Welcome to Haileybury’s highlights of 2023-2024. This year has been marked by significant developments, including the opening of our new SciTech building, being honoured as Boarding School of the Year, celebrating our pupils’ achievements in their external examinations, winning the national hockey championships, and the retirement of The Master. Every aspect of school life was filled with excitement, energy, and progress. We hope you enjoy this glimpse into a busy and rewarding year.
2023/2024 – what a year that was!
As you see in this yearbook the School enjoyed an exciting twelve months, which culminated in Haileybury being named Boarding School of the Year by Tes. Behind that accolade was a huge amount of endeavour and achievement, there is also the strongest commitment to service. This was manifested in the flourishing Hearts & Wings and Haileybury Youth Trust programmes.
This yearbook gives you a snapshot of the breadth of Haileybury life, of our ambition, our commitment to excellence and our determination to provide a first class all round education for each and every one of our pupils.
I hope that you enjoy reading this yearbook and, in so doing, you get a good sense for who we are.
Martin Collier The Master
Boarding School of the Year 2024
Tes Schools Awards winner 2024
“I am delighted that our school was named as the Boarding School of the Year 2024 at the Tes Schools Awards. To win such an award is a considerable accolade and a reflection of the outstanding work of all staff”
Martin Collier The Master
Our success in securing this coveted award can be attributed to several key factors that set Haileybury apart: academic excellence, comprehensive co-curricular programme, innovative pastoral care, focus on pupil wellbeing, commitment to professional development, diversity and inclusion and a world-class community.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) results for the summer series 2024 are strong, with Haileyburians achieving an excellent set of results. These IB scores are reflective of the hard work of a bright and ambitious cohort, and a testament to how they worked together and supported each other throughout the two-year programme.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
(IBDP) 2024
38. pts Average Haileybury points score Scored 0 points or higher
* World average 30 points. 45 pts = Maximum/100%. Haileybury pupils in top 1% of all IB candidates
“Top IB Co-ed Independent School in the UK”
Times League Table 2024
RESULT!
We are delighted to report that 51% of A level grades were awarded at A*/A and 82% of grades were awarded at A*–B. Nine pupils received three (or more) A* grades and 35 pupils (over 30% of the cohort) achieved three A grades or better. Following on trend from previous years, Haileybury reported a hugely encouraging set of 2024 (I)GCSE results. Nearly 50% of grades achieved by our pupils were awarded at 9/8/A* and just under 90% of grades were awarded at 9-6/A*–B. On an individual level, 21 pupils obtained straight 9/8/A* grades which is a phenomenal achievement by any standard. 75 pupils received at least five 9/8/A* grades.
A level/IB 2024
A level 2024
GCSE 2024
“We are extremely proud of our pupils’ achievements and the university offers they receive. Most of our pupils secure admission to their first-choice universities, with many continuing their studies at Russell Group universities in the UK. However, the university landscape is increasingly global, and each year we see more pupils applying to top universities in the United States, as well as institutions in Canada, including McGill, and Europe, such as Sciences Po in Paris, Esade in Barcelona, Bocconi in Milan, IE and beyond.” Head of Sixth Form
UNIVERSITY OFFERS
University of Oxford
University of Cambridge
Imperial College London
University College London
University of Edinburgh
King’s College London
London School of Economics and Political Science
University of Manchester
University of Bristol
University of Glasgow
Our pupils received international offers from global top 50 universities including: Harvard, Pennsylvania, Columbia, Cornell, Toronto, Hong Kong and McGill.
At every stage in their Haileybury career pupils are encouraged to take on roles of responsibility and to develop their leadership skills. The pupil school leaders are known as College Prefects (CPs) and are appointed by The Master. Our Prefects are crucial in setting the tone for the School, influencing attitudes and providing a link between pupils and adults across the campus. Trained in safeguarding, they play a key role in pupil wellbeing and are central to our commitment to supportive pastoral care.
College Prefects and Heads of School
Left: Heads of School Krishnav and Martha; Deputy Heads of School Tihami and Cecilia.
