Eid Mubarak from everyone in the Hampstead School community! I hope that everyone celebrating this weekend has a fantastic time with family and friends.

We are aware that celebrations might run into Monday. We are able to authorise one day of absence for religious observance; if this applies to your child, please make sure to report via the StudyBugs app as normal.

Celebration will also be a theme in school next week as we reflect on the Spring Term and recognise the achievements of students in reward assemblies. Thank you for all of your support – you have helped make these achievements happen.

- Matt Sadler, Head

Whole School Notices

EduLink One Launch

All parents/carers were sent an email on Monday 17 March with details to log into their EduLink One account.  With EduLink One, you will have access to your child's timetable, homework, reports, and be able to update your details, all in one place. If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions team.

Upcoming Event! Science of Surgery, Friday 11th April, 11am-4pm

Want to do something fun, free, and family-friendly over the Easter holidays? Then make sure you visit the UCL Hawkes Institute annual science fair, Science of Surgery.

On Friday 11th April, 11am-4pm, UCL scientists and staff will lead hands-on demonstrations to children and adults, showcasing the cutting-edge medical research that they are working on. Use a medical ultrasound scanner, try simulated keyhole surgery, and go on behind-the-scenes tours of their labs to see robot surgeons.

Click here for more info, or if you have any questions, contact Simon Watt - simon.watt@ucl.ac.uk - if you need further information.

Work Experience Opportunity - Year 11 and Sixth Form Students

The GOSH Young Visitors Programme is offering work experience in the different areas of their Trust to students who are 16-19 years old, thinking about a career in the NHS. They currently offer placements in Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health over Summer (21st July – 29th August 2025) and the October break (27th October – 31st October 2025). Click here for more information.

Affordable Art Fair - Years 7 to 9 Competition

We have so many wonderful artists at Hampstead School. We would like to encourage our KS3 students to enter this competition put on by Affordable Art Fair.

Affordable Art Fair is inviting local schools of Hampstead to look at our interaction with Hampstead Heath. They invite both primary and secondary school pupils from Reception up to Year 9 to create a piece of artwork titled Heath and Happiness. The winning entries and runners up will be exhibited at Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead taking place from 7 – 11 May on Hampstead Heath.

Brief: Create a piece of art centred around beautiful Hampstead Heath and the importance of well-being. We invite young artists to explore how nature, particularly Hampstead Heath, can inspire feelings of peace, happiness and mental well-being.

All entries must be 2 dimensional and no bigger than A4 in size. 

We encourage the use of a variety of materials from paint and pastels to collage – be creative!

A photo of the entry must be submitted via this form link by the closing date 25 April 2025 and the physical artwork must be handed to your teacher to be brought to Affordable Art Fair.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER

On Tuesday 25 March, Year 10 music students enjoyed front row seats for an orchestral performance at the Barbican. As part of the LSO Discovery programme, students were guided through the story of Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. They even learnt that the LSO have performed them on the very same stage, conducted by Leonard Bernstein himself. This was followed by a wonderful performance of the Dances which was incredible to see from such great seats!

Year 9 students from Hampstead School participated in the "My Future" project, where they devised a piece of theatre and performed it on a West End stage.

 "My Future" is a new initiative for Key Stage 3 students that explores activism and theatre-making.

Eden said "It was inspiring to perform on the West End stage and to create a piece of theatre exploring consumerism".

Year Group Updates

Year 7

Thank you to those who attended the recent Year 7 Parent Consultation Evening.

Year 8

On Friday 25 April 2025, the school will be hosting the NHS Year 8 Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine session. Click here for further information or follow this link to consent: https://ncl.schoolvaccination.uk/hpv/2024/camden

Year 9

There are no current notices for Year 9

Year 10

Work Experience Week is 12 - 16 May 2025. Information is available in the Communications Archive.

Year 11

Exam Preparation Information Evening, Thursday 3rd April, 17:00 to 18:00

This will be similar to the Year 11 Information Evening we held in the Autumn Term, and will be a chance for us to talk through:

• How to support your child as they revise and prepare for exams
• What to expect during the exam series - regulations, equipment, etc.

We will also be inviting subject leaders to join the meeting and answer any questions you might have.

We will begin with a short talk, followed by time for Q&A. We hope to see as many of you there as possible.

Sixth Form

There are no current notices for Sixth Form.

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