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Celebrating Achievement, Friendship and New Chapters at St Gabriel's Prize Giving

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:17:31 GMT

St Gabriel's welcomed pupils, students, families, staff and former pupils for our annual Prize Giving ceremony on Monday 19 October, an occasion to celebrate achievement, recognise individual endeavour and reflect on another successful year in the life of the school.

Beyond the Classroom: An Artistic and Cultural Adventure in Barcelona

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:42:38 GMT

Pupils and Sixth Form students from Years 10–13 enjoyed four unforgettable days exploring the art, architecture and cultural heritage of Barcelona during the school's biennial Art and Languages trip, which took place from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 October.

Podium Finish for Liam at the Junior Great South Run

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:34:40 GMT

Congratulations to Year 10 pupil Liam, who raced to an outstanding second-place finish at the AJ Bell Junior Great South Run in Portsmouth on Saturday 17 October.

Year 6 Discover Local Democracy at Newbury Town Hall

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:18:49 GMT

Year 6 enjoyed a fascinating visit to Newbury Town Hall on Friday 16 October, following a special invitation from Newbury Town Council to learn more about the history of the town and the important role of local government.

New Adventures and Growing Friendships for Year 7 at Avon Tyrrell

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:28:57 GMT

Year 7 headed into the beautiful New Forest over the weekend of 10–11 October for their much-anticipated residential at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre – a fantastic opportunity to embrace new challenges, strengthen friendships and enjoy a little adventure beyond the classroom.

A Taste of Senior School Life at Candidates’ Day

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:22:30 GMT

There was plenty of excitement at St Gabriel’s on Tuesday 13 October as we welcomed our prospective Year 7 pupils for Candidates’ Day, a much-anticipated highlight of our admissions calendar.

Year 6 Step Back in Time to Explore the Story of the Titanic

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 15:55:54 GMT

Year 6 travelled to Southampton on Friday 9 October for a fascinating visit to the SeaCity Museum, where they explored the story of the RMS Titanic and discovered more about one of the most significant maritime disasters in history.

St Gabriel’s Celebrates Four Winners at West Berkshire Schools Sports Awards

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 12:02:34 GMT

It was a proud evening for St Gabriel’s on Tuesday 6 October, as three pupils and a former member of our coaching team were recognised at the West Berkshire Schools Sports Awards, held at Arlington Arts.

Year 2 Go Wild at Cotswold Wildlife Park!

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:58:22 GMT

Year 2 went wild this week on their exciting school trip to Cotswold Wildlife Park! This term, the children have been learning about different animal groups in Science, so the trip was a fantastic opportunity to put their knowledge into action.

Personal Bests All Round for pupils at Bluefins Championships

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 16:50:51 GMT

Congratulations to Henry and Declan, who produced a fantastic series of performances across two weekends of swimming at the Basingstoke Bluefins Club Championships.

Year 9 Celebrate Reading at the Hampshire Book Award

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 16:39:18 GMT

A group of our Year 9 pupils attended the Hampshire Book Award ceremony at Calthorpe School this morning, celebrating a reading journey that began during the summer term.

Year 7 Bring History to Life at Windsor Castle

Tue, 6 Oct 2026 16:24:07 GMT

Year 7 stepped out of the classroom and into nearly 1,000 years of history on Monday 5 October, with a visit to Windsor Castle as part of their study of the Norman Conquest.

Bringing Learning to Life During WOW Week

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 17:18:57 GMT

From Stone Age cave painting and Victorian steam trains to science experiments, sculpture and even a little Hogwarts magic, there has been something rather different happening across St Gabriel’s this week!

A Riot of Colour at the St Gabriel’s PTA Colour Run

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:53:58 GMT

The St Gabriel’s grounds were transformed into a riot of colour on Saturday 26 September as pupils, families and staff came together for the return of our hugely popular PTA Colour Run.

Year 9 Enjoy French and Classics Adventure at Parc Astérix

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:34:47 GMT

Year 9 crossed the Channel for a weekend of French culture, language, Classics and plenty of adventure on the much-anticipated annual trip to Parc Astérix.

Year 7 Find Artistic Inspiration at Roche Court

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:22:36 GMT

Year 7 put their artistic talents to the test on Wednesday 23 September as they enjoyed their first Senior School trip with a visit to Roche Court Sculpture Park in Wiltshire.

