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March 2017

  • 31/03/17

    School will reopen after Easter on Tuesday 18th April

    School starts promptly at 8.40am on Tuesday 18th April.
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  • 24/03/17

    Summer Fun 2017

    We are delighted to announce that we are now taking bookings for Furze Platt’s annual ‘Summer Fun’ holiday courses. These are available for all students aged 9-14 and cover a wide range of activities.  The first two weeks are Summer Sports and Activities Weeks and include...
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  • 22/03/17

    Reading University Science Challenge 2017

    Furze Platt’s finest Year 9 Scientists were whisked off to Reading University to compete against the cream of Berkshire Schools in this annual event.
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  • 21/03/17

    Furze Platt are County Cup Hockey runners up

    Congratulations to the team for an excellent result.
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  • 16/03/17

    Science Competition - Engineering Challenge

    Years 9 and 10 Engineering Challenge
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  • 15/03/17

    New Drama Resources at Furze Platt

    This term the PTFA kindly funded a Theatre-in-a-Box for our Drama Department.  The box contains pieces such as rostra block of various size, ramps, cylinders and steps, a beautifully made working lighting rig which provides further authenticity. The Theatre in a Box has been an extremely u...
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  • 14/03/17

    Furze Platt's Debate Club visit Eton College

    In the last of the three debates at Eton, students debated on diverse topics such as 'Should we have complete freedom of speech?'
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  • 09/03/17

    Year 8 student has artwork displayed at Natural History Museum

    Talented artist H Shrimpton, Year 8, will have a piece of artwork displayed at the National History Museum as part of a competition themed on 'Our Precious Planet'. 
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  • 07/03/17

    Year 10 Furze Platt student is U15 South-East Sportshall Champion 

    Congratulations to Harrison Thorne, Year 10, who is the U15 South-East Sportshall Champion.
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  • 06/03/17

    Furze Platt student makes county hockey squad

    Berkshire County Hockey
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  • 03/03/17

    PTFA

    PTFA TABLE TOP SALE Where: Furze Platt Senior School School Gym Time: 9am - 12pm (sellers from 7.30am, buyers from 9am) Entry: Adults (over 16) 50p per person, children free Details: Table spaces can be booked for £10 per table by contacting jeff@iifa.co.uk. 
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