In their own words

When we decided to re-write our prospectus, we asked the people whose experience of Teddies is the most important – our pupils. Here, Rufus, Allegra and Noah describe their experiences of our school.  Read our full Prospectus for more from our pupils. 

NOAH

I joined Teddies as a Shell (Year 9) from the Dragon. Even as a day pupil, life as a Shell started at breakneck speed! So much happened from the very first day. I quickly made new friends, not only in my own year, but also with those in other years in my House. During the first term, the whole school takes part in the annual Steeplechase and then the rehearsals start for the Shell plays, which are great fun. One of the big highlights for me is cake night on a Wednesday evening! We are also allowed to go into Summertown sometimes, which I really enjoy.  

My first lesson at Teddies was an introduction to Greek, taught by the Warden himself! 

Life as a Shell is very busy, but it is rewarding in so many ways. There has not been a single day where I have not laughed with my school friends and learnt something new. There is a lot of support, encouragement and kindness. Teddies is a very happy place to be with so much to offer and so many opportunities. 

ALLEGRA

From the moment I joined St Edward’s in the Fourth Form, I was enveloped in Teddies’ incredibly warm and supportive House system. The older pupils took me under their wing, guiding and supporting me until I found my footing. 

We cheer each other on in inter-house competitions across sports, music, dance and drama, fostering a close-knit community. It’s the ideal setting to explore new interests, to discover new passions and to develop a huge range of skills. 

The creative arts are my greatest passion. I take two instrumental classes each week and I have the amazing opportunity to be part of the Chapel Choir, with which I recently had the honour of singing at Windsor Castle! 

RUFUS

I am an international student from Frankfurt in Germany where I attended a state day school. I decided to move to Teddies as I was enthralled by the sporting and academic opportunities available to me. 

The School’s location in Oxford was one of my main motives for coming to St Edward’s. But there is far more to the School than its location. In terms of super-curricular opportunities, we benefit greatly from a variety of incredible lectures by professors and experts from the University itself, which give me a deeper insight into the latest research in the subjects which I might study at university. 

Furthermore, I have greatly benefited from the highly professional, compassionate and proactive support provided by my Housemistress, the pupil leadership team in my House and the rest of my peers. While I initially found the transition to an overseas boarding school slightly daunting, the welcoming atmosphere made it easy to integrate and to settle into the thriving school community. 

Teddies truly has been, and continues to be, an incredible journey.