MEET THE HEAD: West Hatch High School Headteacher Frances Howarth gives her Valentine's welcome message for the fifth edition of the West Hatch High School e-newsletter.
Learning about university life: Students in the Lower Sixth (Year 12) were joined in the Sixth Form Study Centre by 35 students from other London schools to experience life at one of the UK's top Universities. Meanwhile in preparation for joining West Hatch Sixth Form, Year 11 student Amelia Rayment has gained a place at the Oxford/Cambridge Summer school in July.
February award winner: The winner of the February Jack Petchey Award is Year 9 student Hannah North who has been recognised for her commitment to Dance, her self-discipline and skills as a Young Leader in leading the Year 9 Dance Club.
Dance Show - The Haunted House - March 22, 23 and 24.
Tickets go on sale after half-term
Rehearsals are in full swing for the Dance Show next month. Head of Dance Rachael Minister and some of the performers speak their preparations for the three-night show.
Queen's Scout Award: Former West Hatch student Adam Taylor has received the highest honour in scouting, the Queen's Scout Award in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Adam joined the Scout Movement at the age of four, as a Beaver Scout, and when he turned 18 he became a Scout Leader for Scouts and Explorer Scouts...
Upper School Awards evening: A host of awards celebrating success throughout all aspects of life at West Hatch High School were presented at the annual Upper School Awards evening.
Moon lessons: Exciting and rare samples of moon rocks and a collection of impressive meteorites landed when students enjoyed a unique, interactive experience of astronomy during their science lessons...
Holocaust Memorial Day:Wednesday, January 27, was Holocaust Memorial Day when Year 9 students recalled survivor testimonies as part of their RE studies.
Staff and students compete in Bake Off final: West Hatch High School has held the grand final of its annual Bake Off competition with entrants set the challenge of baking 12 Viennese fingers and a Victoria sandwich cake...
E-resources created by West Hatch High School circulated to other schools: Various resources, including E-Safety Messages and Computing Schemes of Work, created by West Hatch High School staff have been chosen by The TES (Times Educational Supplement) to be circulated to other schools...
Hockey success: Three students - Maddie Fitch (Year 8), Kiera Dawes (Year 8) and Zak Bowyer (Year 9) - were selected to train with the JDC (Junior Development Centre) and then went onto the JAC (Junior Academy Centre) through their hockey club, Old Loughtonians. After several trial assessments the trio were selected and now represent their age groups for the Essex County Team Under-13s / Under-14s.
Ski trip: Ray Flowers looks ahead to the school's skiing adventure and the students' preparations for the "flagship" trip.
London Marathon: PE teacher Lizzie Edwards is in training for the London Marathon when she will be running for the charity Barnardo's.
She has set a target of £1,800.
SAVE THE DATES:Tickets for the Dance Show go on sale after half-term
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Please visit the homepage of the school website for information about recent competitions, upcoming events and running totals. House Competition videos are on the school's YouTube channel
