School House Magazine

It’s your final chance to enter our 2024 School House Awards! Entries close on 22 July. You could be crowned the champion of any of the following categories: The Social Mobility Champion Award proudly sponsored by Christ's Hospital School; Alumni Relationships Champion; Animal Support Champion; Charity & Community Champion; Sustainability Champion; Mind Champion and Pastoral Care Champion. Enter here: https://lnkd.in/ee2FPMcf

This week’s top news stories 🌟 Pupils at St Margaret's School performed an Expressive Arts Showcase at the Radlett Centre. The event was an opportunity for pupils to showcase their talents within several performances across music, drama and dance. Thirteen pentathletes from Millfield School will compete in European Championship competitions this summer. Canford School has announced the appointment of Chris Wheeler as the new Headmaster from September 2025. Mr Phil Sturt has been announced as the new Head of Mowden Hall School from January 2025. York House School has announced that they will move towards a 11+ co-educational model from September 2026. A Harry Potter-inspired 'Potions Class' has launched at St George's School in Edinburgh, which allows primary-age children to learn about science in a fun and engaging way. Over 1,000 schools across 36 countries have joined The Plastic Clever Schools programme. This joint initiative from Common Seas and youth-led charity, Kids Against Plastic, puts pupils at the heart of the movement to end plastic pollution. #topstories #schools #newsroundup

This week’s top news stories 🌟 Pupils from Malvern College participated in their own version of Channel 4’s Hunted series, which was won by Daisy T and Camryn A who in the final stages had 13 staff hunters trying to seek them out. Two brothers from Taunton School have extended their reign as international skiing champions. Jack and Lucas Cox, 17 and 11 years old, won their competitions in France. Lucas was crowned champion of the U12 British Ski Championships and Jack is now a three-time skiing champion, winning the French Ski Championships in Les Saisies. Over 800 children came together at Mill Hill School to take part in the Knight Frank Schools Triathlon, raising over £120,000 for charity. JUST ONE Tree has recognised over 80 schools as Planet Hero Schools for having taken part over three years in the annual JUST ONE Tree Day to help tackle climate change and biodiversity loss. York House School has announced its move towards an 11+ co-educational model from September 2026. The school will phase out its current Year 7 and Year 8 cohorts over the coming two years as it outlines a brand new strategy. #topstories #schools #newsroundup

This week’s top news stories 🌟 Inspired Education Group are opening a new independent co-educational senior school, Wetherby Pembridge. Registration is open now, with the school officially opening its doors in September 2025. Bradfield College has renovated and opened their St Andrew's Study Centre to pupils. Hundreds of families celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival at Kensington Wade. Those in attendance enjoyed a Dragon Dance performance by London Lion Dance, traditional Chinese food and students took part in a Dragon Boat race. Year 8 pupils from The Beacon School Independent School took part in a Young Reporter Initiative, a project aimed to develop content creation skills and an understanding of current affairs.  Students from Malvern College will be dropped off in the Malvern Hills this weekend as they take part in their own version of the TV show Hunted. They will try to evade capture by staff hunters equipped with sniffer dogs, drones, e-bikes, 4x4s and possibly even a helicopter. Year 13 pupil at Royal Hospital School, Henrietta Tyler, recently won the Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Voluntary Service in the Young Person category. #newsroundup #schools #topstories

This week’s top news stories 🌟 Bryanston School's Educational Summit took place this week, it was a fabulous event. There were lots of inspirational speakers including David Didau; Amjad Ali; Fiona Aubrey-Smith; Amarbeer Singh Gill; Eve Poole; Dan Fitzpatrick; Lauren Kearney; Stuart Kime; Samantha Andrews; Andrew Innes and Mary Wyatt. Thank you Bryanston School for inviting us. A Year 11 pupil at Cranleigh School, Charlotte, has been awarded a Senior Associateship at the English National Ballet. A Year 13 pupil from Royal Hospital School, Lucy, celebrated achieving her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at the Buckingham Palace Garden. . Students and staff at St George's School Windsor Castle were featured in Channel 5’s new documentary series, Inside Windsor Castle. Robert Milne has been appointed as the new Master of Dulwich College from September 2025. A new family experience is arriving at Westfields Shepherd’s Bush this summer, The CBeebies Rainbow Adventure. The immersive adventure is for children up to six years old and features much-loved characters including Mr Tumble and Friends. #newsroundup #schools #topstories

