First-Year students immersed themselves in a range of activities, from PSHE First Aid training to visiting Legoland, exploring the South Downs and St Martha’s Hill, and braving the London Dungeons.

Our Second-Year students had the chance to travel further afield, with groups visiting Cologne, Paris, Sorrento and Valencia. Each trip offered a unique blend of language, culture and history, and gave students the chance to experience European life first-hand. Closer to home, other Second Years enjoyed a day in the Cotswolds, visiting Diddly Squat Farm Shop and Clarkson’s pub for a fun and memorable outing. They finished the week with deep sea fishing off the coast of Swanage, cooking their catch on the beach — a perfect way to end a busy week.

For Third-Year students, the week was packed with variety. They explored the Battlefields of France, gaining valuable historical insight, and took part in inspiring West End theatre workshops. They also tackled their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Expedition, worked together to crack the code in escape rooms, and challenged themselves with practical outdoor skills.

Our Fourth-Year students kicked off the week with an adrenaline rush, trying indoor skydiving at Basingstoke i-Fly, while another group explored the vibrant street art of London on a fascinating graffiti tour. Back at school, they also took part in Big Blue Days — a mix of exciting in-school events — and Theatre in Education performances, showcasing their creativity and teamwork.

Meanwhile, our Lower Sixth Form students turned their focus to life beyond St George’s. With dedicated time to work on their personal statements and explore future pathways, the week offered a valuable head start on the next stage of their journey.

Students also heard from Old Georgians, who returned to share their experiences of university, gap years, and early career choices — offering practical advice and inspiration. Many took the opportunity to visit university open days, gaining a real sense of the environments they may one day join.

It was a focused and forward-looking week, helping students to feel more confident and prepared for what lies ahead.

A huge well done to all students for embracing the week with such enthusiasm and thank you to our staff who worked so hard to make these enriching opportunities possible.