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Open Day - Saturday 8th October 2016

We are holding our annual Open Day for 2017 entry to the school on Saturday 8th October 2016. We look forward to welcoming prospective students and their parents; there is no need to book a place at this event.

The morning session is for those seeking at place in Year 7. It runs from 9am to 12pm. Tours start from 9am. There will be an opportunity to hear Dr Valentine and others speak in the Barbirolli Hall at 9.30am, 10.30 am and 11.30am.

The afternoon session is for those seeking to transfer to St Clement Danes School for their Sixth Form studies and runs from 1pm to 3pm. Tours will be available from 1pm and the event will conclude with speeches in the Barbirolli Hall at 2.30pm.

There is car parking available on site, but we expect both morning and afternoon sessions to be very busy. If you are able to arrive on foot, it would be advisable to do so.

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