Although this incredible trip was all the way back in the summer term, when the sun was still shining, I felt as if it was important to express what a fantastic opportunity it was. After begrudgingly tumbling out of bed in the early hours of the Monday morning (it’s safe to say, I am not …
A Watery Grave
The wind brushed my cheek and howled its deadly sins into my ear. I couldn’t help but sing the song that the trees whispered to me under my breath. “An empty river, a broken gaze…” What was the next line? “A terrible song, a watery grave,” came a slow voice behind me. Two days later, …
Autrefois, Aujourd’hui
Français Autrefois, il y avait le noir, aujourd'hui, il y a la lumière, Autrefois, il y avait des volcans, aujourd'hui, il y a des montagnes, Autrefois, il y avait des cabines téléphoniques, aujourd'hui il y a des portables, Autrefois, il y avait la guerre, aujourd'hui, il y a la paix. English In the past, …
Interviews For Careers And Post 16
For this article, I decided to interview several people who have left SVC and have already started their careers. Below are their interviews! Dan King - left 1996. What subjects did you enjoy the most at SVC and did this affect what you decided to choose for GCSEs and A levels? My favourite subjects when …
High School Musical – SVC 2019
The annual SVC musical again took place at the end of January, this year showcasing ‘High School Musical’. The childhood favourite portrayed by SVC students was a showstopper; most of the nights sold out, with all the seats filled. Mr K even mentioned that it was ‘the best school production he had ever seen’, and …
World Book Day
The same question is posed every year: what is world book day? What is its purpose? Is it just celebrating books? Back for the 21st year, marked in more than 100 countries, World Book Day is more than just about books: it is an essential opportunity for children at primary and secondary school to engage …
Soham’s Got Talent!
Following on from our hugely successful first Soham’s Got Talent competition in 2017, on 29th November, the PAC auditorium was sold-out for the latest offering of talent from Soham Village College. After the first auditions in the week before the contest, it became evident that the competition would be fierce this year. It was a …
The 2018 Parliamentary Debate Competition
On Friday 30th November, eight year 10 students went to Beechurst hall to give their arguments for and against the marriage age being raised from 16 to 18. They had to debate in front of two year 10 English classes, Mr Hampson and Lucy Frazer: the local MP. Overall, the winners were Claire McLeod …
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A Whole New World
Sixth form may not be flying carpets and forbidden love, but it’s still a huge change from the warm and comfortable sphere of SVC. It feels very strange to think that only a matter of weeks ago I still had my daily routine, still saw the same people in almost every lesson, still knew where …
3 REASONS TO GO TO THE SOUTH OF FRANCE IN 2019…
For six years now, I have travelled with my family to the South of France, exploring the area immediately around the once Roman city of Nimes. This week, I explain my top-three reasons why a holiday in the South of France can be an unforgettable experience. 1. Take advantage of the French love of cycling …
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