For #FeedbackFriday we share some of the many comments from parents following the #ShiplakeYear9 trip to Wales for their activities and Bronze Duke of Edinburgh week, which took place during the Red Warning for heat at the end of June. #ShiplakeInspirational

Last week, #ShiplakeYear9 completed their Bronze DofE in the Brecon Beacons.
From climbing and canoeing to biking and orienteering, five days of adventure in the Welsh sunshine built resilience, teamwork and independence.
Huge thanks to our amazing #ShiplakeStaff
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Congratulations to our #ShiplakeYear9 pupils on achieving their iDEA Bronze Award! 54 students have developed valuable digital enterprise and employability skills as part of their Cyber Skills lessons. Well done to all involved! Read more at: www.shiplake.org.uk/news/2026-05... #ShiplakeLearning

This week, #ShiplakeYear7 and #ShiplakeYear9 heard from Ahmad Milad Sekandari, who shared his first‑hand experience of life as a refugee from Afghanistan. The visit deepened pupils’ understanding of narrative voice, tolerance and human rights. Read more at www.shiplake.org.uk/news/2026-04...

In February our #ShiplakeYear9 and #ShiplakeYear10 pupils took part in the UK Maths Trust’s Intermediate Challenge. Huge congratulations to Gold Award winners Lili Baietta and Lyra Jones, who also qualified for the next round! Read more via www.shiplake.org.uk/news/2026-03... #ShiplakeMaths

Before half term, #ShiplakeYear9 stepped into the world of wartime codebreaking during an inspiring trip to Bletchley Park! It was a brilliant day of cross‑curricular learning in #ShiplakeHistory, #ShiplakeMaths and #ShiplakeComputing. Read the full story at www.shiplake.org.uk/news/2026-02...

The #ShiplakeYear9 Inter‑House #ShiplakeDebating Contest showcased sharp thinking and spirited discussion. It was fantastic to see such a high level of debating from all involved.
Read all about the topics and results via www.shiplake.org.uk/news/2026-01...

#ShiplakeYear9 stepped into the spotlight for their very first Question Time last week where they heard #ShiplakeStaff (and a sixth form voice) tackle some of the big questions, covering everything from phone use to US politics. Read more at www.shiplake.org.uk/news/2025-11... #ShiplakeInspirational

Brilliant to welcome Mia from The OddBalls Foundation today as part of our #ShiplakePSHEE programme. She delivered age-appropriate talks on Testicular Cancer awareness to our boys, while #ShiplakeLowerSchool and #ShiplakeYear9 girls had sessions on relationships, friendships, and teenage changes.

Induction day complete for #ShiplakeYear7, #ShiplakeYear9 & #ShiplakeYear12: from talks and headshots to the Capsize Test and softball. Welcome to our new pupils — the whole College is back tomorrow! #ShiplakeInclusive #ShiplakeIndividual #ShiplakeInspirational

At the end of term our #ShiplakeYear9 and #ShiplakeYear10 visited Wales for an activities week and their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Expedition. Despite some challenges they had a great time and thank you to the parents who sent in such positive comments - now featured for this week's #FeedbackFriday!

Another day, another #ShiplakeAdmissions Taster Day! This time it was an Experience Shiplake Taster Day for boys and girls looking at #ShiplakeYear9 entry in 2027 with the day consisting of three lessons and a #ShiplakeSport session. We hope you enjoyed your visit! #ShiplakeInspirational

Tremendous effort from #ShiplakeYear9 pupil, O Scofield, who climbed the UK's highest mountain, Ben Nevis in half term! He was part of a group of 40 who battled sun, wind, rain and hail to raise over £25k for the charity Footprints Baby Loss, O Scofield climbing in memory of his twin brothers.