^{The above photograph is of the recent November snow by Ms Hearn.}

As we near the end of the long Autumn term, I would like to thank you for your ongoing support; it is hugely appreciated. As parents and carers, you have been crucial to this term's successes: the launch of mobile phone pouches, our application for School of Sanctuary status, and strong performance in KS4 and KS5 mocks all provide great examples. You are fundamental to our work on good school attendance, which has seen us rise above local and national averages, and you do so much to help your fantastic children negotiate a challenging modern world. I know they might not always say thank you, so I thought I would!

Have a fantastic festive period and I wish you health and happiness in 2025.

- Matt Sadler, Head

Whole School Notices

Term Break Arrangements

Final Day of Term - Friday 20 December

Students will leave in a staggered dismissal between 12:00 and 12:30.

Start of Term - Monday 6 January

There will be a late start and all students should be on site by 11:00.

Flu Vaccination Catch Up Clinic - Saturday 14 December, 09:00 - 12:30

Those who missed the in-school vaccination sessions can attend a community catch-up clinic. Please visit the Vaccination UK website or call 0203 640 7501 to book.

Festive Lunch - Thursday 19 December

A reminder to please top up your ParentPay account the weekend before school for students to use the school canteen. The school will be running a festive lunch on Thursday 19 December.

Uncollected Mobile Phones Disposal

Hampstead School has many mobile phones collected from students between September 2022 and August 2024. All phones not collected by 30 January 2025 will be disposed of via Asset Disposal Collection UK.

Camden Activities and Food programme - Winter 2024-25

The Camden Holiday Activities and Food winter programme runs from 23 December 2024 to 3 January 2025 and is open to students age 5 to 16 who live in Camden and are eligible for free school meals. The programme offers free, fun activities and nutritional education. A free hot meal is included each day.  Click here for more information.

Holiday Food Vouchers

Those eligible for free school meals receive their vouchers directly from the council. Please speak with Camden if you have any questions about accessing this.

Updated Curriculum Information

Information about the Term 2 curriculum for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 is now available on the Curriculum Page of the school website.

Zip Oyster Cards

If your child has an expired Zip Oyster photocard you can now apply for a replacement. Expired photocards will not be accepted for travel from 1 January 2025. You can apply for a new photocard via the TFL website.

National Databank

The National Databank provides free mobile data, texts, and calls to people in need. To enquire, visit any O2 store and ask for the National Databank.

School Showcase

End of Year Art Exhibition - Tuesday 17 December, 16:00 - 18:00

We will be celebrating our Year 11 and 12 art students' work in our end of year exhibition, held in the North Building on Tuesday 17^th December. There will be singing and festive refreshments, plus a special artwork by our KS3 art club students.

EV Charging Points Installation

The whole school community is thrilled that the government's Workplace Charging Scheme and a generous donation from ICTS UK & IRELAND has made the installation of four EV charging points possible.

Kamal Hashi represented the security services company to present a novelty cheque to our students Labeeb and Grace, celebrating a reduction in the school's carbon footprint by encouraging more sustainable commuting.

Watch Hampstead School Take to the Stage: Take The Stage 2024 | Donmar Warehouse

Hampstead school have been incredibly lucky to take to the stage at the Donmar Warehouse! Take the Stage gives young people a chance to learn about theatre production and work with professional theatre-makers. This year, Year 10 went to see The Fear of 13 at the Donmar and after watching the production, the students worked with a professional director for 8 weeks. Through practical workshops, students investigate creative processes and themes, learning practical theatre-making skills and developing confidence, as both performers and individuals. We are so proud of the work the Year 10 Drama achieved. 

Grimshaw Foundations Annual Art Lecture

Last Thursday evening, the A Level art class went to the Grimshaw Foundations annual art lecture with Hew Locke and Ekow Eshun. It was held at the Royal Institute of British Architecture and was an inspirational evening learning about how the famous sculptor who is currently exhibiting at the British museum creates his work and develops his ideas. After the lecture, we were lucky enough to talk to the president of the RIBA at the reception after the event.

Year Group Updates

School Calendar

Key Contacts

Reception

If you need to contact the school please call Reception on 020 7794 8133 or email enquiries@hampsteadschool.org.uk

Absences

To report your child absent, please visit www.studybugs.com.

To request a Leave of Absence during term time click HERE