This week’s top news stories 🌟 Three students from Taunton School have been selected to compete in their sports at a national level. Ben, in Year 11, was chosen to represent England Hockey in a number of matches. Zoe, in Year 12, has been selected to join the Northern Ireland U21 Netball squad and Year 10 student Johanna (pictured below) picked up the trophy for the 52kg category in the Taekwondo German Nationals. Moulsford Prep School has announced that they will start to become fully co-educational from September 2026. Queen Margaret's School has announced Ms Nicola Dudley (pictured below) as their new Head from this Autumn. Bryanston School are preparing for their Education Summit next week, which will give guests the tools to navigate the challenges and opportunities of teaching and working in education. #newsroundup #schools #topstories

This week’s top news stories 🌟 HRH Princess Beatrice surprised children at West Thornton Primary School in Croydon with a special storytime, reading this year’s winning Oscar’s Book Prize picture book. A Lower Sixth Pupil at St George's School, Ascot won the Royal Ascot Fashion Design Competition. Felicitas will have her design manufactured by LK Bennett to wear at Royal Ascot. Millfield School student Arthur Nasta will join Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers in July 2024. Talbot Heath School's Swimming Academy secured a double win in last weekend’s World School Games Swimming Championships, at the London Aquatic Centre. Today, Friday 24 May 2024, the Young V&A has launched a new creative installation named Lost and Found Yōkai. Twenty-two contemporary artists and designers crafted unique umbrellas which visitors can see on a journey through Kasa-obake Alley. This May half-term, Frameless are offering Chilled Out sessions for those who are deaf, disabled and neurodivergent. You can also book into multisensory classes for parents and toddlers. #newsroundup #schools #topstories

Don’t forget to enter our School House Awards 2024. Entries close on 14 June 2024. There are eight categories including: The Social Mobility Champion Award proudly sponsored by Christ's Hospital School; Alumni Relationships Champion; Charitable Work Champion; Animal Support Champion; Local Partnerships & Community Champion; Sustainability Champion; Mind Champion and Pastoral Care Champion. We look forward to reading your submissions! Enter here: https://lnkd.in/ee2FPMcf Bede's School, Bedales School, Cavendish Education Group Cavendish Education Group, Cognita Schools ,Downe House School, Dukes Education, Eaton House Schools, Elstree School, Francis Holland Schools (FHS Trust), Farleigh School, Godolphin and Latymer, Godstowe Preparatory School, Hanford School, Highfield and Brookham School, Hampton Court House, Hazlegrove School, Hurtwood House, Hurstpierpoint College, Inspired Education Group, James Allen's Girls' School, King's Ely, Gardener Schools Group, Knightsbridge School, Lancing College, Ludgrove School, London Park Schools, Mander Portman Woodward Limited (MPW), Millfield School, Marlborough College, Minerva's Virtual Academy, Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST, Oakham School, Old Vicarage School, Papplewick Ascot, Preparatory School, Royal Russell School, Royal Hospital School, Taunton School, Whitgift School. #award #independentschool #education #schoolhousemagazine

Our Summer Fair returns to The Hurlingham Club in London on Tuesday 21 May, 2024. 📣 Giving parents a complete guide to 11+ and 13+ independent school options to prepare for entry to senior schools in the capital and beyond. The Good Schools Guide Think Academy UK School House Magazine Evening Standard Next Step Education Limited https://lnkd.in/eJhCNMFQ

Anoop Bhuller discovers which schools are embracing animals, both in education and for pupil wellbeing. Read the full article on our website. Bredon School, Hurstpierpoint College, Mayfield School, Elstree School, Milton Abbey School, St. Bedes Senior School, Port Regis School, Lancing College, Queen Anne's School, Saint Ronan's School, Repton School, St Augustine's Priory #animals #education #wellbeing #independentschools