The HaileyburyLectures
Prominent thought leaders present their ideas to Haileybury pupils
“Reputation matters...”
Will Harvey, Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Exeter, teaches and researches on reputation and leadership.
Paul Melly, journalist focusing on development, politics and business issues in Africa and the Middle East for Chatham House, the EU, the World Food Programme, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and other institutions.
The Haileybury Lectures welcome expert guest speakers from the science, politics and academic worlds to engage pupils on a variety of realworld topics and encourage debate. This year, we were thrilled to welcome: Professor Will Harvey (Reputations at Stake), Sir Anthony Seldon (the annual Attlee Lecture in honour of former Haileybury pupil and Prime Minister Clement Attlee), Paul Melly (Recent Developments in Francophone Africa), Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff (Green Chemistry), Professor Stephen Blundell (Quantum Materials), Katja Hoyer (Beyond the Wall, East Germany 1949–1990).
“The great prime ministers are healers and teachers.”
Sir Anthony Seldon, British educator and contemporary historian, known for his political biographies of British Prime Ministers.
Katja Hoyer, Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, researches German national history and current affairs.
“Green Chemistry can give us the chance to think differently about chemistry.”
Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff, leading British chemist, world leader in his work on green chemistry.
Professor Stephen Blundell, British physicist and author, fellow of Mansfield College Oxford and former Head of Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Oxford.
Once again Haileybury featured in The Cricketer's Top 100 Schools Guide and this summer, we celebrated the boys' U17 who made it to the last eight in the country in an impressive cup run. The girls' cricket teams enjoyed excellent progress with record participation numbers and a stunning new cricket ground on Terrace beside the Lightning Oak, along with winning county championship crowns at U13 and U15 levels. Thanks to the generosity of the Dalwood family, we were also delighted to add new practice nets to our facilities at Hailey Field.
Hockey results:
U18 girls – Quarter-finalists in the UK
U16 girls – Bronze medal in national championships
U15 girls – National Champions
U14 girls – Quarter-finalists in the UK
U16 boys – National Champions
Newton apple tree gives gravitas to SciTech hub
Haileybury was honoured to accept a sapling propagated from the apple tree that inspired Sir Isaac Newton’s law of gravitation. Named one of ten recipients by The National Trust and Blue Diamond Garden Centres, our school proudly accepted a young tree spawned from that which led to one of the world’s most significant scientific discoveries. The ten saplings were propagated from the 400-year-old Flower of Kent apple tree that remains a protected feature of Woolsthorpe Manor in Lincolnshire, the birthplace and family dwelling of the English polymath.
The precious sapling will remain under the care of Haileybury’s arborists until it can be planted in the SciTech building courtyard. It will become a focal point and inspiration for generations of pupils to come.
Service of Remembrance 2023
Service and teamwork are fundamental to the Haileybury ethos and this is exemplified by the Haileybury Combined Cadet Force (CCF).
Around the world in 185*
days
*Well maybe not all around the world but pupils have enjoyed over 40 overseas or residential UK trips this year. Our overseas trips are run as academic support, expeditions, sports tours or cultural visits and destinations have included: Munich, Snowdonia, Amsterdam, Brecon Beacons, Jersey, Florence and Rome. Uganda, Cardiff, Iceland, Spain, Tanzania, New York, Sri Lanka, Barcelona, France, Portugal, Vietnam and South Africa.
Haileybury takes pride in its diverse culture and inclusive school environment, where everyone’s faith and culture are respected and celebrated. The International Society, run by pupils, organises social gatherings and get-togethers where all are welcome. Some of the events they organised last year included: Diwali, The German Cafe, Chinese New Year, Eastern European Night and an International Holiday Market.
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CITIZENS
World class education
Haileybury Malta opened its doors to pupils in September 2023. The School is presently in a temporary home in the town of Tarxien with an upcoming move to bigger premises in Mtarfa planned for September 2025. Pupils at Haileybury Malta study the British Curriculum paving the way for the IB Diploma Programme in Sixth Form.
