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If you're interested in...
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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July
A Life in Art History: My Journey with Ben Nicholson and Beyond
Dr Lee Beard, Art Historian and Head of History of Art at CLC, talks about his expertise on the work of Ben Nicholson, something that has shaped his career for more than twenty‑five years. This journey has led to many exciting projects, book publications, and even an appearance on BBC's 'Fake or Fortune?' with Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould!
History of Art Department
Social Action Roundup Summer Term 2026
Catch up on all the highlights across The Arts from Summer Term 2026.
Compassion & Collaboration
Community Links and Social Action 2026
As another remarkable year draws to a close, we would like to celebrate the extraordinary commitment, compassion and leadership shown by students involved in CLC’s Social Action programme.
Compassion & Collaboration
Brain Day 2026
On Monday 29th June all SFC1 Biology and Psychology students were treated to Brain Day with Dr Guy Sutton of Medical Biology Interactive.
Biology Department
June
Geography Trip to Cheddar Gorge
The Geography Department took LC2 pupils to Cheddar Gorge to investigate the impacts of tourism on the location.
Geography Department
SFC1 ML Morning: A World of Languages
Last week, SFC1 students led a Modern Languages Morning for Year 5 and Year 6 pupils from two local primary schools.
ML Department
Print Workshops with artist Katherine Jones
This week, we welcomed artist Katherine Jones (RA), who delivered a series of inspiring printmaking workshops to LC3 art students and UC4 and SFC1 art scholars.
Art Department
Psychology Week
Last week we celebrated Psychology Week at College with an array of events and activities.
Psychology Department
Da Vinci Project
On Friday 12th June, our LC2 students proudly presented the culmination of their Da Vinci Project, a highlight of the LC2 enrichment programme. Throughout this inspiring journey, students have explored how different types of knowledge connect to create a deeper, richer understanding of the world around them.
Co-curricular
Celebrating National Thank a Teacher Day
To mark this year's National Thank a Teacher Day we celebrated our incredible teaching, pastoral and support staff for their hard work and dedication.
Compassion & Collaboration
Celebrating Giving Day 2026
Thank you to everyone who contributed to a fantastic Giving Day 2026. Your time, participation and, of course, donations made for an inspirational day of fundraising for bursaries and celebrating our diverse community.
Bursaries (Beale Awards)
Bridging The Educational and Technological Gap: Long-Standing IT Partnerships
Over the past two decades the Digital Services Team have continued to donate thousands of items of redundant IT equipment to schools and charities far and wide across the world.
Partnerships and Volunteering
Supporting Bursaries: "CLC gives every girl a platform to find their place in the world"
We spoke to alumna and former parent Pippa Robinson about the importance of supporting bursaries at CLC.
Bursaries (Beale Awards)
Higher Education and Careers Fair 2026
Before half term, the Professional Guidance Centre held their annual Higher Education and Careers Fair providing an inspiring and informative experience offering valuable insights into a wide range of future pathways for pupils in UC4-SFC1.
PGC
"A full and equal experience": Georgia's Story
We spoke to alumna Georgia about what it was like to receive a Beale Award (bursary) and what life has been like since leaving CLC 10 years ago
Bursaries (Beale Awards)
"Belief begins to build": A Story of Transformational Bursaries
We spoke to Erin about receiving her Beale Award (bursary). She told us "the award did far more than provide financial support [... it] opened the door to both an education and a community that is constantly shaping my life every day".
Bursaries (Beale Awards)
May
Guild Reunion 2026
We welcomed over 285 Guild and Honorary members back to College for their annual Guild Reunion on 16th May 2026. Alumnae ranged in age from 21 to 87, and joined us from 11 different countries.
Guild
"Everything changed in the best way possible": Erin's Story
We spoke to Erin about receiving her Beale Award (bursary). She told us "the award did far more than provide financial support [... it] opened the door to both an education and a community that is constantly shaping my life every day".
Bursaries (Beale Awards)
Those Who Dare
Last week, we held our Those Who Dare event, welcoming guest speakers from all parts of our College community for an insightful afternoon of networking.
PGC
Enterprise 10 Challenge
Last term, pupils took part in an Economics challenge, gaining hands-on business experience by creating and selling products with a £10 budget.
Compassion & Collaboration
Charity Colour Run 2026
On Friday 1st May, students from LC1 to SFC2 took part in a vibrant Colour Run held on the HFC field in support of Doctors Without Borders.
Compassion & Collaboration
The University Guys International Universities Fair
Last week, Upper College and Sixth Form students were invited to an International Universities Fair hosted at College to broaden their understanding of global higher education opportunities.
PGC
April
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
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
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
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
March
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