“Where children flourish in confidence, creativity, and care.”
St Hilda’s is unique in character and appeal and a special place to educate your child. I am delighted to welcome you to our website, which offers a broad flavour of all that takes place in our busy and vibrant School.
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Wellbeing
The wellbeing of all children, staff and parents at St Hilda’s is our first priority. Everyone has responsibility for others’ wellbeing, and we endeavour to continue the “family feel” that has run through St Hilda’s for over 100 years.
Extra Curricular
St. Hilda’s offers a wide range of Extra-Curricular Activities which seek to cater for a range of interests and abilities. There is something on offer for everyone.
Safeguarding
At St. Hilda’s School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is a responsibility we all share. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where every child can thrive.
Outdoor Learning
At St. Hilda’s, Forest School is a child-centred learning programme that aims to promote holistic development, fostering resilient, confident, independent, and creative learners.
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We are very much looking forward to opening our gates and welcoming prospective pupils and their families to St Hilda’s tomorrow.
Open Day is always a special occasion — a chance to share what makes our school so unique. Visitors will enjoy a glimpse of life behind our red front door: the warmth of our community, the curiosity and ambition of our learners, and the foundations (and friendships) that last for life.
Whether the rain continues to pour or the sun decides to shine, we can’t wait to show our visitors what makes St Hilda’s such a happy, purposeful and inspiring place to learn and grow.
(p.s. If you are not able to join us tomorrow, we are always pleased to arrange a personal tour on a day that suits you. Please contact our Admissions Officer, Nicole Fairhead, on 01582 712307 or by email at admissions@sthildasharpenden.co.uk to discover how your daughter can flourish – and form her closest friendships – at St Hilda’s.)
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The St Hilda’s School community came together in quiet reflection to honour all those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.
Form VI read poems they had written to mark this poignant day. The class also spent time in Harpenden town centre, encouraging the community to purchase their poppies.
“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.” 🌺
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We have kicked off (pun intended) this half term with a huge amount of sporting action.
⚽ Our U10 footballers travelled to St Margaret’s School, participating in a tournament with 10 other teams from across Hertfordshire. In the round robin stage, the girls won two matches and lost two, earning them a place in the Shield Semi-Final against St Paul`s. Both teams were well-matched, and our girls held the opposition to 0-0 after full time and extra time, before bowing out on penalties. It was a valuable learning experience and something to build on for next year, with Evie voted MVP for her excellent effort and determination throughout.
⚽ At home, our U11A football team put in a committed performance against St Francis, growing in confidence and competitiveness throughout the second half against a strong visiting side. Our U9 team impressed, drawing 1-1 against St Francis` U11Bs.
🏀 On the netball court, we enjoyed hosting Sherrardswood at home, with our U11A team securing a 6–5 win despite being several players down due to senior school assessments, and the U11B team delivering a strong 7–1 victory.
Well done to all our players for their teamwork, determination and sporting spirit. We look forward to building on this momentum in the weeks ahead.
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There is something rather special about seeing our netball court glowing against the early autumn darkness. With the installation of new floodlights, our girls can now continue to train and play all year round — long after the daylight fades.
This exciting development will allow us to extend fixtures and practices throughout the winter months, giving more opportunity for teamwork, skills building and shared joy on court.
We look forward to many bright nights ahead under the lights. 🌟
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There was a real sense of joy in the air today as we welcomed the girls back to school after the half term break. The corridors were once again filled with chatter, laughter and familiar faces — and the classrooms full of purpose and curiosity.
In true St Hilda`s style, the girls have hit the ground running (quite literally in the case of Form VI, who completed their 3rd Run to the Park today), and the week ahead promises to be busy and productive, with senior school entrance exams, netball and football fixtures, a parents forum and our annual Remembrance assembly amongst the many activities taking place.
It is set to be a week that perfectly captures life here at St Hilda`s School: energetic, engaging, reflective and full of opportunity. We are so pleased to have the girls back, and look forward to all that this half term will bring.
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No… it’s Form II having an amazing Superhero Day! 🦸♀️
The girls arrived in costumes before spending the day solving challenges that called for creativity, teamwork and determination. They explored what really makes a superhero — deciding that kindness, resilience, thoughtfulness and positivity are the greatest superpowers of all.
From designing capes for their superhero sidekicks, to tackling maths puzzles, French fun and PE team missions, the girls embraced every task with courage and smiles. Their final challenge? A daring rescue mission using straws and tape — and they proved that, with trial, error and a positive mindset, anything is possible.
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