The July Week 3 Education Roundup

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Independent School News: July Week 3, 2025

St Swithun’s Students Talk Butterflies On TV

Pupils from St Swithun’s appeared on national media this week as they helped launch the UK’s Big Butterfly Count 2025.

Speaking live on BBC Breakfast and ITV’s Good Morning Britain, the pupils discussed the importance of tracking butterfly populations and protecting natural habitats. The count – which is the world’s largest citizen science survey for butterflies, was also featured BBC News at One, bringing the pupil’s efforts to millions of viewers across the country.

‘I think it’s so important so that people can connect to nature and don’t just spend all their time indoors,’ prep student Rosie told the BBC. Imogen added: ‘I want to take part because I think every person should do a bit to help the world.’

Discover St Swithun’s: countryandtownhouse.com/schools/st-swithuns

Moon Hall School Expands To Egypt

Specialist dyslexia school Moon Hall has unveiled a new learning centre in Cairo, Egypt.

For the first time in Egypt, families have access to a centre dedicated to identifying and supporting children with Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia and ADHD. Founding head of Moon Hall Cairo, Lucy Pelling, said: ‘This project represents an ambitious step forward – not only in scale, but in impact.

‘We are proud to extend our work to families in Egypt, and to offer the same specialist care and insight that has transformed lives in the UK.’

BAFTA Victory For St Helen & St Katharine Duo

Two students at St Helen & St Katharine in Abingdon have won the Best Game Concept Award at the BAFTA 2025 Young Game Designers Competition.

Emily and Isabelle beat out 52 finalists in the 15-18 age category with their game Mikka Bouzu. Set across four worlds and a series of levels, it follows a game designer who has lost her passion for art and must journey through her unfinished games to rediscover her lost creativity.

‘It was made for players who struggle with the difficult transition from child to adult, and the burnout it often brings,’ Emily and Isabelle explained. ‘We hope our game will be able to provide a way of processing these common and underacknowledged feelings, allowing players to work through their own difficulties alongside Mikka’s struggles.’

Wrekin College Choir Sings Up A Storm In New York

Choral students at Wrekin College returned from New York this month after a successful performance tour in the city.

Wrekin College Choir was one of only five choirs worldwide selected to sing in the July guest concert series at St Patrick’s Cathedral. The students also performed at the Cathedral of St John the Devine and the Riverside Church during their visit to New York, receiving a standing ovation at every concert.

Discover Wrekin College: countryandtownhouse.com/schools/wrekin-college

OXSS Announces Autumn Study Course

Oxford Science Studies has released the dates of its autumn half term revision course.

From 25 October to 2 November, students studying towards GCSE, IB or A level can join the course at d’Overbroeck’s school in Oxford. An online course is also available. Both options will allow students to focus on one subject option per day, benefitting from small group and/or one-to-one tuition.

Course fees and booking is available on the OXSS website.

All photos courtesy of the respective schools.