Mr Walsh knows more about the Monarchy than most of us and so to hear him deliver this term’s Burrard Lecture on the subject was both a privilege and a treat. Aptly chosen because of the impending Jubilee, Mr Walsh … Continue reading
During the Easter holidays, the 1st VII Rugby squad took part in the prestigious National Prep School Sevens Tournament at Rosslyn Park. In the first game against Hazelgrove we put the opposition under enormous pressure from the outset, forcing them to … Continue reading
The children in Year Three spent an exciting, if somewhat chilly, day learning about the Iron-age Celts at Butser Ancient Farm. Sitting around an open fire in a Round House certainly brought home to them the wonders and comfort of … Continue reading
The pupils in Years Four and Five throughly enjoyed a day dedicated to the Victorians, with many of them dressing up. The day included taking part in a four-act play that considered various aspects of children’s lives during that time. The … Continue reading
Your starter for 10; I’ve started so I’ll finish …. television shows with these popular catch-phrases had better brace themselves for a plethora of HW pupils as likely future contestants if our recent General Knowledge successes are any indication. In the final … Continue reading
The children in our Nursery and Kindergarten classes are really enjoying their new Early Years’ Outdoor Area which allows them to choose and move freely, and safely, between the classroom and the outside. The classroom doors open on to this fantastic new facility … Continue reading
Because riding is extremely popular with so many of our children (we currently have over 90 budding equestrians in the school), this term several of our Pre-Prep teachers decided that they too should make their way to the school’s stables in order to learn, … Continue reading
Nineteen intrepid explorers from Pre-Prep set out to track down the Gruffalo recently. This amazing creature was believed to be hiding somewhere within the Deep Dark Woods, though his exact whereabouts and location were unknown. So, armed with only a map … Continue reading
There’s been a lot of water splashing around outside of Pre-Prep lately…. but all necessary for the very best of scientific research. As part of their science curriculum, the children in Year One have been rigorously testing a variety of materials in order … Continue reading
The likelihood of life on other planets… is it a possibility, an actuality or a hoax? This was a concept carefully considered and discussed by the children during a recent ‘Gateway’* session. Beginning with crop circles, the children explored what could, … Continue reading