We are delighted that our Save Our Steinway campaign has now been fully funded, thanks in part to a generous donation from JM Finn. JM Finn is a leading wealth management firm with an office in Bury St Edmunds and across the UK, where success is built upon relationships, trust and word of mouth. They Read more...

We were very pleased over half term to host visitors from the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew led by Alijos Farjon, Honorary Research Associate at the Royal Botanic Gardens. The purpose of the visit was to record the ancient oaks in Orwell Park. It was found that Orwell Park has 13 recorded oaks over 6 Read more...

A huge thank you to Marcus Rackowe, Head of History and Head of Outreach at Culford School, for his lecture on the 100 Years War. Absolutely fascinating detail about the French and English fighting methods and the battle of Agincourt. The introduction to some authentic reproduction weaponry and armour worn at the time was just Read more...

We were delighted to welcome back to school, and to quarantine, two weeks before the beginning of term, our 7 international pupils who thoroughly enjoyed their time before the rest of our pupils returned! Our boarding numbers are growing and with nearly 100 boarders there are plenty of opportunities for a range of evening activities Read more...

We're looking forward to welcoming families to the school during the week of 10th to the 16th October (inclusive). Visitors will have individual appointments with the Headmaster and tours with the Registrar tailored to their requests. Please do telephone Bernadette on 01473 653224 to make and appointment.

Our first Orangery Lecture of the term was with Dr Phil Roberts who spoke about Cardinal Wolsey and his connection with Ipswich. His talk was thoroughly enjoyed by years 7 and 8 who were able to hear it in real time - whilst socially distanced - at school, using the Orangery and Alston room! We Read more...

Helping Children (and their Parents) Thrive in the New Normal Saturday 19th September 10.00- 11.30 (Webinar) We are very much looking forward to welcoming Alicia Drummond to school on Saturday 19th September to speak to Orwell Park parents. This is a stressful time for many families. Alicia Drummond will explore techniques to manage anxiety and Read more...

Congratulations to Rahul Bhoola whose Christmas card design has been chosen for the Dandy poster advertising their Christmas campaign for schools! This is the second year a card from Orwell Park has been chosen. #orwellparkschool

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