Private School News

Fun in the snow at Duncombe School

Unlike many schools in the area, Duncombe School in Bengeo was able to open on both Wednesday and Friday despite the adverse weather. The pupils revelled in building snowmen with their friends during play time and the staff adapted lessons to embrace the opportunities afforded by the extraordinary conditions.

But the snowfall, although heavy by Hertfordshire standards, was a ‘light dusting’ in the eyes of Head of Girls’ Games, Paula Twynham, who hails from Canada. Paula spent the Christmas break back home in London, Ontario and said the four feet of snow lying on the ground there when she left was less than usual! Should we experience further significant snow in Hertford, Paula is considering introducing cross country skiing to the Duncombe curriculum!