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			<title><![CDATA[9VJH wins Â£1000 for charity at First Give final]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1757/9vjh-wins-1000-for-charity-at-first-give-final</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Huge congratulations&nbsp;to&nbsp;9VJH for wining the &pound;1000 prize for their chosen charity, One-Eighty,&nbsp;at&nbsp;the First Give final on Wednesday. All of Year 9 have really embraced First Give over the last couple of months and the&nbsp;final highlighted that. One of the charity reps who attended&nbsp;said 'Thank you so much to your brilliant year 9 pupils for their outstanding efforts...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 students enjoy climbing walls, high ropes and freefalls at 270 Climbing]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[This week, Year 8 students are visiting 270 Climbing on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds, where they have enjoyed a range of&nbsp;outdoor aerial adventure activities.

This is the second year we have visited, and&nbsp;the students absolutely loved it.&nbsp; It is certainly a unique climbing course with some really fun sections, like the bike across the wire.&nbsp;The students can choose which r...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 students complete practice walk in preparation for Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1754/year-9-students-complete-practice-walk-in-preparation-for-bronze-duke-of-edinburgh039s-award</link>
			<description><![CDATA[At the end of last week, around 100 Year 9 students enjoyed a day in glorious sunshine&nbsp;on their expedition practice walk in preparation for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition. Students spent the morning learning&nbsp;map-reading skills from our DofE leaders, before being left to use their navigation skills to complete the route in the afternoon unaccompanied by staff. Despite s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Take a look at our Outstanding School at one of our upcoming Open Events]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1751/take-a-look-at-our-outstanding-school-at-one-of-our-upcoming-open-events</link>
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Click here for more information and to book a place on our Open Mornings this summer.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 geographers experience once-in-a-lifetime trip to Iceland]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1753/year-10-geographers-experience-once-in-a-lifetime-trip-to-iceland</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Over the Easter holidays, Year 10 geographers&nbsp;enjoyed an unforgettable trip to Iceland, packed with discovery, adventure, and breathtaking landscapes. Highlights included waterfalls, geysers, glaciers, black sand beaches, the Secret Lagoon, the Lava Centre, an Ice Cream Farm, and even spotting the Northern Lights!

Fresh snowfall brought snowball fights,&nbsp;snow angels&nbsp;and snowmen, and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Author Elle McNicoll visits DGS]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1749/author-elle-mcnicoll-visits-dgs</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday, we were thrilled to welcome Elle McNicoll back to DGS for another fantastic talk. Elle is the award-winning author of 'A Kind of Spark', which some of our Year 8 tutor groups&nbsp;are currently reading as part of the Reading Aloud scheme.  As a neurodivergent author and a powerful advocate for neurodivergent representation in books, Elle delivered an inspiring and thought provoking sess...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Upper School Award Winners]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1748/congratulations-to-our-upper-school-award-winners</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, we hosted our annual Upper School Awards ceremony, where dozens of students and their families came together to celebrate the progress and attainment they have achieved this academic year. Congratulations to all of our winners!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10s perform in Oxfordshire Schools Dance Festival]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, 38 of our Year 10 pupils took part in the Oxfordshire Schools Dance Festival at the New Theatre Oxford, bringing their energy, creativity and passion to the stage!&nbsp;

Our students performed four contemporary pieces:
The Day of the Dead
The Dead Dance
The Magic Orchestra
Sisters Fire

We couldn&rsquo;t be more proud of every single one of them. They showcased their talents beautiful...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS students compete in District finals of Youth Speaks]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1746/dgs-students-compete-in-district-finals-of-youth-speaks</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, two teams from DGS took part in the District Finals of the Youth Speaks competition in Reading.&nbsp;

We were really&nbsp;impressed at how well the six students delivered their speeches, with warmth, engagement and a sense of humour.&nbsp; There was only a first prize for each of the intermediate and senior rounds, and in both cases this&nbsp;went to other schools.The standard of spe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students celebrate World Book Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1744/students-celebrate-world-book-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 5th March, students in all year groups came together to mark World Book Day. More students than ever took part in our annual costume competition, and we were so impressed with the creativity on display. This year&#39;s winners, in no particular order were:

Francesca as Paddington
Poppy as Romeo
Marci as The Cat in the Hat

They will receive a book token as their prize later this week!...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[International School Award success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1742/international-school-award-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The International School Award&nbsp;celebrates the achievements of schools that&nbsp;do&nbsp;exceptional&nbsp;work in international education. Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum is at the heart of the British Council&rsquo;s work with schools so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need&nbsp;for life work&nbsp;in today&rsquo;s world.&nbsp;

Students...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Culture evening celebrates shared values of tolerance and respect]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1736/culture-evening-celebrates-shared-values-of-tolerance-and-respect</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This last week of term we hosted our annual Culture Evening, with students from SBS and DGS celebrating their cultural heritage. It was a fantastic evening with food, performances and clothing all used to demonstrate different aspects of students&#39; experiences. With performances from all around the globe, including the UK, it really demonstrated our shared values of tolerance and respect for ot...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[World of Work]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1738/world-of-work</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our Year 8 students enjoyed their &quot;Word of Work&quot; event this morning.

The majority of students said that it had provided them with more ambitious career goals along with the knowledge and insight to achieve them. 17% even said they the event had changed their minds about their &quot;dream job&quot;

Words used by out students to describe&nbsp;the event:&nbsp;


	
	Excellent
	
	
	Amazing...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Duke of Edinburgh's Award training day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1735/duke-of-edinburghs-award-training-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This week, students participating in the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh&#39;s Award began&nbsp;gearing up for their expedition with their first day of training. The Year 9s learned some map-reading skills and basic first aid, as well as what and how to pack for their expedition. The highlight of the day was definitely learning how to use the trangia stoves the students&nbsp;will be cooking on for the ex...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 students enjoy day of STEM at Williams F1]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1740/year-8-students-enjoy-day-of-stem-at-williams-f1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 9th February, 40 Year 8 students travelled to Williams F1 in Grove to take part in a STEM workshop. After a quick introduction to&nbsp;Formula 1, students were tasked with designing a new nose cone that would keep their driver safe in the event of a crash. Students also had to put their budgeting skills into action by trying not to spend more than &pound;100k and prizes were awarded to t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Little Shop of Horrors a roaring success!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1733/little-shop-of-horrors-a-roaring-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last week&#39;s production of Little Shop of Horrors was a roaring success! Tickets sold out each night for the cross-schools production involving students from both St Birinus and Didcot Girls&#39; School. We are immensely proud of the singing, dancing and acting talents of our students, as well as the dedication and commitment they have shown throughout the rehearsal and performance process. An...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Globetrotting at DGS!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1729/globetrotting-at-dgs</link>
			<description><![CDATA[DGS International Day 2026: Primary Pupils Travel the World Without Leaving School.

Didcot Girls&rsquo; School was delighted to once again host International Day, our much-loved annual celebration of languages and cultures, welcoming almost 250 primary pupils from Didcot and the surrounding area.

On a bright January day, our young visitors set off on a whirlwind journey across the globe, travell...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Citizenship students visit Houses of Parliament]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1728/citizenship-students-visit-houses-of-parliament</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last week, Year 10&nbsp;Citizenship students enjoyed a memorable day visiting the Houses of Parliament in London,&nbsp;where MPs work and the Laws of our Country are made.&nbsp;We had a wonderful trip and got to see the House of Lords and House of Commons where so many famous Monarchs (past Kings and Queens of Britain) and Prime Ministers have&nbsp;given historic and sometimes dramatic speeches. O...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Train to teach at one of our RET schools]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1726/train-to-teach-at-one-of-our-ret-schools</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Under 13 Football Team]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1725/under-13-football-team</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The county round for the Utilita National Cup was held at Oxford United&#39;s training ground in December and our Under 13s football team&nbsp;got a sneak peak of the facilities before going on to win&nbsp;the tournament and will now go on to represent Oxford United in the regional finals&nbsp; Coventry in January.&nbsp;

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			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congratulations!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1724/congratulations</link>
			<description><![CDATA[RET Pride

We are delighted that Rachael Warwick, former Chief Executive Officer of Ridgeway Education Trust, has been awarded the MBE in the recent honours list. This is very well-deserved recognition of the contribution Rachael has made to the education sector and in particular to the growth and success of our Trust. We are extremely proud of all she has achieved.&nbsp;

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			<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Christmas Music]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1703/christmas-music</link>
			<description><![CDATA[December is always a busy time for Musicians and that is no different for RET students. Students at DGS and SBS have been working hard throughout the term for the Christmas Concert at the end of December. Students performed wonderfully and it was great to see everyone coming together again to get into the Christmas spirit. We had a large array of performances from Orchestra performing The Addams F...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Happy Christmas]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1708/happy-christmas</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Didcot Baby Bank donation]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1715/didcot-baby-bank-donation</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday Ava, Amelia-Rose and Tiffany (Y8) shared donations to First Steps Baby Bank.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The girls have completed a project focusing on &#39;Our Community&#39; this term. We looked at who and what makes up our community, and we have offered help within our school community, by litter picking and cleaning Frids Bistro after lunch. Students prepared and presented a speech to the Learning...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Christmas Card Competition Winners]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1706/congratulations-to-our-christmas-card-competition-winners</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Nicole in Year 11 for winning this year's Christmas Card Competition with her drawing of robins on a branch.&nbsp; Congratulations also to our runners up:&nbsp;  Darcie&nbsp;in Year 9 received&nbsp;second prize for her lovely reproduction of Father Christmas Violet in Year 7 was awarded third prize for her beautiful&nbsp;snow globe Zoe in Year 12 received highly commended for he...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tate Britain Visit]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1710/tate-britain-visit</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A group of our GCSE Art students had a wonderful day at the Tate Art Gallery this week exploring British Art History and gaining first-hand experience of artworks from&nbsp;different periods.&nbsp;They were extremely enthused by seeing such incredible pieces of art. The Turner versus Constable exhibition blew everybody out of the water and then seeing a mixture of Victorian through to contemporary...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[RET Singing Workshop]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1700/ret-singing-workshop</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last week, we held a RET singing workshop&nbsp;led by professional singers, Emily Dickens and Gwen Martin, from the Gabrieli Consort. They ran multiple sessions throughout the day for our different vocal ensembles. The day began with Vocal Group students from DGS and SBS working on a variety of singing warm-ups, canons and vocal techniques. DGS Chamber Choir then had a masterclass looking at one o...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reading Ambassadors attend Oxfordshire Book Awards ceremony]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1698/reading-ambassadors-attend-oxfordshire-book-awards-ceremony-3</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 12th November, the Reading Ambassadors were delighted to attend the Oxfordshire Book Awards ceremony at Magdalen College School, along with hundreds of students from schools across the county.

Students heard from the the Highly Commended and Winning authors in each of the three categories about their writing journey and the inspiration behind their books. Holly Swain lead a draw-alon...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Chamber Choir delights listeners]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Earlier in November, DGS Chamber Choir was invited to perform at the Christmas Event at the Courtyard Hotel in Milton Park. They sang beautifully and were commended by multiple people at the event, including the Mayor of Abingdon (pictured here). It was a lovely way to begin the Christmas season, and the students enjoyed meeting Santa at the end too!&nbsp; ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students attend memorial day observance]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1697/students-attend-memorial-day-observance</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Sunday, Didcot Girls&#39; School and Didcot Sixth Form remembered those who have given their lives in service to our country at the town&#39;s&nbsp;cenotaph.





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Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Poppy appeal collections. The combined total from our in-school and online collections was &pound;165.98 which has been sent to the Royal British Legion.&nbsp;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Didcot Girls' School is second in Oxfordshire for GCSE results!]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On the back of excellent GCSE results in the summer, we are delighted to have confirmed that these results place us second in Oxfordshire.&nbsp;

This brilliant achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication and resilience of our students, staff and families. A particularly strong performance in English and Maths saw 72% of students achieve grade 5 and above in those subjects.&nbsp;

We a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Greetings from Planegg!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1693/greetings-from-planegg</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our German Exchange Group are having a wonderful time in Planegg! We can&#39;t wait to hear all about it on their return.

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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 enjoys visit from author Katya Balen]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1692/year-7-enjoys-visit-from-author-katya-balen</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 10th December, Year 7 students enjoyed a talk from author Katya Balen. Year 7 are all reading Katya&#39;s book &#39;October, October&#39; in their English lessons, so were excited to hear about her inspiration for writing the book. Katya also ran a writing workshop with a Year 7 and Year 8 class, where they had to imagine that they had lived off-grid like the character October and were d...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Student receives commendation in John Locke Institute Global Essay Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1690/student-receives-commendation-in-john-locke-institute-global-essay-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Huge&nbsp;congratulations&nbsp;to Tessa Hart who won a commendation in the John Locke Institute Global Essay Competition. Tessa was shortlisted from over 63,000 global entrants and attended the Awards Gala last week, which she described&nbsp;&nbsp;as an incredible experience. She had the opportunity to meet&nbsp;like-minded people from all corners of the world including Dubai, China, Australia, De...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[House Opening Ceremony a great success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1688/house-opening-ceremony-a-great-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our annual House Opening Ceremony was a celebratory event, full of energy and house spirit. Each house team worked hard to create vibrant banners and run exciting stalls, raising an impressive &pound;475 in total for our chosen charities: Restore Mental Health and Be Free Young Carers. It was a fantastic way to kick-off this year&#39;s house competition, and we look forward to seeing who will be t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 3 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7s complete first fieldwork project in Geography]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1684/year-7s-complete-first-fieldwork-project-in-geography</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 7 Geographers visited Wantage Road and Glyn Avenue this week to learn fieldwork techniques and gather data on passing traffic.

The sun was shining as each Year 7 class visited two local roads to count passing vehicles and pedestrians within a short time-frame. They also recorded sound data and reflected on the mood of the area.&nbsp;

The students behaved impeccably and we look forward to ca...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 2 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[We are delighted for our Year 11 students!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1670/we-are-delighted-for-our-year-11-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[GCSE Examination Results Summer 2025

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Today we congratulate our Year 11 students as they receive their GCSE results. We are so pleased that this hard-working cohort, who have been a pleasure to teach, have achieved such excellent results which allow them to progress to their sixth form, college or training course of choice.&nbsp;

Please click here for our full press release:&nbsp;Press-Re...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to our A-Level Students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1668/congratulations-to-our-a-level-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A-level Examination Results Summer 2025 &ndash; Didcot Sixth Form

We are immensely proud of the students of Didcot Sixth Form &ndash; a partnership between Didcot Girls&rsquo; School and St Birinus School &ndash; for their commitment, resilience, and ambition throughout their A Level studies. Their hard work has been rewarded with excellent results this summer, the strongest we have seen since th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 student performs in National Shakespeare Competition final]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1667/year-10-student-performs-in-national-shakespeare-competition-final</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Sunday 13th July, Year 10 student Abi Carr took part in final of the National Shakespeare Competition.

This was a national competition and Abi beat off stiff competition from all over the UK. Thousands of schools and pupils entered and she was one of only 10 students picked at KS4 in the Classical component. Well done, Abi!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Summer Concert 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1664/summer-concert-2025</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday evening we had a wonderful Summer Concert showcasing all of our instrumental ensembles, as well as smaller solos and groups. It was lovely to see all the hard work from the students paying off and the students being so supportive and encouraging to each other. It was truly a wonderful night of music making.&nbsp;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students experience 19th Century life at Black Country Living Museum]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1661/students-experience-19th-century-life-at-black-country-living-museum</link>
			<description><![CDATA[During July, members of Year 7 had the opportunity to travel back almost two hundred years in time to see the Industrial Revolution and life in the nineteenth century for themselves.&nbsp;Their visit to the Black Country Living Museum allowed them to build upon their recent work studying both the origins of the Industrial Revolution in Britain and also the extent to which the nineteenth century wa...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students attend Wimbledon finals weekend]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1662/students-attend-wimbledon-finals-weekend</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This Saturday, Mrs Good and I had the absolute pleasure of taking 8 students to Wimbledon for finals weekend.&nbsp;

We enjoyed the men&rsquo;s wheelchair doubles final and the boys&#39; doubles final before heading to Henman Hill to watch the ladies final.&nbsp;

After the final we managed to get a glimpse through to centre court to see the Princess of Wales and then headed round to see Iga Swiat...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Annual art exhibition a great success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1663/annual-art-exhibition-a-great-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 8th&nbsp;July, we hosted our annual art exhibition, celebrating the work of our&nbsp;Upper school students by showcasing their&nbsp;GCSE pieces.

The show comprised of work from Art, Graphics, 3D Design, Textiles and D &amp; T. It was a wonderful evening and enjoyed by everyone who attended. We are incredibly proud of our GCSE students whose creativity and hard work was evident in their stunnin...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students' sporting success celebrated at Sports Awards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1655/students-sporting-success-celebrated-at-sports-awards</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday evening, the PE Department celebrated the commitment and success of our students in sport and sports leadership. We welcomed 200 students from Year 7-13 and their parents/guardians to the Sports Awards ceremony. Individual students were awarded medals for Players&#39; Player, Most Improved and Coach&#39;s Choice, and all participants were given certificates to recognise their commitment...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 students complete Silver Duke of Edinburgh&amp;#39;s Award expedition]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Our Silver Duke of Edinburgh&#39;s Award participants are currently out on their qualifying expedition and we are very proud of the resilience they are showing in the high temperatures. It was an early start to their second day of walking on Thursday, in the hope of avoiding the afternoon heat as much as possible. Students kept in high spirits with an evening of s&#39;mores, rounders and bingo! We...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11s celebrate end of an era at Prom]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1659/year-11s-celebrate-end-of-an-era-at-prom</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday night, Year 11 students came together for one final time before they receive their GCSE results in August to dance the night away at Prom. Many students arrived at school in some impressive transport, including sports cars and a limousine, before&nbsp;travelling&nbsp;to Oxford Town Hall for the main event. It was an emotional send-off for the year group, who we wish the very best to.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Lower School Award winners]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1654/congratulations-to-our-lower-school-award-winners</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations&nbsp;to our Lower School Award winners. We enjoyed a wonderful evening celebrating our students&#39; achievements with them. Our guest speaker was Dr Susan Connell, who gave an inspiring talk using parts of the human body to represent the blueprint that we follow in life such as integrity and flexibility.&nbsp;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reading Ambassadors attend Carnegie Awards ceremony in London]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1653/reading-ambassadors-attend-carnegie-awards-ceremony-in-london</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 19th June, The Reading Ambassadors were very excited to travel to London to attend the ceremony for this year&#39;s Carnegie Awards.&nbsp;

The Carnegie Awards are Britain&#39;s oldest and most prestigious awards for children&#39;s literature. There is a medal for illustration and a medal for writing. In recent years, we have watched the awards ceremony via livestream, but this year we...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Student success at High Sheriff Young Engineer Awards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1652/student-success-at-high-sheriff-young-engineer-awards</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We were delighted that our students were invited to attend The Oxfordshire High Sheriff Young Engineer Awards Evening on Monday 16 June. Sponsored by Lucy Group, The Engineering Trust and Abingdon &amp; Witney College, it recognises students who demonstrate engineering potential. Samrah Shah in Year 11 impressed the judges with her a sensor-directed robot. Built with the aim of aiding people with...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10s visit Swanage on Geography trip]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1649/year-10s-visit-swanage-on-geography-trip</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last week, GCSE Geographers in Year 10 went&nbsp;on a very exciting field-trip to&nbsp;Swanage&nbsp;beach.&nbsp;

Swanage&nbsp;is located on the Dorset coast, in the Southwest of England. As one of the UK&#39;s coastlines with high erosion rates, students analysed the impact of Longshore Drift upon the sea defences. Students conducted Groyne measurements and investigated the opinions held by local...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 students complete assessed expedition for Duke of Edinburgh Award]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to 121 of our Year 9 students who&nbsp;headed out last&nbsp;Thursday to complete their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Assessed Expedition. Day one started well with the groups in high spirits. A downpour after lunch dampened some spirits but the sun soon came back out and dried them off. As students arrived at the campsite, they had a quick rest before pitching their tents and making the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lillian Hawkins wins Rotary Student of the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1646/lillian-hawkins-wins-rotary-student-of-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Lillian Hawkins who has been awarded Rotary Student of the Term for her volunteering work both at DGS and her former primary school!

