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17/05/2012
Can you build a house in a day?
Tudor for the day…
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16/05/2012
Competing at the Olympic Stadium
Max competes in the UK School Games…
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15/05/2012
The Ugly Bug Ball
A superb performance…
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14/05/2012
National biathlon success
Well done Daniel…
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11/05/2012
Adventurous Mountain Biking
Slippery fun in the rain…
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10/05/2012
An Adventure at Chessington
Fun at the fair…
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09/05/2012
Get, Set, Go
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08/05/2012
Superb D&T exam work
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04/05/2012
May Day in style
Madrigals on the roof…
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04/05/2012
Work due to start on Sports Centre
First sod to be dug this month…
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03/05/2012
Boys selected for East Kent
Success on the rugby field…
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01/05/2012
National Championships for Nick
Nick scoops the winning trophy…
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30/04/2012
Prestigious tournament win
Well done Louis!…
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27/04/2012
Fresh from the slopes
Prep school ski trip…
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26/04/2012
Art to be exhibited in Japan
Congratulations to Helen…
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25/04/2012
Ashford School riders win first place
Prizes at inter-school competition…
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23/04/2012
Adventure to Iceland
Taking in the northern lights…
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01/04/2012
Awards for drama students
Fantastic set of results…
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01/04/2012
Zoom
A musical hit…
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28/03/2012
Nursery Extravaganza
A spring celebration…
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27/03/2012
University Success
Art & Design students head for the best…
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27/03/2012
Adventure in Borneo
Fundraising by walking from London to Ashford…
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26/03/2012
A Reception treat
The meaning of Easter…
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26/03/2012
Swimming Competition Success
Well done Ashford Friars…
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23/03/2012
Clocking up the competition skills
Maths competition…
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22/03/2012
Prep Girls win the netball trophy
U9s take the county shield…
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20/03/2012
Boys steal the show at Kent tournament
Ashford team win the cup…
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19/03/2012
Lana is Olympic Torch Bearer
Carrying the flame…
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16/03/2012
A Sensational Performance
String players from Years 3-13…
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15/03/2012
A world of minibeasts
Building a wormery…
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14/03/2012
Reception - sport training
Mastering hockey and netball…
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14/03/2012
Evita
A stage spectacular…
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13/03/2012
Girls take the Silver
2nd place in Granville League…
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12/03/2012
Excelling at cross-country
Prep School runners are winners…
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09/03/2012
Ashford School student among the best in the UK
Max selected for national school games…
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08/03/2012
Designs on the future
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07/03/2012
Perseverance gets results
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05/03/2012
Musical Melodies
Warming up the strings…
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02/03/2012
Debaters through to national final
A superb performance…
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01/03/2012
Ice in the playground
Year 2 build a castle…
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28/02/2012
Beating off the competition
Netball stars…
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27/02/2012
World-renowned guitarist comes to school
Ashford hosts masterclass with Craig Ogden…
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24/02/2012
University success
The offers are coming in…
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23/02/2012
High Achievements in Biology Challenge
Pupils among the best in the country…
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22/02/2012
Goldilocks en Francais
Off to London tomorrow…
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20/02/2012
Reaching out with Art
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13/02/2012
It's half term and that means...
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10/02/2012
Record-breaking attempt
Sign2Sing…
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07/02/2012
Outdoor Learning
A splash of colour…
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08/02/2012
Boarders in Neverland
A trip to Peter Pan…
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06/02/2012
Adventure in the snow
So much fun!…
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06/02/2012
Grandparents come to school
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03/02/2012
A Wizard Time!
Year 2 production looking good.…
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02/02/2012
Is light a wave or a particle?
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31/01/2012
Accolade for Ashford School
Exam results place us among the nation's elite.…
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30/01/2012
Hockey win for boys
U13s beat Dover College…
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30/01/2012
Refectory turns Chinese
Happy New Year…
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27/01/2012
Boys' basketball success
On track for a win next year!…
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24/01/2012
Chinese New Year Celebrations
Evening meal in Canterbury…
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23/01/2012
Cross country success
Well done girls…
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20/01/2012
Six Ashford students selected for Kent
Playing at county level…
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18/01/2012
Research takes us to London
Students off to research historial designs…
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16/01/2012
Wins for Ashford boys
A busy weekend on the hockey fields…
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13/01/2012
Hamish picked for Kent hockey squad
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10/01/2012
More than 160 university offers
University application success…
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06/01/2012
Services for the New Year
Epiphany services welcome the new term…
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05/01/2012
Drama exam success
Students celebrate results…
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04/01/2012
Come and see us
Open Week 2012…
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04/01/2012
Welcome Back
The adventure continues...…
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08/12/2011
Are we there yet?
