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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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"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." - Dr Seuss
We can`t believe it has been a week already since those words from `Oh, the Places You`ll Go!` echoed beautifully through St Nicholas` Church as our school community gathered for this year`s Leavers` Service.
Together, pupils, parents, grandparents, siblings and staff paused to give thanks for another remarkable year at St Hilda`s. Through heartfelt readings, beautiful singing and thoughtful prayers we celebrated all that has been achieved, whilst also looking ahead with excitement and hope to all that is still to come.
For our Form VI girls, the service marked the close of one chapter and the beginning of another. It was a moment to reflect on friendships made, confidence gained and memories that will stay with them forever.
To our leavers: wherever your next adventure takes you, may you go with courage, kindness and the quiet confidence that will always make you part of the St Hilda`s family.
Oh, the places you`ll go.
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St Hilda`s Hub will be launching in September 2026!
Please see our school webpage for more details on session times and the competitive cost for individually-tailored maths tuition from our friendly and engaging specialist teachers.
Open to children from all schools in Years 1-5.
https://www.sthildasharpenden.co.uk/news-events/st-hildas-hub/
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St Hilda`s School invites all children to take part in our Summer Art Competition!
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One final walk through the red front doors. One last St Hilda`s tradition.
A chapter of cherished childhood memories.
A future full of possibility.
Good luck, Form VI, our Class of 2026. Wherever the road leads next, a little piece of St Hilda`s will always go with you.
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There are few occasions in the St Hilda`s calendar quite like Sports Day. After a short postponement to allow the temperatures to cool, our school community came together for one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year.
From the first race to the final relay, the track was filled with determination, encouragement and plenty of House pride. There were personal bests and thrilling finishes, but above all there was the unmistakable spirit of St Hilda`s: girls giving their all, celebrating one another`s successes, and embracing every challenge with smiles on their faces.
As we mark 135 years of St Hilda`s School, it was a wonderful celebration of courage, resilience, teamwork and community — values that unite today`s competitors with generations of girls, and their families, before us.
A huge thank you to our pupils, staff, families and Guest of Honour for making this year`s Sports Day such a memorable chapter in the story of St Hilda`s.
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At St Hilda`s, every girl has a story, an idea or a cause worth sharing. At our recent Public Speaking Competition, Form VI were given a platform to debate some of these, showcasing their strong oratory skills in front of special guest judge, Kirsti Wenn, Town Mayor of @harpendentowncouncil.
This annual TED-style event encourages our pupils to speak with confidence, conviction and creativity, demonstrating that powerful ideas can come from any age. From deliberating the definition of true success and arguing why children`s books are so important, to evaluating equality in women’s football and questioning whether Taylor Swift is more than a popstar, the girls` rigorous research and passion was clear to all, with the audience enjoying clear, confident and persuasive performances.
Congratulations to all our speakers, and thank you to Mayor Wenn for taking the time to join us. Your encouragement and support helped make the afternoon such a special occasion for all.
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