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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS students take part in debate at Oxford Union]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Last night over 20 students from the DGS Public Speaking Club listened to expert speakers at the Oxford Union. We were fortunate to also join a less formal debate, and four of our&nbsp;students -&nbsp;Lashawn, Kamdi, Zoe and Aurabella had the courage and initiative to request to speak!&nbsp;They addressed the audience with their arguments on the success and failure of international law and the con...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 student achieves 2nd place in Poetry by Heart competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1643/year-9-student-achieves-2nd-place-in-poetry-by-heart-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are exceptionally proud of Jemima Jarvis who recently entered the Poetry by Heart competition and came second in the county! Poetry by Heart is a national poetry speaking competition for schools and colleges, open to all pupils in key stages 2 to 5. Taking part in Poetry By Heart is all about developing confidence with poetry in an enjoyable, accessible and engaging way.&nbsp; ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 9 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Young Carers excel in work experience placement with Be Free YC]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[We are very proud of Pip and Zoe, who represented the school fantastically while on their work experience with Be Free YC. You can read more about their experience here.

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			<pubDate>Fri, 6 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[9AXH win First Give Final]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1641/9axh-win-first-give-final</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to 9AXH for winning &pound;1000 for their First Give charity, Maggie&#39;s Cancer Charity, following an impressive final event in which students showcased and advocated for their chosen charities with great passion.

The whole of Year 9 have been campaigning tirelessly over recent months to raise as much money as possible while also raising the profile of their charities within the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 6 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 students take part in National Computer Science Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1639/year-10-students-take-part-in-national-computer-science-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, the three Year 10 students, Nicole Chan, Erin Linsley and Bahar Celep,&nbsp;took part in the National Computer Science competition at Birmingham City University today.

The fantastic news is that they all made it to the last 6 schools in the UK competition, and to top it all Nicole won the first prize for the individual innovation competition with her air monitoring unit.

The j...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Take a look around our Outstanding school by signing up for a tour this June]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1636/take-a-look-around-our-outstanding-school-by-signing-up-for-a-tour-this-june</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS students commemorate VE Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1638/dgs-students-commemorate-ve-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students from Didcot Girls' School joined with other schools in the local community to&nbsp;attend&nbsp;an event at Didcot Civic Hall to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 students compete in Performing Shakespeare regional final]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[We are exceptionally proud of the three Year 9 students, Poppy Jenkins, Caitlin Mason and Catherine Cairns, who performed brilliantly at the ESU Performing Shakespeare Regional Final held at Sir William Borlase&#39;s Grammar School yesterday. Poppy performed a monologue from A Midsummer Nights Dream, while Catherine and Caitlin performed a duologue from As You Like It. All three girls performed th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 2 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Duke of Edinburgh practice walk]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1632/duke-of-edinburgh-practice-walk</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Today saw the first of this year&#39;s Bronze Duke of Edinburgh&#39;s Award participants complete their practice walk, ahead of their expedition later on in the year.

This was especially adapted to meet the requirements of the group to ensure the day was accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities and additional needs. Students put their map-reading to the test and kept their spirit...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 4 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students celebrated at Upper School Awards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1633/students-celebrated-at-upper-school-awards</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last night we held&nbsp;our annual Upper School Awards, which saw students in Years 10 and 11 celebrated for their achievement and commitment in all subjects across the curriculum. As ever, it was a joyous occasion, acknowledging students' tremendous hard work and attainment. Congratulations to all our winners.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 4 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[International Day 2025]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1628/international-day-2025</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Didcot Girls&rsquo; School was once again delighted to host International Day, a much-loved annual celebration of languages and cultures, welcoming around 150 primary school children from Didcot and the surrounding areas.

On a bright March Day, young explorers embarked on a whirlwind journey across the globe&mdash;stepping from Denmark to Brazil and from Austria to China in mere moments. As they...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS team through to next round of ESU Performing Shakespeare Competition]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Didcot Girls&#39; School have made it through to the regional final of the ESU Performing Shakespeare competition. Caitlin and Catherine wowed judges with their performance from As You Like It and Poppy impressed us all with her monologue from A Midsummer Nights Dream. DGS was the only school competing to have both entries go through to the next round and we are incredibly proud of them.&nbsp;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Youth Speaks District Final]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1624/youth-speaks-district-final</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last week saw students take part in Youth Speaks District Final.

Both our intermediate team (Catherine, Caitlin and Matilda) and our senior team (Niamh, Carys and Milena) were exceptional and debated their topics with confidence and clarity. They stood out as some of the best speakers of the evening, however sadly just missed out on first place. We are all incredibly proud of the hard work and de...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students and staff celebrate World Book Day!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1618/students-and-staff-celebrate-world-book-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 6th March, dozens of students attended school dressed as a favourite book character in celebration of World Book Day. The library was crowded with literary figures at lunch time as students hoped to win the costume competition. After much deliberation, the following entries were chosen as this year&#39;s best:

Darcey Richards (Y7) as Effie Trinket from The Hunger Games



Scarlett Gro...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Appointment of Chief Executive Officer of the Ridgeway Education Trust]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1615/appointment-of-chief-executive-officer-of-the-ridgeway-education-trust</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce the appointment of Georgina Littler as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Ridgeway Education Trust, starting in September 2025.

Following a rigorous national selection process from a strong field of candidates, the Board of Trustees appointed Georgina to lead the Trust into the next phase of its development.

Georgina is currently the Headteacher of Didcot Girls&...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 students visit Houses of Parliament]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1622/year-10-students-visit-houses-of-parliament</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our Year 10 Citizenship pupils had an amazing time visiting the Houses of Parliament and the Supreme Court last week. Students&nbsp;learnt about the fascinating and important role&nbsp;and work of Parliament on a tour inside the beating heart of our democracy.&nbsp;We visited and spent some time next to the symbolic Falkland statute, to which the Suffragettes famously chained themselves&nbsp;in th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 3 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 students take part in World of Work event]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1613/year-8-students-take-part-in-world-of-work-event</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Years 8s had a treat today at Didcot Girls&#39; School, meeting and learning from several of our inspirational local employers as part of their World of Work event. The presentations were really engaging and helped to develop our pupils understanding about employability and the skills they can acquire at school that are transferable to the World of Work. Many thanks to all of the participants - we...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 learn about the human brain in Science Symposium]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1610/year-10-learn-about-the-human-brain-in-science-symposium</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wed 5 Feb, 180 year 10 students attended our annual Science Symposium. We welcomed two professors from Oxford University to talk about the human brain.&nbsp;

The first talk, Art, Illusions and the Visual Brain, was given by Prof Kennard from the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences. After an introduction to brain-imaging in normal subjects, he described the visual consequences of brai...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 students take part in Duke of Edinburgh Award training day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1609/year-9-students-take-part-in-duke-of-edinburgh-award-training-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 5th February, 125 Year 9 students took part in a training day for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition. This involved learning map-reading, first aid and nutrition, as well as&nbsp;how to use trangias and how to pack for the expedition.

In May, students will put their map-reading skills to the test on their practice walk, where they will have to find their way back to scho...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 7 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students perform in Oxfordshire Dance Festival]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1607/students-perform-in-oxfordshire-dance-festival</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday January 27th, 38 dancers from Years 9 and 10 performed at the Oxfordshire Dance Festival at the New Theatre in front of thousands of people. Three pieces were performed:&nbsp;Home, The Days and Get the Job Done, all very different but danced equally as strong. Well done all, for showing such maturity and professionalism both on and off stage.&nbsp; Written by Mrs S Hook - Head of Dance]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Success for DGS trampolinists]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1606/success-for-dgs-trampolinists</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations&nbsp;to all of the students who took part in the British Schools Zonal Trampolining Competition&nbsp;this weekend.

Holly finished 3rd&nbsp;in her category (Year 7-9 Advanced)

Holly, Heidi, Imogen and Georgia achieved 3rd place in the Team competition for Year 7-9 Advanced

All students finished in the top 20 in the south region in each of their respective competitions

Thank you...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS team placed third in Top of the Bench competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1601/dgs-team-placed-third-in-top-of-the-bench-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A Team from Didcot Girls&#39; School recently&nbsp;entered the Royal Society of Chemistry Top of the Bench competition at Oxford University. It is designed to inspire excitement about Chemistry in school students &ndash; whoever they are, wherever their skills currently lie.&nbsp;

The students had a wonderful day and here is what some of them said:&nbsp;&nbsp;

&lsquo;I had an amazing time with m...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Citizenship students lobby MP over fuel poverty, animal cruelty and financial education]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1599/citizenship-students-lobby-mp-over-fuel-poverty-animal-cruelty-and-financial-education</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last week, some of our Year 11 Citizenship GCSE students made the most of the opportunity to lobby Olly Glover MP as part of their Citizenship Action work. Their issues were varied and diverse with Olly being impressed by the level of thought and research that had gone into the points that they raised.&nbsp; This is what our pupils had to say about their meetings:&nbsp;


	
	After interviewing Oll...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Issue 2 of RET Pulse]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1596/please-enjoy-issue-2-of-ret-pulse</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Please enjoy reading the second edition of &#39;RET Pulse&#39;: our newsletter celebrating good news from across the trust.

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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS students perform in Thames Vale Youth Orchestra Concert]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On the 11th&nbsp;December Miss Edwards had&nbsp;the pleasure of attending the Thames Vale Youth Orchestra (TVYO) winter concert. This is an orchestra made up of&nbsp; talented and committed young musicians from 11-18 years old, who are of approximately Grade 5+ standard and above. TVYO brings together more than 80 members, including students from 22 local state and independent schools and those wh...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 watch Hansel and Grettel at North Wall Arts Centre]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The English Department, with lots of help from Y7 tutors, interns, TAs and support staff,&nbsp;took two groups of Year 7s &ndash; almost the whole cohort &ndash; to see the Creation Theatre production of &lsquo;Hansel &amp; Grettel&rsquo; (with two Ts!). It was enjoyed by all who attended: the students were entranced by the quirky musical production, while the staff were kept thoroughly amused wit...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Didcot Girls' School achieves Equal Access to Football Award]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1592/didcot-girls-school-achieves-equal-access-to-football-award</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted&nbsp;to share that Didcot Girls&#39; School has been awarded the Equal Access to Football Award from the England Football Association. The prestigious award is in recognition of the girls&#39; football offering we have at DGS both within lessons and extra-curricular time.&nbsp;

At DGS we enter competitions at area, county and national level across all ages from Under 12 to&nbsp;U...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Science Club decorates St Andrew's Christmas Tree]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1587/science-club-decorates-st-andrews-christmas-tree</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Students from Junior and Senior Science Club have collaborated with the Hagbourne and Upton Group for Sustainability (HUGS) to decorate the pollinator tree in the St Andrew&#39;s Christmas Tree Festival in East Hagbourne. The tree has&nbsp;lots of tasty fruit and veg that we eat, plus some of the many wild pollinators that we rely on for this food.

The tree festival is available to visit until Sa...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to the winners of our Christmas card competition!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1589/congratulations-to-the-winners-of-our-christmas-card-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the winners of our Christmas card competition: Violet (1st) Samantha (2nd) and Julia (3rd), as well as&nbsp;Bella&nbsp;and Abigail, who were both highly commended.&nbsp;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Elle McNicoll inspires Year 8 students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1591/elle-mcnicoll-inspires-year-8-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 9th December, Year 8 were treated to a talk from award-winning author Elle McNicoll. Elle&#39;s debut novel&nbsp;A Kind of Spark&nbsp;is one of the books featured in the Year 8 Reading Aloud scheme, so students were keen to hear more about the book and the inspiration behind their favourite characters. The talk covered the criticalness of diversity and representation in children&#39;s pu...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Public Speaking Teams!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1581/congratulations-to-our-public-speaking-teams</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Public Speaking Teams who won both the older and younger categories in the Rotary Youth Speaks competition this week. Well done to Catherine,&nbsp;Caitlin,&nbsp;Matilda, Niamh, Carys and Milena.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 5 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 12 students attend Biology in Action conference]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1580/year-12-students-attend-biology-in-action-conference</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We were lucky enough to visit the Biology In Action conference held at Warwick University this term. Despite the relatively early start, it quickly proved to be well worth it! We explored several topics relevant to cutting-edge biology such as astrobiology, white rhino conservation efforts and the causes of dementia, learning about the transmembrane protein APP and Tau tangles, Jupiter's potential...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Thank you to Friends of DGS for organising such a great Christmas Market]]></title>
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Thank you to Friends of DGS for your support and organising this event, and to everyone who supported it

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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lili Smith awarded Rotary Young Citizens Award]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 14th November, Lili Smith (7PJO) received the Rotary Young Citizens award. This followed a lovely lunch and awards ceremony. She has supported Be Free Young Careers with various volunteering activities in her personal time outside of school and&nbsp;gave a great speech to the Rotarians.

Other things Lili did to earn the award include:


	
	Helped at two summer family fun days, glitter...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Anti-Bullying Month at DGS]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1573/anti-bullying-month-at-dgs</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This week marks Anti-Bullying Week and we want to highlight the importance of creating a school culture where kindness, respect, and inclusion are at the forefront. Bullying, in any form, can have a lasting impact. Lasting effects have the potential to harm a student's education and commitment to learning, so it's essential that we work together to foster a safe and supportive environment. This ye...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS remembers]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[At Didcot Girls&#39; School, we have been proud to mark Remembrance Day this year in a number of ways, including assemblies for all year groups and the Didcot Remembrance Parade where Miss Littler and our student leaders represented the school. Our students have had the opportunity to explore the role of women in the war effort as well as hear personal stories from DGS families about WW1.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 and 10 students Take Over the workplace!]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Year 9 and Year 10 students&nbsp;at Didcot Girls&#39; School&nbsp;have been involved in some unique and fun Career related experiences this week.&nbsp;

Year 9s have embraced the Takeover Challenge with over 200 students &#39;taking over&#39; companies in the local community, gaining invaluable experience of the workplace and developing their employability skills.&nbsp;This included students under...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 8 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reading Ambassadors attend Oxfordshire Book Awards ceremony]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1570/reading-ambassadors-attend-oxfordshire-book-awards-ceremony-2</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 7th November, a minibus-load of Reading Ambassadors from Didcot Girls&#39; School and St Birinus School attended the ceremony of the 2024 Oxfordshire Book Awards at Magdalen College School. The event saw young people from across the county come together to celebrate the winning books, authors and illustrators. Two of our Year 10 Reading Ambassadors had the following to say about the tr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 8 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS Promotes First Give]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1557/dgs-promotes-first-give</link>
			<description><![CDATA[From School summary written by First Give:

Didcot Girls&rsquo; School&rsquo;s event was a shining example of excellence, showcasing the school&rsquo;s commitment to the First Give programme under the guidance of Lead Teacher Mr George. The event was superbly well-organised, demonstrating unwavering support for all students and reflecting the school&rsquo;s appreciation for First Give.

The Charit...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 7 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 have a fantastic time in Madrid]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1558/year-10-have-a-fantastic-time-in-madrid</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 10 had a fantastic visiting Spain&#39;s capital city of Madrid earlier this month.&nbsp;

Excursions included El Palacio Real, Las Ventas Bullring, Meuseo Reina Sofia and the Parque de Atracciones. They even tried their hand (or should I say feet) at Flamenco Dancing!&nbsp;

A great time was enjoyed by all!

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			<pubDate>Thu, 7 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Carterton Primary School celebrates new library!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1556/carterton-primary-school-celebrates-new-library</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 23rd October, we offically opened the new library at Carterton Primary School. We were delighted that Jo Cotterill, author of&nbsp; many wonderful children&#39;s books including &#39;A Library of Lemons&#39; and &#39;Electrigirl&#39;, cut the ribbon and officially declared the library open for business! Jo is Patron of Reading for the Ridgeway Education Trust&nbsp;and we look forward...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 enjoy visit from author Sophie Kirtley]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 3rd October, Sophie Kirtley came to Didcot Girls&#39; School to talk to Year 7. We kicked off the afternoon with a book sale in the library, which saw dozens of students queueing to get their copy of &#39;The Wild Way Home&#39; signed by Sophie. This was the book that many Year 7 students had chosen as their transition text at the start of the year, so they were excited to meet the aut...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sporting Success this term]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The year is already off to a great start for our sports teams, with lots to celebrate across the board!

Last week, the Under 15 football team beat The Swan School 8-0 with&nbsp;three goals from Lucy Davies, three from Tegen Wiblin, and one each from Charlotte Knibbs and Lacey Jones. Player of the Match was Lucy for being a powerhouse in centre-mid.



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			<pubDate>Wed, 2 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[We are extremely proud of all of our students this year]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[GCSE and BTEC Examination Results Summer 2024

Today we congratulate our Year 11 students as they receive their GCSE and BTEC results. These are excellent results and we are so pleased that this resilient and hard-working cohort of students have been awarded results which allow them to progress to their sixth form, college or training course of choice.

We are delighted that 87% of our 259 Year 11...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[We are incredibly proud of our Year 13 students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1545/we-are-incredibly-proud-of-our-year-13-students</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 Values Day]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Another fun and inspiring Ethics, Religion and Philosophy&nbsp;event took place&nbsp;at DGS today. We had a super set of volunteer&nbsp;speakers coming in and running sessions on a value important to their faith or organisation, as part of our Year 9 Values Day. This included; Buddhists Monks, a Humanist, a Local Councillor, the Royal Navy, a local Reverend, a trainee Priest and volunteers from Ac...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy reading 'RET Pulse']]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1541/please-enjoy-reading-ret-pulse</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Please enjoy reading&nbsp;&#39;RET Pulse&#39;, the first edition of our newsletter celebrating good news from across the trust.



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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 students celebrate at prom]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1536/year-11-students-celebrate-at-prom</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last Wednesday night was the Year 11 prom, where&nbsp;students enjoyed a reception at school followed by an evening at the beautiful venue of Oxford Town Hall. We managed to ensure the football was available to watch on a screen behind the dancefloor and we could track the score by the volume of the screams!

Thank you to Miss Edwards, Mrs Walker and Miss Harbert for all they did to support such a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students' success celebrated at Lower School Awards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1537/students-success-celebrated-at-lower-school-awards</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all of our students who won prizes at our Lower School Awards ceremony last week. Students were celebrated for their attainment and progress in each subject, as well as for Public Speaking, Engineering and Citizenship, to name just a few.

We are very proud of all of our students&#39; successes!

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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sports Awards 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1539/sports-awards-2024</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last Monday saw a superb celebration of student achievements at our Sports Awards. Thank you to Miss Towe, Miss Harris and all of the PE team for organising such a joyful event.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Big Questions Day]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[What an interesting and memorable day&nbsp;at Didcot Girls&#39; School today;&nbsp;thanks to our diverse range of wonderful volunteers who gave up their time to run workshops on our BIG Questions Day as part of our students&#39; Religious Education&nbsp;entitlement.

