Upper 1 (Year 4) stepped out of the classroom and into the world of portraiture, enjoying an inspiring visit to the National Portrait Gallery in London. Upper 1 enjoyed a fascinating trip to the National Portrait Gallery, where they had the opportunity to discover portraits of some of the most significant and recognisable figures…
Lower 6 Medical Student Wins Competition with Creative Design Exploring the Science of Empathy We are delighted to congratulate our wonderfully creative Lower 6 student Nadia, whose artwork has been selected to appear on the front cover of The Mentor Magazine , a national publication dedicated to healthcare students. Nadia entered a competition during the…
Student Creativity in Action: Highlights from Middle School Art Creativity has been flourishing across Middle School this year, with students producing an impressive range of artwork that showcases not only their developing technical skills but also their imagination, individuality, and confidence as young artists. Throughout the year, students have explored a variety of artistic techniques,…
Encouraging a love of reading, curiosity and academic exploration across the curriculum Reading is one of the most powerful ways to explore new ideas, develop knowledge and discover new interests. To celebrate and encourage reading across the curriculum, we are delighted to launch HALE Reading Stars, an exciting new House competition for Key Stage 3…
We are delighted to celebrate the success of our Junior students in this year’s National D-Day Poster Competition, hosted by The Spirit of Normandy Trust. spiritofnormandy.org.uk Following months of anticipation, we were thrilled to learn that several of our talented artists have been recognised for their creativity, historical understanding and outstanding design skills in this…
Showcasing the exceptional talent of our GCSE and A level students We will be holding our annual A Level and GCSE Art Exhibition Private View on Tuesday 9 June. The exhibition will celebrate the creativity, originality, and exceptional talent of our wonderful student artists, showcasing an inspiring collection of work across a wide range of…
HALE Journal Summer 2026 We are delighted to launch the latest edition of our HALE Journal which highlights the exceptional talent, intellectual curiosity and creativity of our Humanities, Arts, Languages, and English students. This edition of the journal brings together an impressive range of essays, reflections and original work around the theme of ‘hope’. It…
Our Art students enjoyed a fantastic visit to the Open Studio event at The Kings Foundation Year, Trinity Buoy Wharf to see what alumnae Safia Panasar and Holly Huber have been creating on their Art Foundation year. We are looking forward to seeing their final show in May. We were delighted to see so many…
What does hope mean? Hope is an emotion and a state of mind characterised by the desire for a specific outcome combined with the expectation or belief that it is attainable. It acts as a powerful motivational force, driving individuals to navigate adversity, set goals, and look toward a better future. Turn on the news today…
On Wednesday, our Upper 2 pupils enjoyed an inspiring trip into London, visiting the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe. The visit was designed to support their learning across English, Drama and Art, giving pupils the opportunity to experience world-class art and explore the history of one of London’s most iconic theatres. At Tate Modern, pupils…
