This is the official Twitter account for Old Palace of John Whitgift School. Old Palace is an independent, academically selective school for girls aged 3-18.
Joined December 2011
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A message from Mrs Burton: Thank you from the school for all the kind messages of condolence and support that have been sent to the Old Palace community and Elianne’s family.
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Following the announcement that Old Palace of John Whitgift will be closing in August 2025, the school will no longer be admitting new pupils. Our Open Days have therefore been cancelled. For further information go to: oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk/abo…
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Congratulations to Hiru (Year 6) on her medal-winning performance at the #englishschoolsswimmingchampionships
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Huge congratulations to our @opojws Year 12 team who have won the Mayor of London Design Future London award (16-18 years). Students produced a fantastic design to redevelop Allders as an eco friendly community hub. oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk/op-…
#designfutureawards
#mayoroflondon
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The last two bulletins of the year are now on line. Read all the news here: oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk/wha…
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Congratulations to all the @OPOJWS medal winners at our Senior School Sports Day and to all the students who took part. It was a fabulous day and showed the @OPOJWS spirit at its very best.
#confidentcapableconnected
#opjwssportsday
#opjwssport
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We are very proud of the Old Palace students who will be taking part in the #Windrush75 celebrations at #croydonminster later on today. We are sure it will be a memorable occasion. #WindrushDay #Windrush75
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Join us at the Summer Fair this Saturday, 24th June at the Prep School in Melville Avenue. Doors open 11.00am. Entry is just £1 per person. Lots of fun for all the family Nearly New Uniform Sale.
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A big thanks to #armyinlondon WO Youth Engagement for their inspiring team-building session with our Year 7 students at @OPOJWS today. The girls learnt valuable skills to help them work together in a team.
#confidentcapableconnected
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Huge congratulations to the Old Palace Urban Design Challenge team whose entry has been shortlisted in the 16-18 category of the 2023 #designfuturelondon competition. Read more and cast your vote here: oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk/wha…
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We are very proud of our silver and bronze medal winners in this year's #biologychallenge. Read more here: oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk/yea…
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Thank you to all the families who supported our Pre School to Year 2 Sports Day today. Congratulations to the winning House, Stafford and to all our individual race winners. Finally, well done to all the pupils who took part; it was a great afternoon.
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Congratulations to the medal winners and runners up of our Prep House Music Competition. Read all about it in this week's bulletin: oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk/pre…
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Great to see the U13 squad playing 8-a-side pairs format cricket against Nonsuch this week. Great effort girls!
#confidentcapableconnected
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Old Palace of John Whitgift School for Girls retweeted
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A feast of piano music awaits us in our Friday lunchtime recital, performed by @RCMLondon graduate student, Gabriele Sutkute. Come & support this talented emerging artist! 1.10pm. Free entry. @InsideCroydon @CroydonBID @ClassicFM @BBCRadio3
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This week's Senior School bulletin is now online - read all the latest news stories here: oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk/wp-…
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Our annual House Water Polo was as fiercely competitive as ever. Well done to Laud who were the worthy winners. Read more here: oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk/hou…
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So much amazing talent at the Prep Instrumental competition at lunchtime today!
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All the news in this week's Prep & Senior School bulletins. Read them here: oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk/wha…
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It's not too late to sign up to our free Coronation Workshop on Thursday morning. Suitable for girls aged 4 and under. Email: admissions@oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk
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