Throughout the day, students investigated the issues surrounding our &#39;big questions&#39;. The questions were then put &#39;on tr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 8 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS students win top prizes at High Sheriff Young Engineer Awards]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On 24th June, the High Sheriff Young Engineer Awards took place,&nbsp;where outstanding students from Oxfordshire in Years 8-13 are recognised for their hard work, academic abilities and promise in the field of Engineering. Two nominees from Didcot Girls' School were invited to attend the award ceremony,&nbsp;where Rhosyn Edwards received 3rd place in the Year 10-11 category (for her powered glide...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 1 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students win Â£1000 for Clear Sky Children's Charity]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 7th June, 9NFM won &pound;1000 for the brilliant local charity,&nbsp;Clear Sky Children&#39;s Charity. As part of the First Give initiative, Year 9 students have raised &pound;100s over the last few weeks for eight different local charities, as well as raising&nbsp;plenty of awareness&nbsp;of our wonderful local voluntary sector.

9NFM were really active in supporting Clear Action raisin...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Spring edition of Sixth Sense - our Sixth Form newsletter]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1525/please-enjoy-the-spring-edition-of-sixth-sense-our-sixth-form-newsletter</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Click here to read the Spring edition of Sixth Sense - the Sixth Form newsletter compiled and edited entirely by our talented students.

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			<pubDate>Wed, 8 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students to visit Buckingham Palace to receive Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 11th May, four of our Sixth Form students will be attending Buckingham Palace to receive their Gold Duke of Edinburgh&#39;s Award from HRH Prince Edward.

We are incredibly proud of the commitment these students have shown in achieving this award, having first earned their Bronze and Silver awards as they progressed through their school careers.

This term has also seen students from D...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ridgeway Education Trust grows as we welcome two more primary schools]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Ridgeway Education Trust (RET) is delighted to announce that Carterton Primary School and Hagbourne CofE Primary School officially joined the Trust on Monday 1st April. Click here to read the Press Release in full. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Public Speaking Team Win Young Citizens Mock Magistrates Competition!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1521/public-speaking-team-win-young-citizens-mock-magistrates-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 16th March, our fantastic team of Year 8 and 9 public speakers won the Young Citizens Mock Magistrates competition&nbsp;and are through to the regional final! Niamh Gould performed particularly well in her role as Defendant and came top of her category too, meaning that DGS came away from the competition with two trophies! The whole team put hours of hard work into preparing for their...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[RET concert - an Introduction for Primary Schools]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1517/ret-concert-an-introduction-for-primary-schools</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It has been an exciting week for Music in the Ridgeway Education Trust,&nbsp;with 3 primary schools&nbsp;joining together with students from Didcot Girls&#39; School&nbsp;in our first ever RET concert for primary schools on Thursday 14th March. &nbsp;We hope to inspire many young pupils to&nbsp;learn a musical instrument&nbsp;and take&nbsp;their first steps on their musical journey.&nbsp;

Pupils...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Didcot Girls' School hosts International Women's Day Leadership Conference]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1513/didcot-girls-school-hosts-international-womens-day-leadership-conference</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 12th March, DGS hosted its annual Student Leadership Conference to mark International Women&#39;s Day. The conference was attended by Year 9, 10 and 11 students who had a joyous and very informative day, listening to some incredible stories from our guest speakers. Our speakers included a medical doctor, Dr Susan Connell, Leah Parren, a primary school teacher, Corin Jones, an independen...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Public Speakers]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Many congratulations to Aleena, Orla and Coco who gave an amazing performance at the Rotary Youth Speaks District Final last evening.&nbsp;

Their performance was outstanding and they were an absolute credit to themselves and the school.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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			<title><![CDATA[World Book Day 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1518/world-book-day-2024</link>
			<description><![CDATA[World Book Day 2024 was celebrated in usual DGS style! Dozens of students came to school dressed creatively as a&nbsp;book character, making the costume competition especially difficult to judge.&nbsp;

In the end, Miss Trunchball came in 3rd place, The Orange Crayon was 2nd and the March Sisters from&nbsp;Little Women&nbsp;were the overall winners. We were delighted by the number of students gett...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 7 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[International Day 2024]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1508/international-day-2024</link>
			<description><![CDATA[DGS International Day sees primary pupils travel the world in a few steps

Didcot Girls&rsquo; School was once again delighted to welcome some 200 primary school children from Didcot and surrounding areas to International Day, its long-standing celebration of languages and cultures from around the world.

On a sunny March Day in Didcot, children travelled from Poland to Chile and from Austria to C...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 6 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How DGS students helped crack a crystals conundrum]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1507/how-dgs-students-helped-crack-a-crystals-conundrum</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Calcium carbonate is an important mineral found in biomaterials such as eggshells, snail shells and shellfish as well as in chalk, limestone and limescale. It exists in multiple forms or polymorphs, each with different properties, and scientists are working to find out how living things can direct the formation of these polymorphs according to the requirements of the organism. If this process can...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 5 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Our School-Centered Teacher Training Programme]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1506/our-school-centered-teacher-training-programme</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ridgeway Education Trust have partnered with Teach First and Orchard Learning Alliance to launch our own School-Centred Teacher Training (SCITT) programme. This exciting development means we will be able to train teachers in our schools, offering an outstanding training experience that combines practical &#39;on the job&#39; training, qualified teacher status (QTS), and the awarding of the interna...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 1 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Author Manjeet Mann speaks to Year 9 and 10 students]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 23rd February, we were delighted to welcome award-winning author Manjeet Mann to Didcot Girls&#39; School. Year 9 and 10 students attended a talk from Manjeet about her book&nbsp;The Crossing, which explores the journey of a refugee from Eritrea trying to reach England, and the reaction of local people living in Kent.&nbsp;

The Crossing&nbsp;is one of the books featured in the Reading A...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reading Ambassadors mentor students at Sutton Courtenay Primary School for Oxfordshire Book Awards]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Last week, Reading Ambassadors from Didcot Girls&#39; School paid the final of three visits to Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School to mentor students for this year&#39;s Oxfordshire Book Awards.

Students from Falcons class were paired&nbsp;with DGS Reading Ambassadors to read the books shortlisted in the Best Primary Novel category. Each of the Year 6s thought the book they were rea...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS achieves MetMark Award 2023]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1503/dgs-achieves-metmark-award-2023</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Geography Department is delighted to announce&nbsp;that we have been awarded a MetMark for 2023,&nbsp;building on that&nbsp;we achieved in 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp; The MetMark is awarded by the&nbsp;Royal Meteorological Society and the Met Office. The award recognises excellence in weather and climate teaching, over and above the normal requirements of the National Curriculum or exam specifications...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce the winner of this year's Christmas Card Competition!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1502/we-are-delighted-to-announce-the-winner-of-this-years-christmas-card-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce the winners of this year&#39;s Christmas Card competition. There were some absolutely phenomenal entries this year, making choosing a winner very difficult. We have been absolutely blown away by the artistic&nbsp;talents of our students&nbsp;and Tilly&#39;s winning design features on this year&#39;s DGS Christmas card.

Highly Commended - Maya Roach, Year 10

3rd Place...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 students qualify for Dance World Cup in Prague!]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations&nbsp;to Georgia Brearley and Natalia Butalewicz in Year 8 who have qualified with their Angels Performing Arts Acrobatic Squad to represent Team England&nbsp;at the Dance World Cup in Prague next year! Well done girls &ndash; what an achievement!  &nbsp;]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Miss Roberts]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[This term, we have been very fortunate to hear presentations from different groups of student leaders in our staff briefings. Staff really appreciate the opportunity to be updated on the activities of these groups and it&rsquo;s a welcome opportunity to show our appreciation to these students who make such an active contribution to the school community. We have heard from members of the Public Spe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Dr Naylor]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1494/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-dr-naylor</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Sunday December 3rd we will mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Announced by the United Nations in 1993, it has the aim of increasing understanding of disability issues and mobilising support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. Preliminary findings from the forthcoming UN Disability and Development Report 2023 indicate that, despite good pr...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Dr Khan]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[One of the many things I love about our school is that we see our values in action every single day. This term we are celebrating our value of inclusion, whereby we commit to embracing diversity and difference in all its wonderful forms. November is a great month to talk about inclusion: we mark Anti-bullying Week, Disability Awareness Month and we continue the incredible work students led for B...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mr Byrne]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1489/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mr-byrne</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Inclusion is one of the key values here at DGS as we strive to promote respectful relationships for all. In my role as Young Carers Lead, I work with pastoral teams to ensure that some of our most vulnerable pupils are supported in school. Some of our pupils have significant caring or emotional responsibilities for family members, and it&rsquo;s vital that their role is recognised within our schoo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS Remembers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1487/dgs-remembers-2</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Miss Littler, Mr Manning and students from both schools took part in the town&#39;s Remembrance Parade on Sunday 12th November and laid wreaths at the Cenotaph.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On Friday 10th November students held a 2-minute silence during student guidance time and some students who are cadets proudly wore their uniforms.&nbsp;

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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Dr Hawes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1485/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-dr-hawes</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Inclusion is defined as &lsquo;the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.&rsquo; The pictures here illustrate this and help us to think about how we can remove barriers to inclusion. On the left we have everyone being given equal opportunities (to see the baseball game) but because of the system in place (in this case the fence), the shortest child can&rsqu...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reading Ambassadors attend Oxfordshire Book Awards ceremony]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1486/reading-ambassadors-attend-oxfordshire-book-awards-ceremony-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 9th November, the Reading Ambassadors attended the Oxfordshire Book Awards ceremony at Magdalen College School in Oxford.

The afternoon saw young readers from all over Oxfordshire gather to celebrate the winning and Highly Commended books in each of the three categories: Best Picture Book,&nbsp;Best Junior Novel and Best Secondary Novel. Authors and illustrators accepted their awards,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 Geographers visit Bristol]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1482/year-9-geographers-visit-bristol</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 8th November,&nbsp;Year 9&nbsp;Geography students&nbsp;visited&nbsp;one of our case study locations, Bristol, in order to investigate the impact of urban growth and regeneration on the city. We started the trip by decreasing the value of our bank accounts&nbsp;and helping to boost the Bristol economy with a little shopping at Cabot Circus!

We then took a short walk to Broadmead High...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please read our press release featured in the Oxford Times and Oxford Herald Series]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[POSTED ON: 06/11/2023

By Liam J Davies&nbsp;Reporter

Two Oxfordshire schools join Ridgeway Education Trust

All Saints CofE Primary School in&nbsp;Didcot&nbsp;and Long Wittenham CofE Primary School have officially joined the Ridgway Education Trust.



The Didcot-based multi-academy trust currently comprises Didcot Girls&rsquo; School, St Birinus School, Sutton Courtenay CofE Primary School and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 7 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Examination Results Success]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Examination Results success

Shortly before half term National School Performance Tables were published. We are delighted that based on excellent GCSE examination performance in the summer, Didcot Girls&rsquo; School is currently ranked as the highest performing school in Oxfordshire, based on our Progress 8 score.

Progress 8 a is a measure of the progress every student makes between entering the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 3 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mr Tamplin]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1476/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mr-tamplin</link>
			<description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Diversity is being invited to the party: Inclusion is being asked to dance.&rdquo;

&nbsp;VernÄ Myers (Harvard-trained lawyer and Vice Presentation of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix).

Inclusion at DGS is a fundamental value of the school because it fosters a fairer and more enriching learning environment for all students. It&#39;s a concept grounded in the belief that every child, regardle...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 3 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students enjoy Clubs Fayre]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On the afternoon of Wednesday 1st November, Year 7 and 8 students visited the DGS Clubs Fayre to see what extracurricular opportunities are on offer to them this year.

The event was a great success, with students visiting the stalls of dozens of club providers - from Fencing to Rainbow Club -&nbsp;and signing up to attend taster sessions in the coming weeks.

Thanks to all our organisers for the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 2 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ridgeway Education Trust welcomes All Saints CofE Primary School and Long Wittenham CofE Primary School]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Press Release Ridgeway Education Trust welcomes All Saints CofE Primary School and Long Wittenham CofE Primary School  Ridgeway Education Trust (RET) is delighted to announce that All Saints CofE Primary School in Didcot and Long Wittenham CofE Primary School officially join the Trust on Wednesday 1st November.&nbsp; The Didcot-based multi-academy trust currently comprises Didcot Girls&rsquo; Sch...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 1 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Dr Khan, Director of Ethos]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1463/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-dr-khan-director-of-ethos</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Throughout Term 1, we have marked &lsquo;Respect&rsquo; as our Thought for the Term. We have explored respect in assemblies, ethos sessions and student guidance time. We are keen for our young people to truly understand and appreciate the value of respect in all the different aspects of their lives. In this final Thought for the Term entry, I want to explore the idea of respecting &lsquo;differenc...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[German Exchange 2023]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1462/german-exchange-2023</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This October, we were thrilled to bring 23 German students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to discover Munich, follow lessons at a German school, and&nbsp;experience the incredible hospitality of their&nbsp;host families.&nbsp;After five action-packed days of culture, food, education and fun&nbsp;we are once again very pleased to call the German exchange a resounding success.&nbsp; The program included a l...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;What Next?&amp;#39; Careers Convention]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1465/39what-next39-careers-convention</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The &#39;What Next?&#39; Careers Convention that took place on Thursday 19th October was a big success, with feedback from our Year 11 students showing that it was of great help to them in considering their next steps after GCSEs. Students were quoted as saying the following in response to the event:

&#39;I feel a lot more secure in my further education decisions and feel I have made the correct...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Adie Deputy House Captain]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1458/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-adie-deputy-house-captain</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities,
qualities, or achievements / due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others:

Being respectful involves recognising and understanding the importance of differences and in turn, responding with politeness and care.

Here are some examples of how you can show respect&nbsp;today:&nbsp;regard your peers as e...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[U14 Rugby Team win touch tournament]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1459/u14-rugby-team-win-touch-tournament</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 12th October, the U14 Rugby Team travelled to Oxford Harlequins to play in a touch tournament. During this, they played four game and impressively won all four games. The girls were outstanding, some playing&nbsp;in their first ever rugby game!&nbsp;We are incredibly impressed with the group and look forward to many more games in the future.&nbsp; ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Mrs Ashton's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1456/please-enjoy-mrs-ashton039s-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners Laurence Sterne&nbsp;  &nbsp; At Didcot Girls&rsquo; School, we embrace the profound significance of respect, which is woven into the very fabric of our community. It is not just a value that we put on posters and talk about in assemblies: it is a compass that guides every decision and interaction we have during the sch...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 5 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 enjoy visit from author Sophie Kirtley]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1455/year-7-enjoy-visit-from-author-sophie-kirtley</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 27th September, Year 7 students were treated to a talk about Reading for Empathy from the award-winning author Sophie Kirtley.

Sophie&#39;s book, &#39;The Wild Way Home&#39; was one of two titles that Year 7 students had the option to take home to keep on their transition day in July, making the visit all the more special. Sophie was delighted to see how many students had read the bo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 2 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Hodkinson]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1454/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mrs-hodkinson-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I believe that respect is a cornerstone of any successful community, especially in education where students, teachers, and staff interact daily. It goes beyond mere politeness (though the girls at DGS are certainly incredibly polite!); it is the foundation upon which trust, collaboration, and effective learning are built.

In our classrooms, we hope that respect manifests itself in various forms:...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from our Deputy Associate Head Girl, Lily Knutton]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Respect comes in many forms. We can hold respect through our thoughts, or our actions. However, there is often a focus on respect for others, but I believe it is vital that we demonstrate self-respect as well.

Often overlooked, self-respect is an important part of life, especially in our teenage years. There are standards and expectations set by society, so not only do we have the struggle of sel...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Dr Khan]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[We talk about respect so much in all areas of our lives, that sometimes its meaning becomes a little vague and diluted.

I want to focus on one very particular aspect of respect today: listening to others with our full attention and respect. I have found, even within my own family, that we sometimes just half listen to each other, while being distracted elsewhere. 95% of the time, this distraction...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Miss Littler]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1449/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-miss-littler-3</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We should all consider each other as human beings, and we should respect each other.

Malala Yousafzai

There is a good reason why respect is one of our core school values. The strength of our community is at the heart of our school and the way we treat each other is fundamental to that sense of community spirit.&nbsp;&nbsp;

I am always struck by the kind and polite way in which students thank te...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 8 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Year 11 students on their outstanding results]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1442/congratulations-to-our-year-11-students-on-their-outstanding-results</link>
			<description><![CDATA[GCSE and BTEC Examination Results Summer 2023

Today we congratulate all of our Year 11 students as they receive their GCSE and BTEC results. These are outstanding results and we are so pleased that this engaging and hard-working cohort of students have been awarded such superb results which allow them to progress to their sixth form, college or training course of choice.

We are delighted that 85...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Sixth Form Students on their Exceptional A Level Results]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1436/congratulations-to-our-sixth-form-students-on-their-exceptional-a-level-results</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Didcot Sixth Form students are celebrating an exceptional set of A Level results this summer. Whilst A Level grades nationally have fallen from previous years, the results for our Year 13 cohort have not, and remain in line with our previously record-breaking results. Please click this link&nbsp;to the Didcot Sixth Form website for more information.&nbsp;

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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Miss Littler]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1435/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-miss-littler-2</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The theme of Pride seems particularly apt as I reflect on this school year. There are so many significant moments to be proud of. Whether it be recognition of the hard work of students and staff by an external body such as Ofsted, the inspiring awards ceremonies during the summer term, the participation of so many students in the many and varied trips and extracurricular opportunities this year, p...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Fulwell]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[We have heard so much this term about pride, what this means, what may make you proud and taking pride in yourself and your achievements, no matter how big or small.

Within our community there are an enormous amount of individual and group achievements that we can and should feel proud of. I would like to focus for a moment on those students who have taken public exams such as GCSEs in recent wee...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 student runner-up in Young Citizens Mock Magistrates Competition]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Year 9 student,&nbsp;Isobel Blakemore, has been chosen as the runner-up&nbsp;in the Young Citizens Mock Magistrates Court Reporter competition. The Court Artist and Court Reporter competitions run alongside the Mock Magistrates competition.&nbsp;

This year, Alice Kent, Anna Cairns and Isobel Blakemore accompanied us to Oxford Magistrates court to make notes and sketches on the mock trials - Anna...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Minell]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1429/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mrs-minell</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As I get ever closer to the end of my career and look forward to retirement, it is a time for reflection. After a long career in banking, I decided to spend the last part of my working life with young people and it is, most certainly, a decision which I don't regret. I have been so proud of our students in so many different ways: seeing them learning in cover lessons;&nbsp;enjoying sports;&nbsp;pe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 7 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Staff art exhibition in Freeborn Gallery]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1428/staff-art-exhibition-in-freeborn-gallery</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For the first time, a selection of teachers&#39; work is now on display for everyone to enjoy in The Freeborn Gallery. The teachers are all skilled and trained in different disciplines and have their preferred specialist media and style.

The artwork disciplines range from beautifully painted Watercolours by Miss Thursfield;&nbsp;uplifting, bright, landscapes by Mrs Rudman;&nbsp;dramatic, tonal ch...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 6 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Roberts]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1425/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mrs-roberts</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This term, we have read reflections from staff and students about the theme of pride. Too often, the idea of pride gets a bad reputation, with people conjuring the phrase &lsquo;pride comes before a fall&rsquo;. However, this extreme of pride being an unkind boasting or gloating, is very different to being justly proud of something you have worked hard to achieve. It has been refreshing to read re...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sports Ambassadors support Sports Day at Sutton Courtenay CofE Primary School]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[This week, a&nbsp;group of our Sports Ambassadors helped&nbsp;with the Sports Day at Sutton Courtenay&nbsp;CofE Primary School. They did a fantasic job and thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the parents and pupils at Sutton Courtenay were very&nbsp; appreciative of their support.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS supporting development of SOFEA's Nourish and Flourish programme]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[SOFEA&rsquo;s Nourish and Flourish programme launched in 2022 and has developed a Nourish and Flourish School Programme, initially aimed at Year 5 students,&nbsp;in partnership with the Didcot Primary Care Network.&nbsp;At Didcot Girls School, we are delighted to be supporting this programme by providing the use of our food labs for the Nourish and Flourish School Programme chefs to run the cookin...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from the SBS Associate Head Boy]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1417/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-the-sbs-associate-head-boy</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With this being Pride Month, you will be hearing about our exciting plans to celebrate those who identify as LGBTQIA+ within our school community, however, I wanted to talk to you more generally about the term &lsquo;Pride&rsquo;. Especially pride in oneself. I want to help you to be able to look back at your time in this school and be proud of what you&rsquo;ve achieved and who you are.

