During the month of November the Art Department offered students in Upper Five and Sixth Form an 4 week ‘Introduction to Portrait Painting’ workshop with local Artist Liz Adams. This was an opportunity for students to develop confidence and competence in the field of portraits and oil painting. The…
This week we welcomed the Bailiff to College and are very grateful that he was able to find time in his busy schedule for a tour of our grounds and to meet with members of our Sixth Form. Over a cup of tea and slice of The Core's famous Ladies' College cake (which keeps so many of us going) the gir…
The Sovereign Art Foundation Guernsey Schools Prize, which is in its very first year, recently invited all secondary schools in Guernsey to submit ten of the best artworks produced by its students. These were viewed by a judging panel last week, who then shortlisted 12 finalists. We are proud to an…
On Thursday evening (22nd Oct) two of our Sixth Formers, Maddy and Freya represented Ladies' College at the Guernsey Institute of Directors Annual dinner on the student table as the 'Directors of Tomorrow' (many thanks to the Ana Leaf Foundation for sponsoring this). The girls got involved in the l…
Friday 23rd October
It has been a busy day for our students today, with our end of half term Commemoration Service, celebrating the College’s history, having taken place. Looking to the future, we are also excited to have buried five time capsules in the foundations of our new extension – par…
Over 50 girls from Lower Five completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award Practice and Qualifying expeditions on the 10th/11th October 2015.
They left Vazon and followed routes around the island, up and down and along roads and lanes previously unknown to some, occasionally stopping to r…
Former Ladies' College student Natalia Jopling Tanser represented the school today at the Institute of Directors Annual Convention as one of the 'Directors of Tomorrow' sponsored by the Ana Leafe Foundation. The programme included a panel debate with Lords Mandelson and Lawson about Britain's EU m…
Please find attached details of two information evenings being run by The Ladies’ College, Elizabeth College and Blanchelande College which offer an opportunity for you to hear the Principals comment upon the consultation areas of selection at 11+, College funding, the size and structure of seco…
Last night 60 women attended our ‘ladies only’ networking event held at the i2 office, Royal Chambers, to celebrate the future of The Ladies’ College and its role in supporting women, business and island life in general. Attendees enjoyed a champagne reception plus presentations from Dame Mary Perk…
Last night we welcomed over fifty parents to College to hear about The Decider course, which is a simple, logical, skills based course that is aimed to identify and develop skills that help all of us cope in stressful situations.
Remove will have a familiarisation day on The Decider towards the …
Last week we welcomed our new Lower Sixth. The girls were given a two day induction in order to make a smooth transition into Sixth Form.
On Thursday the girls met their tutors, took a tour around Elizabeth College and listened to an excellent presentation about the extra-curricular activities o…
A busy few days at the start of term has set the tone for the year. It was great to welcome new students and to see them in their new PE kit and pinafores in Melrose. Three girls have been awarded their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and Sixth Form have presented an assembly on their work in Sri Lank…
Just a reminder for everyone as to the timings for Thursday 3rd Sept.
Start of Term for Senior School and Melrose years 2 - 6
08:30 - Lower 6 arrive and go to Leaf Centre
09:00 - Remove arrive and go to Tutor rooms
09:30 - Lower 4 arrive and go to Form rooms
09:30 - Upper 6 arri…
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…
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…
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 …
