Prep & Senior

Eaton Square Prep

The Eaton Square Prep School Swim squad continued to triumph at national level throughout 2022.

At the 2022 English Schools Swimming Association (ESSA) Finals, Eaton Square secured the ultimate title of ‘Best Overall School’ in their category, alongside the sought-after ‘Freestyle Relay’ and ‘Mixed Stroke Medley’ titles. At the Independent Schools Association (ISA) National Swim Finals 2022, Eaton Square swimmers won an outstanding total of five medals: 2x Gold, 2x Silver and 1x Bronze).

To reach the finals for both leagues is, in itself, a truly phenomenal achievement. To secure so many podium positions, is exceptional.

Eaton Square Senior

The goal of the competition is to create an original artistic piece that focuses on an area of scientific study, be it an organism, cell, or apparatus.

There were some fabulous entries from Biology enthusiasts ranging from small-scale digestive systems in the form of collages that made use of different types of fabric, candies and beads, to a life-size model of the popstar Justin Bieber that showcased his digestive organs.

Hampton Court House

To coincide with Biology Week, Eaton Square Senior students took part in the Royal Society of Biology’s Annual Art Attack Competition.

In partnership with charity Their Future Today, Hampton Court House hosted The Sapphire Ball in September 2022, raising over £53,000 for the charity’s work with children, families and under-privileged communities in Sri Lanka.

Their Future Today was founded by Lynn Stanier MBE and her son Joel, an Old Courtier. As a former parent and Friend of HCH, Lynn has worked with HCH for many years on a number of projects and events to raise money and awareness to end the institutionalisation and suffering of vulnerable children disadvantaged through poverty in Sri Lanka. Together, Their Future Today and Hampton Court House have raised over half a million pounds since their partnership began over a decade ago.

The glittering event was opened by Her Excellency Saroja Sirisena, High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the crowd was entertained by DJ Benny Blanco into the early hours. In attendance was Dragon’s Den’s Richard Farleigh, who generously donated an experience at his private members’ club Home House, Portman Square which promptly provoked a bidding war during the charity auction. Sir Richard Branson’s donation of a stay at his luxury Moroccan mountain mansion and a signed limited edition print from Dan Hillier also attracted some serious bids!

Heathside

Following the cancellation of the Young Voices concerts at the O2 Arena due to COVID-19, Heathside School Hampstead refused to let parents and children down, so organised their very own Heathside Young Voices concert in March. The concert, held at the beautiful Hampstead Parish Church, was a celebration of spring and the first large-scale gathering of parents and children for a very long time.

The concert featured songs by each year group, and the newly formed chamber choir, poetry from Years 5 and 6 and a performance from each school’s instrumental groups: strings, wind and brass, and guitar. It was a wonderful way to mark new beginnings, the arrival of spring and to bring the whole Heathside community together once again.

Knightsbridge

Early in December, Knightsbridge School had the pleasure of the company of a number of guests from the Eleanor House care home and our Seniors entertained them all by serving them a delicious Christmas lunch prepared by Chef Alan and the incredible kitchen team. The Show Choir sang carols for them and Miss Fran and Miss Emma held a fun raffle and wonderful prizes were won by all.

“We were delighted to welcome residents from local care homes to school for a Christmas lunch and carols last week. The KS pupils served our guests lunch before joining them to find out more about their lives as diplomats, translators, television producers and many more interesting and diverse jobs. The KS pupils were interested, engaging and excellent ambassadors for the school.” Ms Shona, Head of KS.