FROM: THE HEADMISTRESS Dear Parents and Guardians The Michaelmas Term has begun with its usual energy and enthusiasm. The girls have embraced a season ofproductive learning and revision, complemented by a shortened programme of sporting and culturalactivities. The spirit of Peterhouse is alive and thriving as we dive into the term with purpose.On Monday, we…
Thursday 25 September 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians,RE: FROM THE RECTOR’S DESK The examination season is upon us, and as we go into this weekend’s break the first of the Cambridge examinationswill have been written. Over the course of the last three weeks the focus has been on examination preparation,during which time a considerable amount…
FROM: THE HEADMISTRESSFriday 1st August 2025 Dear Parents and GuardiansWhen writing this newsletter, I have been reflecting on the newsletter I wrote at this time last year. I startedby saying, “a term like this makes me delight in being in education, although it has been long, it has beeninspiring.” And I find myself in the…
Friday 1 August 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians,RE: FROM THE RECTOR’S DESK The term has ended in a rather unusual manner. We are, indeed, creatures of habit, and the departure fromnormal routine has certainly caught us a little off-guard. Deadlines rushed up, events seemed to pass atbreakneck speed, and packing up the term has been…
FROM: THE HEADMISTRESS Friday 11th July 2025 Dear Parents and GuardiansAs our girls have been diligently studying for and completing exams over the past few weeks, I’ll keep my message brief today. These exams have provided valuable insights into areas where our girls need to focus their efforts before the end-of-year exams. I encourage them…
Dear Parents and Guardians, RE: FROM THE RECTOR’S DESKThis quarter of term has been focused on the mid-year examinations. Results are now being correlated, and a picture is emerging with respect to the work needing to be done in the build-up to the October/November examination cycle. First indications suggest that a good number of academic…
Thursday 19 June 2025Dear Parents and Guardians,RE: FROM THE RECTOR’S DESK We are halfway through the term; incredibly, halfway through the year.While there has been much to celebrate in the first half of the term, we recognize that the coming weeksinclude important academic benchmarking for our public examination candidates. Next week heralds thestart of the…
FROM: THE HEADMISTRESS Thursday 19th June 2025 Dear Parents and GuardiansAs half-term arrives, we’re reminded that time flies when we’re having fun! The past fortnight has been quitechilly here at Peterhouse, so this break is a welcome respite for everyone. I’m sure the girls are eagerlyanticipating quality time with family and friends, recharging their batteries,…
Dear Parents and Guardians, RE: FROM THE RECTOR’S DESK In a complete departure from the norm, I share a tribute to teaching. This formed the basis to myintroductory commentary to staff at the beginning of the term, entitled, I am a Teacher it reads;“I am a teacher.I was born the first moment that a question…
FROM: THE HEADMISTRESS Friday 30th May 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians A school, like a family, goes through highs and it goes through lows. When we go through lows, we ridethrough the storm together. Likewise, when we go through highs, we celebrate together. It is with pride andjoy that I can bring you the first…
