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Worcester House

The House staff endeavour to develop the girls’ leadership skills and sense of responsibility so that they may all leave Clifton College as confident young women ready to embark on the next stage of their education.

Staff

Housemistress:

Mrs Andrea Ballance

Assistant HoM:

Ms Sophie Cuesta

Matron:

Mrs Lucinda Bradford

Matron:

Ms Rachael Goodall

Tutors:

• Mrs Julia Greenbury
• Mrs Fiona Hallworth
• Miss Michelle Harris
• Miss Emily Hawkins
• Miss Kirsty Parnell
• Miss Helen Skatun

History

Worcester House is the term-time home for sixty girls aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1989 and this pair of magnificent Victorian merchant’s houses enjoys one of the best views of the College, looking out over The Close and chapel.

The House has recently been refurbished and provides well equipped studies for all the girls. Third formers (Year 9) could expect to share with two or three other girls, whilst most Upper Sixth Formers have their own room with internet access. The excellent facilities in the House include a computer room, library, common rooms, laundry and girls’ kitchens. John Cleese, who opened the House Hall (the main common room) remarked, “This house is much nicer than any of you deserve”.

House Strengths

The Housemistress Andrea Ballance believes that Worcester is a very friendly house. "The girls are very welcoming, and it is particularly lovely to see the way in which the older girls help the younger girls to settle into the school community. The House has plenty of spirit and the girls are keen to be involved in all aspects of school life, including sports, drama and music. The girls respect each other and thrive in the mutually supportive environment in which they live and study".

House Activities

House activities, outings, sports, music, art and drama provide lots of opportunities for the girls to get to know each other and work as a team. We have recently been surfing in Wales. The House staff endeavour to develop the girls’ leadership skills and sense of responsibility so that they may all leave Clifton College as confident young women ready to embark on the next stage of their education.

House Motto

Possunt quia posse videntur — 'They can because they think they can'

Contact

Worcester House The Coach House, College Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HZ
Email Housemistress ABallance@clifton-college.avon.sch.uk
Telephone +44 (0)117 315 7390
Fax +44 (0)117 315 7394

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