Year 9 Step Back in Time at the Roman Baths

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:22:57 GMT

Year 9 travelled back almost 2,000 years on Wednesday 16 September, as they headed to Bath for a day exploring Roman Britain and discovering more about life in the ancient city of Aquae Sulis.

Year 10 Kick Off the Year with an Adventure at Dinton

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:03:16 GMT

Year 10 swapped the classroom for the great outdoors on Wednesday 16 September, heading to Dinton Activity Centre for a fun-filled day of adventure, teamwork and new challenges.

Photography Pupils Capture Oxford Through the Lens

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:40:49 GMT

While Year 8 Art pupils were busy exploring the Pitt Rivers Museum and Oxford University Museum of Natural History, St Gabriel’s GCSE and A Level photographers headed out across Oxford on Friday 18 September for a day of creative exploration through the lens.

Year 8 Discover Art, Culture and Curiosity in Oxford

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:51:12 GMT

Year 8 pupils enjoyed a day of artistic and cultural exploration in Oxford on Friday 18 September, visiting the Pitt Rivers Museum and Oxford University Museum of Natural History as part of their Art studies.

Greenpower Team Takes on a New Challenge at Dunsfold

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:36:54 GMT

St Gabriel’s Greenpower team returned to the track on Sunday 13 September for their second heat of the 2025/26 season, taking two cars and a 24-strong team to Dunsfold Aerodrome.

School Garden Celebrated with Two Prestigious Awards

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:28:17 GMT

We are delighted to celebrate two fantastic achievements for the St Gabriel’s School Garden, recognising the enthusiasm, hard work and community spirit that have helped transform this once-overlooked corner of our grounds into a thriving space for growing and learning.

Declan Takes Bronze at National School Games Finals

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:55:48 GMT

Congratulations to Year 8 pupil Declan, who enjoyed an outstanding weekend of competition at the National School Games Finals at Loughborough University, securing a team bronze medal in Modern Pentathlon.

Reception Pupils Pay a Visit to the Principal

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 16:18:04 GMT

Our new Reception pupils have been busy getting to know St Gabriel’s as they settle into school life, and this week they had a particularly important appointment – a visit to see Principal Mr Ricki Smith in his office.

New Strength & Conditioning Facility

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 14:34:41 GMT

St Gabriel’s has unveiled an exciting new Strength & Conditioning facility, providing pupils with a state-of-the-art environment in which to develop their physical capabilities and learn how to train safely and effectively.

Nursery Sports Day: A Wonderful Afternoon of Fun, Family and Team Spirit

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:20:31 GMT

Our Nursery children enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of fun, laughter and team spirit at our annual Nursery Sports Day on Wednesday 19 August.

Pupils Celebrate Outstanding GCSE Success

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:12:53 GMT

St Gabriel’s is celebrating another year of exceptional GCSE success, building on the excellent A Level results achieved by students last week and reinforcing the school’s strong tradition of academic excellence.

Celebrating A Level success and exciting next steps for Year 13

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:55:55 GMT

St Gabriel’s is delighted to celebrate the achievements of our Year 13 pupils as they receive their A Level results today, marking the culmination of years of hard work, dedication and personal growth.

National Dance Champion at All England Finals

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:06:14 GMT

Congratulations to Year 10 pupil Hattie, who enjoyed outstanding success at the prestigious All England Dance Finals, held in Eastbourne over the weekend.

Year 11 Pupils Excel on the European Stage with Cheerleading Success

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:26:35 GMT

Congratulations to Year 11 pupils Kate and Izzy, who proudly represented their cheerleading club at the European Cheerleading Championships in Lisbon.

Year 4 Pupils Celebrate Creativity at St Gabriel's Poetry to Performance Day

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:07:32 GMT

On Tuesday 7 July, St Gabriel's was delighted to welcome more than 50 Year 4 pupils from local primary schools for our annual Poetry to Performance Day – a celebration of creativity, collaboration and the inspiring beauty of the natural world.

Year 5 Pupils Enjoy Inspiring Senior School Taster Day

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:32 GMT

On Monday 6 July, we were delighted to welcome a wonderful group of Year 5 pupils to St Gabriel's for our annual Senior School Taster Day – an exciting opportunity to experience life as a member of our Senior School community.

