Category: School News

The first few weeks of the school year have a particular feel to them. New shoes, new names to learn, and (for the families who have just joined us) a…

Yesterday was Roald Dahl Day; marked every year on 13 September, the author’s birthday. It is a date that always feels at home here. Dahl wrote for children who suspected…

We have come to the end of another busy sporting calendar and, as we reflect on the year as a whole, we remember that the essence of sport – particularly…

Year after year, St Hilda’s girls go on to win scholarships at some of the country’s most competitive senior schools. Academic scholarships, music awards, drama prizes, sports scholarships, and all-rounder…

The question of whether to choose a single-sex or co-educational school is one that many parents in Harpenden wrestle with. Both have their merits, and ultimately the right answer will…

Many parents ask us how the transition from Nursery to Prep School works at St Hilda’s, and what we do to make sure that the youngest children in our care…

Choosing the right independent school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. Harpenden is home to a number of highly regarded…

This year’s House Cross-Country event, held for the first time at Rothamsted Park, saw our Form III-VI girls represent York, Warwick and Lancaster in a true celebration of participation, perseverance…

The last two weeks have been busy with netball, football and hockey fixtures.  On Tuesday 18th November, our U10 netball B and C teams played against Sherradswood (Away) – both…

As we near the end of the first half of term, we can reflect on some great achievements over the last two weeks.  Our girls have been busy taking part…