Haileybury Bhaluka is a new boarding school which opened its doors in August 2024. The School provides boys, 11-18 years, with an exceptional British education in Bangladesh. It is situated within the 850-acre luxury Dhamshur Economic Zone at Bhaluka and pupils enjoy the experience of an independent boarding school and numerous cocurricular activities.
Pupils at Haileybury Astana celebrated their accomplished graduates of the International Baccalaureat Diploma Programme.
The worldwide average IBDP score for the May 2024 session stands at 30 points. Haileybury Astana is proud of its average IB point score of 34.5, surpassing the global pupil average. Nearly 44% of pupils achieved an outstanding average score of 36 points or higher.
Pupils at Haileybury Astana are now joining elite universities including MIT, University of California, UCL, Durham, Toronto, British Columbia and many more.
... across the globe
Haileybury Almaty have been recognised for their commitment to environmental sustainability and education and have achieved the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag Award. During the academic year, the pupils engaged in a variety of impactful projects under the EcoSchools framework, addressing critical themes such as climate change, waste management, energy conservation and health and wellbeing. This significant accomplishment is testament to the dedication and hard work of pupils, staff and the entire school community.
Haileybury’s Main School production of Chicago transported audiences back to the glamour and scandal of the roaring 20s. Audiences were dazzled and captivated in four sensational sold-out shows!
Haileybury has always been an early adopter of educational technology. When Artificial Intelligence (AI) gained marked momentum in 2023, our school knew we needed to devise a strategy for how we would teach responsible use and prepare pupils for their future workplaces.
Haileybury took a bold step in promoting the safe and considered use of AI when other educational institutions were banning it.
Embracing in teaching and learning
The guiding philosophy for teaching and learning at Haileybury has always been ‘process vs product’, meaning that we thoughtfully harness AI to support the learning process but not the final product. Rather than demonising AI and labelling it as ‘cheating’, Haileybury is embracing its
transformative potential. The dedicated Digital Srategy Committee are driving positive and safe use of emerging tools, focusing on ChatGPT, Perplexity, PI and Canva. An holistic approach is taken by reimagining lessons and refining the curriculum to prepare pupils for AI in the
future workplace. The importance of parental involvement was also considered with the introduction of parent webinars to discuss this subject.
Senior girls medley relay
On 1 March 2024, amidst the electrifying atmosphere of the London Olympic Aquatic Centre, our senior girls’ medley relay squad etched their names in the annals of swimming history. Ade, Laura, Maja and Alice, a tenacious and talented quartet, were crowned national champions.
squad national champions!
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HOORAY FOR
Haileyburian Suzi Battersby was nominated for an Academy Award for ‘Best Makeup & Hairstyling’ for her work on Dame Helen Mirren as Golda Meir in Golda.
HAILEYWOOD!
It is our ultimate goal that by making operational and pupil-led changes, our school can achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2043. Over the last 18 months, Haileybury has put in place a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At the heart of this strategy is the Sustainability Committee, led by the pupils and focused on becoming a truly Green School, anchored on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Each goal is linked to an area of activity within the School. The strategy, designed by the pupils, is based on the following principles:
Ensuring academic excellence for teaching, research and innovation within a sustainably aware curriculum.
Reducing carbon emissions to net zero and improving energy self-sufficiency.
Protecting and enhancing the biodiversity, ecology and grounds.
Promoting a sustainable culture and practice across the whole school community, in all areas of school life, focusing on a positive social impact and service.
Ensuring partnerships, investments, procurement and development are sustainably aligned.
Haileybury has joined the Drinkable Rivers programme and has established its own hub. Our school is committed to actively contributing to the monitoring and preservation of our local river’s health, the River Lea, in alignment with the global effort to achieve drinkable rivers. This project brings together volunteering, STEM and sustainability.
The Drinkable Rivers Citizen Science programme is a pioneering initiative that empowers individuals to actively monitor the health of their local rivers. By engaging in this programme, our pupils will play a vital role in tracking the progress towards the ultimate goal of achieving drinkable rivers worldwide.
In 2024, Haileybury was awarded the Green Flag distinction by Eco-Schools.
