Month: February 2019

28 February 19

This February, the Prevett Hall was transformed into a creative hub of singing, dancing and acting when the 2019 Dance and Drama Showcase exploded onto the extra-curricular scene. With over 100 students performing, this event gave students the opportunity to present their pieces to an audience. As a non-assessed, non-restrictive showcase, it was a great…

28 February 19

Former Olympic Triathlete Sian Brice recently visited to speak to students on our talented athlete programme. Having studied at both Oxford University and in America, Sian is also a trained accountant. Currently running her own business that helps women get into cycling, she is an inspiring individual. Her talk about what it takes to become…

27 February 19

Year 4 wowed the audience on Valentine’s day with a hilarious performance of the musical comedy ‘Shakespeare Rocks’. They spent under 30 hours rehearsing over a three-week period, whilst also learning about Shakespeare’s life. We were lucky to have a great team of staff and pupils working behind the scenes. Two year 6 performing arts…

26 February 19

Today saw the official unveiling of our new House logos and here Mr Turner writes about the origins of the Houses and the new logos. The Houses at Habs Girls are now in their 4th year and during that time around 20,000 House Points have been given out for a whole range of reasons ranging…

25 February 19

On Monday 4 February, the U4 enjoyed a visit from the author Holly Smale, writer of of Geek Girl and The Valentines.  Natasha in U4 writes about the visit… Both the Geek Girl and The Valentines series are highly recommended by us – that much is clear from the fact that Holly is one of the library’s…

19 February 19

The Lower 6 were challenged, inspired and stretched at their Leadership Day last Friday.  The day started with an address by Hannah Penn (Class of 2006). Hannah encouraged the students to develop their resilience so they could flourish in a modern ever-changing world.  She recommended treating feedback as a gift but reminded everyone that they…

15 February 19

Last night we were treated to a wonderful evening of jazz by a variety of school ensembles and soloists. Jazz Band were joined by Upper 6 student Isi for Stevie Wonder’s hit ‘You are the sunshine of my life’ in the opening set of pieces. Performances by Percussion Ensemble followed before Lower 6 student Libby…

12 February 19

U6 Biology students enjoyed a fascinating day out at the Science Live conference in London. World-renowned scientists including Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, Professor Robert Winston, Dr Adam Rutherford, Dr Jenny Rohn and Dr Ben Goldacre highlighted the latest biological and medical research advances in areas from antibiotic resistance to DNA sequencing for genealogy to the neuroscience…

8 February 19

Habs Girls Year 7 pupils met up with the Boys’ School to learn a new game.  It is a cross between netball and basketball with no contact, no interceptions, no travelling and being able to score at either end of the court.  The mixed teams encouraged co-operation and our pupils demonstrated how their superior netball…

6 February 19

What an inspiration it was to have an Artist in Residence at school in November! Contemporary painter Julie Oldfield worked alongside students and staff in the Art Department, inspiring us all with her stunning landscape paintings on metal and canvas. Enthusing about the Jurassic Coast, she shared with us the secrets behind her stormy skies,…