Known for its sailing prowess, Suffolk's Royal Hospital School has recently sailed to success, winning several high-profile races this year.

In the latest edition of The Scholar Ship we feature awards, STEMFest, The Visit and a final thought from one of our Year 7 pupils.

Planting trees is a win, win for everyone – the community who join together to plant trees and take pleasure in caring for them to the generations in the future who will enjoy the beauty they bring to the landscape.

Year 11 pupils, Emma W and Harry P met with Blake Housemistress, Mrs Cooper and parent Mrs Cotterill to talk about a new initiative funded by the Annual Fund.

Parent, Sgt. Ann Thomas recently visited Buckingham Palace to be presented with a service MBE by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge.

Death, disturbing characters, moments of dark comedy, memorable music, striking costumes and a chilling ending were hallmarks of this year's play, the 1950's German tragicomedy 'The Visit'

Members of the Royal Hospital School's pupil-led Eco Committee collected the RHS Gold Carbon Charter Award at an event held at Wherstead Manor at the end of November.

Three members of staff are taking part in Movember to raise awareness and funds for charitable causes.

This month has seen the equestrian team compete at Keysoe and Norfolk where they have earned county and national rosettes.

On Thursday 21st November, RHS hosted its first ever BIG BANG @ School event 'STEMFEST'.