Pupil climate
In March, Haileybury pupils from our partner schools joined forces for the first Youth Perspectives on Climate Conference. The virtual event included pupil presentations and contributions on topics such as; the impacts of fracking in Australia, glacial meltwater shortages, biodiversity, food waste, fossil fuels and electric vehicles. Pupils also heard from keynote speaker Beth Knight, Senior Associate Cambridge University Institute for Sustainability Leadership. Conference participants included Haileybury partner schools: Haileybury Astana, Haileybury Almaty, Haileybury Bhaluka, Haileybury Malta, Haileybury Turnford, Haileybury Rendall School and Haileybury Melbourne.
conference
For the first time this year, 4,000m² of our campus was sown with wild flower species, encouraging biodiversity and bringing a joyful explosion of vivid colour to the Haileybury summer!
Where the wild things are
New world of study opened by astrophysicist
In March, Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, a prominent astrophysicist who co-authored a Nobel Prize winning paper, officially opened our new state-ofthe-art Science and Technology buildings. The new facilities have revolutionised teaching and learning in these disciplines.
SciTech – the data:
Timeline Design, construction, innovation
New resources
July 2022
Start of build
November 2023
First lessons in SciTech
Cross-laminated timber frame
Green roofs
New science laboratories
Robotics amenities
Purpose-built
Stan-X laboratory
March 2024
Oficial opening ceremonies
Solar panels on south-facing roofs
Underfloor heating
VR Room
Enhanced design technology facilities
Research Centre
Ground-source heat pumps and loops
Natural ventilation and daylight
20 inter-connected teaching spaces
Industry partnerships
State-of-the-art IT suites
NEW STEM AWARD
In the Muddy Stilettos’ Best Schools Awards 2024 Haileybury was Highly Commended for Excellence in STEM.
Another exciting SciTech development this year saw the launch of Vex Robotics, a club that enables pupils to learn to design, build, program, and compete with their own robots. Vex Robotics allows the pupils to explore the cutting edge development of autonomous function within robotics and programming. Incorporating elements of further maths, physics, computer science and design and technology, pupils are immersed in the fascinating world of robotics.
The Haileybury Vex team, composed of Lower School boys and girls, underwent an interview process to secure one of the ten available spots. The initial two teams, named Acumen and Haros, embarked on a journey of learning and experience, utilising existing robot designs, meticulously organising robot parts, and have already competed with other schools at regional and national levels. Following the success and popularity of the club, two new Lower School 1 teams were created, Power Surge and Lumina.
VEX Robotics
Self-Watering Plant System
The evolution of the Arduino based self-watering system, which pupils designed and built, is underway. Pupils upgraded from a resistive to a capacitive-based soil moisture sensor to increase accuracy of measurement. This improved system is being tested on geranium plants in the Griffin Geosphere.
The Griffin Geosphere
SCITECH & STAN-X: HAILEYBURY’S STEM SUCCESS
In May, the Stan-X scholars attended the second international fruit fly conference at Lawrenceville School, New Jersey. The pupils presented their academic posters on their novel fruit fly lines and networked with their American counterparts from Lawrenceville and Chapin Schools. The conference was launched by Professor Seung Kim of Stanford University who welcomed the pupils and gave an inspiring speech on scientific endeavour. We are very proud that three of the Stan-X Scholars were selected to attend a three-week summer internship at the School of Medicine at Stanford University to continue their research.
CUBESAT
Mission Aim
In our exciting CubeSat programme, pupils from all year groups are working together as part of a team to develop and eventually launch a CubeSat into space.
A CubeSat is a miniaturised satellite used by research institutions to undertake space research in a cost-effective way, by utilising unused space in rockets launched into space.
The successful launch of the CubeSat will require pupils to undertake research in a number of different areas including spacecraft systems engineering, space mission planning and orbital mechanics.
HMUN: anoth er record-breaker Cricket
Haileybury Model United Nations (MUN) is the largest in the UK and has gained an excellent reputation, both nationally and internationally. Simulating the real United Nations, pupils act as delegates from particular countries, and represent those countries’ views in various committees. Their aim is to construct and pass resolutions which deal with assorted problems faced by the world. Participation in MUN is an excellent way for pupils to develop their debating skills, awareness of international affairs, and confidence. The activity is also primarily pupil-led, providing excellent opportunities for Sixth Formers, in particular, to develop their leadership skills.
