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Life is full of challenges. We know this as adults, of course, but even the very youngest children have obstacles to overcome. We begin to learn the skills and strategies that enable us to prevail – courage and resilience, as well as a willingness to recognise our own limitations and the benefits of working with…

The Gym Squad put on a magnificent display last weekend, showing off their exciting tumbling skills and well executed routines. U8 Champion Felicity M proudly showed off her winning routine, with Year 8 gymnast Mia G and ISGA 4 Piece National Champion Charlotte W performing their individual floor routines beautifully to Jess Glynn’s Thursday and…

The last few weeks have been very busy indeed for the Friends of Vinehall and their ever supportive Class Reps. Following a request from Mr Powis to hold an end of anniversary year celebration, it was decided to put on the very first “VineFest” at the end of Sports Day. After the recent heavy rain…

Year 3 have spent the last two weeks learning two texts from memory. They performed these at our final assembly in a packed theatre in front of their parents, Year 2 and the whole Prep School. The first piece, ‘Oran Mor’, or ‘How the world began’, a Celtic myth, created some beautiful atmospheric moments of magic. The children…

As the Year 2 children move up into the Prep School, an end of term concert is held to entertain the parents and showcase the spectacular talent of our youngest children. The children wear their smartest clothes and, with an array of musical and poetical performances it is safe to say that the children did…

After a busy few weeks of athletic competitions, the results were in from the regionals … Vinehall had six competitors qualifying for seven events at the National Finals at the Alexander Stadium. Jon Newman and Nick Butcher took the children up to Birmingham the night before and, after a restful night, made their way to…

Battle Abbey School had the genius idea of setting an eco-design challenge.  The ‘Sustainable Us’ art competition was held for the first time this year and is set to be a regular event at the school. The standard was very high and our pupils’ work stood up well against the competition. The atmosphere was tense…

Inter-House Capture the Flag 2019 Tuesday 2nd July saw Vinehall’s first ever inter-house Capture the Flag competition and goodness was it competitive! The aim of the day was to make as much money as we could for our three charities – Macmillan Cancer Research, the Red Cross and SUDC. All children in Years 3-8 were…

To celebrate the end of our 80th Anniversary Year Vinehall came together to bury a time capsule in our wonderful grounds. We were delighted to be joined by Richard Tilden Smith, a Vine whose Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather had built the school. Collated by Liz Powis, the capsule contained images, thoughts and memorabilia provided…

Holmewood House Under 8 Floor and Vault Gymnastics Championships Vinehall’s youngest gymnasts enjoyed great success last weekend when they competed at the U8 Floor & Vault Championships. This event was hosted by Holmewood House; they had over 60 competitors taking part. The gymnasts all performed a floor routine to music and a handspring to flatback…