As Year...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Geographers enjoy field trip to Swanage beach]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Geographers in Year 10 have been on a very exciting field trip to Swanage beach this week.&nbsp;

Swanage is located on the Dorset coast, in the southwest of England.&nbsp;Students have analysed the impact of&nbsp;Longshore Drift upon the sea defences, using Groyne measurements and investigating the&nbsp;opinions held by local people.&nbsp;

We have been so very fortunate to have glorious sunny we...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Take a look at the Thought for the Term by Miss Marshall]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[&ldquo;What are you most proud of?&rdquo; - This is a question that can fill us with dread when we are asked in a team building activity or an interview. We often feel like we have to achieve remarkable things in order to be proud of ourselves or that being proud is in some way boastful. However, while it is important to celebrate big accomplishments, this mindset means that we can overlook small...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students make the most of the sunshine thanks to picnic blankets from FoDGS!]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A huge thank you to Friends of DGS for their kind donation of picnic blankets for use at break times on the field. They are very much appreciated and already being made great use of in the fantastic weather this week.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Tottman]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[What have you done today to make you feel proud? This question encompasses so much more than simply being a lyric from a 90&rsquo;s pop song.

Our life is made up of situations, locations, events and relationships. We have choices to make every year, every week, every day. Looking back on how far you&rsquo;ve come, what do you feel proud of? It could be you&#39;ve achieved great success in a compe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[9ALE win Â£1000 for charity in First Give final]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1411/9ale-win-1000-for-charity-in-first-give-final</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of our absolute favourite days of the year at DGS took place again this afternoon:&nbsp;the Year 9 First Give final. The winner of &pound;1000 for their chosen charity, following several weeks of Social Action from all Year 9 tutor groups, is 9ALE. They have been supporting SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity.&nbsp;Congratulations&nbsp;9 ALE and all of&nbsp; Year 9&nbsp;for your fabulous, inspira...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Ms Hopkins]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1408/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-ms-hopkins</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I am sure that many of you, like me, have been fascinated by the way advanced AI seems to have come out of nowhere and exploded into the public arena.&nbsp;Over the past three or four weeks I have watched YouTube videos, read magazine articles, and listened to podcasts that have focused on the remarkable things AI can do; create artwork in the style of Monet in a matter of moments, compose a song...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[MacArthur leads house championship with 7 weeks to go!]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Hodkinson]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1404/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mrs-hodkinson</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Education is a precious gift that every child should have the opportunity to receive. It is through education that we acquire knowledge, skills, and values that enable us to lead fulfilling lives and contribute positively to society. Since joining DGS in January, I have been incredibly impressed by the way in which the students and teachers work so hard together to promote curiosity, critical thin...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students excel in Performing Shakespeare competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1403/students-excel-in-performing-shakespeare-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Florence Marshall in Year 8 and Chloe Langridge in Year 9 performed superbly in the English Speaking Union's&nbsp;'Performing Shakespeare' competition this term. Competition was fierce and, although they didn&rsquo;t make the final, the judges were blown away by their stage presence and the way they performed their monologues with such passion and understanding for Shakespearean language. They are...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Brilliant Club students graduate!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1402/brilliant-club-students-graduate</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Since the start of this academic year, twelve Year 10 students from Didcot Girls&rsquo; School and St Birinus School have&nbsp;been taking part in the Scholar&rsquo;s Programme run by The Brilliant Club. The programme is designed to introduce school students to university-style research, learning and university life. At the start of the programme, the students were invited to a launch event at the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Bowers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1401/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mrs-bowers-3</link>
			<description><![CDATA[How did you feel when you woke up for school this morning?&nbsp; Did you leap out of bed ready for another day of learning?&nbsp; Did you press snooze on your alarm and try to get another sneaky five minutes of sleep?&nbsp; Were you rushing your homework over breakfast or all ready to go with your school bag packed the night before?&nbsp;Whatever your morning routine looked like I doubt you had ti...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 students impress employers in mock interviews]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1400/year-10-students-impress-employers-in-mock-interviews</link>
			<description><![CDATA['They presented better than many adults who come for interviews with us!'&nbsp;&nbsp; Very pleasing feedback this morning from some of our fantastic employers from Milton Park who were at DGS&nbsp;to carry out mock interviews with our superb Year 10 students. A big thank you to the 'Ahead Partnership'&nbsp;team too&nbsp;for helping to put on today's event&nbsp;that saw 270 pupils improve their emp...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from our newly appointed Associate Head Girl!]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Knowledge is power. Sharing knowledge is the key to unlocking that power.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Martin Uzochukwu Ugwu

Across the UK, students follow a similar school routine, and the structure is in place for good reasons. Firstly, having a day-to-day routine makes us more efficient, as it enables us to know exactly which tasks we need to do each day. The daily repetition of these tasks&nbsp;standardises t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[First ever 'Guess the Employer' event a big success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1399/first-ever-039guess-the-employer039-event-a-big-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An 'amazing' and 'enlightening' morning at DGS today, thanks to many of our local employers who participated in our first ever&nbsp;'Guess The Employer' event with our Year 7 students.&nbsp;Local employers spoke to our 300 strong Year 7 cohort&nbsp;about the world of work that awaits them in the future, with a view to broadening horizons, breaking gender stereotypes in the workplace and raising ca...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Mr Manning's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1396/please-enjoy-mr-mannings-thought-for-the-term-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Deep down, every good teacher knows the impact, the fundamental importance and universal right to an education. It isn&rsquo;t just about reading, writing and getting across numeracy at school. Far from it, in fact. A formal education is about gaining the knowledge, skills and character needed to become a better person and consequently, to contribute and create a better society for us all to live...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Under 12 football captain attends England Talent Identification Camp and meets Lionesses!]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Over the Easter holidays, Year 7 student and Under 12 captain Mia Coles was selected to attend an England Talent Identification camp&nbsp;at Gunnersbury Park, London.

The talent ID camp is a new initiative to help identify and develop talented female footballers with the aim to find the next generation of England Lionesses.&nbsp;Mia took part in a number of different sessions, but, unbeknown to h...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Didcot Girls&amp;#39; School helps develop SAMHE project to study classroom air quality]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Teachers and pupils at Didcot Girls&rsquo; School have helped scientists design and test an exciting new research project. SAMHE (pronounced &lsquo;Sammy&rsquo;!) stands for Schools&rsquo; Air quality Monitoring for Health and Education. It offers schools a free air quality monitor linked to an interactive Web App, enabling staff and students to view and investigate data on their classroom air qua...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 students attend Apprenticeship Fair at Didcot Civic Hall]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1393/year-10-students-attend-apprenticeship-fair-at-didcot-civic-hall</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On the morning of Monday 24th April, Year 10s attended a fantastic Apprenticeship Fair&nbsp;organised by Didcot and Wantage MP David Johnston and attended by ex-DGS pupil, former participant on The Apprentice&nbsp;and now VAWG Campaigner &amp; Host of The &lsquo;Girls Know Nothing&rsquo; Podcast, Sharon Gaffka. &nbsp;There were lots of excellent local providers present, with some really informativ...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Under 14s Football Team are County Cup Champions!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1394/under-14s-football-team-are-county-cup-champions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The under 14 football team put in a gutsy performance in the county cup final against St Helen and St Katharine&nbsp;in an end-to-end encounter.  DGS created a flurry of chances in the first half but was unable to find the back of the net and only managing to find the post which came after some great play from Lois down the right wing. SHSK also had a couple of chances on goal and looked threateni...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Miss Littler]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1391/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-miss-littler-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[&ldquo;..Let us pick up our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons. One child , one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.&rdquo; Malala Yousafzai

Some 19 years ago I worked for some time teaching in an international school in Manila, in the Philippines. The Philippines are incredibly beautiful islands where the landscape is breath-taking and white sand beaches and az...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Panels painted by DGS students adorn local fire station]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1390/panels-painted-by-dgs-students-adorn-local-fire-station</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We take great pleasure in congratulating&nbsp;Amelia,&nbsp;Sophie&nbsp;and Lara&nbsp;(now all in Year 12) for the new art panels adorning the fire station in Didcot. The young artists worked throughout Year 11, alongside their GCSEs, to produce striking displays in collaboration with Jon Walker. These are the second set of panels produced by students from Didcot Girls&#39; School and we are thankf...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Culture Week across the Ridgeway Education Trust]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1388/culture-week-across-the-ridgeway-education-trust</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This&nbsp;week&nbsp;marks our first ever&nbsp;Culture&nbsp;Week! We hope this will become a long-standing tradition at the schools, especially as Oliviya Eddison, Chloe Cormack and Diversity Leaders across both schools have worked incredibly hard to make it all possible.&nbsp;Culture&nbsp;Week&nbsp;is a celebration of all&nbsp;cultures; it is our way of learning about the traditions and values emb...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Mr Irwin's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1387/please-enjoy-mr-irwins-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Give the respect you want to receive; embody the grace you hope to encounter;
and help others with no expectations whatsoever

Corey Booker, US Senator

Over the last few weeks, we have read the reflections of several members of our community on the topic of respect, with Mrs Ashton last week challenging us to build the habit of practicing respect to those around us.

As we reach the end of term,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Ashton]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1381/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mrs-ashton-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We should all consider each other as human beings,
and we should respect each other.&rdquo;&nbsp;

Malala Yousafzai&nbsp;

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Respect&nbsp;might be&nbsp;a simple word, but its impact is immeasurable.&nbsp;It&nbsp;is the cornerstone of&nbsp;every&nbsp;relationship, but&nbsp;it is something we must actively practice. We need to&nbsp;build&nbsp;the habit&nbsp;so that respect is active in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Public Speaking Club members excel at Mock Magistrates Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1379/public-speaking-club-members-excel-at-mock-magistrates-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Didcot Girls&#39; School Public Speaking Club&nbsp;showed off their excellent public speaking skills in the Mock Magistrates Competition held at Oxford Magistrates Court on Saturday 18th March. The standard was really high this year, but they held their own and performed brilliantly. A special mention to Coco who shone above students from several other schools to&nbsp;won Best Defence Lawyer w...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Mr Tamplin's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1372/please-enjoy-mr-tamplins-thought-for-the-term-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I was delighted to read Oliver Allison&rsquo;s (Yr 12) Thought for the Term entry from last week on respect. I teach Oliver and I can safely say that he is a very respectful young man who is a credit to himself and the communities he represents.

So, this got me reflecting on why my opinion of Oliver (and many others across SBS &amp; DGS) is that of respect. For me, it relates to the fact that man...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 student named Rotary Club Student of the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1377/year-9-student-named-rotary-club-student-of-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations&nbsp;to Anna Borisenko who was awarded Rotary Student of the Term&nbsp;earlier this month for her involvement and achievements in Irish Dancing!

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			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Sixth Form student Oliver Allison]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1368/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-sixth-form-student-oliver-allison</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This term&rsquo;s theme of respect is a concept that a student becomes acquainted with very quickly at school. Traditionally, the idea of respect in schools conjures imagery of silent children in blind obedience to teachers. Obviously, respect for a staff member&rsquo;s authority is still of huge importance. However, I am going to explore &ndash; from a student&rsquo;s perspective - some other asp...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Citizenship students meet with local MP]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1369/citizenship-students-meet-with-local-mp</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Another morning of inspiring meetings today, this time between&nbsp;Citizenship students and David Johnston MP, as they raised issues of concern&nbsp;and sought help and support from their local MP. Thank you to David for giving up&nbsp;his time&nbsp;for this. &nbsp;BIG well done to our Didcot Girls&#39; School students:&nbsp;tackling social issues and shaping our future.

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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Primary school students travel the world at annual International Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1365/primary-school-students-travel-the-world-at-annual-international-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Didcot Girls&rsquo; School was once again delighted to welcome over 200 primary school children from Didcot and surrounding areas to International Day, its long-standing celebration of languages and cultures from around the world.

On what was a snowy March day in Didcot,&nbsp;children travelled from Peru to Portugal and from France to China in just a few steps, collecting stamps in their passport...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Happy International Women's Day!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1359/happy-international-womens-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Didcot Girls&#39; School wishes all its staff, students and wider community a very Happy International Women&#39;s Day!

This year&#39;s theme is Embrace Equity - we are asking teaching staff to incorporate &#39;equity&#39; into their lessons to help our students understand and appreciate this concept.

All week, we will be presenting assemblies to our students to mark this important day.&nbsp;

A...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 6 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS celebrates World Book Day!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1360/dgs-celebrates-world-book-day-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[To mark this year's World Book Day, the Reading Ambassadors ran events and competitions throughout the week beginning 27th February. On Monday and Tuesday, a Word Hunt saw students searching for literary questions posted throughout the Cockcroft building. The first letter of each of these questions then had to be unscrambled to reveal a mystery phrase! On Wednesday, the library was decorated in tr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 6 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 students push for changes to prevent knife crime]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1364/year-11-students-push-for-changes-to-prevent-knife-crime</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It was an inspirational morning&nbsp;when&nbsp;our Year 11 students&nbsp;met&nbsp;with the local Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber on Monday 6th March. The girls kept up the school's long tradition of lobbying local decision-makers to bring about positive change in their local communities. The issue on this occasion was knife crime and encouraging the Commissioner to support funding of...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 6 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Miss Roberts' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1355/please-enjoy-miss-roberts-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last week, Mrs Tottman introduced this term&rsquo;s theme of &lsquo;Respect.&rsquo; She wrote that &lsquo;treating everyone we meet with respect is a sign of manners, self-confidence and a secure moral compass. Respect should be our default setting, not something we choose to &ldquo;switch-on&rdquo; after someone earns this from us.&rsquo; She also wrote that we should &lsquo;be kind (&hellip;) an...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 3 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Mrs Tottman's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1354/please-enjoy-mrs-tottmans-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Respect is a word that is used a lot in schools. Showing respect. Earning respect. Having respect. But what does it mean to respect and why is it so important?

I do not agree that respect needs to be earned, as this implies that you are going to be defensive, discourteous and hostile until someone convinces you not to be. What a negative place to start a relationship! Treating everyone we meet wi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students launch careers partnership with Milton Park and Ahead]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1353/students-launch-careers-partnership-with-milton-park-and-ahead</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 23rd February, we had a&nbsp;really exciting morning&nbsp;taking&nbsp;some of our students from across the Ridgeway Education Trust to help launch our new partnership initiative with Milton Park and Ahead. This partnership is part of our ongoing work&nbsp;to enhance our Careers program, offering pupils and employers&nbsp;innovative and impactful encounters.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Mrs Fulwell's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1350/please-enjoy-mrs-fulwells-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Imagine if we were all the same, we all looked exactly the same, had the same opinions on everything and never disagreed with anyone in the slightest... there would be:


	No-one to share a different perspective when you have a problem
	No-one to suggest a brilliant plan you hadn&rsquo;t thought of
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[U13 football team crowned county champions!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1351/u13-football-team-crowned-county-champions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 10th&nbsp;February, the&nbsp;Under 13 Football team travelled to Oxford City FC to play in the County Cup final against Headington School. The squad have had a fantastic run in the national cup getting down to the last 32, as well as being unbeaten in the run-up to the county cup final overcoming; Henry Box 9-0,&nbsp; Wallingford 6-2, Wheatley Park 6-2 and&nbsp;Oxford Academy 5-2 in the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Ms Hopkins' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1348/please-enjoy-ms-hopkins-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Embracing diversity means that we are creating balance and beauty in the world. Whilst we should absolutely appreciate the similarities we share with others, we should also value the things that make us different. It is these differences that weave the wonder into our experiences of life and enrich the communities around us.

Understanding diversity means we recognise the importance of everyone&rs...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Bowers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1347/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mrs-bowers-2</link>
			<description><![CDATA[So, what do we mean by diversity and why is it important?

Diversity can be defined as the condition or fact of being different or varied. Over recent years, it has taken on a more specific meaning relating to the characteristics of a group of people. When people write and speak about diversity in the media, they are most often talking about difference in terms of the characteristics protected in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrate 50 years of DGS with 50 questions about the school!]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[To kick off our 50th anniversary year, we have put together a quiz with 50 questions about DGS past and present. How much do you really know about your school? &middot; Did you know that DGS used to have a swimming pool, but where was it and when did it close? &middot; Do you recognise this flagstone (right) installed for the millennium?&nbsp;Where is it hidden? &middot; Who is this Headteacher (b...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Miss Littler]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1345/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-miss-littler</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of the joys of working in a school is the diversity of the community in which we are immersed and all the varied, rich experiences of a typical school day.

One of the best things about being a teacher is that each one of those typical school days is unique. I am often struck by the differing roles we might play in any one day and this, for me, is the absolute beauty of the job. In education t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Citizenship students visit the Houses of Parliament and the Supreme Court]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1340/year-10-citizenship-students-visit-the-houses-of-parliament-and-the-supreme-court</link>
			<description><![CDATA[To kick off the new year, our Year 10 Citizenship students&nbsp;enjoyed a really interesting and memorable school trip.&nbsp; For the first time since the pandemic,&nbsp;we were delighted to be able to take our fantastic students inside the heart of two cornerstones of our democracy.&nbsp; In the morning we visited the&nbsp;Houses of Parliament&nbsp;and, as the Houses were in recess, it meant we c...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mr Manning]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1342/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mr-manning-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The richness of life and our human experience stems from its diversity. The beauty of human difference, and the fact that we understand and recognise that each one of us is unique, is powerful and truly inspiring.

The dimensions and range of our societal diversity are immense &ndash; race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation. We embrace age, social class, physical ability an...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Miss Landsbert]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1338/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-miss-landsbert</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What springs to mind when you think of diversity? Disability, LGBTQ+ or racial equality; or perhaps the dance group from X Factor?My first thoughts were these, but I then reflected on how important it is to listen to diverse views, and how social media makes it harder for all of us to do this.

Liz Fosslien, who works with companies to develop high performing teams, puts it like this: 'Diversity i...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 6 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Dr Khan]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1333/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-dr-khan-2</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We have talked about leadership a great deal this term. We do so unapologetically, as it lies at the heart of the Ridgeway Education Trust - leadership is very much a value to us, not just a position or title we have won.

You may have heard a range of staff members explore different leadership styles. I often talk about quiet and reflective leadership, visible and confident leadership as well as...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Music thrives across the Ridgeway Education Trust]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1329/music-thrives-across-the-ridgeway-education-trust</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 5th December, Vocal Group and Young Voices from Didcot Girls&rsquo; School and St Birinus Schooltravelled to Coventry to take part and perform in the ROAR project at Coventry Cathedral.&nbsp;

As we entered Coventry cathedral, we were greeted with kaleidoscopiccolour from the immense and iconic stained glass windows, along with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. We rehearsed through...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Christmas card competition winners announced!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1325/christmas-card-competition-winners-announced</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to everyone who took part in our Christmas card competition this year!&nbsp;

The winner is&nbsp;Rhiannon Galvin in Year 10 whose design&nbsp;will be used as the school Christmas card, being sent out electronically.&nbsp;

Our runners up are Josephine in Year 7 and Sahana in Year&nbsp;8.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Didcot Girls' School hosts Youth Speaks competition]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Last week, Didcot Girls&#39; School hosted the Rotary Club Youth Speaks&nbsp;competition and two of our teams performed&nbsp;especially well. Thank you to&nbsp;Miss Marshall for all of her coordination.&nbsp;

Aleena Khan, Orla Sutton and Dea Hanija won the competition for the intermediate round, with Carys Galvin, Bethany Sanderson and Anna Cairns coming a close second place.

