House Events

This has been another remarkable year for Ashmead, marked by our supportive community and diverse achievements. This year’s journey began by welcoming new Third Form girls and those joining in Lower Sixth. We kicked off the term with exciting team-building activities for the closed weekend, setting the tone for a vibrant year ahead. One of the highlights was our spirited performance of ‘On Top of the World’ at House Singing. Led by our talented conductor, Hannah E from Upper Sixth, we truly felt on top of the world as we sang our hearts out. The festive season was a joyous occasion, celebrated with our annual Ashmead and Leconfield Christmas Dinner. Lower College girls delighted in a magical visit to Sudeley Castle’s Christmas Festival of Light, a shopping trip with Christowe, and an exhilarating ice-skating trip, all of which got us into the holiday spirit. Ashmead has been buzzing with various activities that have strengthened our bonds. From delightful meals out and ‘invite dinners’ to the exquisite champagne tasting for Upper College girls, generously provided and delivered by a parent, we’ve had a year filled with memorable moments and strong camaraderie. We are looking forward to another year of achievements, friendship and community led by Pia N as the coming year’s Head of House, and Amelia P as the Deputy Head.

Charity

Ashmead girls have shown remarkable devotion to the local community through various charitable activities. In October, we made bubble teas to support the Prefect’s Charity which was National Star. Marisse FA, Sonia K, Marieta DJ and Emily T participated in the Kenya volunteering experience at Gogar Primary School in Rongai. Additionally, all Ashmead girls came together to stitch handmade cushions for the charity CoppaFeel which supports patients with breast cancer. Many of our girls took part in the annual Netball Charity Match against Malvern College in support of National Star, emerging victorious after a very tense and close game. Eight Upper Sixth students also participated in the Big Dip, a chilling winter swim at the Lido, raising funds for the charity Sue Ryder. Our girls actively engaged in all the wonderful school charity events which predominantly supported National Star.

Academic

In addition to our social successes, the girls have made impressive strides academically. Ashmead girls have maintained high academic standards, with notable achievements including Emily Z who received Gold Award for the Intermediate Maths Challenge (UKMT), and Bronze for the Senior Maths Challenge. Ann W was awarded Silver Awards in both UKMT and Physics Olympiad. Ivy C received the Gold Award in the Maths Olympiad. In addition to this Katie B and Alice T achieved Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Academic Full Colours went to Emily and Ann W and Half Colours were awarded to Lulu LF, Blythe C, Charlotte C, Emily Z, Molly H, Amelia P, Hannah E, Ellen B and Pia N.

Drama & Music

We are astonished by Min F’s bone-chilling performance as O’Brian in the Upper College play 1984 and earning her Drama Blazer. We also had many pupils involved in the Orchestra and recitals.

Sport

We have stayed active in games and are very delighted to embrace our athletes’ achievements. We are very proud of Katie B and Rosa H for winning the tennis House Pots; Min F, who is the captain for the hockey team, and Rosa H both gained hockey Full Colours, rackets Half Colours, and won rackets House Pots! Our House also came second place in House cricket and swimming. Moreover, congratulations to Emma B for breaking the school’s swimming record. Finally, credit to Katie B, Rosa H, Min F, Mary L and Ellie H for playing at the National Schools Rackets competition at Queen’s Club. Finally, we rounded off the year brilliantly as a House when we won both the senior and junior girls’ competitions at Sports Day.

Farewells & Thank Yous

We bid a heartfelt farewell to all our wonderful Upper Sixth girls and wish them an exciting future ahead. We also extend our deepest gratitude to Miss Brooking, who is leaving this year after four years of exceptional care and commitment to Ashmead. We wish you all continued success in the future and may the cherished memories from Ashmead serve as a guiding light, providing you with strength and warmth.

Speech Day Prizes

Lower College
Attainment: Ann W Endeavour: Charlotte C, Emily G
Wilson Diploma (Platinum): Charlotte C

Upper College
Design (Resistant Materials): Emily T Ronald Guthrie Bedford
economics: Blythe C Psychology: Ellen B
Business (Cambridge Technical): Bella C
Sir Frederick Page Fellowship of Engineering: Devanshi K
Jackson-Matthews Chapel Prize (for best address): Jessica H
Davenport Theatre Performance: Min F
The Duleepsinhji Cup: Min F
The Sloan Cup: Rosa H
Cheltonian Endowment Trust Prizes Science: Flora S
Macroeconomics Prize: Jessica H

House Editors:
Sonia K and Marisse FA