This Spring Term, CLC students have continued to demonstrate exceptional curiosity and commitment, achieving remarkable success across a range of disciplines.
From outstanding results in national and regional tournaments and competitions, these achievements reflect both the intellectual rigour and the joy of learning that define College.
This year, over 50 SFC Biologists took part in the British Biology Olympiad, a national competition organised by the Royal Society of Biology. CLC students achieved one of the best sets of results our school has ever had, with five Bronze awards, seven Silver awards, and an incredible eight Gold awards.
A special congratulations goes to our eight Gold award winners, Sabrina, Jennifer, Fraya, Mohan, Jessie, Mika, Tiffany, and Emily. Achieving Gold places them in the top 5% of the 19,000 students who entered the competition nationally.
As a result of this outstanding achievement, all of them were invited to sit the National Team Selection paper, which could lead to being selected for the British Team at the International Biology Olympiad in Lithuania this summer.
Read the full article here.
On 24th February, 24 students competed in the STEM Racing Regional Finals. The event demanded a high level of preparation, with each team required to present a detailed pit display, a five‑minute verbal presentation, an enterprise portfolio, a technical portfolio, rendered design images, technical drawings, and a miniature F1 car built for track racing.
All teams displayed exceptional teamwork, creativity and professionalism throughout the day, with each team celebrating notable achievements.
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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. Following several weeks of preparation, one team was chosen to represent CLC at a prestigious maths competition held at Pate’s Grammar School in March.
Our students demonstrated not only excellent mathematical ability but also outstanding teamwork and resilience in a highly competitive environment. The competition was incredibly close, and we are delighted to share that the team achieved an impressive third-place finish, missing out on second place by just three marks.
Read the full article here.
On Sunday 1st March, nine SFC1 students (Chloe, Georgia, Daisy, Joshikaa, Jonette, Abigail, Amelia, Fiona and Queena) took part in the International History Olympiad at Trinity School, London, making history as the first all‑girls team to win the event!
Teams from all across the top schools in the UK came together for the British Championship. Out of 35 teams, CLC students represented the only all-girls teams at the event.
The CLC A Team was crowned overall British Champions in the Varsity Division, qualifying them to move on to the European Championships! Chloe also came in an impressive sixth overall in the individual competition and also qualifies for the European Championships!
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Congratulations to Grace (UC4), Kate (UC4), Chloe (LC3), Hana (LC3), and Snow (LC2), who represented CLC at the ESU Public Speaking Competition Nationals in March.
They were crowned the ESU regional champions for the South West and Wales, making CLC one of the top 12 schools out of over 300 in the largest public speaking competition in the UK.
Well done, all!
BBC Young Musician of the Year
Karen (LC3) has been selected to be a reserve in the quarter finals of the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition in July 2026. Well done, Karen!
Eva (SFC2) received a ‘Highly Commended’ award for her participation in The Peter Cane Legal Reasoning Prize, an annual competition held by Corpus Christi College, Oxford, for aspiring lawyers. Well done, Eva!
French Translation Bee
Georgia and Hana (LC2) were the winners of our first-ever CLC Translation Bee. After a tough two-round competition, they convincingly beat all opposition and will represent CLC at the regional final at Bath University in June. Well done, both!
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Senior Sports Dinner
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 Sixth Form. Congratulations all!
Award Winners
Athletics – Mofe (SFC2)
Badminton – Christy (SFC2)
Basketball – Jessica (SFC1)
Climbing – Athene and Daisy (SFC1)
Cricket – Alyssa (UC5)
Cross Country – Hannah (UC4)
Dance – Lexie (SFC2)
Equestrian – Sofia (SFC2)
Fencing – Antonia (SFC1)
Golf – Jasmine (SFC2)
Hockey – Katie and Anna (SFC2)
Lacrosse - Christie (SFC2)
Netball – Tobi (SFC1)
Rowing – Florrie (SFC2)
Skiing – Margot (UC4)
S+C – Lexie (SFC2)
Squash – Sofia (SFC1)
Swimming – Caitlin (SFC2)
Tennis – Luna (SFC2)
Volleyball – Anna (SFC2)
The Sports Personality of the Year Award was jointly awarded to Jessica (SFC1) and Mofe (SFC2).
The Outstanding Achievement award recognised Xuan Xuan (SFC2) for her remarkable achievements in the world of Ballet.
The Team of the Year was awarded to the Under 16 Regional Netball Team for their commendable season, achieving a regional placing in the South West and the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Gabbie Lucas for her contribution to sport at College throughout her time at CLC.
Basketball
Congratulations to Isabella (UC4), who has been selected to represent the Wales Under 17s Girls National Team during the April 2026 International Tournament in Vilnius, Lithuania.
This news comes after her selection for the Basketball Wales' National Team Under 16s Academy Programme last term. She also plays for the Bristol Flyers Under 16s and Under 18s National League Premiership teams, and her newly formed Cheltenham Chargers All Girls team.
Well done, Isabella!
Equastrian
In February, Poppy (LC1) had an outstanding day at Allens Hill Schools Showjumping. At her first competition representing CLC, not only did Poppy win one class and place second in another, but she also qualified for the National Schools Championships and the Grassroots Regional Championships.
Well done, Poppy!
Skiing
Over Christmas, Ines (LC1) was on the ESF (Ecole de Ski Francais) Val Thorens Stage Competition podium, securing first place for both the girls’ Under 14 and parallel races. Ines also raced twice for ESF Stage Competition Val Thorens in the three Valleys “Inter-stage” races in Courchevel and Les Menuires.
Well done, Ines!
Lacrosse
Gabbie (SFC2) has been successful in the next phase of trials for this summer's Women’s Box Lacrosse European Championships. Over the February half-term, she participated in an intense selection day and was named to the England Women's team, who will be playing at the annual She Box tournament in April.
This achievement marks an exciting milestone in her sporting journey; the competition serves as an opportunity to gain experience of high-level play against several international teams before the final selection of a 23-player roster who will go on to represent England at the European Box Lacrosse Championships this summer.
Well done, Gabbie!
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