In the senior round...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from the Athenian House Captain]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1327/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-the-athenian-house-captain</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I see leadership as a force on earth that controls how we think, how we act and how we collaborate. At a young age, I had always admired Spiderman, a hero who would go around the neighbourhood helping others. Now, I have come to realise Spiderman is a leader. Spiderman is not only the name of a superhero, but he is also an excellent role-model,&nbsp;showing other people how it is best to act and&n...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Miss Reidy]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[This term, I have been reflecting on the power of quiet leadership. Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher, said: &ldquo;A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.&rdquo;

This might seem contradictory to the way we usually imagine a leader, perhaps as someone with a bold voice who can make themselves heard in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 2 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Help us plant daffodils across the school site to celebrate 50 years of DGS!]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Golden Anniversary Daffodil Planting Update

We have now planted roughly half of the 1500 bulbs, filling one area of St Frideswide&rsquo;s in front of the Music and Graphics rooms. Many thanks to those pupils, families and staff who attended (see the pictures).

However, we still have many bulbs to plant to complete the Frideswide&rsquo;s area, as well as ensuring there is a similar display at Coc...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Carter]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1321/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mrs-carter</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Anyone can be a leader. You don&rsquo;t need to apply; you don&rsquo;t need to be asked. Leadership is an action. Action which does not depend on experience or role. You may already be a leader without being aware of it. If you have ever led someone onto a different path, given them food for thought, made them rethink their ideas or actions, or sparked a discussion or debate, you are already a lea...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Tottman]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Leadership first and foremost means leading oneself. Our moral compass and sense of personal responsibility guide us in the choices we make and ultimately dictate who we are. This week is anti-bullying week and both St Birinus and Didcot Girls&rsquo; Schools have made time to recognise and reflect on the culture and ethos within both schools. I have experienced bullying.

I was bullied at both pri...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students represent Didcot Girls' School at Remembrance Parade]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A number of our Year 11 student leaders attended the Act of Remembrance in Didcot and were fantastic ambassadors to the school.

&ldquo;We enjoyed the opportunity to represent the school in the community-wide remembrance parade alongside some of the house captains and we feel incredibly privileged to have been able to lay our school&rsquo;s wreath in such a significant remembrance tradition.&rdquo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Poppies line DGS corridors in recognition of Remembrance]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Students in 10LEO have spent their enrichment sessions creating poppies. These are now displayed along one of the main corridors of the school as a poignant visual reminder of the lives lost in the horrors of war.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from the Bussell Leadership Team]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1316/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-the-bussell-leadership-team</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Leadership: it can mean many different things to different people but there is one thing that is certain: anyone who has had an incredible journey must possess great leadership skills. These individuals can range from the teachers that we come across on a day-to-day basis, our favourite celebrities or even family members. Despite the stereotypical expectations of extroverted, loud, powerful figure...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Join us to celebrate 50 years of DGS!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1311/join-us-to-celebrate-50-years-of-dgs</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reading Ambassadors attend Oxfordshire Book Awards ceremony]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 10th November, the Reading Ambassadors attended the 2022&nbsp;Oxfordshire Book Awards ceremony at Magdalen College School in Oxford. With three years since the last live ceremony, it was especially exciting to see the hall full of hundreds of students coming together to celebrate reading.

Former DGS Patron of Reading and award-winning author&nbsp;Jo Cotterill hosted the awards, which...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Mr Irwin's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1308/please-enjoy-mr-irwin039s-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Leadership is a characteristic which is often talked about in the media and our view of what it means to be a leader can be shaped by the flurry of messages that we receive - some subtle and others less so. In an era of fractured Political debate and growing polarisation of opinion both at home and around the world, I believe it is important to take the opportunity provided by the start of a new t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 4 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Miss Davies]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1307/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-miss-davies</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many of us would have had struggles over the last few years and could be considering small changes to improve our lifestyle or wellbeing. A fresh start does not need to involve changing every aspect of your life or lifestyle, it can often involve changing one or two smaller aspects that can often create a domino effect in creating a happier and healthier version of yourself.

I believe the followi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Quilts for Ukraine]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1305/quilts-for-ukraine</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dr Khan invited me to write a short piece about a recent venture I have been involved in: Quilts for Ukraine. I would like to begin by emphasising the importance of supporting those who are most affected by the consequences of conflict, anywhere. With the Russian invasion of Ukraine starting in February, we saw a mass exodus of people fleeing their homes in order to find a safer and calmer life. M...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Public Speaking Ambassadors hold workshop for Year 10 Leaders]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1304/public-speaking-ambassadors-hold-workshop-for-year-10-leaders</link>
			<description><![CDATA[OnTuesday 11th October, the Public Speaking Ambassadors&nbsp;ran a workshop for the Year 10 student leaders. This group was comprised of Year 10 Deputy House Captains, Climate, Charity and Diversity representatives as well as our Wellbeing, Community and Ethos Leaders. The aim was to guide and help them improve their own public speaking skills in an interactive and enjoyable setting with the guida...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reflecting on International Day of the Girl]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1303/reflecting-on-international-day-of-the-girl</link>
			<description><![CDATA[International Day of the Girl

2022: &ldquo;Our time is now- our rights, our future&rdquo;

October 11th is the 10th International Day of the Girl, a day that brings girls together to raise their voices against the inequality that still exists in society today. On international day of the girl we stand together to bring more opportunities of jobs in leading positions and higher education to girls...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS marks Black History Month across the school]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1300/dgs-marks-black-history-month-across-the-school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This month we are marking Black History Month with assemblies, visuals around school, competitions and celebrations of iconic figures from black history. We hope to get lots of students involved in events planned by our Diversity Leaders this October.

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			<pubDate>Thu, 6 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Ashton]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1302/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mrs-ashton</link>
			<description><![CDATA[&ldquo;For last year&#39;s words belong to last year&#39;s language
And next year&#39;s words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning.&quot;
-from &#39;Little Gidding&#39; by&nbsp;T. S. Eliot

Whether it&rsquo;s 1st&nbsp;January&nbsp;or the beginning of a new school year or maybe just the start of a new week: there&rsquo;s something incredibly motivating about making a new s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 6 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS students enjoy Kneipenquiz!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1297/dgs-students-enjoy-kneipenquiz</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 11 and 12 students&nbsp;took part in a German Kneipenquiz (Pub quiz) at Radley College with over 100 German students from across Oxfordshire to mark the beginning of Oktoberfest!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 4 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Bowers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1296/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mrs-bowers-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[FRESH STARTS"Sorry seems to be the hardest word."&nbsp; Elton JohnWe are now a month into the school year and the fresh start that we all had in September is already starting to feel quite a long time ago.&nbsp; Every new school year is a great opportunity to start again, but we shouldn't ignore the opportunities we have every day to make a fresh start and leave behind any mistakes which we may ha...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students perform in HENGE 22]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1294/students-perform-in-henge-22</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday 23rd September, students from Didcot Girls School took part in HENGE 22,&nbsp;a contemporary arts event in performance, music, poetry, dance and the visual arts. It was an enormous success and brought together over 300 people, from babies to grandparents in a joyful celebration of our environment, common history, and community.&nbsp;Their performance was of a very high standard and gave...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 students enjoy annual darts competition!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1298/year-7-students-enjoy-annual-darts-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 27th September, the Maths department ran their annual darts competition for Year 7 students. This is a house competition and, as ever, students were hugely excited to take part! The girls participated brilliantly and impressed all of us with their speedy Maths to calculate their scores and superbly accurate dart throws.&nbsp;Congratulations to 7MCG (Adie) who won the competition and to...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Music Mark School 2022-23]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1293/music-mark-school-2022-23</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted that Oxfordshire Music Service has recognised Didcot Girls&rsquo; School and St Birinus School for our excellent music provision. The Music Mark School award is given annually to schools who value and provide a high-quality musical education both in and out of the classroom.

As a Trust, we are incredibly proud of the staff and students who work every day to make the Music Departm...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Kennedy House Captain, Nina O'Hanlon]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1292/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-kennedy-house-captain-nina-ohanlon</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The beginning of a new academic year brings about a plethora of changes. From changing year group to school to teachers. With each change, there is a new set of pressures and expectations. We tend to fear this change. There is an evolutionary basis for this - humans are wired to value routine and consistency because it ensured resources and the best chance of survival. So, thousands of years ago,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 student wins London Academy Two Star Under 13 Girls Table Tennis tournament!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1288/year-7-student-wins-london-academy-two-star-under-13-girls-table-tennis-tournament</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 10th September, Didcot Girls&#39; School student Diane Chan&nbsp;won the&nbsp;London Academy Two Star Under 13 Girls Table Tennis tournament. Diane won&nbsp;7/7, which included&nbsp;beating the players currently&nbsp;ranked 6th and 10th in England, and only lost one game throughout the entire the tournament!

We are incredibly proud of Diane&#39;s epic achievement, and are pleased to see that s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Mr Manning's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1289/please-enjoy-mr-manning039s-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This second week of the academic year has reverberated with inspirational and heartfelt tributes to our late Queen and one cannot fail to be moved by the solemnity and gravitas in Westminster Hall, as the nation, and the world media, prepare for her funeral on Monday. Queen Elizabeth II personified courtesy and her 70 years of unflinching commitment to her duty and the service of her people will b...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS receives British Council International School Award]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1283/dgs-receives-british-council-international-school-award</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Didcot Girls&rsquo; School has been awarded the British Council&rsquo;s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.&nbsp;The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education.On hearing the news that Didcot Girls&rsquo; School had received the award, Georgina Littler, He...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS reflects on the life of Queen Elizabeth II]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1285/dgs-reflects-on-the-life-of-queen-elizabeth-ii</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A special school assembly took place on the morning of 9th September&nbsp;for staff and students to reflect and honour the life of Queen Elizabeth II.

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			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Miss Littler's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1287/please-enjoy-miss-littlers-thought-for-the-term-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I love September. As someone who has always worked in education, I have always felt that September is my &ldquo;proper&rdquo; new year. New stationery, new shoes and a whole new school year stretching ahead, full of possibility. Even the slight change in weather, much as I love the summer, draws a line between the long hot days we have experienced and the cooler misty mornings and I can feel the s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS Open Evening and School Tours]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1281/dgs-open-evening-and-school-tours</link>
			<description><![CDATA[

We look forward to showing you around our Outstanding school! Click here for more information and to book a place on a tour.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 7 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to all of our students on your Outstanding GCSE results!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1274/congratulations-to-all-of-our-students-on-your-outstanding-gcse-results</link>
			<description><![CDATA[GCSE and BTEC Examination Results Summer 2022

Today we congratulate all of our Year 11 students as they receive their GCSE and BTEC results. These are outstanding results by any measure, and after three years of disruption, truly exceptional. We are so pleased that this engaging and hard-working cohort of students have been awarded such superb results which allow them to progress to their sixth...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Didcot Sixth Form Students Celebrate Best Ever Results]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1267/didcot-sixth-form-students-celebrate-best-ever-results</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A-level Examination Results Summer 2022 &ndash; Didcot Sixth Form

Didcot Sixth Form, a partnership between Didcot Girls&rsquo; School and St Birinus School, is celebrating the outstanding achievements of its students in A Level qualifications this summer. This cohort have achieved the highest results achieved in public examinations in the history of Didcot Sixth Form, despite considerable disrupt...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Summer Concert a resounding success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1265/summer-concert-a-resounding-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our RET summer concert on Thursday 14th July was a resounding success. Involving over 300 students from Didcot Girls&rsquo; School, St Birinus School and Didcot Sixth Form, this was our first live concert since December 2019 and it felt really special to finally be able to come together again in person to hear live music. For many students, this was their first in-person concert since joining the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mr Manning]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1263/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mr-manning</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With the end of term so soon upon us, this has been a week of celebration and uplifting evenings, with the St Birinus Sports Awards Evening on Wednesday and an absolute boomer of a RET Summer Concert on Thursday. I sat, mesmerised, as performance after performance, ensembles and solo, rock, classical, a sublime jazz saxophone, full bodied orchestral might and rousing vocal choirs, inspired a packe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Big Questions Day at DGS]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1259/big-questions-day-at-dgs</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A big&nbsp;thank to everyone who helped to make&nbsp;our Big&nbsp;Questions Day happen on Monday 11th July. &nbsp;A day when our pupils, with the help of our wonderful local business community, explored moral, ethical and philosophical questions. &nbsp;A fascinating day that&nbsp;ended with our Big Questions going on trial with Mr Tamplin considering the arguments and deciding&nbsp;the verdict.

W...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[German exchange 2022!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1254/german-exchange-2022</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The 2022 German exchange was once again a resounding success. 21 GCSE German students in Years 10 and 11 travelled to Munich in late June to enjoy five days with their German host families.

The program was action-packed for all and included a&nbsp;tour of Munich, a visit to a traditional beer garden, the Munich Olympic Park and a morning following lessons at our Partner School,&nbsp; Feodor Lynen...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 9 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sun shines on DGS for Sports Day 2022!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1257/sun-shines-on-dgs-for-sports-day-2022</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thursday 7th July saw the school community take part for the first Sports Day in two years in brilliant sunshine.&nbsp;Throughout the morning, our sportspeople&nbsp;competed in traditional athletic events such as high jump, javelin and track events. During the afternoon, students from across the school came together on the field to take part in and cheer on the equally competitive space hopper rac...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 9 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Dr Khan]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1255/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-dr-khan-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We often associate the word courage with doing something extraordinary: climbing mountains, speaking in front of hundreds of people, leading a protest or standing up to someone powerful. And yes, these are all undeniably courageous acts.

However, I have always been fascinated by the courage involved in what seem like the &lsquo;small&rsquo; things in life, such as:


	Some days, when everything s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 8 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Mr Tamplin's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1253/please-enjoy-mr-tamplins-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I have had the pleasure of seeing so many courageous things over the course of the past term.

Last night, I was at the Lower School Awards and the room was full of courageous people, not least the award winners who show courage in every lesson to test themselves, to contribute ideas to discussion and to work positively with people that they may not necessarily know. But it was also incredible to...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 1 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS hosts series of events in celebration of Pride]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1243/dgs-hosts-series-of-events-in-celebration-of-pride</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This month, we have been celebrating Pride Month at DGS. Students across all&nbsp;year groups have been getting involved with different events promoting inclusion and positive relationships, and have been celebrating the contributions and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community.

We&nbsp;kicked things off with a giant chalk-in on Tuesday 14th June. The playground was filled with colour and positive m...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 student presented with High Sheriff Engineering Award]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1241/year-11-student-presented-with-high-sheriff-engineering-award</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The High Sheriff Engineering Awards&nbsp;recognise outstanding young people in Oxfordshire who excel in Engineering, Design Technology or Resistant Materials. This year&#39;s awards were coordinated by&nbsp;a partnership of Lucy Group, The Engineering Trust and Abingdon &amp; Witney College and&nbsp;presented by&nbsp;Mark Beard, the current High Sheriff for Oxfordshire, at a ceremony on June 27th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students take part in Model United Nations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1239/students-take-part-in-model-united-nations</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 27th June, 43 students from Years 7 to 10 attended a Model&nbsp;United Nations event at Tudor Hall School in Banbury. Organised by Public Speaking Club, the event saw students represent different countries in debates surrounding self-defence, extinction, prisoners&#39; health and sustainable transport.

All the students represented the school brilliantly, and we are especially proud that...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students reach Great Big Dance Off Final]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1240/students-reach-great-big-dance-off-final</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 27th June, five students took part in the&nbsp;the Great Big Dance Off Final, having placed 1st in the regional heat earlier in the year. The girls performed impeccably despite unforseeable delays and technical issues. Unfortunately, they did not come away as winners but were fantastic representatives of the school, showing great team work, attitude and commitment.

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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Mrs Ashton's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1237/please-enjoy-mrs-ashtons-thought-for-the-term-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As a child I was obsessed with dance. Several evenings a week, you&rsquo;d find me tapping or pirouetting across a village hall: focusing on the slow mastery of intricate new steps. I&rsquo;d hum the music between lessons at school and tap out rhythms across the supermarket aisle.

I loved it; I was good at it. But, bizarrely, I hid it.

I never spoke about the dances I&rsquo;d completed; the comp...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Under 15 Football Team narrowly defeated in Sisters n Sport National School Cup Final]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Following their 4-2 victory in the semi-final on 20th June, the under 15 football team were narrowly defeated&nbsp;in the final of the Sisters n Sport National School Cup on Wednesday 22nd June. Following a 1-1 draw in Derby, they&nbsp;lost 5-4 on penalties. The team were devastated to have lost to such a narrow margin after playing their very best but have shown themselves to be a real credit to...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10s go out on Work Experience]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1235/year-10s-go-out-on-work-experience</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last week, Year 10 students went out to work during our Work Experience week.

They secured some fantastic placements across a wide range of sectors including healthcare, education, engineering, scientific research, legal services, architecture, theatre,&nbsp;finance and information technology. There was also a Work Experience day at Thames Valley Police and two lucky students had the opportunity...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Under 15 Football Team through to final of Sisters n Sport National Cup!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1234/under-15-football-team-through-to-final-of-sisters-n-sport-national-cup</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our Under 15 Football Team have qualified for the final of the Sisters n Sport National Cup, following a 4-2 win against Redbourne Upper School on Monday 20th June.

We are so proud of the team&#39;s performance this season and can&#39;t wait to see how they do in the final on Wednesday 22nd!

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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Tottman]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1232/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mrs-tottman</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Feel the fear and do it anyway if it&rsquo;s right, or don&rsquo;t if it&rsquo;s wrong! To me this embodies the personal courage and self-leadership that will shape our life experience. I am surrounded by courageous youngsters every day, all of whom are different and embody courage in a different way.

The Year 8 football team have been courageous time and again this season as they won match after...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS awarded Bronze Games Mark in P.E.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1231/dgs-awarded-bronze-games-mark-in-pe</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce that DGS&nbsp;has&nbsp;successfully achieved the Bronze Games Mark in PE as part of the School Games Mark award. This award rewards and recognises a school&#39;s sport engagement and&nbsp;provision against the national benchmark to keep young people active.&nbsp;

As part of the award, the School Games Mark recognises the maintenance and growth of a school&#39;s delivery o...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from our Head Girl Team]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1230/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-our-head-girl-team</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our thought for this term is courage. When asked to write about it, our first thoughts were about the horrors in Ukraine, and how brave the citizens there are, but after having a chat together we realised that courage is far more than we realise. The definition of courage is the ability to do something that frightens one. Most would mistake courage for something that only those who have completed...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy reading Rachael Warwick's article in the Education Yearbook]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1228/please-enjoy-reading-rachael-warwicks-article-in-the-education-yearbook</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Finding Joy and Creating Agency in our Schools

The ongoing impact of covid-19 has resulted in many young people continuing to miss school and spikes in unavoidable staff absence. We watch in horror as the war in Ukraine unfolds and, at home, inflation, energy costs and the cost of living soar. Against this bleak backdrop, the sense of community and the joy of working with young people is a grea...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 students win Â£1000 for charity in First Give final!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1227/year-9-students-win-1000-for-charity-in-first-give-final</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 7th June, Year 9 students took part in the First Give final. Throughout the year, students have used their Personal Development lessons to plan and run campaigns to raise money for charity. This culminated in students taking to the stage to pledge their case for why their chosen charity should be awarded the money. All the groups performed fantastically and raised awareness of some incr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Didcot Sixth Form Student awarded third place in Newnham College Essay Prize for Music]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1225/didcot-sixth-form-student-awarded-third-place-in-newnham-college-essay-prize-for-music</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted and proud that Didcot Sixth Form Student, Elizabeth Cairns, has won third place&nbsp;in the Newnham College Essay Prize for Music this year. This&nbsp;prestigious competition is entered by students from across the country and comes with a &pound;100 prize. Elizabeth&#39;s essay investigated how transport and infrastructure have effected the history of music and how it might effect...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 7 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Music Ambassadors hold series of lunchtime concerts]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1224/music-ambassadors-hold-series-of-lunchtime-concerts</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The last week of Term 5 saw a series of lunchtime concerts take place across the music departments at DGS and SBS. Organised by the music ambassadors, each concert offered an informal opportunity for students in the year group to perform in a welcoming environment in front of a supportive group of peers. From Year 7s to members of the sixth form, it was wonderful to see so many students take up th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 6 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sixth Form Careers Mentoring Programme Launched]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1220/sixth-form-careers-mentoring-programme-launched</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 25th May, Year 12 students were lucky enough to hear from so many inspirational speakers at the launch of our Careers Mentoring Program. A big thank you to everyone involved for their time and expertise. Following the event, we will be pairing students with a professional mentor to offer advice about the world of work and their specific career.

