Monthly Archives: May 2009

Junior Swimming Gala

Following last week’s gala at Ballard, it was time for the younger members of the swimming squad to compete – the first time for some of them in a competitive gala. The purpose of the gala is to give the … Continue reading

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Eton Success

Very many congratulations to Henry Carey-Morgan on being offered a place at Eton College. That’s great news to send us on our way for Half Term. Mr Phillips said: “I am of course extremely pleased that all Henry’s hard work … Continue reading

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Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink…

Last Sunday, the boarders went on a countryside walk accompanied by Mr Taylor and Mrs Williamson. In keeping with the custom of Mr Taylor’s walks, the river-bank promenade turned into a run, jump and skip THROUGH the river. A conveniently … Continue reading

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Winchester College Scholarship

Many congratulations to Thomas Shakespeare who has been awarded an academic scholarship to Winchester College. We are extremely proud of his achievement. Hordle Walhampton has a long association with Winchester College and a number of our boys have been successful … Continue reading

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St. Barbes Museum

On a hot sunny afternoon Year 2 visited our local St Barbes Museum on a mission to find out about the smugglers which abounded in Lymington many years ago. They found out some fascinating facts by dressing up as smugglers … Continue reading

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The Madrid Reception

Over the years we have been delighted to welcome a number of Spanish children to Hordle Walhampton. They have all come to improve their English and to experience for themselves something of the English lifestyle. Some have joined us for … Continue reading

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Swine ‘Flu – taking care

All members of the school community can help prevent infection by: Washing hands frequently, especially before and after meals and after going to the lavatory Trying not to touch their face with their hands, biting nails, sucking thumbs, etc Ensuring … Continue reading

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Senior Soloists’ Concert

The Front Hall proved the perfect setting for our senior pupils’ Soloists’ Concert on Thursday evening. Well attended by an appreciative audience of families, friends and staff, our soloists performed a variety of pieces including an ‘Italian Rant’, a ‘Hungarian … Continue reading

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England (and HW) Expects …

Children in Year 8N travelled to Portsmouth to see two of Britain’s finest warships. First stop was the Mary Rose, HenryVIII’s beloved Flagship, which sank in 1545 in the Solent. One of the guides treated us to an informative talk about the … Continue reading

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