
Remembering Our Former Vice Principal, Cath Sams
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Cath Sams, a much-loved former Vice Principal, has passed away unexpectedly
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It is with great sadness that we share the news that Cath Sams, a much-loved former Vice Principal, has passed away unexpectedly

On Monday 23 March, Year 5 pupils enjoyed an exciting and immersive trip to Reading Museum, where they stepped back in time to experience life as a Victorian schoolchild.

As the Spring Term drew to a close, pupils in the Senior School at St Gabriel’s came together for a truly meaningful initiative in support of the West Berkshire Food Bank.

On Friday 20 March, the Junior School came alive with music, laughter and plenty of dancing at the much-loved Junior School Disco.

During the week of 16 March, St Gabriel's Nursery was delighted to host a series of special Mother’s Day Stay and Play afternoons, welcoming mums and grandmothers into the Nursery for a truly memorable experience.

The Nursery and Junior School were a riot of colour today as pupils came together to celebrate Red Nose Day in support of Comic Relief.

On Thursday 19 March, students and staff came together for one of the highlights of the school calendar – the much-anticipated Spring Dinner.

From Friday 13 to Sunday 15 March, our Year 10 pupils headed out for their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award practice expedition—three days that offered both the best of spring sunshine and a final reminder that the British weather always has the last word.

St Gabriel's Year 2 pupils had a fantastic day of stories, creativity, and adventure on their recent trip to the Story Museum in Oxford.

On Thursday 12 March, the Oval Room was filled with music as 18 pupils from across the Junior School took part in the latest Junior Lunchtime Concert, performing to an appreciative audience of parents and peers.

British Science Week (6–15 March) proved to be a huge success at St Gabriel’s, with pupils across both the Junior and Senior Schools taking part in a packed programme of exciting activities celebrating Biology, Physics and Chemistry.

On Tuesday 10 March, pupils, parents and staff gathered in the Oval Room for the latest Senior Lunchtime Concert, a relaxed and enjoyable occasion that gives pupils the opportunity to practise performing in front of a friendly audience.