WELCOME Dear Parents and Guardians We’ve had such a wonderful start to the term, filled with energy, smiles, and new beginnings. It has been a joy to welcome all our new girls and families into the Peterhouse community—your presence already adds so much to our family spirit.A particularly poignant and moving induction service was held…
WELCOME In a very short space of time we have hit the 2026 ground running. A full school, some very good examination results coupled with some encouraging beginning of year performances on the sports field and in our cultural spaces, make for a positive start to 2026. I hope you will enjoy the new format…
FROM: THE HEADMISTRESS Friday 7th November 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians The rain has brought with it a feeling of finality as we draw near to the end of the year. The past few weekshave been filled with moments of celebration and reflection, reminding us of the many ways our girls and ourschool continue to…
Dear Parents and Guardians, RE: FROM THE RECTOR’S DESK The public (Cambridge) examinations are now entering the final straight. For a number of our A Levelcandidates the exams are over and their time at Peterhouse has drawn to a close. There are still some ASand IGCSE examinations to be written next week. For the A…
FROM: THE HEADMISTRESS Dear Parents and Guardians As we pause for the Half Term Weekend, it’s remarkable to reflect on how swiftly the term has progressed.Just weeks ago, we were welcoming the girls back, and now we find ourselves at the midpoint of theMichaelmas term. The recent rainstorm—refreshing and long-awaited—was a welcome gift, and I…
Dear Parents and Guardians,RE: FROM THE RECTOR’S DESK We are approaching the midway point in the Cambridge examinations. The last two weeks have beenparticularly demanding and candidates in all three examination levels (IGCSE, AS, and A Level) havebeen hard at work. Consensus, at this point, is that the papers have been fair and consistent withexpectation….
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…
