St. Julian's School

While many of our students were beginning their summer break, our Year 12 ESS students were embarking on an unforgettable expedition to South Africa.

During this incredible journey, they supported vital local conservation initiatives and collaborated on meaningful, hands-on CAS projects.

The experiences and knowledge they gained will enrich their IB Biology and Environmental Systems & Societies studies, bringing classroom learning to life through real-world exploration.

An unforgettable adventure filled with learning, service and discovery.

Huge congratulations to our 87 Year 13 students! We could not be prouder of the IB Diploma results achieved by the Class of 2026, a cohort that has shown exactly what hard work and determination can achieve.

The Class of 2026 achieved an average score of 35.2, with a 100% pass rate and 17% of students scoring 40 or above. The world average is 30.9, and the UK average is 35.1.

Behind every number lies months of effort, resilience and hard work. We know what it took to get here: the early mornings, the late nights, and the sheer persistence shown by this group of young people. Behind them every step of the way were our teachers, families, and wider school community, who have championed these students throughout their time with us.

Many university offers have already been confirmed: in the UK at Bath, King’s College London, Oxford, UCL and Warwick, and around the world at Amsterdam, Bocconi, Chicago, Hong Kong, McGill and UC Berkeley. To our students taking up places in Portugal and in countries where offers follow national results: we are every bit as proud of you, and we look forward to sharing your news in September.

To our graduating class, well done. You should be proud of everything you have achieved. Go forward with confidence, knowing that St. Julian's will always be behind you.

Today, our Secondary students and Year 6 pupils gathered on The Patio for their final End of Year Assembly, marking the close of another memorable school year.

The assembly was filled with heartfelt farewells and special moments, including a surprise performance from Matilda, directed by students Clarisse and Marisa.

The year concluded in true spirit with the School Song sung at the top our of voices!

Today, we celebrated the achievements, growth and memorable experiences of our Year 6 pupils at their graduation assembly, marking the end of their Prep School journey and the transition to Year 7.

Yesterday, we held our annual Poetry Slam, organised by the English Department. It was incredible to witness the creativity, courage, and raw talent of our students and staff as they took to the stage to share their original spoken word pieces.

Earlier in the day, students also took part in a Writers’ Workshop with Michael Donkor, exploring storytelling, developing ideas, and finding new ways to express their voices - making the Poetry Slam an even more meaningful celebration of creativity.

The Year 12 TOK Exhibition brought knowledge prompts to life through carefully chosen real-world objects.

Each display connected abstract ideas to personal experiences, offering unique perspectives on the nature of knowledge.

Our newly selected Year 6 buddies spent time with our Year 7 student buddies today, preparing for the exciting transition to the Secondary Section.

A huge well done to our current Year 7 buddies, who led much of the training with incredible confidence, maturity and enthusiasm, serving as excellent role models for the Year 6 pupils.

Yesterday, we were honoured to welcome HRH The Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, to St. Julian's as part of his official visit to Portugal.

The Duke met a group of Year 9/8º ano students who volunteer alongside adults from , a local charity supporting people with intellectual disabilities, one of several community projects our secondary students take part in. He watched a sports demonstration by athletes in judo and boccia, with younger pupils joining in alongside them, and saw a training session of the

Together with our Head Boy and Head Girl, the Duke planted an oak tree in the Headmaster's Garden, a living marker of the day for years to come. He also spent time with our students and from other international schools working towards their Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, hearing about their volunteering and skills projects.

As he left through The Patio, the children gave him a wonderful send-off, a sea of waving flags. It was a proud day for St. Julian’s.

Months of dedication and hard work culminated yesterday evening at our GCSE Art and DT Exhibition. It was brilliant to watch our Year 11 students confidently break down their creative journeys for visitors, showing the true skill and thought behind every piece on display.