Bedford Girls’ School held its second ever English Forever Week over the past seven days, featuring readings, competitions and prizes.

With the celebrations due to end tonight with a performance of Gothic Tales by Redheart Theatre, the week began last Friday (6th November) with a poetry reading competition for Years 7, 8 and 9.

On Monday (9th November) there was an all-day reading of Harry Potter, as teachers and students alike took their turn to tell the story of The Chamber of Secrets. The Sixth Form added a dash of colour to proceedings as they wore Harry Potter fancy dress.

The following day involved a University Challenge-style English House quiz for Years 11-Upper Sixth, with Hepburn beating Parks in the final 7-5, while on Wednesday there was a Spelling Bee completion for Years 7, 8 and 9 in a packed LRC.