Congratulations to our Bridge graduates!

Congratulations to all the pupils who graduated from The Bridge this weekend. It was great to welcome them, and their families, to Big School for a special ceremony and presentation by the Master.

Since January 2024, the pupils have taken part in the programme, designed to develop intellectual curiosity, nurture talent and promote a passion for learning. Spending one Saturday morning a month at MCS, they have worked with our staff on a curriculum of maths and English extension, sport, music or drama, plus a guest academic subject – which this year included economics, computing and engineering. In the summer, they enjoyed a fantastic visit to Magdalen College and had a tour from some current students, followed by lunch in the Rose Garden.

Many have made the most of the dedicated Bridge library, borrowing books and swapping recommendations of favourite reads. Thanks to the generosity of the MCS parent who funds The Bridge, the graduates were gifted their own copy of Swanfall by Sophie Kirtley as a keepsake of their experience. They also received Boggle and a Blackwells voucher, with a list of suggested books.

Helen Pike, Master, said: “We are enormously proud of the 39 Year 6 pupils who graduated from The Bridge programme. It has been rewarding to see their confidence grow with the passing weeks. Whether they join MCS or another senior school in the future, their experience on The Bridge will have helped prepare them to make the most of what lies ahead.”

Parents said:

• “My child became more enthusiastic than before and we saw [their] confidence elevate.”
• “My child learned things she wouldn’t have had a chance to at her school.”
• “It’s been very inspirational … she has loved every aspect of it.”
• “It affected my son positively as it helped him understand he has a chance for a bright future.”