Senior Sports Day 2026

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 15:38:52 GMT

On Thursday 2 July, the Senior School gathered on the Front Fields at St Gabriel's for a fantastic day of athletics, friendly competition, and House pride as pupils took part in this year's Senior Sports Day.

A Wonderful Finale to Another Exceptional Year

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 16:50:14 GMT

On Wednesday 1 July, the Sports Hall at St Gabriel’s was once again transformed into a vibrant celebration of learning, creativity and achievement as families gathered for our annual Junior School Celebration Day and Prize Giving.

Year 8 Pupils Take Part in the Hampshire Book Awards

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 11:33:01 GMT

Fifteen of our Year 8 pupils recently took part in the Hampshire Book Awards, an inspiring celebration of reading organised by the Hampshire Schools Library Service.

Year 6 Shine in Spectacular Production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:21:27 GMT

Year 6 brought the Junior School stage to life this week with a show-stopping performance of the much-loved musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, marking the end of their Junior School journey in true St Gabriel’s style.

Outstanding Success at the European Biathle, Triathle and Laser Run Championships

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:14:03 GMT

Congratulations to Year 9 student Liam and Year 7 student Declan, along with Sophie, who will be joining St Gabriel's in Year 7 this September, on their outstanding performances at the recent European Biathle, Triathle and Laser Run Championships in Madeira.

A Record Breaking Junior School Sports Day 2026

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:21:35 GMT

After being rescheduled twice due to wet weather, it was third time lucky for this year’s Junior School Sports Day, held on Friday 19 June.

A Sun‑Soaked Celebration at The Big Bash 2026

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:47:51 GMT

On Saturday 20 June, the St Gabriel’s community came together for one of the highlights of our summer calendar — The Big Bash.

Declan Selected for Great Britain and South East Teams

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:32:31 GMT

Year 7 pupil Declan O’C has enjoyed an outstanding season in sport, achieving success both on the track and in multi‑discipline events outside of school.

Pupils Enjoy ‘Move Up’ Day!

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:38:01 GMT

On Thursday 18 June, St Gabriel’s welcomed pupils across the school to our annual ‘Move Up’ Day, a much‑loved event that gives every child the chance to experience a taster of the year ahead.

Liam Secures Selection for Three Events at the World Championships

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:04:41 GMT

Year 9 pupil Liam N has enjoyed an exceptional few weeks of competition, taking part in the national trials for the World Championships in Laser Run, Biathle and Triathle.

Fantastic Tennis at the Annual U13 Schools Tournament

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:45:17 GMT

St Gabriel’s proudly hosted the Annual U13 Schools Tennis Tournament on Monday 15 June at Manydown Tennis Club, Basingstoke.

Year 1 Explore Newbury

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:26:59 GMT

Year 1 enjoyed a wonderful day in Newbury last week, as they set out to learn more about their local area through hands‑on activities, exploration and plenty of curiosity.

Year 9 Complete Bronze D of E in Glorious Sunshine

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:24:31 GMT

Year 9 pupils showed impressive determination and teamwork as they successfully completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition over the weekend of 13 June.

Year 10 Experience Life in Sixth Form at Taster Day

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:11:09 GMT

Year 10 pupils enjoyed an inspiring and immersive introduction to Sixth Form life on Friday 12 June, taking part in a full day of subject exploration, enrichment and future‑focused learning.

Year 4 Enjoy an Action‑Packed Residential at Ufton Court

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:45:19 GMT

Year 4 returned from their first ever overnight residential at Ufton Court buzzing with excitement after two days of adventure, discovery and hands‑on learning.

St Gabriel's to Join Mill Hill Education Group

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:18:05 GMT

St Gabriel’s has today announced that it will join the Mill Hill Education Group, one of the UK’s leading charitable groups of independent schools, in a partnership designed to build on the School’s many strengths and support its continued success long into the future.

Strong Performances at ISA London West Athletics

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 16:30:51 GMT

On Wednesday 3 June, Junior and Senior pupils headed to the Thames Valley Athletics Centre in Windsor for a full day of competition at the ISA Athletics London West event.

Pre‑School Get Growing in the Nursery Gardens

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 16:03:00 GMT

Our Pre‑School children enjoyed a bright and busy morning of gardening on Thursday 4 June as they headed outdoors for a hands‑on planting session in the Nursery gardens.