From the Head's Study
6th December 2024
It was wonderful to see so many families gathering together on Tuesday evening for our Christmas Carol Service. My thanks to Tim Spoerer and his team […]
29th November 2024
If I were to explain what a school is to an alien – a favoured test for me, though I’ve never needed it yet – I […]
22nd November 2024
The bitterly cold weather this week hasn’t chilled the warm spirit of fellowship for which The Hall is so well known. We are a warm-hearted, friendly […]
15th November 2024
Our girls have been winning again! Congratulations to our netball teams who played matches against Kingston Grammar this week, winning BOTH games, 13-8 and 11-7. This […]
8th November 2024
Our Year 9 students received a talk from Gabriel Stein this week. Gabriel is a descendent of a Holocaust survivor. It was a most moving and […]
18th October 2024
Well, what a busy half term it has been. Our students and staff have given it everything and now they deserve a rest. Whether it has […]
11th October 2024
We welcomed more families to The Hall this week for our Autumn Open Mornings. I am always so very proud of the children, as they eagerly […]
30th September 2024
It is not always cool to be keen in school is it? I remember well my own school days when appearing eager to answer questions and […]
24th September 2024
We were all delighted to see our after-school clubs programme kick into action again this week. We are proud of the different activities on offer once […]
13th September 2024
Look below and you will see some marvellous photos of our Year 11 students using our giant trampoline this week. Aside from the fact that trampolining […]
6th September 2024
Every year I begin by saying it has been an excellent return to school, but my goodness Wednesday was a splendid day. Standing on the gate […]
15th July 2024
Well, we have reached the chequered flag at the end of another epic year of bespoke, nurturing and ambitious education for everyone. If our beloved HSW […]
28th June 2024
We have always prided ourselves on offering a truly inclusive education – and this means respecting the individual, knowing our students well, and tailoring our teaching […]
21st June 2024
I want to pay special tribute today to a treasured member of the Chatsworth Schools family, and a friend and mentor, whom we sadly lost this […]
14th June 2024
What a glorious day our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils have had today up at Oberon, as we hosted this year’s annual Chatsworth Schools Cricket […]
7th June 2024
I am delighted to say that our Year 6 pupils have enjoyed an adventurous trip to Wiltshire this week. They have been rock climbing, abseiling, zip-wiring, […]
3rd June 2024
There have been so many highlights this week, it is difficult to know where to begin! When you read the following pages you will see so […]
10th May 2024
Congratulations this week to our Y10 students who have recently completed the expedition element of the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award. These activities are so very […]
10th May 2024
Every week I am inspired by the sheer variety of learning activities that are offered at HSW. This week is no exception. When you read the […]
26th April 2024
Lessons in riding, roping and stable management? Just some of the educational experiences of our juniors in a typical week at HSW! I am very proud […]
19th April 2024
Well, we’re back, and what a start it has been. There has truly been a buzz around the campus this week, an air of fellowship and […]
19th April 2024
Well, what an action-packed, success-filled, fun-driven term we have had. I would like to thank all my colleagues for their hard work and dedication throughout, and […]
15th March 2024
We have a champion amongst us; in fact, we have a double, back-to-back champion! Last weekend, our brilliant student, London, competed in Sheffield at the 2024 […]
11th March 2024
On Wednesday I was lucky enough to watch a thrilling U14 rugby match against Box Hill, hosted here at Oberon. Characters were formed and forged on […]
1st March 2024
This week we hosted our annual Y9 GCSE Options evening at Oberon pavilion. Every Head of Department set out their market stall, literally, and enticed visitors […]
23rd February 2024
I’m not a fan of gloating. One often sees boasts and gloats on social media and they always leave one wondering why someone feels a need […]
9th February 2024
What a busy week – I know, a common refrain from me, but it really has been. Our Mental health Awareness week has been epic, please […]
2nd February 2024
Next week is Children’s Mental Health Week, and we shall be recognising this at HSW, led by our brilliant Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead, Miss Prestifilippo. […]
26th January 2024
It has been an unforgettable week for many of our senior pupils, who jetted off to Iceland on Monday morning for a five-day residential field trip, […]
19th January 2024
I always say that learning cannot happen exclusively within the four walls of a classroom; we need to get out, experience life and explore our potential. […]