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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Ms Hopkins' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1222/please-enjoy-ms-hopkins039-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;ve always associated the word courtesy with having good manners and being polite.&nbsp;This week I asked some Year 7 students what they think courtesy is and was both surprised and delighted when they explained that to them courtesy means making everyone welcome.

I asked them to elaborate and was given a number of examples.&nbsp;One student talked about playing football at breaktime with...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS celebrate the Platinum Jubilee with picnics and ice cream!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1215/dgs-celebrate-the-platinum-jubilee-with-picnics-and-ice-cream</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This week, we have enjoyed a host of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations at school. From outdoor picnics to the incredibly popular ice cream van; from&nbsp;bunting around the field to&nbsp;the school council selling cream teas,&nbsp;a lot of good fun has been had! The cafeteria staff have been brilliant and have provided delicious cakes and treats to mark the occasion! It&#39;s even so lovely to see our...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS students mentor primary school pupils through their first orchestra experience]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1212/dgs-students-mentor-primary-school-pupils-through-their-first-orchestra-experience</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 19th May, 23 students travelled to Radley College to support primary school students for their first ever orchestra experience!&nbsp;

All the students were outstanding - polite, enthusiastic and caring to their younger counterparts.

Alice Kent (Year 8) made such an impression on the group of primary school girls she was working with that they are now determined to come to DGS!

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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Dr Hawes' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1213/please-enjoy-dr-hawes-thought-for-the-term-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;ve often heard courtesy referred to as an &lsquo;old-fashioned&rsquo; virtue, as though it were a characteristic of the past. Perhaps this is because it links in our minds with a nostalgic sense that the past was a gentler and more respectful time. It is common to hear people these days talk about the deterioration in society, and how social media in particular is leading to a more rude, o...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 students open Youth in Mind conference]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1210/year-7-students-open-youth-in-mind-conference</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On the evening of Monday 16th May, five Year 7 students opened the Youth in Mind conference, speaking in front of over 400 professionals.

Katie Blowers,&nbsp;Tosin Olanpekun, Kamila Samel, Hazel Welch and Anna Cairns performed exceptionally well, especially considering that they only had 4 days to prepare! The students then had the opportunity to network with representatives from a range of compa...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Announcing our Student Leadership Team for 2022-23]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1205/announcing-our-student-leadership-team-for-2022-23</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to have appointed our new student Leadership team for 2022-23. After a long and robust process, involving an unprecedented number of application and interviews, we have what promises to be an excellent new team! We will miss our outgoing team immensely and are very grateful for all their contributions to DGS.&nbsp;Dr Comina and the Heads of House have done a phenomenal job of inte...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Former DGS student selected as Batonbearer for the Queen&amp;#39;s Baton Relay]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1204/former-dgs-student-selected-as-batonbearer-for-the-queen039s-baton-relay</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Former DGS student, Courtney Hughes, has been chosen as Batonbearer for&nbsp;the Birmingham 2022 Queen&#39;s Baton Relay.

Courtney, who set up Secret Santa 365 in 2012 to help some of the most vulnerable people in society, will carry the baton in July as it travels up to Birmingham.

Click here for the full story.

We continue to be immensely proud of Courtney and all of her achievements!

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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students through to final round of National Shakespeare Competition!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1199/students-through-to-final-round-of-national-shakespeare-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 12th May, four students from Didcot Girls&#39; School travelled to John Hampden Grammar School to take part in the English-speaking Union Regional Shakespeare Competition.

The students were up against tough competition from the other participating schools, which included several from selective grammar schools and those in the private&nbsp;sector.&nbsp; Freya Dodd and Ava Woods perform...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mr Irwin and Dr Khan]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday evening, St Birinus School held their first award evening in three years and what a night it was! There was pride, joy, anticipation and&nbsp;excitement, all interspersed with soulful music and brilliant speeches. Students were nominated for a whole host of reasons: academic brilliance, consistent hard work, creativity, determination and commitment. There was however one value that ev...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebration of Success!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1193/celebration-of-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 5th May we were delighted to hold our Upper School Awards Evening. This is always one of our highlights of the year and was even more special this time,&nbsp;being our first in-person Awards Event in three years.&nbsp;

It was such a joy to celebrate the girls&#39; achievements and their embodiment of the school values;&nbsp;Chloe was absolutely inspirational in her speech about &quot;...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 6 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Miss Roberts' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1195/miss-roberts-thought-for-the-term-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[&ldquo;What do you say?&rdquo;

&ldquo;What&rsquo;s the magic word?&rdquo;

&ldquo;Remember your manners, please.&rdquo;

You might remember your own families saying these phrases to you. They&rsquo;re often heard in my household with two young children who are learning about the importance of good manners. I&rsquo;ve always accepted the importance of being courteous and having good manners, recog...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 6 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the second edition of Hot Issue, our Climate Action newsletter]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1190/please-enjoy-the-second-edition-of-hot-issue-our-climate-action-newsletter</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Click here for an update on climate action across the Ridgeway Education Trust in&nbsp;our&nbsp;second edition of Hot Issue.

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			<pubDate>Thu, 5 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students qualify for Great Big Dance Off final!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1184/students-qualify-for-great-big-dance-off-final</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 3rd May, three KS4/5 groups and one KS3 group competed in the Southeast regional heats of the Great Big Dance Off competition at The New Theatre, Oxford. One of our KS4/5 groups placed 1st&nbsp;and will be competing in the finals next month against all other regional winners. The piece, choreographed by Sagesse Vivdych-Gapaka, was titled &#39;Fight for life&#39; and was based on a famil...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 4 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Mrs Bowers' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1181/please-enjoy-mrs-bowers-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Courtesy - the showing of politeness in one&#39;s attitude and behaviour towards others.

Some people consider courtesy to be an old-fashioned value, something not relevant in the 21st century. Some people make assumptions about young people lamenting their lack of manners and judging them by the stereotypes promoted in the media and some people are a little fearful when they see groups of young p...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Miss Davies' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1180/miss-davies-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Showing compassion for others requires the same emotions and feeling as having compassion for yourself. When showing compassion to someone else, you first notice their suffering or pain. Secondly, compassion requires feeling moved by others&rsquo; suffering, so that a desire forms to help ease that person&rsquo;s pain. Finally, when you feel compassion for someone else it develops the ability to s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 8 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[An Easter message from Mrs Warwick]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1174/an-easter-message-from-mrs-warwick</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dear Families,

As we race towards the end of another school year, this seems an appropriate moment to pause and take stock of what has been, without doubt, another challenging six months. The ongoing impact of Covid-19 has resulted in young people continuing to miss school through self-isolation and spikes in unavoidable staff absence. We watch in horror as the war in Ukraine unfolds and, at home...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 7 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 are taking over the workplace!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1175/year-7-are-taking-over-the-workplace</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 6th and 7th April, 200 of our Year 7 students went out on their Takeover Challenge to experience the world of work.&nbsp;

They have secured some fantastic work experience placements across a range of different professions including: accountancy, healthcare, law, education, catering, animal care, scientific research, IT, charities,&nbsp;construction,&nbsp;engineering,&nbsp;horticulture, transpo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 7 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS hosts 5th annual International Women's Day Conference]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1179/dgs-hosts-5th-annual-international-womens-day-conference</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Friday&nbsp;25th of March, DGS held the 5th annual International Women&rsquo;s Day Student Leadership Conference. We were delighted to have five inspirational guest speakers come and share their stories with students from&nbsp;Year 9 and Year 10.

The event consisted of three virtual interviews with Sarah Outen, Francesca Martinez, and Charlie Martin, with guest speakers Sarah Beardsley and Reb...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 7 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students organise bake sale for British Red Cross&amp;#39; Ukraine appeal]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1170/students-organise-bake-sale-for-british-red-cross39-ukraine-appeal</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Last Saturday, a group of Year 8 students set up a cake stall in Didcot town centre to raise money for the British Red Cross&#39; appeal to help people affected by the war in Ukraine.&nbsp;

Having spent the days leading up to the sale frantically baking cookies, cakes and brownies, Charlie, Isabella, Maiso, Annabelle, Annie, Zoe, Tahli, Nada, Freya, Marlie and Chloe raised &pound;518.40 during th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 1 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Dr Khan]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1171/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-dr-khan</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Growing up in Pakistan, I remember the month of Ramadan so vividly.&nbsp; It was truly special, and I am incredibly grateful for the memories it has given me to cherish.&nbsp; We would wake up in the middle of the night to eat a very early breakfast, before going back to sleep. It was business as usual the next day, except there would be no eating or drinking until the evening, when the sun would...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 1 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 8 students discover the World of Work!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1169/year-8-students-discover-the-world-of-work</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 31st March, Year 8 students took part in a World of Work event, during&nbsp;which local employers and workers shared presentations on their jobs and the skills that make them employable.

Students really enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about the careers available to them&nbsp;and gave the following feedback about the event:

&#39;I learnt that you can gain skills for jobs in scho...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Public Speaking Club take part in Mock Magistrates competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1168/public-speaking-club-take-part-in-mock-magistrates-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 26th March, Public Speaking Club took part in the Mock Magistrates Competition. The students performed brilliantly and were excellent representatives for DGS. Keira was awarded Best Magistrate, and Mrs Minell was very proud of the whole team.

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			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 explore World Religions and Humanism]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1161/year-9-explore-world-religions-and-humanism</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 9 pupils enjoyed a fascinating and reflective morning this week, when they participated in our World Religions and Humanism event.&nbsp;It was lovely to be able to invite visitors in once more, this time as representatives from different world religions, and to combine this with some students presenting about their own faith, what it means to them and how it influences their values and action...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 students win Maths Feast!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1162/year-10-students-win-maths-feast</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 10th March, a group of four&nbsp;Year 10 students and Miss Sayers attended the annual Maths Feast.&nbsp;Maths Feast is a fun educational challenge for Year 10 students which tests problem-solving and teamwork skills. Teams of four students&nbsp;test their maths skills with an&nbsp;all-you-can-eat feast of problems!&nbsp;It was held at the Downs school and 15 schools took part in the co...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fantastic performances from the DGS teams at the Youth Speaks district final]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1163/fantastic-performances-from-the-dgs-teams-at-the-youth-speaks-district-final</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 24th March, students from DGS participated in the Youth Speaks Rotary District Final. Both the Lower School and Upper School teams performed incredibly well, with the Upper School team being crowned the winners in the senior category!



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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Tottman, Assistant Headteacher at SBS]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1167/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mrs-tottman-assistant-headteacher-at-sbs</link>
			<description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Cross Over the Road My Friend&rdquo;.&nbsp; This was the first time I heard the word compassion, singing that hymn, sitting cross legged on the floor of our little primary school hall.&nbsp; I remember liking the sound of the word &#39;compassion&#39; and understanding that to be the best version of my seven year old self I should have the courage to help someone in need and do the right th...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students celebrate Science Week]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1160/students-celebrate-science-week</link>
			<description><![CDATA[From 14-18th March Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils celebrated National Science Week in the classroom. With a theme of &lsquo;growth&rsquo;, Year 7 and 8 pupils worked together to produce an encoded message within a series of DNA base combinations worked out meticulously by our Senior Science Club pupils. Using just 4 bases (or letters) they produced an 81 character message about science week, without the u...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from our Associate Head Girls]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1158/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-our-associate-head-girls</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What is compassion? Compassion is &lsquo;sympathetic concern for the suffering or misfortune of others&rsquo; &ndash; a particularly poignant value at this time with the ever more desperate events unfolding in Ukraine. While compassion is sometimes more visible when atrocious global events transpire, it&rsquo;s a value that shouldn&rsquo;t be forgotten in everyday life.

Small kind actions and ges...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Non-uniform day in aid of British Red Cross&amp;#39; Ukraine Appeal]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1159/non-uniform-day-in-aid-of-british-red-cross39-ukraine-appeal</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that we have raised &pound;2419 for the British Red Cross Ukraine Appeal. We are very grateful to all our families and staff who have contributed so generously.

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			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 netball team play in South Oxon Netball Tournament]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1155/year-7-netball-team-play-in-south-oxon-netball-tournament</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 7 attended the South Oxon Netball Tournament at Wallingford School on Tuesday 15th&nbsp;March and secured themselves a well-deserved 5th&nbsp;place. The students played against 7 other teams from across South Oxfordshire, with the following students receiving Player of the Match throughout the games: Kamdi O, Zoe S, Rose H and Anna C. For some of these students it was their first ever netball...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS dancers perform in Oxfordshire Schools Dance Festival]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1153/dgs-dancers-perform-in-oxfordshire-schools-dance-festival</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 10th March, 55 dancers&nbsp;from Years 9, 10, 12 and&nbsp;13 performed at the Oxford New Theatre,&nbsp;representing&nbsp;the school in the Oxfordshire Schools Dance Festival.&nbsp;The festival was made up of all age groups, from primary through to 6th&nbsp;form and the supportive atmosphere in the theatre and backstage was incredible. Having the opportunity to perform on a big stage wi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Mr Manning's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1154/please-enjoy-mr-mannings-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The last two years and especially the last two weeks have demanded our insight, our empathy and, for some time now, roused huge personal, civil and humanitarian concern. The Covid 19 pandemic has transformed social habits and customs, tested our strength, resilience and our ability to adapt and pivot. Most recently, Russia&#39;s invasion of the Ukraine now confronts our very sense of humanity, tol...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Primary Pupils widen horizons at DGS International Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1151/primary-pupils-widen-horizons-at-dgs-international-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Didcot Girls&rsquo; School was once again delighted to welcome over 160 primary school children from Didcot and surrounding areas to International Day, its long-standing celebration of languages and cultures from around the world.

Children travelled from Japan to Denmark, and from China to Spain in just a few steps, collecting stamps in their passports for each of the country-themed stands they v...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Success for DGS netball teams]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1148/success-for-dgs-netball-teams</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 1st&nbsp;March, our Year 11 netball team played in the South Oxon Year 11 tournament against Wheatley Park and Wallingford&nbsp;schools. The girls were outstanding, demonstrating some high-level tactical play to secure the win in both matches. Their communication was on fire, as was&nbsp;their shooting and defending.&nbsp;

Charlotte Taylor was nominated Player&nbsp;of the Match, with K...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 8 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[International Women's Day at DGS]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1150/international-womens-day-at-dgs</link>
			<description><![CDATA[#breakthebias

At DGS we are very excited to mark International Women&rsquo;s Day, as&nbsp;we do every year! We have planned:

&middot; An assembly delivered by Associate Head Girl, Chloe Cormack.

&middot; A competition open to all students inviting them to create a riddle based on a woman they admire.

&middot; The Ulysses group are spending time in the library creating&nbsp;profiles on female a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 8 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Public Speaking Club delivers debating workshops at Stephen Freeman Primary School]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[What is a debate? A debate, at its core, is&nbsp;presenting&nbsp;a subject within an integrated argument to yield the power of influencing others. Aristotle once said that the strongest democracies flourish from frequent and lively debate.&nbsp;

With the plethora of learning opportunities at DGS, on Thursday 3rd February, selected members of the Public Speaking Club visited Stephen Freeman Primar...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 4 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Under 16 Football Team crowned County Champions!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1143/under-16-football-team-crowned-county-champions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The U16 Football Team have been crowned County Champions after what will be for many of the students, the last match they play for the school!&nbsp;

Most of the students have been on the team since they joined the school in Year 7, and have played over 30 matches together, so it was an incredibly emotional and well-deserved end to their school football careers.

The team played exceptionally well...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 4 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS celebrates World Book Day!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1145/dgs-celebrates-world-book-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thursday 3rd March marked the 25th anniversary of World Book Day, and we were thrilled to be able to celebrate the occasion across the school.

We invited staff and students to come to school for the day dressed as their favourite book character and the results were fantastic as usual! Our panel of judges viewed the competition entrants over lunch time and the winning costumes will be announced in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 4 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Miss Littler's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1146/please-enjoy-miss-littlers-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[&ldquo;One of the criticisms I&rsquo;ve faced over the years is that I&rsquo;m not aggressive enough or assertive enough, or maybe somehow, because I&rsquo;m empathetic, it means I&rsquo;m weak. I totally rebel against that. I refuse to believe that you cannot be both&nbsp;compassionate&nbsp;and strong.&rdquo;

Jacinda Ardern

This week I have woken up each morning fearful of what images will be p...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 4 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students and staff from across the Ridgeway Education Trust perform in We Will Rock You!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1136/students-and-staff-from-across-the-ridgeway-education-trust-perform-in-we-will-rock-you</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It certainly was &lsquo;a kinda magic&rsquo; when Ridgeway Education Trust&rsquo;s performance of Ben Elton&rsquo;s &lsquo;We Will Rock You&rsquo; roared through Cockcroft Hall for four nights in February. Audiences in the Hall, and via the livestream events, were treated to a toe-tapping, anthem -waving, energetic extravaganza from St. Birinus School, Didcot Girls&rsquo; School and Sutton Courtne...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Wilson House Captain, Sydnie Dougan]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1137/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-wilson-house-captain-sydnie-dougan</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Care has many definitions: showing personal interest or care, paying attention to detail, looking after something, providing protection or regarding something highly.

To me, caring means opening your heart to something you feel strongly about and not hiding away from the range of feelings that come with that. And most importantly, care links to the people that you love and trust the most.

Perhap...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Take a look at Dr Khan's article on Growth Mindset, featured in SecEd magazine]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1135/take-a-look-at-dr-khans-article-on-growth-mindset-featured-in-seced-magazine</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Click here to enjoy Dr Khan&#39;s article on Day-to-Day Approaches to the Growth Mindset published in SecEd Education Magazine on Thursday 17 Feb.&nbsp;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mr Irwin - Deputy Head at St Birinus School]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I was inspired by the recent Thought for the Term by Miss Collins that explored the fact that, amongst other things, &ldquo;it&rsquo;s cool to care&rdquo;. What struck me about this statement was that, as we head toward the end of a long term, I remain so incredibly impressed by the diversity of things that the young people in our schools choose to care about.

To me, caring about something is oft...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[U13 Cricket Team place 3rd in Lady Taverners Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1130/u13-cricket-team-place-3rd-in-lady-taverners-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 1st February, the U13 Cricket Team travelled to Saint Helen and Saint Katherines for the Lady Taverners Competition

We played 5 games and won 3.

Our first game against Oxford High School saw some great bowling from Sahana, Sofia getting two players out, and Tina stumping a player out with some fantastically fast fielding!

