It was wonderful to welcome Lord Patten of Barnes, alumnus and Patron of the School, once again, to present this year’s Patten Scholarship Awards at our annual Academic Scholars’ Evening on Tuesday 18 November.

The evening opened with a drink’s reception and an exhibition of impressive academic research posters created by our scholars from across the school.

Headmaster, Joe Smith, formally opened the event with a warm welcome, before introducing three Upper Sixth scholars, Lydia R, Maria S and Freddie R, who each gave thoughtful and inspiring speeches, speaking with honesty and pride about their experiences as scholars at St Benedict’s, the opportunities the programme has opened for them and their aspirations as they prepare for life beyond school.

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