What is school for – and how do single-sex boarding schools reinforce its purpose? – Jane Gandee, Headmistress of St Swithun’s School
Winston Churchill: The only time my education was interrupted was while I was at school. I sometimes wonder about the real point of school as...
Read moreHomefield School – Year 7 Boys Explore British Naval History
Boys in Year 7 had a unique opportunity of taking a trip through Britain’s colourful and decorated naval history this week as they visited Portsmouth’s historic dockyard. The day began with an...
Read moreHomefield Youngster is On The Right Lines
In what is a sign of a very promising future, Homefield youngster Prayaan has been awarded third place in his age category (4 years old) in the 2016 Schools Handwriting Competition. This...
Read moreSt Swithun’s School top mathematicians
Last term all Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils at St Swithun’s School, Winchester sat the Intermediate Mathematics Challenge. This competition involves over a quarter of a million students from across the...
Read moreMaple Walk School – Lake District Adventure
This week Year 5 have joined pupils from Maple Walk's sister school, Faraday, on a field studies trip to the Lake District. No sooner had they arrived and they were already being...
Read moreFaraday School – Lake District Adventure
This week Year 5 have joined pupils from Faraday's sister school, Maple Walk, on a field studies trip to the Lake District. No sooner had they arrived and they were already being...
Read moreIS MORE REALLY MERRIER? THE MERITS OF A SMALLER BOARDING HOUSE – DEBORAH ROBERTS-BARTER, HEAD OF BOARDING, FARLINGTON SCHOOL
It is easy to assume that a big boarding school equals a better boarding experience. However, this is not necessarily the case and it is certainly not always the right option for...
Read moreAbbot’s Hill Year 10 take part in Dacorum Rotary Technology Tournament
On Thursday 17 March, a group of Year 10 pupils travelled to Ashlyns School in Berkhamsted to compete in the Dacorum Rotary Technology Tournament. The task was to build a bridge, with...
Read moreAbbot’s Hill School – News Gym & Dance Displays
Congratulations to all of the girls who were involved in the Gym & Dance Displays at Abbot’s Hill. The Prep School performed their brilliant pieces to sold out audiences in the Theatre...
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