Mandarin trip highlights
The Upper Remove Mandarin trip to the British Museum and Chinatown introduced Year 11 pupils to fascinating aspects of Chinese history and culture … as well as the small wonders of dim sum and bubble tea.
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UCS remembers the fallen
UCS held its annual Act of Remembrance at the war memorial, with the laying of wreaths and the words of Headmaster, Mark Beard, honouring those members of the UCS community who gave their lives in war.
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Archie Young returns to UCS
Former UCS student Archie Young took time out from the business of international climate negotiations to return to the school that he attended from 1989–98 and deliver an inspiring talk to pupils from all year groups.
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Rookie climbers scale podium
The UCS climbing team have belied their novice status by making an impressive competition debut within weeks of their formation at the start of the Autumn Term – and now have further peaks in their sights.
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Transitus’ scientific wonders
UCS Year 12 pupils attended the New Scientist Live 2022 event where they entered a whole new world of scientific ideas, discoveries, thought-provoking talks and amazing interactive experiences.
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UCS united for Foodbank frenzy
The UCS family – Senior School, Junior Branch and Pre-Prep – has come together to raise awareness of and collect donations for North Paddington Foodbank, with pupil volunteers directing the entire process.
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Tickets on sale for ‘special’ Oliver!
As tickets go on sale for UCS’s first ever whole-school production, Oliver!, our Director of Drama, Connor Abbott, explains why Lionel Bart’s masterpiece makes for a perfect choice of school musical.
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Awards inspiring Lower School
Three stakeholders in the new Lower School Awards describe how they are progressing, the sense of community they inspire, and how they channel the energy, enthusiasm and tremendous potential of our pupils.
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LAE visit gets pupils thinking
Year 12 pupils from LAE, Stratford came to Hampstead for a day of enrichment and collaboration with their UCS counterparts, as a series of student lectures elicited creative and thoughtful responses from pupils.
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UCS feels right for new Transitus
From induction days to a buddy scheme via supportive peers and teachers, two of our new students explain the steps taken to ensure that starting at the “unique” UCS Sixth Form is a positive experience.
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