The Michaelmas Term closes.…
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08/12/2011
Candlelit Carols
An atmospheric evening…
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08/12/2011
Breaking the 1000 pound barrier
Raising funds for charity…
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07/12/2011
A Sparkling Christmas Story
The Nativity…
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05/12/2011
Year 7 pupil becomes Kent Chef Champion
Delicious lamb dish wows the judges…
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05/12/2011
Prep celebrate Christingle
A glowing assembly…
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02/12/2011
Superb win for Hockey Girls
Ashford School top the Granville League…
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02/12/2011
Adventure into Space
How do you drop an egg out of a window without it breaking?…
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02/12/2011
Tashford School
14 men raise funds for charity…
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30/11/2011
Adventure at the Toy Museum
Back in time…
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29/11/2011
An Atlantic Adventure
Raising funds to fight cancer…
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25/11/2011
Once-in-a-life time trip to Jordan
Artists create stained glass for Jordan chapel.…
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23/11/2011
Annual AshBash festival a hit
Brake Hall rocks for the night...…
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22/11/2011
Shakespeare in London
Three students audition at the BBC…
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21/11/2011
Refurbishment unearths a surprise
The secret letter…
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18/11/2011
Ashford School students perform world premiere
Standing ovation in Westminster Abbey…
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18/11/2011
Pope returns from Japan
Amy Pope wins international competition…
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18/11/2011
Learning comes to Life
Year 3 go Roman for the day…
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17/11/2011
Award for Ashford School pianist
Year 13 student takes the Cain Cup…
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15/11/2011
A String Sensation
Talented string players join together for performance…
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17/11/2011
An Award for Ashford School Caterers
Congratulations to the catering team…
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07/11/2011
Opening of the Chillout Zone
A quiet room for Year 7s…
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03/11/2011
Another Amnesty Award
Ashford School rewarded for fundraising efforts…
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31/10/2011
Ashford School goes to CERN
Physicists inspired by trip to the home of scientific discoveries…
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14/10/2011
A Splash of Pink
Raising funds for charity…
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23/10/2011
A theatrical adventure
Sudents fly to America…
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13/10/2011
Scholars' Concert
An outstanding display of talent…
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13/10/2011
Ashford School join the big debate
Talented youngsters travel to London for cutting edge debate…
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10/10/2011
Show Jumping Success
Ashford School scoops three first places…
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19/09/2011
Rob 'n' Roll
National Top Teacher Award for Rob Turner.…
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06/10/2011
Ashford Friars take the Trophy!
Stunning success for AFPS cross-country runners…
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19/09/2011
Hockey and Rugby Results w/e 17th September
Another set of wins under the belt...…
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18/08/2011
Record A Level Results
Ashford School ranked top co-ed school for A Levels in Kent…
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14/09/2011
Well done U13s
Excellent start to the new sporting season…
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05/09/2011
High Value Added at A Level
Data shows impact of School…
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01/09/2011
Ashford Flour Mill
School buys the freehold of historic buildings…
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25/08/2011
Fine GCSE Results
Stepping stone to A Levels…
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06/08/2011
New Sports Centre
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08/07/2011
Review of the Year
Another successful school year comes to an end…
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07/07/2011
Weekend trip to Paris
Boarders cross the channel…
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05/07/2011
Maths is Fun at Ashford School
What is the largest whole number that divides 54, 90 and 189 exactly?…
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28/06/2011
Primary schools join together to make music
Fun at Ashford School…
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06/06/2011
Assisted Places available for Sixth Form entry
Assisted Places worth up to 50% are available for entry into the Sixth Form this September or September 2012.…
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23/06/2011
Art for the Hospice
A beautiful array of colour for Hospice Chapel…
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22/06/2011
Race for Life
Well done girls!…
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16/06/2011
Pope goes to Japan
Amy wins national art competition…
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13/06/2011
New School Records Set
A fantastic sports day…
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10/06/2011
National Maths Award
Coveted Maths prize for Maths teaching at Ashford School…
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10/06/2011
A Bright Idea
Design & Technology goes to London...…
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06/06/2011
Satisfaction Guaranteed
The results of our parents' survey are positive, again.…
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31/05/2011
A Packed Performance
Memorial concert raises nearly…
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31/05/2011
Well done Oliver!
Prep School pupil wins golf trophy…
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28/05/2011
On the ladder to rugby stardom
Senior School pupil selected to play for East Kent.…
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28/05/2011
First in Gym Competiton
Eddie beats off the competition with a perfect performance…
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26/05/2011
Playing at County Level
Boys selected for county cricket team…
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27/05/2011
Ninety Nine Not Out
Audrey starts her second century…
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26/05/2011
A Mexican Delight
Boarders host supper for staff…
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25/05/2011
Très Bien!!