Heading into the batting, we had some fantastic performances,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 and 8 team win their first touch rugby game!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1131/year-7-and-8-team-win-their-first-touch-rugby-game</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 7 and 8 recently had their first ever school touch rugby match against King Alfred&#39;s Academy. The team included a mixture of both experienced and inexperienced players who all played brilliantly. The girls displayed a dominant performance and were able to take home the win at the end of the match. &nbsp;

Tries were scored through Freya (2), Emily Amelia, Erin, Tegan-Louise (2), Ophile (2...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS celebrates Chinese New Year with paper lantern making]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Tuesday 1st February marked the beginning of the new year in the lunar calendar, which is cause for huge celebration for Chinese people across the globe.

Led by our Ethos Leaders, students made paper lanterns traditionally used as decorations for Chinese new year and thought to bring good luck.

The lanterns will be on display in the library for the coming months to continue to bring us luck as w...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 4 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Dr Hawes' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1129/please-enjoy-dr-hawes-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[At this time of year, the thoughts of gardeners are turning to Spring. This is when the planning happens &ndash; checking seeds from previous years and buying new ones; digging over and fertilizing the ground; mulling over gardening magazines and imagining the colours of flower borders and the lush richness of the vegetable patch. As the ground gets warmer and the days longer, the pace picks up an...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 4 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[U19 Netball team take part in regional round]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1126/u19-netball-team-take-part-in-regional-round</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 29th January, the Didcot Sixth Form&nbsp;U19s netball County winners played in the regional round in Southampton, and what an amazing day it was!

With an early start, the girls were prepped and eager to play netball and demonstrate their physical prowess on court, and their talents shone through!

The team finished 4th out of 6 teams in their category, winning two&nbsp;out of six game...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 1 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[U14 Football Team win 3-1 against Icknield Community College in the South Oxon League]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 26th January, The U14 Football Team played in the South Oxon League away against Icknield Community College. The girls played exceptionally well and won the match 3-1. Goals were scored by Maddie K, Izzy B and finished with a penalty from Faye R.

Imogen in Year 11 gave up her own time and did a fantastic job as the official referee for the match.

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			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[U15 Cricket team compete in Lady Taverners Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1125/u15-cricket-team-compete-in-lady-taverners-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 27th January, The U15 Cricket Team played at St Helen and St Katharine in the Lady Taverners Competition

The girls played fantastically and won three out of their five games with Emma getting three wickets in her last three bowls and ending on a hat-trick! &nbsp;

The day was full of excellent fielding, fast bowling and tactical batting. The results of the games were:&nbsp;
Oxford Hig...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ms Collins' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1122/ms-collins-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ask any of the more disgruntled members of our society, and they&rsquo;ll tell you that &ldquo;kids these days just don&rsquo;t care&rdquo;. They attach this to family, the community, the climate, the future, anything really.

I&rsquo;ve always felt this to be an unfair comment, and every young adult that I&rsquo;ve been in contact with has always blown me away with the breadth and depth of their...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS marks Holocaust Remembrance Day]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1123/dgs-marks-holocaust-remembrance-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Holocaust Memorial Day is marked each year on 27th January and&nbsp;encourages remembrance of those who have suffered the unspeakable horrors of genocide. It is a day to remember the six million Jews killed during the Holocaust, alongside the millions of other people killed under Nazi persecution of other groups and in genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.

27th January m...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Blue Monday? Not for our Year 7s!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1119/blue-monday-not-for-our-year-7s</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 7 tutor groups received a blue star, helium balloon to share throughout the day as a challenge to show resilience and team work on Blue Monday.&nbsp; Blue Monday might be a marketing ploy but it is a good time to remember how to look out for yours and others&#39; wellbeing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Year 7 students were tasked to keep the balloon safe and share it amongst the whole group throughout the da...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for The Term from our Director of Ethos, Dr Khan]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1121/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-our-director-of-ethos-dr-khan</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Care - such a simple word yet so all-encompassing in its meaning. One of the most powerful things you can say to someone in your life is that you care about them; and sometimes, that is really all we need to hear.

The sentiment of care however goes well beyond this. Experience and research both show us that caring for others, in even the smallest of ways, goes a long way in contributing to our ow...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from the Assistant Headteacher at SBS, Ms Hopkins]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1118/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-the-assistant-headteacher-at-sbs-ms-hopkins</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Showing care for others is one of the most important and one of the most wonderful things that we can do. When you show care towards someone you make a difference in the world with kindness.

Every single one of us can be caring and show care. Being a caring person doesn&rsquo;t come from developing a skill or deep understanding of something over time. You don&rsquo;t need to gradually develop you...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[U16 Football Team qualify for County Cup final!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1117/u16-football-team-qualify-for-county-cup-final</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The under 16 football team secured their place in the County Cup Final after a 2-1 win (AET) against a strong Cheney side.

DGS started off the stronger team, testing Cheney&#39;s goalkeeper early on but unable to convert any chances. However, this quickly changed and Cheney dominated across the pitch for the vast majority of the first half. Stand-in goalkeeper Grace Beardsley was exceptional in g...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Miss Roberts' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1115/miss-roberts-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The theme for this term is care. It could be an important theme for any time of year, but it is particularly valuable to reflect on it in January, a month that few would identify as their favourite. Whilst some relish the sense of new beginnings and the excitement of a new year, others find it more difficult to feel motivated after the Christmas holidays and on dark mornings. More than ever, holdi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 7 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term on Creativity from Bryony Landsbert]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1114/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-on-creativity-from-bryony-landsbert</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Creativity at Christmas

My Mum has always said she finds it really hard to be creative at Christmas.&nbsp; Ever since I&#39;ve been quite small she&#39;s had me decorating the cake, adoring the tree and asked me to help her think of ideas for presents (and then wrapping them).&nbsp; She&#39;s amazingly creative at other times of the year.&nbsp; At nearly 80 she still does her own DIY, (including...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Announcing the winners of the Geography Photography Competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1108/announcing-the-winners-of-the-geography-photography-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A huge thank you to everyone who entered this awesome photography competition. Chloe and Fiona in Year 11 worked tirelessly to organise it&nbsp;and&nbsp;also had the very hard task of selecting the overall winners.

1st Place: Maya R, Year 8



Isabel B, Year 11&nbsp;



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2nd Place: Siena J, Year 7



&nbsp;Lavin H, Year 10



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3rd Place: Amber L, Year 9



Alexa B, Year 11


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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Take a look at the first issue of the RET Climate Magazine, Hot Issue!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1106/take-a-look-at-the-first-issue-of-the-ret-climate-magazine-hot-issue</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are excited to publish the first edition of Hot Issue - the RET Climate Magazine. Click here to read it.

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			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Teaching is a People Business - update from RET CEO and Executive Headteacher, Rachael Warwick]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1102/teaching-is-a-people-business-update-from-ret-ceo-and-executive-headteacher-rachael-warwick</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I interviewed a teacher once whose response to our ubiquitous question about how they demonstrate resilience was a story about jellyfish. On holiday, swimming in the sea, she came across a huge swarm of jellyfish and realising there was no other way out of the situation, took a deep breath and picked her way through and around the jellyfish until she exited the other side of the swarm. As someone...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[RET Recruitment Event rescheduled for Wednesday 19th January]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1105/ret-recruitment-event-rescheduled-for-wednesday-19th-january</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our RET Recruitment Event has been rescheduled for Wednesday 19th January at Didcot Girls&#39; School from 5:30 to 7:00pm.

Click here for more information.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The School Council needs your help welcoming Afghan refugees]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1093/the-school-council-needs-your-help-welcoming-afghan-refugees</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The School Council is running a drive to collect gifts for refugees from Afghanistan. The deadline for contributions is Monday and items for boys and men in particular are needed. Please bring any suitable items to A7.

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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 student named Rotary Club Student of the Term!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1096/year-11-student-named-rotary-club-student-of-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations&nbsp;to Eve in Year 11 who was nominated as Rotary Club student of the term for her work on highlighting period poverty.&nbsp;

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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from the Kennedy House Ethos Leaders]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1100/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-the-kennedy-house-ethos-leaders</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With mocks and other exams taking place across the school, many of us are, quite understandably, focused on academics. But creativity can be just as important as facts and figures. It could be argued that creativity and originality is far more useful than technical skills and exam results when it comes to living in and enjoying our world.

The Oxford Dictionary defines creativity as &lsquo;the use...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Didcot Girl&amp;#39;s School features in the Cricketer magazine!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1090/didcot-girl39s-school-features-in-the-cricketer-magazine</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are proud to see that Didcot Girl&#39;s School has been mentioned in the Cricketer magazine this year for phenomenal and outstanding contribution to cricket! We are also in the top 20 girl&#39;s school&#39;s in the UK. Click here to see&nbsp;The Cricketer&nbsp;Schools Guide 2021.

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			<pubDate>Fri, 3 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Mrs Bowers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1092/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-mrs-bowers</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There is a prevalent myth that some people are creative and others aren&rsquo;t and, in the context of education, that some subjects are creative and others aren&rsquo;t. I don&rsquo;t agree. I believe creativity is synonymous with inventiveness.&nbsp;It is making something new from the pieces of your knowledge. It requires flexibility and responsiveness. It requires thinking hard on topics so tha...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 3 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS U16 Football Team now one of the top 16 teams in the country!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1089/dgs-u16-football-team-now-one-of-the-top-16-teams-in-the-country</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The DGS U16 Football Team came back twice from being behind&nbsp;to eventually win the game 5-3 in added extra time&nbsp;in a highly contested game against Redborne Upper School&nbsp;in the English Schools FA Cup.

The game started off at a high tempo with&nbsp;Redborne opening&nbsp;the scoring 15 minutes into the game when our defence struggled to clear the ball and the opposition&nbsp;striker po...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the Thought for the Term from Head of Leadership for KS3, Max Tunks]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1088/please-enjoy-the-thought-for-the-term-from-head-of-leadership-for-ks3-max-tunks</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Creativity is a word which can be interpreted in several different ways. Most of us will at some point ask ourselves questions like: &ldquo;Am I creative?&rdquo;, &ldquo;Do I live my life creatively?&rdquo; or &ldquo;how can I become more creative in my approach to things?&rdquo;. At St Birinus School, we are fortunate to have many exciting opportunities to be creative; it&rsquo;s up to us to embr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrating our students&amp;#39; sporting achievements]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1082/celebrating-our-students039-sporting-achievements</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations&nbsp;to Lilia G (Y9) for successfully swimming a sub 2.23.10 on her Backstroke at Guildford las weekend, breaking the 03/04 birth year time, alongside her own 05 birth year time. This means she deservedly now has a palce at the Swim England&nbsp;National Winter Championships in Sheffield. A huge&nbsp;well done to Lilia and good luck!

A massive well done&nbsp;to Grace B (Y10) for b...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students take part in virtual conference on mental health]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1085/students-take-part-in-virtual-conference-on-mental-health</link>
			<description><![CDATA[DGS students have been working hard to promote positive mental health and wellbeing awareness, as well as&nbsp;developing resources to support this. This term, students acted as&nbsp;speakers for the Youth in MIND: Voices for Hope virtual conference and then featured on BBC radio! Click the picture below to see what they got up to.

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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[U16 football team continue their undefeated season with 8-1 win against Lord Williams's School]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ï»¿The under 16 football team made it 8 wins out of 8 as they secured their place in the county cup semi final following a rampant 8-1 win against Lord Williams&#39;s School.

The team travelled without goalkeeper Violet Hogan-Thomas who missed the game through illness so Grace Beardsley took the spot between the sticks.


Striker Lily black opened the scoring after some slick passing from the att...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 students run the school as part of Takeover Challenge 2021]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1081/year-10-students-run-the-school-as-part-of-takeover-challenge-2021</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Takeover day 2021 saw Year 10s take&nbsp;over the roles of different staff members across&nbsp;DGS. From the site team to English teachers and even the Headteacher!

As Headteachers, our schedule included&nbsp;the following:

Firstly, at 8:20am we&nbsp;planned&nbsp;for the day and then went straight to a senior staff briefing in which we had to announce the notices and staff of the week nominees,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mrs Tottman's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1075/mrs-tottmans-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Creativity. For me the word embodies individuality, self-expression and enjoyment. I am fortunate to be surrounded and immersed by creativity every day when at work. This is the main reason why I became a teacher. Teenagers offer 1000 different perspectives as they learn and grow.

Our school community is diverse and vibrant. Everybody is unique and everyone has something different to offer. Our y...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Anti-bullying round table]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1072/anti-bullying-round-table</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As part of Anti-Bullying Week, on Monday 15th November we held our annual round-table discussion. This was attended by our newly appointed Ethos Leaders and Deputy House Captains and chaired by Miss Chalmers. Our student leaders discussed a host of questions related to bullying, why it happens and how it can be prevented.&nbsp; These discussions will be collated and shared at a wider school level...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 students take over the workplace!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1073/year-9-students-take-over-the-workplace</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 9 are Taking Over the workplace!&nbsp;

200 of our Year 9 students have gone out to work on our Takeover Challenge for 3 days, starting today. &nbsp;

They have secured some fantastic work experience placements across a range of different professions including: accountancy, education, catering, marketing, animal care, research, healthcare, human resources, 3D printing, construction, drug disc...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students take part in remembrance parade]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1066/students-take-part-in-remembrance-parade</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Sunday 14th November, students from Didcot Girls&#39; School and St Birinus School took part in the Didcot Remembrance Parade. We are proud of our students for giving up their time to represent the school for this important occasion.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS teams compete in County Schools Netball Tournament]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1068/dgs-teams-compete-in-county-schools-netball-tournament</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 13th November, DGS attended the County Schools Netball Tournament at Central Venue in Oxford. DGS entered an U14, U16 and U19 team, and all played exceptionally well considering students were once again one of the only state schools to enter the competition!&nbsp;Each team played 14 minute games, back-to-back in the tournament, and demonstrated their endurance and resilience during eac...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Christmas Card Competition winner and runners up!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1070/congratulations-to-our-christmas-card-competition-winner-and-runners-up</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Kit Brown who won our Christmas Card competition this year!&nbsp;Kit&#39;s design will be used for the official DGS Christmas card.&nbsp;

Congratulations also to Lily and Hannah, our runners up.&nbsp;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students across the RET tackle climate change in first ever Climate Summit]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1062/students-across-the-ret-tackle-climate-change-in-first-ever-climate-summit</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 4th November, I had the privilege to play the role of UN Executive Secretary, Patricia Espinosa, during our first RET Climate Summit, attended by representatives from St Birinus School, Didcot Sixth Form and Didcot Girl&rsquo;s School.

The day began with a role-play in which everyone was assigned to a group representing each of the groups that attended COP26. My role as Patricia Espin...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Success for DGS cross-country teams in relay]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1064/success-for-dgs-cross-country-teams-in-relay</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 9th November, our U12, U13, U14 and U16 cross country teams&nbsp;attended St Helens and Katherine&#39;s School to take part in a&nbsp;3.5km relay.&nbsp;

All students ran exceptionally well, demonstrating their athletic ability&nbsp;and talent&nbsp;for endurance running. First to run were the U12s, with three outstanding, if not somewhat nervous, Year 7 students. However, their nerves o...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Mrs Ashton's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1065/please-enjoy-mrs-ashtons-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of my favourite places when I was at school was the corridor of art classrooms; each one a riot of colour and texture, getting smaller and smaller as you made your way into the building. On the walls were crowded images of the exquisitely realistic and the alarmingly unfamiliar: human bodies, natural forms and everyday objects competing for attention.

At the centre was a small projector room,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS remembers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1059/dgs-remembers-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[At Didcot Girls&#39; School, we have marked Remembrance Day in assemblies all week. Our students have had the chance to listen to their Heads of Year talk to them about the significance of Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day and our cadets have the opportunity to come into school in their uniforms. Ethos Leaders have been selling poppies through the week to raise funds for the Royal British Legio...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Mr Manning's Thought for the Term on Creativity]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1058/please-enjoy-mr-manning039s-thought-for-the-term-on-creativity</link>
			<description><![CDATA[To my knowledge, or indeed to my face, I have never been described as creative and when I personally reflect on the essence of Creativity, I recognise that my immediate and instinctive definition is both narrow and unencompassing. My mind leaps to an artistic process, to imagination, self-expression and freedom in what some might perceive as an innate, unpredictable and perhaps unteachable skill...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Happy Diwali!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1057/happy-diwali</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We would like to wish a Happy Diwali to all our families celebrating this beautiful festival of lights!

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			<pubDate>Thu, 4 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Deputy House Captains and Ethos Leaders Announced]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1055/year-10-deputy-house-captains-and-ethos-leaders-announced</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations&nbsp;to our newly appointed team of Year 10 Deputy House Captains and Ethos Leaders!&nbsp;We look forward to working with&nbsp;you and seeing what you can achieve in your new roles.

The Ethos Leaders will kick things off by selling poppies for remembrance in school from Monday 8th November.&nbsp;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 2 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS to host RET Climate Summit]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1056/dgs-to-host-ret-climate-summit</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In honour of the&nbsp;UK hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26)&nbsp;in Glasgow, Didcot Girls School will be hosting the RET Climate Summit on Thursday 4th&nbsp;November.&nbsp;&nbsp;Students will be taking on the roles of delegates such as Jeff Bezos, Sir David Attenborough and leaders in farming and agriculture in order to negotiate policies in reducing the global te...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 2 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS students celebrate black female scientists]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1054/dgs-students-celebrate-black-female-scientists</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In celebration of Black History Month, students in Years 7-9 have been busy researching&nbsp;black women who have made contributions&nbsp;to all things science throughout history. We were impressed by the quality and quantity of submissions, which made choosing the winners very difficult!&nbsp;Congratulations&nbsp;to Tilly C (Y9), Disha B (Y9), Erin H (Y8), Maiso Y (Y8), Izzy F (Y7) and Laila K (Y...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Students' success celebrated with hot chocolate with the Head!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1050/students-success-celebrated-with-hot-chocolate-with-the-head</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This week, we invited another group of students to celebrate their achievements of this term by enjoying some hot chocolate with the headteacher, Ms Littler.

The U16 football team were celebrated for a recent win, as well as their excellent sportsmanship at the match, while other students were recognised for their contributions&nbsp;at&nbsp;our recent Open Evening.

We have found that students ap...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ms Froud Davis' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1052/ms-froud-davis039-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When I think about the term &lsquo;commitment&rsquo;, it elicits images of fatigued colleagues, prioritising the needs of students, cold winter mornings on the netball court or evening hours supporting children with their homework. To some extent, this is commitment. It can represent the need to muster motivation, to rally people around you, to work towards a common cause. At its worst, commitment...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A successful term for the DGS football teams!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1053/a-successful-term-for-the-dgs-football-teams</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It has been a busy and highly successful term for our Under 12, 13, 14 and 16 football teams in the county and national cups. This term, across all four age groups, the girls have played 10, won 9, lost 1, scored 53 and conceded just 11.

