“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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The first trip of this academic year saw Form V step through the gates of Buckingham Palace for an unforgettable day filled with royal history, royal couture and royal splendour.
They admired the late Queen Elizabeth II’s exquisite dresses in The King’s Gallery, including her breathtaking wedding dress; watched the precision and pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, marvelling at how tricky it must be to play an instrument and march in time; and then explored the magnificent State Rooms of the Palace itself.
The Ballroom. The Picture Gallery. The Throne Room.
And then… the throne. 👑
With special permission to step behind the ropes, the girls found themselves just inches from the King’s actual throne — a moment that certainly doesn’t happen on every school trip!
From the grandeur of the Palace to the intricate beading of the Queen`s dresses to the tiniest details of royal life, it was a day of discovery, fascination and memories to treasure.
And, as if the Palace itself wasn’t enough, several members of the public stopped to tell us how smart, polite and beautifully behaved our girls were. We couldn’t have been prouder.
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In Her Red Blazer Era. ❤️
The one where she knows everyone’s name, and everyone knows hers.
Where she is known for who she is, not just what she can do.
Where she learns to speak up, step forward and have a go.
Where she cheers just as loudly for her friends as she does for herself.
Where she learns to lose gracefully, win graciously and always come back for more.
Where she discovers that small can be mighty, and that she is capable of more than she thinks.
Where she puts on her red blazer and knows she belongs.
Could this be her era?
Come and see for yourself this October:
❤️ Open Morning - Saturday 3rd October, 10am - 12pm
❤️ Reception Open Event - Wednesday 7th October, 9.15am
❤️ Taster Day and Reception Familiarisation Morning - Wednesday 14th October
📆 Scan the QR code to register your interest, or contact our Admissions Office on admissions@sthildasharpenden.co.uk or 01582 712307.
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The summer holidays are over. The sports season is officially on.
From netball to hockey, gymnastics, swimming and cross-country, our girls are back in action — and there’s no easing into it!
Our winter sports programme is already in full swing, with lessons and clubs, fixtures on the horizon, and plenty of opportunities for the girls to get moving, get involved and challenge themselves. And for Form VI, the first Run to the Park of their final year has also already been ticked off.
In our winter sports era? Absolutely.
Let’s go, St Hilda’s!
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We are looking for two new members to join our team here at St Hilda`s School:
🏫 Premises Manager
🧸 Early Years Practitioner
Two very different roles, but both offering the opportunity to play an important part in the life of our school and our girls.
Whether you are passionate about nurturing and educating young children within the Early Years, or you take pride in creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment in which our community can thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Find out more about both roles, and how to apply, via our website:
www.sthildasharpenden.co.uk/about/vacancies.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Today marked a very special first day back for our Form VI girls, as they discovered their roles of responsibility for the year ahead.
Every Form VI girl is entrusted with a leadership role, from House Sports, Arts and Wellness Captains to Library, Hall, Nursery and Reception Prefects. At the heart of this year’s leadership team are our new Head Girl and Deputy Head Girl, who will have the privilege of representing and leading our school community throughout their final year at St Hilda’s.
We are so proud of all our Form VI girls and can’t wait to see the impact they make.
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The classrooms are ready. The corridors are waiting. And the countdown is almost over.
Tomorrow, we open the doors on the 136th year at St Hilda’s School and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back.
A particularly exciting morning awaits our new Form VI girls as they collect their position of responsibility badges and officially begin their final year at St Hilda’s.
Best wishes to everyone heading into new classes, and schools, this week. We wish all our girls a wonderful start to the year ahead.
Welcome back, St Hilda’s!
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