C?…
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24/05/2011
Prep School pupils triumph in swim gala
Well done AFPS swimming team!…
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21/05/2011
Ashford riders take double honours
Jessica leads the team to success.…
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23/05/2011
12 Distinctions and 4 Merits
Excellent prep school results…
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24/05/2011
Pupil helps raise over
Pupil raises funds for charity…
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05/05/2011
Ashford Friars pupils hit the slopes of Austria
Starting the new term with a rosy glow…
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20/05/2011
Well Done Boys!
On the way to hockey stardom...…
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11/05/2011
Sculpture on the lawn
Superb work gets pride of place…
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11/05/2011
National Recognition for Prep School pupils
Three Prep School girls compete in a national competition…
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09/05/2011
Madrigals from the Rooftops
A sight to remember…
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09/05/2011
Sports Fixtures
The terms gets off to a busy start for our sports teams.…
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09/05/2011
Creative Thinking
Turning their hand to marketing…
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09/05/2011
Farewell to the Snow
A fitting end to the seaason…
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05/05/2011
A Sporting Adventure
An exciting Easter break in Barbados…
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04/05/2011
University Application Success
Uk's universities hope to snap up Ashford School students.…
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19/04/2011
Philippa O'Hara
Year 1 teacher needs your prayers.…
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01/04/2011
Men versus boys on the hockey pitch
Jolly hockey sticks at the end of term.…
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29/03/2011
Hilarious Hairspray
SOLD OUT, SOLD OUT, SUPERB!…
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28/03/2011
Concours d?art Oratoire
French is the medium of success.…
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18/03/2011
All the world is our stage
Ashford pupils dominate the Hastings festival, again!…
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17/03/2011
Budding artists are helped to bloom
The artists of the future learn from the current maestros.…
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14/03/2011
National Science & Engineering Week
Science and Engineering in action.…
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15/03/2011
Rising Star
Triathlon champion takes on the nation.…
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15/03/2011
Budding politicians take on the best
Students enjoy the cut and thrust of debate at the FCO.…
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18/02/2011
Countdown to the Final!
Charlie qualifies for the National finals…
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07/02/2011
Cendrillon Wins in Lingua Franca
Year 5 performers win competition with their version of Cendrillon…
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11/02/2011
Love is in the Air!
St Valentine visits Playford's Palladium…
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03/02/2011
Rainforest Day
Year 5 bring the Rainforest to Ashford Friars Prep School…
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02/02/2011
Land Sea and Sky Success
Exciting Exhibition Opening…
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02/02/2011
Max effort means Gold
Max takes Gold for Kent for the first time in a decade…
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26/01/2011
It's a Cracker!
Year 1 and 2 teach us the true meaning of Christmas…
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26/01/2011
Dedication to Drama!
700 miles to see a play!…
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19/01/2011
Land Sea Sky Exhibition
Ashford School Art exhibition at The Sportsman, Seasalter…
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17/01/2011
EBacc Silliness
The EBacc is a laudable principle that has been discredited by the rush.…
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17/05/2011
Senior School Open Day - Tuesday
Come and see us in action!…
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06/01/2011
Sixth Form Lectures
Learning about life beyond school: the opportunities and challenges…
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04/01/2011
Top Coeducational Boarding School
Ashford School scoops another prize as an excellent school.…
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05/01/2011
University Applications for 2011
Good progress in obtaining offers for the Class of 2011…
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16/12/2010
Rock for Human Rights
Ashford School Amnesty rock concert…
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15/12/2010
Carols By Candlelight
Magical and memorable music…
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13/12/2010
Junior Boarding Trial Weekend
Action packed Year 5-8 Junior boarding trial weekend…
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10/12/2010
Happy Holidays!
An exciting end to a busy term…
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03/12/2010
Ashford Friars Prep School Open Week 31 Jan- 4 Feb and Ashford School Open Days 2011
Come and see The Independent School Of The Year in action!…
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07/12/2010
Carols by Candlelight
Carols by candlelight. Thursday 9 December 7pm Everybody is welcome.…
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08/12/2010
Cooking up a Storm
Lana and Sophie are the Masters in the Kent Young Chef Competition…
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06/12/2010
The Nursery Nativity
A star performance from the Nursery…
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01/12/2010
Let Year 5 Entertain You
Year 5 Delight us at the Year 5 Entertainment Evening. Check out the video here!…
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01/12/2010
All the Fun of the Christmas Fayre
Shopping, singing, skating and Santa…
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29/11/2010
Reading is Accelerating
Pupils in Years 5-8 are enjoying the benefits of our innovative project to get them reading.…
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24/11/2010
Ashford School Show Jumpers
Equestrian excellence at Ashford School…
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24/11/2010
Year 6 Scientists
Creative Science in Year 6…
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23/11/2010
Christmas is Coming
Year 5 get ready for Christmas…
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24/11/2010
Remembrance Day Service
We Will Remember Them…
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19/11/2010
Viva Espa
Sightseeing, Spanish speaking and soaking up the sun in Spain…
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19/11/2010
Children in Need
Superheroes invade the school in aid of Children in Need.…
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12/11/2010
National Triathlon Trio
Ashford School Trio Shoot For The Stars…
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12/11/2010
Independent School of the Year 2010
Ashford School and Ashford Friars Prep School win top honour.…
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11/11/2010
ANZAC Biscuit Baking
Baking Biscuits For The Brave…
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09/11/2010
Hooray for British Pudding Day!