Attendees
721
202 Haileybury pupils
36 Schools participated 67% of resolutions discussed were passed
“...hundreds of people from countless backgrounds, united by our interest in a better future.”
James, Upper Sixth Deputy Secretary General 2024
“I have been able to improve my research skills –hugely beneficial both inside and outside the classroom.”
Blu, Upper Sixth Secretary General 2024
The Hague MUN
We broke numerous Haileybury records at the conference and had three of our resolutions in committees passed and sent to the real UN. In terms of statistics Haileybury was in the top three in the world schools attending. The hard work of all 14 pupils attending The Hague really paid off.
“Out
The Lower School (Year 7 and 8) production of Return to the Forbidden Planet was a huge success - greatly enjoyed by both cast and audience. Under expert direction, pupils tackled tricky Shakespearean language, a broad cast of larger than life characters and a rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack of songs and dances. The outcome was vibrant, fast-paced and fun, and featured no less than 60 Lower School pupils as performers and a further eight as backstage crew.
of this world”
The past few years have seen a series of projects in the Chapel through a phased approach to rectify some maintenance issues and protect the Chapel for future generations. The Chapel has remained open for all pupils throughout the year with all the stages of works on show, allowing the pupils a unique opportunity into the conservation repair methodologies and an understanding of the various processes involved when looking after our historic assets. The Chapel is in the first phase of restoring the internal finishes where careful consideration is being given to paint colours, materiality and quality of workmanship to ensure the longevity of the building and allow it to be enjoyed by the school community for many years to come.
Chapel Refurbishment
During the Summer term, Haileybury’s corridors were alive with intellectual fervour as we hosted Haileybury’s annual Academic Exhibition Fair. The event showcased the impressive research and scholarly prowess of Haileyburians across all year groups, with over 50 university-style research posters proudly displayed in the SciTech cloisters. These projects covered a range of disciplines from ‘the western response to nihilism’ and ‘the resilience of tardigrades’ to ‘exploring genetically engineered bacteria’ and ‘why reducing high inflation is so difficult’ - plus many more. The exhibition was a true demonstration of the academic rigour and creativity of our pupils at Haileybury and a joyous opportunity for them to present their findings to their peers, teachers and the rest of the school community.
ACADEMIC EXHIBITIONS
ARTS WEEK 2 0 24
Arts Week in June was once again a vibrant celebration of the visual arts, drama, music, and the spoken word. Throughout the week, pupils took centre stage in a variety of performances and exhibitions.
Chapel hosted a festival service and special late-night Compline, featuring the Chamber Choir and a projected art installation on its walls.
A Night on Broadway above brought the magic of musical theatre to life, and the long-standing tradition of Madrigals by the Pool opposite in Great Amwell enchanted audiences with traditional English madrigals and other secular music.
There were two wonderful celebrations of Shakespeare, highlighting the timeless relevance of his works with intimate outdoor performances dotted around campus.
The Art Show showcased the stunning artwork produced by our pupils of all ages.
Pop on Pavilion added an alternative flavour to the weekend, where soloists and bands took to the stage with contemporary hits and original songs.
Service & charities
In August, Haileybury partnered once again with Green Frog Holidays to host Hearts & Wings, a one-week residential summer holiday for young people aged 11–18, with disabilities. We were delighted to welcome 25 guests who, in addition to a Senior Team, were supported by over 30 Haileybury pupil volunteers. All the children enjoyed the onsite facilities and a busy programme of activities including a treasure hunt, dancing, swimming, arts & crafts, forest school and visits to the beach and Legoland.
In the past year, 50 rainwater tanks were constructed, 500 sanitation facilities added, and more jobs were created. Impressively, Haileybury pupils have also raised £0,000 since September to June.
