SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Music for Late Summer
Thursday September
St Mary the Virgin Church, Westmill
7. pm
In this return visit to the beautiful church of St Mary’s, Westmill, the department’s first public concert of the year will be given by soloists and small ensembles, drawn principally from the body of music scholars.
Upper Sixth Art Exhibition
Thursday 7 October
SciTech Quad
5. pm
An exhibition of work created and curated by the Upper Sixth art pupils. The pupils are working hard to resolve their ideas into completed artworks, and the work featured is a selection of pieces from their development towards a final piece before they conclude their journey.
College Recital
Thursday 7 October
Bradby Hall 7. pm
Soloists and ensembles play in this first major concert of the school year. The senior string quartet will feature, alongside music scholars and others.
NOVEMBER
All Souls’ Requiem Eucharist
Wednesday November Chapel 8.5pm
In this annual service we remember and pray for our departed loved ones. The service features beautiful music and ancient ritual to inspire us in our act of remembering them.
Remembrance Sunday Service
Jazz & Pop Concert
Friday 5 November
Bradby Hall 7. pm
Bradby Hall is transformed into an intimate Jazz venue for this annual concert in support of Haileybury Youth Trust. The Concert Band, Big Band, small ensembles and soloists take centre stage in their first performances of the year.
Junior Music Showcase
Thursday 2 November
Bradby Hall 7. pm
This is one of a round of wonderful termly opportunities to hear Lower School ensembles alongside training groups from Main School perform in this informal concert.
Main School production Shakespeare’s Richard III Wednesday
– Saturday
November
Ayckbourn Theatre
7. pm
Richard III follows the ruthless rise to power of Richard, Duke of Gloucester. After the death of King Edward IV, Richard schemes and murders his way to the throne, eliminating his brothers, nephews, and others. His manipulations include marrying and then killing Lady Anne. As King, Richard faces rebellion led by Henry Tudor. The climactic Battle of Bosworth Field results in Richard’s death, ending his tyrannical reign. Henry Tudor becomes King Henry VII, establishing the Tudor dynasty and restoring peace to England.
The play explores themes of power, betrayal, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
The play highlights the role of propaganda in shaping historical narratives. The vilification of Richard by Tudor historians has been questioned by modern scholars, reminding us to be critical of biased accounts that serve political agendas. In a year of elections and an era of fake news, Richard’s ruthless desire to rule at all costs draws strong political parallels.
Christmas Concert
Wednesday December
Chapel 7. pm
Soloists and large ensembles, including the choirs of the School, perform a number of works in this celebratory concert at the end of the term, and looking ahead to the festive season!
Removes Art Exhibition
Thursday 5 December
SciTech Quad 5. pm
Pupils who take the Visual Arts Pathway have been exploring work created by a selection of diverse artists. Pupils have explored ceramics creating their own vessels in response to the work of Andile Dyalvane.
DECEMBER
Haileybury Carols in London
Friday 6 December
St Stephen’s Walbrook Church 6. pm
The Chamber Choir sings at this ever-popular service, in the wonderful surroundings of Wren’s city church of St Stephen Walbrook, which marks the start of the School’s celebration of Christmas.
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SPORT HIGHLIGHTS
Friday September / 1st XI girls’ hockey
Curtain raiser at Olympic Park
Saturday 7 September / 1st XV boys’ rugby
First home game of season on Terrace
Sunday 8 September
OH festival of lacrosse, hockey, cricket and rugby
Saturday 8 September / Netball County rounds of National Competition
Thursday 1 October / Lacrosse County Championships
Tuesday 5 November / Swimming
Hertfordshire League Championships opening gala
Sunday 8 December / Rackets
Start of National Championships at Queen’s
