February 2025 - Perrott Hill

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Guest speaker

We were delighted to welcome ReGenBen to school to speak to pupils, parents and friends of Perrott Hill. Ben Taylor-Davies spoke about breaking the boundaries of farming techniques. Reducing pesticide use, improving soil health, reducing our carbon footprint, looking after the environment and producing nutrient dense high welfare food. It was fascinating a session session […]

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25th February 2025

Saba secures top award  

More great news just in! Saba has been awarded the prestigious Richard Hunter All-Rounder Scholarship to join Bryanston School in Year 9 in September.    This All-Rounder Scholarship is granted to students who “demonstrate the talent and personal qualities needed to make a significant and ongoing contribution to the vibrant extra-curricular life at Bryanston”.   […]

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24th February 2025

A career in television  

We were delighted to welcome former Perrott Hill parents Stephen and Annette Smallwood back to school at the end of last term.  Stephen provided a fascinating insight into the television industry when he spoke to pupils about his career as a Producer. He described the difference between film and television; explained what a Producer does […]

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24th February 2025

Sibling success

This week we have received even more positive scholarship news. This time from Blundell’s. Milly has been awarded a 13+ drama scholarship and Freddie is the recipient of the highly prestigious A V Hill Scholarship, named after the 1922 Nobel Prize winner and Old Blundellian. This is awarded to the top 13+ academic scholarship candidate. […]

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14th February 2025

Music scholarship success

Congratulations to Jessica on securing a prestigious 13+ music scholarship to Taunton School. Jessica plays an active role in music at Perrott Hill as a member of Senior Choir, Chamber Choir, Orchestra, String Ensemble and La Carotte Quartet! Speaking of her success Mr Shortman, Director of Music said, “Jessica has made tremendous progress in her […]

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14th February 2025

Running for a good cause

On the 6th April 2025, Sports Graduate James Salaman will be running the Rhodes Marathon to raise money for Ducks & Drakes Cancer Trust. “I was amazed at what an incredible and inspiring charity one family have been able to create after going through such a tough journey”, he said having heard about the work […]

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13th February 2025

Prestigious scholarships secured

We have received some more exciting news recently on the scholarship front. Four of our senior pupils – Daisie F (sport), Evie G (sport), Louisa L (art) Jesse T-C (sport) – have secured scholarships into Year 9 at King’s School, Bruton (KSB). Mr Wilmhurst, Headmaster at KSB spoke about the high standard of the Perrott Hill applicants, […]

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11th February 2025

OPH Charlie makes debut for Exeter Chiefs

Mr Finch and Mr Sheldon were delighted to be in Sandy Park stadium last weekend to see OPH Charlie McCaig make his debut for Exeter Chiefs. A product of the club’s successful Academy set-up, Charlie started playing rugby as a six-year-old at Sidmouth RFC. The gifted young sportsman showed great talent while here at Perrott […]

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10th February 2025

Happy minds, successful futures: prioritising mental health at school

As we celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week, it’s essential to recognise that creating a happy, supportive, and nurturing environment for our children is something we prioritise all year round. While this week brings a variety of special activities, our commitment to mental health is woven into the fabric of school life. One of the ways […]

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4th February 2025