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 e4education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.0 (www.e4education.co.uk) Wed, 1 May 2013 15:2:13 GMT Wed, 1 May 2013 15:2:13 GMT Summer Term Extra Curricular Schedules Published http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=30&pid=20&nid=1 This term's Extra Curricular schedule is now published, delivering a wide variety of clubs and activities for you to choose from.  From climbing club and tag rugby to investigating past mysteries with The Sherlock Holmes Society, there's always something that you can get involved with. To view the full schedule, click here.

]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 15:02:13 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=30&nid=1 CLSG student awarded highest marks for English A-Level in 2012 http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=28&pid=20&nid=1 City Girl awarded the awarding body WJEC’s highest marks for her English Literature A level in 2012.

]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 08:50:52 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=28&nid=1 Making Sustainability Work: City Sixth Former at the Helm of Eco-Conference http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=26&pid=20&nid=1 Green issues were on the agenda when 17 year-old Susan Pyzer-Knapp hosted an inter-school’s conference at CLSG. The programme for 'Making Sustainability Work', held on 29/11/12, aimed to raise awareness around environmental action through a series of talks from inspiring industry leaders.

 

]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:14:36 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=26&nid=1 City Sixth Former Invites Schools across London to Attend Inter-faith Conference http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=25&pid=20&nid=1 Students at CLSG opened the school doors on Wednesday 7th November to other Sixth Formers across London. Seventeen-year-old Hannah Cowen in Year 12  organised a multi-faith conference to address the position of religion in our society entitled ‘Religion: Its Place in the Modern World’.  Read about the vital questions and discussions that were generated through the evening.

]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:33:43 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=25&nid=1 First Impressions of City http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=24&pid=20&nid=1 After only three weeks at City, Megan in Year 7 is already enjoying the independence of being a City Girl, read about her first impressions of her new school and how she conquered the anxiety of starting a new school.

]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:23:17 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=24&nid=1 A Right Royal Delivery http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=23&pid=20&nid=1 Students at City have been gearing up for the start of another school year, but a particularly special welcome back awaited one lucky girl.

Audrey Scher, Prep school student in Lower Two, was delighted to receive a letter from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II after she had written to Buckingham Palace before the summer holidays. The Queen replied to thank her for her contribution.

 

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:46:49 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=23&nid=1 A-level Success for City http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=21&pid=20&nid=1 Hard work and dedication have paid off once again for students here at City, where A-level results published today have continued to maintain the school’s reputation for academic excellence. 

]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:57:36 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=21&nid=1 Work Experience Exchange in Trier http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=18&pid=20&nid=1 In February half term, we took part in a German work experience exchange to Trier on the Mosel. As soon as we were greeted by one of our exchange families at Luxembourg airport, we were immediately immersed into the slightly daunting world of German conversation. Although we were excited to experience life in Germany, we were both worried that our German wouldn’t be up to scratch. A week spent in Trier would be a great way to find out.

]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:46:44 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=18&nid=1 CLSG Ski Trip http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=17&pid=20&nid=1 Our ski trip started as any other City trip starts out - with an early wakeup and 21 buzzing girls arriving at main reception. Over-sized, brightly coloured baggage in hand, we were registered and piled onto the coach. After several eventful games of paranoia and some loud, boisterous ‘singing’ of Harry Potter in 99 seconds, we arrived at the airport. The check-in was smooth so we arrived at our gate on time and boarded our plane. It was a long journey and I was proud of the teachers and the surrounding passengers for putting up with over-excited and chatty teenage girls for eight hours. Air Canada were fantastic and looked after us really well. By the time we arrived at the hotel (Canada is five hours behind the UK) everyone was exhausted so we had time to have some quick supper and then we laid down on our beds and fell asleep. The teachers probably hoped it was going to be like this every night!

]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:43:42 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=17&nid=1 European Youth Parliament http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=14&pid=20&nid=1 After qualifying at the European Youth Parliament regional competition at the Foreign Office, we were invited back to the national debating finals at Durham University.

Our four day trip consisted of a whole day of team games including our favourite, chicken pilot. We were split into teams with members from the thirteen other schools and also had the opportunity to take part in committee work, which gave us an insight into the General Assembly which would start the following day. After the opening ceremony and speeches from Durham’s Mayor and MP, the EYP National Finals Autumn Session was declared open. Having submitted a resolution for our debate on the role of the EU in the Middle East and North Africa and preparing for 13 other debates from broad titles, we were finally given the resolutions that the other teams had written. We had a busy evening of General Assembly preparation, gathering points of attack and defence from our research in order to impress the judges. We also had to write an attack speech for each resolution in case our committee was selected to present this.

