We are delighted that our students who took A–levels this year have excelled once again. 54 students sat examinations this summer that will allow them to make choices and take decisions about their future. 40% of grades were A* and A, 70% A* to B and 89% A* to C. An impressive 24 girls achieved at…
All the Lower Sixth girls are now registered with UCAS and ready to begin the UCAS process. This morning we Skyped Lizzie Sumner from Surrey University for some hints and tips for writing a successful Personal Statement. In the afternoon we heard from former student Alice Dewsnip who is studying…
Due to weather conditions the Kayaking session today (Friday 26th June)
has been moved FROM Cobo
TO Petit Bot
Last week saw our Melrose Upper Preparatory compete in a tournament with their peers in Year 2 at Acorn House. Four teams were fielded: Melrose Monkeys, Snow Pandas, Red Roses and Gymnastic Jaguars against Acorns Bulls, Tigers, Lions to name but a few. The College field was divided into three pi…
At the end of May Melrose hosted is Swimming Gala - the first competitive swim for many of our girls. Everyone competed in both back stroke and free style and there was a very close final in both these events, with Emily Wilson narrowly beating Amelie Torode in both finals. Everyone who participat…
On Liberation day 2015, a mysterious tent appeared on the Crown Pier as Sarnia Spy School opened to the general public.
For those entering the tent, first port of call was the wonderful display showing the diary of Mrs E.M. Ellershaw who was the Headmistress of The Ladies' College when the scho…
As exams are currently under way for externally assessed candidates and due to start for Remove to Lower Five, the theme for this week has been "Keeping a cool head". To help the girls properly achieve this, Mrs Clancy underwent TWENTY ice bucket drenches. Students and staff had the opportunity to…
Wednesday 27th May at 7.00pm, College Hall
For Remove, Lower Four and Upper Four
An informal evening of musical performances for the girls to perform non-classical and classical music in a relaxed setting. Tickets are free, if you would like to attend this performance please email Miss…
On Friday 8th May 2015 Melrose celebrated the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Guernsey. All of the girls and staff dressed in 1940s style clothing and looked amazing.
Our day began with a special assembly presented by Upper Prep which explained what life had been like for children in Guer…
Today we say farewell to our Upper Five year group as they embark on their final revision period before their exams. The College has been full of excitement and laughter, with the girls enjoying their final assembly, a fish and chip lunch on the lawn and the release of their leavers’ balloons. We w…
A team of Upper Sixth girls organised a murder mystery evening last Friday and made a profit of £730, which they will be donating to their adopted charity, the Tumaini Fund.
They deserve many congratulations, not just for raising a tremendous sum of money, but also for pulling off a pretty…
Young Enterprise allows groups of students from across Guernsey to form companies and offers individuals the chance to take on key roles with different responsibilities within these. Students learn eight key employability competencies through involvement in the scheme. These skills are: communicati…
This week, as we mark Guernsey’s 70th Anniversary of the Liberation, many of us will turn our thoughts to the past and the many significant events which have shaped the island and our College. The artwork below, which has just been returned to us from an islander’s attic, commemorates and thanks …
On Saturday morning our students with other students on the Island interested in a career in the creative industries, had the opportunity to listen to key speakers in their successful careers of architectural design, graphic design, web design, games design, film production, commercial photography,…
Yesterday our Removes welcomed into the College representatives from the Guernsey Museum's Service. Attired in WW2 German soldiers' uniforms, they presented on "Hafenschloss" or "Harbour Castle", the term used from 1940-5 for Castle Cornet. It was a wonderful 'living history' experience and very po…
This week saw our Year 12 AS Drama group perform for the practical exam part of their AS-level. The piece was called ‘Lear’s Daughters’ – a fantastic ensemble piece. One audience member said that they felt they had been to see a ‘top class performance in London’. The students created a brilliant at…
Six girls from Remove and Lower 4 and 6 boys from Elizabeth College are taking part in a 4 week Saturday workshop at Elizabeth College.
The pupils are working with the artist Hugh Rose and Paul Chambers from Restorative Justice, and are exploring the theme ‘Rights and Responsibilities’ and will …
The last day of the Lent Term was a chance for everyone to let their hair down with the annual House Music Competition. We were very fortunate to have Mrs Christine Anthony with us to adjudicate. As she stated, it was a very difficult job because of the high performance standards from all participa…
The Ladies' College art department displayed the work of a variety of students from all year groups at this Year's Art Eisteddfod. Miss Chmiel, Mr Bolt and Mrs Adams decided to include students' work from all different artistic disciplines such as drawing, painting, sculpture photography and mixed …
Members of our Upper Sixth recently gave up their Saturday morning to help make washable hygiene kits for girls in East Africa. The Leaf Centre was a hive of activity as the girls worked as a team to make the kits and help girls in Tanzania have the confidence and means to stay in school throughout…
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