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This summer marked the 7th year of Whitgift’s Community Summer School, a programme that continues to grow in both reach and impact.
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Members of the Whitgift community, alongside colleagues and guests from across the wider John Whitgift Foundation (JWF), gathered at Croydon Minster to commemorate Founder’s Day.
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On the 11th day of the 11th month, the Whitgift community gathered in solemn reflection for the School’s annual Remembrance Service.
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To mark World Mental Health Day, Whitgift celebrated the Young Mind’s charity annual ‘Hello Yellow’ campaign. Advocating for improved mental health care and early intervention.
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Now in its 6th year the Community Summer School welcomed over 160 students from 20+ Croydon primary schools for a week of hands-on learning and fun - from microscopes to origami, clowning to coding.
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This recognition is based on multiple school visits, discussions with members of the Whitgift community and thorough annual surveys.
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