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the curiosity we nurture every day
the courage and successes we celebrate
the compassion and real-world impact of our partnerships
or the fearless conversations that we champion
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CLC receives ‘Significant Strength’ accolade from Independent Schools’ Inspection
We are very proud to announce that the ISI’s recently published inspection report has provided formal recognition of the value of our educational approach and outcomes. In a highly positive set of findings, College was not only found to be fully compliant in all areas, but also received the rare accolade of a Significant Strength.
Celebrating Courage
April
Sport Roundup 1st May 2026
Catch up on the latest sporting highlights featuring squash, table tennis, cricket, equestrian and lots more.
Sport Department
USA Hockey & Lacrosse Tour
Before Easter break, 32 students from LC3 and UC4 set off on what would become an unforgettable USA Hockey and Lacrosse Tour.
Sport Department
"Is this what Cheltenham gave us?" Guild Members' Trip to Peru
Eight CLC alumnae from across four decades, set out on a 10‑day adventure through Peru.
Guild
CLC x St Hilda’s East Weekend Highlights
Last weekend marked our very first SHE-CLC weekend, and what a fantastic start it was.
Partnerships and Volunteering
'In Bloom' Art Exhibition
In Bloom is an intergenerational collaborative project that brings together two communities: St Hilda’s East and Cheltenham Ladies’ College. The exhibition features postcard-sized artworks created by LC3 and UC4 pupils alongside members of St Hilda’s East Older People’s Group, Feeling Good.
Art Department
Support for families and pupils impacted by the proposed closure of Malvern St James
All at CLC are shocked and upset to read of the proposed closure of Malvern St James, and we would like to extend our thoughts and support to the whole school community, as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.
Admissions
Geography Week 2026
During the last week of Spring Term, we celebrated Geography Week with an array of activities and events. Read on for all the highlights from the week.
Geography Department
Celebrating Our First CLC x St Hilda’s East Weekend
This weekend marks an exciting milestone in our partnership with St Hilda’s East, as we celebrate the very first St Hilda’s East Weekend – a dedicated weekend of community events and fundraising to support this remarkable charity and the invaluable work it does in East London.
Compassion & Collaboration
Introducing our new brand approach
As they stepped out of their comfort zone to take on their new roles for the first time, we asked our Sixth Formers and Fearless Futures Ambassadors, Isla, Zahra, Sarah, Helena and Kip, about what courage and fearlessness means to them.
Fearless Conversations
Celebrating Global University Offers
Our Sixth Form students have been celebrating more offers from universities in the UK, US and around the world.
PGC
Which School Advisor reviews CLC
A few weeks ago, a reviewer from Which School Advisor came to visit us and speak to staff students about what life is really like at CLC.
PGC
Spring Concert 2026
The Spring Concert is a major event in the College’s musical calendar, bringing together students from across our top orchestras in a wide ranging programme devised by our Director of Music, Mr Lloyd.
Music Department
Introducing our Fearless Futures Ambassadors
As they stepped out of their comfort zone to take on their new roles for the first time, we asked our Sixth Formers and Fearless Futures Ambassadors, Isla, Zahra, Sarah, Helena and Kip, about what courage and fearlessness means to them.
Fearless Conversations
What does it mean to be Fearless?
We believe in Fearless Futures for our students. But how do we encourage our students to be more courageous? We asked Jemima Edney, Head of College, and Eve Jardine-Young, Executive Principal what fearlessness means to them.
Fearless Conversations
Social Action at CLC
What a fantastic term we've had! This half term has seen lots of fundraising activities in addition to all of our community work with local partners.
Partnerships and Volunteering
French Week 2026
From 16th to 20th March, we celebrated la semaine de la Francophonie (Francophonie Week). It was filled with energy, curiosity, and plenty of fun as students took part in a wide range of cultural activities.
Campus Life
Beauty and the Beast
On Thursday 26th March, the curtain came down on our musical production of Beauty and the Beast. For three nights, packed auditoriums listened and celebrated a “tale as old as time” but with a CLC twist.
Drama Department
UK Maths Competition 2026
As part of our Maths Enrichment Programme, twelve students from LC2 and LC3 were selected to take part in a series of Friday morning sessions.
Maths Department
Sports Roundup 1st April 2026
This roundup from our Sport Department features Dance, Swimming, Basketball, Badminton, Tennis, Squash, Hockey, Lacrosse, Netball, and Golf.
Sport Department
Achievements Spring Term 2026
This Spring Term, CLC students have continued to demonstrate exceptional curiosity and commitment, achieving remarkable success across a range of disciplines.
Academic
March
Upcycled Fashion Show 2026
Our annual Upcycled Fashion Show took place on Thursday 12th March. We saw nearly 50 outfits made and modelled by students from LC1 to SFC2.
Art Department
Senior Sports Awards
We had approximately 170 students and staff attend the 16th Annual Sports Awards on Tuesday 17th March, celebrating the sporting successes of our Senior students in Upper College and SFC.
Co-curricular
CLC x St Hilda's East Fundraising Weekend
From 24th - 26th April, we are excited to spend an entire weekend celebrating our incredible St Hilda’s East (SHE) x CLC partnership, with a fantastic range of fundraising activities.
Partnerships and Volunteering
Wizard’s Den Computing Challenge
LC1 Students were challenged to develop an inventive response to demonstrate their computing skills in last week’s magical Wizard’s Den Challenge.
Nurturing Curiosity
Geography Round Up: Is our climate truly on the brink?
Earlier this week, as part of the Humanities Lecture Series, Mrs Brewis from the Geography Department delivered a timely and insightful talk on the question: Is our climate truly on the brink?
Geography Department
Retro Games Evening
The LC3 Retro Games evening was just brilliant…“We loved it! It was such fun!” is the feedback we have had from our LC3s who came to the event we hosted last Saturday. It seems the visiting boys and staff from Radley College thoroughly enjoyed the occasion as well.
Co-curricular
School Archives Day 2026
We celebrated ‘School Archives Day’ and the preservation of the history and heritage of CLC, as we continue to collect and preserve records of the past, but also document the achievements of the girls and the activities that make our school vibrant.
Co-curricular
Geography Citizen Science Society: Monsoon Voyages
Earlier this week, as part of the Humanities Lecture Series, Mrs Brewis from the Geography Department delivered a timely and insightful talk on the question: Is our climate truly on the brink?
Geography Department
World Book Day 2026
This year’s World Book Day at CLC brought it all, from themed Prayers, a dazzling ‘Costume Catwalk’ down the Marble Corridor, competitive Kahoots!, a Quiz, and a ‘Guess Who?’ challenge, to name but a few. Read all the highlights from the week from our Head of English and our English Reps.
English Department
National Careers Week 2026
Our Professional Guidance Centre (PGC) has been busy celebrating National Careers Week (NCW) this year with a host of events, engaging pupils in activities that will help them with their plans for the future.
PGC