this main lesson covered the development of the Dramatic Arts in the West, charting the transition from sacred to secular and profane. Greek and Roman Drama, Mediæval Drama, Renaissance...
Ireland Pilgrimage
In May 2011 a group of 13 RWS teachers and parents journeyed from Dublin to Westport taking in some of the mysteries of the Irish landscape by following part of the Stellar (star) path along the Boyne valley. This was...
A Night at the Movies – “The Challenge of Rudolf Steiner”
On the evening of May 11th in Keir Hall, Part 1 of a unique documentary film was screened to an audience of 80-90. This film, “The Challenge of Rudolf Steiner”, is the first attempt to give a flavour of his...
