International Schools Award

St Philip's is proud to have acquired International Schools status since 2012. This award, which is assigned by the British Council, celebrates our school's commitment to encapsulating an international awareness and understanding among the whole school community. Over the years, international activities have become embedded across the school curriculum and the children regularly correspond with our international partner schools. Gaining International Schools status provides numerous opportunities for the children to learn about their role within a global society.

Madagascar School

We were delighted to receive these pictures from the school in Madagascar. All the donated school uniform was greatly received by the children and we think they look great!

Spanish Pen Pals

Year 6 were delighted to receive letters from their Spanish Pen Pals. They had the chance to respond and discover more about their school and life in Spain.

Hudson visits our partner school in Madagascar

Hudson recently visited our partner school in Madagascar. He talked about his trip in an assembly to the whole school. The children were fascinated by Hudon's presentation and were able to make comparisons with Lake Mantasoa School and St. Philip's.

Hudson recently visited our partner school in Madagascar. Below is a video highlighting his trip!

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Christmas Around the World

Reception class have explored how Christmas is celebrated in different countries around the world including a special Serbian tradition, where the adults cluck like chickens and the children pick up treats from the straw. They learnt about 'The Day of Little Candles' in Columbia, 'The Simbang Gabi' festival in the Philippines and 'Las Posadas' in Mexico, where people act out the story of Mary and Joseph looking for a place to stay.

Year 6 French Pen pals

Having written to their French pen pals, in French, Year 6 recently received replies. They were particularly impressed with the French style of handwriting!

They are looking forward to future correspondence.

Year 5 Spanish Pen pals

Year 5 received letters from their Spanish pen pals and could not wait to respond.