“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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From classroom to courtroom ⚖️
Form VI enjoyed an interactive and informative Magistrates Day, learning how the justice system works and the important role magistrates play in the community. Guided by `Legal Eagles` - working or retired Magistrates from the Magistrates` Association - the girls examined ideas of fairness, rules and responsibility in ways that felt relevant to their own lives. The highlight was the classroom being transformed into a courtroom for a magistrates’ court case, complete with defence, prosecution and a carefully considered verdict.
It was an enjoyable and thought-provoking session that developed confidence, curiosity and a sense of active citizenship, offering a fascinating insight into democracy and law in England and Wales.
#magistratesday #legaleducation #democracy #citizenship #sthildasharpenden
Who knew coding could come with traffic jams?!
Recently in Computing, Form IV have been discovering just how much fun coding can be with our LEGO Education sets.
The girls enjoyed designing and building different modes of transport before coding their creations to move. A particular favourite build was the taxi, bringing a touch of rush-hour chaos to the Form IV classroom!
Our sincere thanks to FoSH for generously supporting these LEGO Education resources, which are enhancing our coding curriculum and enriching learning experiences for the girls.
#legoeducation #coding #codingisfun #STEMeducation #sthildasharpenden
Behind our red door lies curiosity, courage and kindness — and over 130 years of girls discovering how their stories unfold.
From her exciting beginning in Nursery to the chapters that follow in Prep, every St Hilda`s story is nurtured, celebrated and shaped with care.
Join us at our Open Morning on Saturday 7th March and let your daughter write her story, her way. Register now via our website or by contacting our Admissions Officer, Nicole Fairhead, on admissions@sthildasharpenden.co.uk or 01582 712307.
#sthildasharpenden #caringcuriousconfident #prepschool #girlseducation #hertfordshire
Big smiles and brilliant behaviour were on display from our Nursery children when they visited Dr Amit at Wayside Dental Practice as part of their topic on oral hygiene. The children walked from school to the surgery beautifully and impressed everyone with their excellent manners and thoughtful, inquisitive questions.
During the visit, they learned all about looking after their teeth — and some even had the chance to dress up as a dentist. Each child also returned to school with a special dental kit, including a two-minute brushing timer, and a book all about teeth. We`ve had reports that they are loving using these at home and have seen plenty of shiny smiles to evidence this!
Thank you to Dr Amit and @waysidedentalpractice for such a lovely, educational experience — a great step towards healthy habits for life.
#oralhygiene #dentist #schooltrip #earlyyears #sthildasharpenden
Our Outdoor Explorers programme resumed this term with Form VI embracing activities focused on teamwork, trust and communication. From den-building challenges to blindfolded trust exercises, the session encouraged collaboration, problem-solving and confidence in one another - a valuable opportunity for our oldest girls to strengthen bonds, develop leadership skills and enjoy learning in the great outdoors.
#outdoorexplorers #forestschool #wellbeing #prepschoollife #sthildasharpenden
As part of their topic, `Our Town`, Reception have enjoyed learning about the wonderful green spaces in Harpenden - and, this week, they were joined by Form III for a special walk along the Nickey Line with Maisie, Mrs Johnston`s dog, to discover these beautiful spaces for themselves.
The girls all took turns holding Maisie`s lead and, whilst out, spotted people riding bikes, walking dogs, walking with friends, jogging and running. They also saw a variety of animals including squirrels, birds, pigs, horses and geese.
The girls returned to school with a newfound appreciation of how lucky we are to have such lovely spaces on our doorstep, and a very happy - if muddy-pawed! - pooch. 🐾
#beyondtheclassroom #ourtown #feelgoodfriday #harpenden #sthildasharpenden
