Year: 2018

27 September 18

The family of Mrs Penney have announced that a Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday 13 November 2018 at 11.30am at Great St Bartholomew, London EC1A 9DS, followed by refreshments at Haberdashers’ Hall EC1A 9HQ. RSVP enquiries@haberdashers.co.uk

20 September 18

At the start of term we were so pleased to welcome back former student Samira Sohail (Class of 2004). In her talk to the Sixth Form she recounted some of her experiences throughout her professional and personal life as she believes in taking a more holistic approach when it comes to making life choices. It…

19 September 18

Among the wet and windy moors of West Yorkshire, five intrepid Habs Girls and two courageous teachers spent an inspiring weekend in early September. Haworth, a chocolate-box perfect village, became the residence of the A-level Theatre Studies group for two days. The village was the home of the three Brontë sisters, and so we tried…

18 September 18

Wednesday and Thursday last week saw a visit to the school from Debatemate who spent time with the students from M5, U5 and L6. They were taught various debating and public speaking techniques and for many of our students this was definitely outside their comfort zones. On Thursday morning Debatemate held a show debate –…

17 September 18

At the end of the Summer Term, Kiko Matthews (world-record holder, campaigner and focus of our Habs 3000 Miles Challenge Fundraising activities) returned to Habs after completing her world-record breaking solo row across the Atlantic. She delivered a wonderful whole school assembly, inspiring us all with her bravery and fortitude in the face of various…

11 September 18

At 7am on a Friday morning in July, twenty-five excited Habs girls stood, hot chocolates in hand, at Paddington Station, ready to set off on a long journey to Penzance, Cornwall. We got stuck right in as soon as we arrived, stopping first at the Penlee Gallery, where we viewed traditional Cornish art. It was…

10 September 18

On Sunday 9 September the school hosted the annual Reunion and AGM of the Old Girls’ Club. Over 150 former students and members of staff were in attendance for a lovely afternoon of catching up and renewing old acquaintances. The day began with the annual Old Girls vs First Lacrosse Team, which is always a…

5 September 18

In what was the first Alumnae event of the new school year we were delighted to welcome back the Class of 2017 to receive their A Level certificates and prizes at their one year reunion. After an opening address by the Headmistress it was wonderful to hear from Matita Afoakwa, the Head Girl from the…

3 September 18

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of former Head Mistress Penelope Penney (Head Mistress at Elstree 1991-2005) on Friday 31 August 2018. We understand her family will organise a Memorial Service in due course.  Anyone wishing to send condolences is requested to write via the school (no emails please). The School…

28 August 18

In the second half of the Summer term U4 students visited Whipsnade Zoo to study the design of enclosures for a variety of different animals.  They then used their science lessons to plan designs for new enclosures for the animals.  These enclosures had to take into account the well-being of the animals, the viewing experience…