HYT continues to
Haileybury Youth Trust 2024 in numbers
UN Sustainable Development Goals
2,500 Schoolchildren and refugees benefit from HYT structures 28 School structures built 10
Clean, secure classrooms built
1,290 Refugees with access to sanitary household latrines 30 Household latrines constructed 15
Rainwater harvesting tanks installed in schools 50
Men and women trained in construction 70 Men and women offered full-time employment 21
Women trained in all aspects for construction
15,700 Trees planted in refugee schools 50 Refugees’ schools transformed with tree planting 15
Species planted to enhance biodiversity, conservation and address human needs
Impact of ISS Blocks*
75 tons of firewood 162 mature trees
*Low-carbon Interlocking Stabilised Soil Blocks are used by HYT as an alternative to the local but environmentallydamaging clay bricks that require firewood for production. Equivalent to 1,100 tons of carbon dioxide saved
make a big impact
Service is core to the Haileybury ethos and this year our pupils have once again participated in a large number of amazing initiatives. From working in the allotment to ensuring the School produces less waste; from teaching sign-language in the local village hall to creating online tutorials for children who do not have access to classes; from monitoring the health of our local rivers to creating a fairy trail in the woods for the local community to enjoy, we are immensely proud of all the pupils have achieved.
VOLUNTEERS
UP! STEP
THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT...
Haileybury was privileged to host a number of representatives from world-class universities and specialist education advisors who offered their personal advice and help to pupils on choosing the next step in their education. For some added inspiration to help pupils find their future, there were also an exciting and informative programme of talks on a wide range of topics from Sports Scholarships in the US to studying medicine in Europe.
Chamber Choir on tour
As well as performing in Milan (left), the 27 pupils of the Haileybury Chamber Choir also embarked on a tour of Australia and South East Asia, performing at prestigious venues and undertaking exciting work with local schools to promote music-making in education. An incredible once-in-a-lifetime trip during which the pupils made memories and friendships they will never forget!
This year’s music programme featured all year groups, performances on and off campus, and world-class visitors. Events included the Masterworks Recital, Jazz & Pop Concert, Aquinas Trio, Junior Music Showcase, Autumn concert, Carols in London, Soundbites, College Recital, Musician of the Year, Spring Concert, Symphony Orchestra, Škampa Quartet, Bradby Baroque, Madrigals and Chamber Choir at St Paul’s
Pupil and Old Haileyburian stars really shone this year: Oscar Piastri (K 16) claimed his first F1 win in the Hungarian Grand Prix and was second in the Qatar Grand Prix
• Nick Isiekwe (K 14) was selected for the 2024 England Six Nations rugby squad • Tom Billings (LS & BFr 04) won the British Open Rackets Doubles Championship
• Jamie George (LS & BFr 02) was the England rugby captain
• Lizzie Bird (C 11) set a new national record in the 3000m steeplechase at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a time of 9:04:35. • Nick Page (K 15) represented Ireland in the Men’s Hockey squad at the Paris Olympics.
• Finn Newton (B) and Fraser Rawlins (K) were both selected for England U18 rugby during the 2024 Six Nations Tournament and Ruby Spavin was selected for England U21 Hockey.
BICENTENNIAL MEN“Tremendous atmosphere”
Lucas U6, 1st XV Vice-Captain and Sports Prefect
Our 1st XV were thrilled to be invited to Rugby School for a celebration match to mark the 200th anniversary of the game.
The game took place on the very same pitch where, in 1823, William Webb Ellis picked up a football in his arms and ran with it, thus creating rugby as we know it today.
The whole of Rugby School came out to support and cheer. The momentum kept swaying back and forth between teams and Haileybury withstood the pressure to come back from 21–8 down to win 27–26.
During the year, pupils have enjoyed over 130 clubs and societies run every day at lunchtime, after school and at weekends. All pupils have had opportunities to participate in activities focused on outdoor education; pupil committees; academic societies; sports clubs; creative arts; charity and service and music groups.
JOIN THE CLUB(S)
Pupils prepare to take flight
“It’s been wonderful to connect with someone who has so much insight into my profession.”