This week both the Under 13s and 16s have been in action&hellip;

The U13s continued their winning run in the county cup this week, hosting Wykham Park. The girl...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 student competes in Dance World Cup]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1048/year-9-student-competes-in-dance-world-cup</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In the summer holidays, I competed in the Dance World Cup! My acrobatic dance squad was selected to represent Team England in two Acrobatic Dance routines and we came home with a silver medal and a bronze medal! There were over 7000 competitors from 40 countries and it was really amazing to take part in a world class event. We had lots of support from friends and family and the local community and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Success in swimming, cross-country and netball for DGS students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1047/success-in-swimming-cross-country-and-netball-for-dgs-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On&nbsp;23rd September, DGS attended the ESSA Swimming Qualifiers at Abingdon School. We entered a Junior, Intermediate and Senior Team who all competed in both medley and freestyle events. The students were phenomenal, and it was a pleasure for Miss Slater to learn so much about swimming in such a short space of time. With the results now in, it would be a shame not to share the students successe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[House Opening Ceremony]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1042/house-opening-ceremony</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The whole school gathered on the field on Wednesday afternoon in celebration of our House Opening Ceremony! After a scaled-down event last year, students in all year groups were excited to&nbsp;dress in their house colours at the launch of this year&#39;s house championship.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[International Day of the Girl: A Brief Overview]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1043/international-day-of-the-girl-a-brief-overview</link>
			<description><![CDATA[International Day of the Girl is celebrated on October 11th each year to recognise the significance of gender equality. It is all about empowering girls to use their voices to fight for equal opportunities, whether it&rsquo;s to do with jobs, healthcare or education. Each year, the theme changes in order to focus on a different issue regarding gender discrimination. This year the theme is digital...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 ambassadors visit local primary schools]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1044/year-9-ambassadors-visit-local-primary-schools</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A massive thank you to those Year 9 students who have accompanied us to local primary schools on marketing visits this term. You were&nbsp;exceptional in your presentation skills and wonderful ambassadors to the school.&nbsp;

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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy Adie House Captain's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1045/please-enjoy-adie-house-captains-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Commitment is defined as &lsquo;the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity&rsquo;. However, to me, it is much more than that. Commitment is devoting your time, energy and enthusiasm into something you fully believe in and are passionate about. You may have &lsquo;commitments&rsquo; but I believe to be fully committed a person must fully believe in the cause or activity. For exa...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spartan House Captain's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1041/spartan-house-captain039s-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Involvement and commitment are often used interchangeably.&nbsp;However, they can be considered as conflicting concepts. Your goals and aspirations can be obtained through many different routes, though it&rsquo;s through the committed route where you will see best results.

To use the example of education, in order to achieve grades that you aspire to gain, you must make the conscious decision bet...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 8 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 students complete Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1036/year-11-students-complete-bronze-duke-of-edinburgh-expedition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 23rd and 24th September, thirty Year 11 students embarked on their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition. Having started their Bronze Awards in Year 9, the expedition had to be delayed due to covid restrictions, so the students were eager to put their map-reading and camping skills to the test!

After being dropped off by their parents at Wootton and Dry Sandford Community Centre, each group emba...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 6 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Under 16 Football team triumphant in second round of ESFA cup]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1040/under-16-football-team-triumphant-in-second-round-of-esfa-cup</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Under 16 football team continue their unbeaten run with a superb 7-2 win against The Oxford Academy.

The girls took full advantage of the 4g pitch, keeping possession well and using the space down the flanks to dominate play.

It was fantastic team effort from every single member of the squad, who kept their discipline and played with good tempo throughout.

Player of the match went to Amelia...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 6 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What is Black History Month and Why Do we Celebrate it?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1035/what-is-black-history-month-and-why-do-we-celebrate-it</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Black History Month is an annual celebration of Black history and heritage. It allows communities to come together and celebrate the culture, achievements, and contributions of black people around the world. It is also an important time to reflect on the prejudices in society and stand up for equality. This year&rsquo;s theme is &lsquo;Proud To Be&rsquo;; everyone deserves the right to be proud of...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 5 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Under 13 football team play in first match of the season]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1032/under-13-football-team-play-in-first-match-of-the-season</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The U13 football team&nbsp;kicked off the&nbsp;season travelling to St Gregory the Great School&nbsp;in Oxford for the&nbsp;first round of the ESFA national cup. The girls started positively and looked to be the better team. 15 minutes in, Lois Carter slotted home after receiving a short corner from Tegan Wilburn. DGS battled hard through midfield with a great through-ball from Lois Cooke to Honey...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ms Hopkins' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1033/ms-hopkins-thought-for-the-term-2</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A commitment is a pledge made to do something. A promise now, for something later. There are the huge commitments we make in our life &ndash; to a job, a person or a cause. But these big commitments, these future promises are not kept sometime in the distant future. The only way to honour a commitment is right now, in the present moment, in the small daily actions that make up how we turn up and u...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Under 16 footballers qualify for second round of County Cup]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1031/under-16-footballers-qualify-for-second-round-of-county-cup</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The under 16 football team were&nbsp;on the road again, as they travelled&nbsp;to&nbsp;Wheatley&nbsp;Park School&nbsp;for the first round of the County Cup.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The girls settled into the game quickly and it was lively start for&nbsp;both&nbsp;teams with both goalkeepers being called into action early on.&nbsp;&nbsp;

An in-swinging corner from Linda found Bethany&rsquo;s head, who knocke...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Associate Head Boy's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1030/associate-head-boy039s-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Commitment

Commitment - what it means to me.

The Oxford Languages&#39; definition of commitment is a pledge or bond to a certain course or policy. To be dedicated. I know that, for me, commitment hasn&rsquo;t always come easily. It&rsquo;s a daily struggle to gain the motivation to uphold your word, whether that be to those close to you, your work, or even to yourself. In my experience, it&#39;s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[U16 football team qualify for next round of EFSA cup]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Under 16 football team secured their place in the second round of the ESFA national cup following a 5-3 goal-fest against a strong King Alfred&#39;s Academy&nbsp;side.&nbsp;

The team haven&#39;t played together for 2 seasons, and it took the first 20 minutes to settle into the game. KAs took advantage of our unease and pounced on a loose ball to give them the lead.&nbsp;

DGS reacted immediat...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hannah Ackland Snow finishes successful archery season with UK Junior Masters]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1029/hannah-ackland-snow-finishes-successful-archery-season-with-uk-junior-masters</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The outdoor season more or less ended today for Archer Hannah Ackland-Snow, and what a way to finish. Yesterday, she passed her coaching assessment, becoming an official coach and now starts helping and encouraging new archers. She has clocked up well over 60hrs of coaching over the summer holidays as well as maintaining her own training and competing. She has coached everyone from 7 year-olds to...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dr Khan's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1023/dr-khan039s-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With each start to a new school year, I begin a whole host of commitments to different things: learning more, reading more, writing more, being more efficient, more organised, more productive; it&rsquo;s a long list of &lsquo;mores&rsquo; that I want to keep improving on each year. This year, I am adding something new to the list &ndash; my commitment to look after my wellbeing and seeking joy w...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[U19 Netball team qualify for next round of Sisters n Sport competition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1022/u19-netball-team-qualify-for-next-round-of-sisters-n-sport-competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 14th September, our U19 netball team attended the University of Reading to play The Abbey School in our very first fixture of 2021, and our first netball fixture for over 18 months! The team, comprised&nbsp;of Year 11 students: Charlotte T, Millie C, Charlotte L and Emma P, Year 12s: Rebecca A and Laura M, and Year 13s: Rosie P and Emma P, played phenomenally well! At the end of each qu...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mr Manning's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1020/mr-mannings-thought-for-the-term-3</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Of the three touchstone values that we champion at St Birinus School, Care, Courtesy and Commitment, it is commitment that I feel that I have focussed on so explicitly over these first few days as our community has returned. With all our hopes and optimism for the year ahead, it is easy to say that to achieve in learning, and life, simply requires a capacity and desire to work hard, but commitme...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Miss Littler's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1019/miss-littlers-thought-for-the-term-3</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For all of us involved in education, September is a time of new beginnings. Despite many years in teaching, I never fail to have butterflies on the first day back, a heady mix of anticipation and excitement for the year ahead, which lies waiting full of promise. With each school year come new resolutions and ambitious hopes. The real challenge, as we know, lies in staying the course in the weeks t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 3 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GCSE Results Success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1013/gcse-results-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[GCSE and BTEC Examination Results Summer 2021

Today we congratulate all of our year 11 students as they receive their GCSE and BTEC results. We are delighted that such a bright and hard-working cohort of students have been awarded excellent results. These results will allow students to progress to their desired sixth form, college or training course.

This year, following the cancellation of exam...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DSF Students Celebrate Outstanding Results]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/1010/dsf-students-celebrate-outstanding-results</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A-level Examination Results Summer 2021 &ndash; Didcot Sixth Form

Didcot Sixth Form, a partnership between Didcot Girls&rsquo; School and St&nbsp;Birinus&nbsp;School, is celebrating the outstanding achievements of its students in A Level and BTEC qualifications this summer. Students in this cohort have worked hard in challenging circumstances throughout their time at Didcot Sixth Form and have be...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Reflections

From Will Manning and Georgina Littler

Vladimir Lenin is quoted as saying that,

&quot;there are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen&quot;

and academic year 2020/21 has felt a little like that ...

I have tried to reflect on the journey that the school and the school community have been on since September last year and the twists and turns have be...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Raspberry Pi Day!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/997/raspberry-pi-day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[To celebrate &#39;Pi Day&#39; (14th March) this year, local charity &#39;Be Free Young Carers&#39; donated several &#39;Raspberry Pi&#39; computer kits to DGS Young Carers who take Computer Science as a Key Stage 4 options subject.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A &#39;Raspberry Pi&#39; is a small computer that promotes the teaching of coding and computer science.&nbsp; They are also used in fields such as robotics...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 Football Success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/986/year-7-football-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The PE team are delighted to report that during a recent county football tournament, our Year 7 girls did amazingly well to finish 4th in the county. This is despite never having played together. It was a real pleasure to watch them develop as a team during the tournament - they&nbsp;lost their first 2, drew 2 and won 2 and finished off the tournament with an outstanding 3-0 win. Well done to the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS House Captains' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/995/dgs-house-captains-thought-for-the-term-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reflections



As we&rsquo;ve done in the past, the end of the year seems like a good opportunity to gauge the thoughts of a range of our new House Captains at DGS, who we asked to reflect on the challenges of the year:

&ldquo;This academic year will be a year no one will forget. We have all faced the issue of isolation, and separation from our loved ones. We have all stepped up and learned to wo...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mr Irwin's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/982/mr-irwins-thought-for-the-term-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reflections



As I thought about what I would write for this edition of Thought for the Term, I was struck by Ms Hopkins words from last week about how&nbsp;she&nbsp;goes about reflecting upon aspects of her life. Like her, I too have a routine that I turn to&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;contextualise my thoughts and try to gain perspective on what is happening around me. I turn to my favourite poem, on...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 2 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ms Hopkins' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/979/ms-hopkins-thought-for-the-term-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reflections



Reflection is about careful thought.&nbsp; We live busy lives filled with deadlines, distractions and things that demand our immediate attention and it can be difficult to find time for reflection.&nbsp; However, reflection is important, it gives our brains time to pause, step away from the hectic nature of every-day life and sort through our observations and experiences.&nbsp; So w...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dr Comina's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/976/dr-cominas-thought-for-the-term-2</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reflections



In September, we looked at the fresh starts offered by a new academic year. In my own words from that time:

&ldquo;I love the beginning of a new school year &hellip;the clean, white pages of a (metaphorical) pristine exercise book &hellip; are filled with opportunity&hellip;.they can appear daunting &hellip;.but will gradually be filled. It is an amazing time of year to have such a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 and 8 produce artwork inspired by illustrator Simon Murray]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/975/year-7-and-8-produce-artwork-inspired-by-illustrator-simon-murray</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Throughout term five, students from Year 7 and 8 completed a picture book project of their own.

Initially, using artist Simon&nbsp;Murray&#39;s&nbsp;Icky Doo Dah&nbsp;character as a learning tool, the students explored key illustration techniques to enhance detail, contrast and texture within their work whilst independently developing their own unique style.

To further engage and intrigue the vi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mr Tamplin's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/972/mr-tamplins-thought-for-the-term-2</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reflections



We have just over a month before the long summer break and it&rsquo;s important to reflect on what a difficult year this has been and how much resilience we have had to show as individuals, a local community, a national community and a global community.

We can always learn things from the past if we have the confidence to accept that we do some things well but that there are always...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 highlight the value of friendships]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/960/year-9-highlight-the-value-of-friendships</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 9 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 memorial artwork goes on display]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/963/year-7-memorial-artwork-goes-on-display</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tree art - in Neve&#39;s honour and memory

This lovely piece of collaborative art was made during last term with Miss Malta&#39;s art groups&nbsp;7CIM, 7CXO, 7ALB, 7CXB, 7ALE, 7EBT and some year 8 contribution.

The students created wonderful tree designs in their sketchbooks about our vision for the tree. They all had the opportunity to write a message to Neve, whilst they shared their thoughts...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 9 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[#DGSstrong]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/970/dgsstrong</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 7

Year 7 created #DGSstrong as their year group community project to symbolise the many ways they are strong as individuals and as a group! Look for the bees, waves, butterflies and pack of wolves that decorate the Year 7 corridor!&nbsp;

7CIM chose the theme of the balloon house from the film UP! because without every single balloon, the house can&#39;t float - just like each member of our...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 9 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Please enjoy the wonderful expressions of hope from our Year 8 students]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/953/please-enjoy-the-wonderful-expressions-of-hope-from-our-year-8-students</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Upon the return to school, Year 8 were keen to rebuild the sense of community spirit in the year group and work together towards a project which encompassed how we were all feeling about the weeks ahead - hopeful! Every single student in the year group contributed a written entry (either a poem, quote, or creative piece of writing) as well as an artistic piece that could be brought together to for...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 11 Leaving Celebration]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/956/year-11-leaving-celebration</link>
			<description><![CDATA[

On Friday 28th May, we enjoyed an incredibly moving and special Leavers&#39; Assembly for our Year 11 students. We celebrated their achievements and reminisced with stories and photos going back to their days in Year 7.&nbsp;

We wish them all a safe and happy summer.&nbsp;]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Cricket Success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/948/year-10-cricket-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 25th May 2021, our Year 10 GCSE PE cricket team attended St Helens and Katherine&#39;s School to play their A Team in the first fixture of 2021!&nbsp;

The match started with DGS students fielding, where they showcased their excellent fielding skills and wonderful teamwork, which seemed to keep the Helens and Katherine&#39;s girls at bay. However, as the teams switched over St Helens gi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 Cricket Success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/949/year-9-cricket-success</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 27th May 2021, our Year 9 cricket &#39;A&#39; team attended St Helens and Katherine&#39;s School to play their A Team in a friendly match.

The match began with DGS batting, and what a way to begin! A couple of 6&#39;s combined with a few 4&#39;s, and the girls prowess and confidence in taking the run or holding back secured them a mighty 292 runs, setting the standard high for Helens...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Miss Tottman's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/951/miss-tottmans-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Diversity



Different &ndash; Adjective - Not the same as another or each other

Diverse &ndash; Adjective - Showing a great deal of variety, very different

Diversity &ndash; Noun - The state of being diverse; variety

How awful life would be if we were all the same. If we all looked the same, dressed the same, ate the same food, craved the same things, lived in the same houses&hellip;. If there...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[We've come through crisis stronger together.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/945/weve-come-through-crisis-stronger-together</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As I sit supervising a Year 11 Business Studies assessment, the last in the subject for the boys this summer, the silence permits my mind to wander and reflect upon the academic year as a whole - and what a year it has been&hellip;

With masks now no longer obligatory in and out of lessons, it&rsquo;s good to see familiar faces again and not be forever questioning the state of my hearing. School f...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Miss Froud-Davis' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/944/miss-froud-davis-thought-for-the-term-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Diversity



The term &lsquo;Diversity&rsquo; originates from the Latin &lsquo;diversitatem&rsquo; meaning &lsquo;contrariety or contradiction&rsquo;, as well as &lsquo;diversus&rsquo; meaning &lsquo;turned different ways&rsquo;. This suggests that as a concept, diversity is about being different or turning aside from something. If this is the case, we must first establish what it is that a divers...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Diversity: Student Leadership]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/941/diversity-student-leadership</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We hope that you will enjoy reading this article, written by Dr Khan which has been published in the SecEd magazine today:&nbsp;

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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Visual Arts around DGS]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/939/visual-arts-around-dgs</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our priority for the Visual Arts this term has been on collaboration and teamwork, and we are starting to see the fruits of this labour popping up across the school. St Frideswide&#39;s building is a-wash of vibrant colours thanks to the Key Stage 3 Textiles students honing their hand sewing skills with Miss Thursfield, whilst studying the work of Hunderwasser. Just next door, other Key Stage 3 ar...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Brilliant Club Graduation]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/934/the-brilliant-club-graduation</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For the past term, five students from Years 9 and 10 have taken part in The Scholars Programme run by the Brilliant Club. The Brilliant Club is a charity that aims to widen access to highly selective universities&nbsp;to students from state schools. The Scholars Programme is an academically rigorous and intensive programme that allows students to have weekly tutorials with a PhD tutor and to compl...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mrs Bowers' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/938/mrs-bowers-thought-for-the-term-1</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Diversity

In 2015 the New York Times published an analysis of the top companies in the USA and revealed the remarkable fact that there were more men called John leading these big companies than women. It&rsquo;s a statistic that we can see repeated for the same roles in the UK and, even closer to home, in the leadership of multi-academy trusts where recently released data shows that of the top fi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Young Carers - Virtual Q &amp; A with Sir Ed Davey]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/928/young-carers-virtual-q-amp-a-with-sir-ed-davey</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Monday 29th March, pupils from Didcot Girls School attended an Online Q &amp; A session with Sir Ed Davey, the current leader of the Liberal Democrat party. The event gave Young Carers at DGS the opportunity to listen to Mr Davey speak about the experiences he had as a Young Carer when he was a student.

Our pupils also asked some great questions about the support he had available, his politica...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 7 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DGS Diversity Leaders' Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/930/dgs-diversity-leaders-thought-for-the-term</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Diversity



This term we are using our &lsquo;thought for the term&rsquo; to recognise and celebrate the inherent diversity that is present within our School communities, a theme that will be continued through the remainder of this year and into next by our new Diversity Leaders at DGS. We asked them to offer their thoughts on what diversity means to them and we share some of these with you now...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 7 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Creative Writing Prize from Empower Learning]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/924/creative-writing-prize-from-empower-learning</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Lost Santa:&nbsp;

By Rhoda Shields 8JRH&nbsp;

So,&nbsp;HI. I&rsquo;m&nbsp;Santa&nbsp;Claus and if you are reading this then I owe&nbsp;you my&nbsp;survival. Well at least I hope I do because if you just ignore this, and&nbsp;leave poor old Father Christmas lost,&nbsp;then&nbsp;I&nbsp;guess&nbsp;there&nbsp;won&#39;t&nbsp;be any presents this year. But you&nbsp;know, it is up to you so, HO&nbsp;HO...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Miss Littler's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/925/miss-littlers-thought-for-the-term-2</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Diversity

&quot;IN&nbsp;DIVERSITY&nbsp;THERE IS BEAUTY AND THERE IS STRENGTH&quot; -&nbsp;MAYA ANGELOU



A school where everyone is included, at the heart of the community is one of our core values. Whilst diversity could be interpreted as a factual description of the make-up of that community, inclusion is a choice and we are proud that this is at the heart of our practice in all of the schools...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Youth Sport Activators]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/923/youth-sport-activators</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Six year 9 students from Didcot Girls&rsquo; School have been selected to become part of the Oxfordshire Coach Academy. The Coach Academy is a nationally funded programme, delivered at a county level, which aims to increase the number of girls actively involved in leadership, coaching and volunteering.

The students have been selected by the PE department as a result of their natural leadership ab...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mr Manning's Thought for the Term]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/921/mr-mannings-thought-for-the-term-2</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Diversity

The richness of life and our human experience stems from its diversity. The beauty of human difference, and the fact that we understand and recognise that each one of us is unique, is powerful and truly inspiring.

The dimensions and range of our societal diversity are immense &ndash; race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation. We embrace age, social class, physical...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Didcot Girls' School students visit STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory]]></title>
			<link>http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/259/news-blog/post/359/didcot-girls039-school-students-visit-stfc-rutherford-appleton-laboratory</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What do weather forecasts, Google maps, measuring air pollution and flood management have in common? They all rely on observation of the Earth from space. A group of Year 8 students visited RAL on Feb 13th to learn&nbsp;about&nbsp;these and some of the many other applications of satellite observations of the Earth. The girls enjoyed talks describing the use of satellites from&nbsp;several differen...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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