]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:28:14 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=14&nid=1 Paul Tucker Speaks Economics http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=16&pid=20&nid=1 On the 1st of November, we were honoured to have Paul Tucker, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, come to talk to the whole sixth form about the current European financial crisis and the role of the Bank of England.

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:59:56 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=16&nid=1 RI Maths Master Class http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=15&pid=20&nid=1 Three City girls from Year 12 were invited to attend a maths master class at the Royal Institute on the 1st of July 2011. There were three lectures and one maths competition in this action packed day.

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:58:52 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=15&nid=1 Showcasing Sporting Talent http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=7&pid=20&nid=1

City girls took part in the 34rd London Youth Games in June and along with participants from the other schools in the City of London Borough they formed part of the City of London squad.

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:49:16 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=7&nid=1 Academic Achievements 2011 http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=11&pid=20&nid=1 Scenes of celebration and relief filled the school as girls discovered the results of their public examinations. A-Level students were overjoyed to learn they earned a combined result of 96.2% A* - B grades, with 35% of exam entries graded A*. GCSE students also celebrated a combined result of 94.6% A*-A grades.

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:22:13 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=11&nid=1 Tasmin Lucia Khan visits City http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=12&pid=20&nid=1 Tasmin Lucia Khan a news presenter on Daybreak, has visited her old school City of London School for Girls to shoot a 'Back to School' segment for the show.

]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:48:03 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=12&nid=1 Dr Andrew Lilico Talks Economics http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=8&pid=20&nid=1
On Thursday 31st March Dr Andrew Lilico, the managing director of Europe Economics came to City to talk to the Economics students about monetary policy frameworks. Dr Lilico is a member of the Sunday Times Shadow Monetary Policy Committee and therefore could give us some firsthand insight into how UK monetary policy works.

 

]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:32:04 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=8&nid=1 Helen Dunmore Visits The Literary Society http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=9&pid=20&nid=1

In March, Literary Society was lucky enough to be able to welcome the prolific writer Helen Dunmore to speak at City.

]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2011 15:33:00 GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=9&nid=1 Whole School Open Evening 2nd July http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=33&pid=20&nid=1 This year's whole school Open Evening will take place on Tuesday 2nd July 2013. There is no need to book places in advance for this event and we would be delighted to see you and your daughter. The hour-long programme begins at 4.45 pm and is repeated at 5.45 pm. Read on for further information.

]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 :: GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=33&nid=1 11+ Taster Afternoon 2013 http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=31&pid=20&nid=1 CLSG will be hosting a taster afternoon for Year 5 students currently in state sector schools within Greater London and  looking to apply for 11+ entry in September 2014. Follow the link to read more about this event and to find out how to apply.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 :: GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=31&nid=1 Victory for City's Swimming Stars http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=29&pid=20&nid=1 Congratulations to the Prep Swim squad for their heroic achievement in the London School Swimming Competition. Read more about how their co-ordination as a team led them to the winner's podium. 

]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 :: GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=29&nid=1 Spring Term Extra-Curricular Activities http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=27&pid=20&nid=1 New Spring Term Extra-Curricular timetable available to download. Please click on this link to access it.

]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 :: GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=27&nid=1 Host of A* GCSE Grades for City http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=22&pid=20&nid=1 GCSE results at CLSG maintain the school's excellent standard and contradicts nationwide decrease in highest grades.

]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 :: GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=22&nid=1 City’s Catering Manager recognised for outstanding contribution http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=20&pid=20&nid=1 Over 800 catering professionals attended the annual UK Cost Sector Catering Awards ceremony last week, where City of London School for Girls Catering Manager, Fred Ockwell, was awarded Unit Manger of the Year.

]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 :: GMT http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=20&nid=1 Debbie Wiseman Visits CLSG http://www.clsg.org.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=19&pid=20&nid=1 We were recently fortunate enough to have film and television composer Debbie Wiseman speak to us about her work and what it entails. It was a fascinating insight into a career that most of us probably had not considered before. Her work includes scores to the television adaptation of Tom’s Midnight Garden and the critically acclaimed film Wilde.

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