“We are making great progress in setting goals and improving my networking and communication skills and I have a much better idea of what I want to do in the future.”
This year’s mentees on the Haileybury Leaders programme
Over 400 members of the community have engaged with Mentoring at Haileybury (since it launched)
60 participants on the Haileybury Leaders programme were hand-matched for a one-year structured mentoring relationship. Our Mentors donate more than 200 hours of their time
57 Uni reps from 32 local and international universities have provided their time to support our Sixth Form pupils
Over 270 members of the community have engaged with the online Flash Mentoring Programme on Haileybury Connect (since it launched)
“I have had a very positive experience with my mentor. He has given extensive advice on both my resume, interview skills, and helping me navigate the beginning of my career.”
Haileybury Leaders programme mentee
House Events are fantastic opportunities for our pupils to come together, unite and feel part of the Haileybury community. Through competitions or celebrations, House Events foster school spirit and pride in belonging, as well as allow pupils to form deep friendships and forge memories that will last beyond their school years. As always, many fantastic House Events took place this year, from House outings to House nights in and of course the very memorable House Music competition!
A GOOD YEAR FOR THE HOUSES
Summer term saw trialling of our robot lawnmower. Continuously trimming Quad and retiring to its charging station when tired, our ‘blade runner’ costs £1 a day, saves energy, and dramatically reduces exam time noise.
HaileyburyTurnford
The partnership with Haileybury Turnford has continued to develop and Latin has now been introduced into the curriculum for Haileybury Turnford pupils. Lessons are taught by Haileybury’s Head of Latin and pupils are on-track to take their Latin GCSE in Year 9. Two Haileybury Turnford pupils were prize-winners at Speech Day.
SCHOOL’S IN FOR SUMMER
Haileybury’s International Summer School again welcomed students aged 10–16 from around the world, for five weeks of English Language study over the summer. The programme is augmented with study tours, workshops and fun events on and away from campus, accelerating students’ knowledge and preparing them for future study in the English language.
220 pupils from 23 different countries
14 trips over the course of six weeks
SPEECH DAY
On 29 June, Haileybury’s campus came alive with the vibrant energy of our annual Speech Day. This momentous occasion brought together pupils, parents, Governors, esteemed guests, and staff to commemorate the remarkable achievements of our talented pupils throughout the academic year. The event featured inspiring speeches from the Master, Chairman, and Guest of Honour, Professor Sir Stephen Jackson, each offering unique insights and reflections. The Chamber Choir sang a beautiful rendition of The Road Home while the Bradby String Quartet mesmerised the audience with their performance of Chanson de Matin by Edward Elgar. After the prize-giving, all guests were treated to a delightful lunch hosted by the Housemasters and Housemistresses.
Once again, the atmosphere was warm and engaging and the event truly encapsulated the spirit of our school, highlighting the achievements of our pupils and the strong bonds within our community.
Farewell to our 2024 Leavers! Our Upper Sixth Leavers Ball was a wonderful celebration marking the culmination of our pupils’ time at Haileybury. The Ball brought together over 650 guests, including pupils, parents and staff, for an unforgettable evening of dining and dancing.
The retiring Master, Martin Collier, received a warm and memorable send-off as pupils and staff gathered in the Quad to applaud him. We honoured Martin’s significant contributions to our school and his distinguished career, acknowledging the deep and positive influence he has had on our school community. During Martin’s tenure, the School has experienced extraordinary growth and achievement, and Haileybury will continue to thrive thanks to the remarkable legacy he leaves behind.
Following the announcement of Martin’s retirement, Council was pleased to announce the appointment of Eugene du Toit as the next Master of Haileybury. Eugene comes to Haileybury after leading Wellington School in Somerset and has previously served as Senior Deputy Headmaster at Trinity School, Croydon, and Undermaster at St Paul’s School, London. The school community eagerly anticipates welcoming Eugene and his family to Haileybury for the start of the new academic year.
A confident future
As we celebrate the many remarkable achievements of 2023–24, we look ahead to a bright and confident future, with another year brimming with exciting opportunities and accomplishments for all Haileyburians.
