Month: April 2024

29 April 24

Written by Elodie (M5 Aleph) Last week, 40 eager Habs students set off from the tropics of the Habs’ coach park on a very exciting voyage to Rouen, France. Chatter about GHIC cards and the sizes of people’s suitcases could be heard amongst the buzz and we soon set off on an epic coach journey….

24 April 24

It is with great pride we would like to announce that lacrosse sports captain Ashley (U6 CW), has been selected to represent England in the under 20s World Cup for lacrosse this summer. Taking place in Hong Kong in August, the tournament comes just over a year after the England U20 women’s team claimed European…

24 April 24

During the Easter break, 12 Lower Sixth students took part in the German leg of the Düsseldorf work experience exchange. Having specified their areas of interest beforehand, the students enjoyed a wide variety of work experience, including placements at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), Deutsche Bank, leading Düsseldorf law firms, a publisher, a private equity firm, a…

18 April 24

Upper Sixth students Aparna (U6 TD), Sienna (U6 IC), Avi (U6J2) and Raahan (U6H1), represented the UK at the Bulgarian European Youth Parliament (EYP) session in Plovdiv over Easter, following their win at the National Session in Liverpool last September. The EYP Bulgaria is an independent association that organises various debating events. It is part…

15 April 24

Our Lower 4 Chemistry club has been busy exploring the art and science of egg marbling. Using already hard-boiled eggs as their canvas, participants gently cracked the shell before applying drops of dye onto the surface which diffused through the eggshell. The phenomenon allowed vibrant hues to permeate into the egg, forming intricate marble patterns…

15 April 24

At the end of March, Feeza (U5 A) joined a group of students from Habs Boys for the prestigious Durham Schools Debating Competition. As one of the pinnacles of the debating calendar, the speeches were of a high calibre, including those of our own students. Accompanied by Mr Brennan and Miss Khurjekar, all seven Habs…

15 April 24

Two teachers and 30 students from Year 10 to Year 13 from the Girls and Boys’ schools welcomed Mr Stephen Pam to our joint campus. Mr Pam, a former teacher who now volunteers for Magistrates in the Community, shared his fascinating insights into the workings of the UK’s Magistrate’s Courts. Guilty or not guilty? Currently…

12 April 24

On International Women’s Day, four students from Middle 5 competed in the annual physics competition at St Helen’s in Northwood. The team was chosen from 20 students, all keen to represent Habs. As expected, the competition was fierce to secure a place on the team, with Tia (M5 Aleph), Odelya (M5 Aleph), Sophie (M5 Aesc)…

11 April 24

Before the end of the Spring Term, students from Year 9 to Year 13 across Habs Girls and Habs Boys immersed themselves in the vibrant world of Bollywood. The event kicked off with an engaging presentation, highlighting the profound influence of Bollywood on global culture. Celebrating the industry’s mesmerising music and films, attendees were treated…

9 April 24

On the last day of the Spring Term, Habs Girls enjoyed a first-class debating competition as Houses went head-to-head for the trophy. Well done to all who took part, with special thanks to Juliet (U6 HBU) and Amarleen (U6 TD) for chairing. This is a fantastic achievement which all participants should be extremely proud of,…