
St Gabriel’s Hosts First Winter Festival of Dance
St Gabriel’s Theatre was filled with festive sparkle on Monday 8 December as we hosted our very first Winter Festival of Dance — a dazzling lunchtime performance led by our Senior Dance Scholars.
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St Gabriel’s Theatre was filled with festive sparkle on Monday 8 December as we hosted our very first Winter Festival of Dance — a dazzling lunchtime performance led by our Senior Dance Scholars.

One of St Gabriel’s most cherished festive traditions returned this week as our Senior School tutor groups took part in the annual Christmas Hamper Competition, all in support of the West Berkshire Food Bank.

The spirit of giving has been shining brightly in the Junior School this Christmas, as our pupils and families came together to support the West Berkshire Toy Appeal with extraordinary generosity.

Nothing—not even cold winds and grey December skies—could dampen the Christmas spirit at St Gabriel’s on Friday 5 December, as our Junior pupils took part in the much-loved Christmas Fun Run.

On Thursday 4 December, St Gabriel’s Nursery was filled with Christmas sparkle as our babies, toddlers and pre-school children enjoyed their eagerly awaited Christmas Party — a highlight of the Nursery festive calendar.

On Wednesday 3 December, our Year 8 pupils stepped into the magical world of Harry Potter on their much-anticipated annual trip to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – a beloved tradition and a highlight of the Autumn term in Drama.

On Monday 1 December, the Food Technology kitchen at St Gabriel’s was filled with festive aromas, teamwork and plenty of laughter as our Head of Food Technology, Mrs Edwards, hosted a special Festive Family Cookery session for Senior pupils and their parents.

On Monday 1 December, our Year 12 and Year 13 Politics students set off for London to deepen their understanding of the UK’s political system with an immersive day of visits and tours across Westminster.

On Thursday 27 November, our Year 11 pupils enjoyed an exciting A-Level Taster Day, giving them the chance to explore life in the Sixth Form and sample a range of subjects.

Tomorrow, Friday 28 November, the St Gabriel’s community will once again celebrate one of our most cherished traditions: Dame Betty Day

During the week commencing 10 November, St Gabriel’s Nursery hosted a very special Outdoor Week, packed with nature-based fun and activities for all of our nursery rooms.

As the festive season approaches, we are reminded of the values at the heart of Christmas: spending time with loved ones, appreciating the warmth and comfort of family, and embracing the spirit of kindness.