An Apple Pie a day keeps the doctor away!…
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09/11/2010
Family Fireworks At Ashford Friars
Simon Cowell, Boris Johnson and Guy Fawkes were all there!…
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09/11/2010
No Ordinary Organists!
Promising performances from Matthew and Martin…
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05/11/2010
Gold For Silver and Scarlett
Scarlett and Silver Fox are winners at prestigious Horse Of The Year Show…
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03/11/2010
Shining Stars At The Independant Schools Show
Ashford School Light Up The Show…
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03/11/2010
The German Exchange
German Exchange Eventful and Exciting As Ever…
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01/11/2010
The Holland Tour
Success And High Spirits In Holland…
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25/10/2010
Remember Remember 6th November!
Please fill in the attached form for your tickets. Any Queries? Please telephone 01233620493 or email ashfordfriars@ashfordschool.co.uk…
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21/10/2010
Sixth Form Scolarships at Ashford School
Please contact us now on 01233 739030 or email coxr@ashfordschool.co.uk to begin your adventure…
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21/10/2010
Ties And Tights For Human Rights
Ashford School Amnesty Fight For Justice…
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21/10/2010
Year 11 Invade Rochester Castle
Year 11 History group battle their History coursework at Rochester Castle…
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19/10/2010
Delightful Day At The Darent
Fabulous Fieldwork By Year 11 and 12…
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13/10/2010
Let Them Eat Cake!
Making A Difference For Macmillan…
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12/10/2010
God Bless Queen Victoria
Year 5 pupils at Ashford Friars Prep School went back in time to the Victorian era. The Children spent the whole day wearing Victorian clothing and behaving like Victorian school children.…
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08/10/2010
Ashford School Joins Forces With London Irish
Expert Coaching For Ashford…
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08/10/2010
Parachutes and Pirouettes
Pre-Prep PE with a twist!…
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01/10/2010
Ashford recognised for 'Outstanding Strategic Initiative'
And the winner is......???…
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01/10/2010
Fantastic Flamenco
Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome!…
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14/09/2010
Strong Value Added at A Level
Value-added data confirms the positive impact of our high quality teaching.…
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12/08/2010
Open Events for 2010/11
Call 01233 625171 now to book your place on an Open Day at the Senior School…
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27/09/2010
Summer Cycling Adventure.
Dr Childs leads the way in "Adventurous Learning"…
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27/09/2010
Dare To Be Different
Ashford Amnesty at it again!…
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27/09/2010
Year 6 crack the secrets of wartime!
Year 6 experience the fascinating secrets of WWII.…
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13/09/2010
Superb Ceramics
Former Ashford School pupil Lizzie Lees wins…
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06/09/2010
African Sanctus Triumph
An amazing fusion of cultures, religions, music & voices. Bravo!…
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09/09/2010
Art From The Heart
Year 12 Textiles commisioned to do a wall hanging for the Pilgrims hospice.…
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09/09/2010
Runners Shine Through The Rain
Years 3- 6 Inter-House Cross Country…
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28/08/2010
Top 20
Ashford School students have once again excelled with record results and the school hits the top 20.…
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23/07/2010
Fascinating China
A party of 33 students, staff and parents have just returned from a highly successful study tour of the main cities of China.…
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07/06/2010
Parents praise school
Parents at the Senior School complete a satisfaction survey. Click here to read more and see the results.…
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11/07/2010
Glorious Summer
The academic year closes with a magical performance of Alice in Wonderland…
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28/06/2010
Artists to Hang in Tokyo
Works by Michael Weland and Jenny Nelson have been chosen for an exhibition at the Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo.…
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11/07/2010
Champion Runner
Grace Nicholls continues her domination of long distance running…
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22/06/2010
Ace Athletes
Athletes win at the District Sports and IAPS…
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01/07/2010
Monumental Music Meeting
Hundreds enjoy making music together from scratch.…
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22/06/2010
Amnesty Group Scoops
Students awarded the prize for the Best Fundraising Event…
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06/02/2012
Grandparents come to school
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