Hemdean House School

23/04/2024

18/04/2024

18th April 2024

Dear Parents,

After 165 years of wonderful education at Hemdean House School it is with a very heavy heart that I write to you today to inform you that we will be closing the school on July 12th 2024.

As you know, the school recently achieved an excellent inspection report, which amply reflected the strong educational offer and unique pastoral qualities of our excellent school. However, with ever-falling numbers, and few prospective pupils, the business model is no-longer sustainable, and it would be remiss of the governing body not to take action. I hope you can appreciate what a very difficult decision this has been.

Our role now is to support you and your child during this difficult time. As a school we will be here to support you as you make decisions regarding your child’s future. Mrs Chalmers will be in contact with other independent schools as well as state schools to ascertain where they have capacity to accommodate your child from September 2024. We are happy to organise one-to-one discussions with individual families. I, as Chair of Governors, will be in school from 14.30 on Friday April 19th for any parent who wishes to speak to me and again on Tuesday April 23rd from 18.30.

We appreciate that this news is a shock for you all - and as a individual families you will decide when is best for your children to be informed. As a school, the senior leadership team will be talking to all the children on Thursday morning during their PHSE lesson giving them the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts.

Although this term will finish on a sad note the education and opportunities that your children will receive will be of the same high standard that our staff have always delivered. Trips, clubs and special days - such as the den day; sports day, the music concert and prize giving will still be delivered.

In time, we will also take the opportunity to celebrate our wonderful school. Hemdean House School was established in 1859 and it is important that we do justice to its rich and vibrant history. I know you will want to join us on June 29th in commemorating the incredible legacy we leave behind.

Mrs Chalmers and the Governing Body offer you our full support and deepest regret.

Any further media information can be obtained from Philip Reynolds [email protected]

21/03/2024

Join our Hemdean's Little Hedgehogs for an Egg-stravagant Easter Playgroup tomorrow!!!

🌟🐣 Join us for an EGG-citing Easter Playgroup Session at Hemdean House School! 🐰🎉

📅 Date: This Friday, 22nd March
🕒 Time: 9:45 am - 11:45 am

Get ready for a basket full of fun as we extend our Little Hedgehogs Playgroup Session for an Easter extravaganza! 🥚🎈 Bring your little ones aged 6 months and older for an unforgettable morning filled with Easter-themed activities, crafts, and games!

🐥 Let your child hop into the Easter spirit with:

Egg-citing Easter crafts
Egg hunt
Easter-themed games
And coffee, tea, biscuits and snacks!
🎟️ Admission: £5 per child

📍 Location: Hemdean House School

🎟️ Book tickets here: https://www.hemdeanhouse.co.uk/event/little-hedgehogs-easter-event/

Don't miss out on this egg-cellent opportunity for some family fun and memories that will last a lifetime! Spread the word and tag along with fellow parents and carers. See you there! 🐰✨

14/03/2024

🌿 Exciting day at Hemdean House as we welcomed Mark, Erica, and Ian from Design Nature! They shared insights on Clean Air Living Matters, Exploring Reading project with our Year 5 and 6 students. Did you know we take around 23,000 breaths a day? But what exactly are we breathing in?

💨 Our students dove into this question with enthusiasm! Through quizzes, demos, and hands-on activities, they explored the causes of pollution and brainstormed ways to reduce it.

🔍 The highlight? Using handheld pollution monitors to track air quality in six spots around the school! Our green campus keeps things clean, but we spotted some "red" spikes caused by a nearby crane and wood smoke.

📆 What's next? A year full of exciting readings to uncover when air quality is at its best and what impacts it during poorer conditions. This journey promises great STEM opportunities and a chance to brainstorm solutions for a cleaner future! 🚀

(CALM)

12/03/2024

🐾 Careers Day in Primary School? YES! 🐾

What an incredibly exciting morning we recently had with a special guest - a Vet! Our pupils delved into the fascinating world of veterinary medicine, learning about the diverse range of tasks that vets undertake (some of which were quite "yucky" indeed!).

From bandaging poorly dogs to searching for swallowed items and matching x-rays, our young learners got hands-on experience and a sneak peek into the day-to-day life of a vet. It was a blend of education and fun that left everyone buzzing with excitement!

Huge thanks to Dr. Christopher Hulme of Burghfield and Goring CVS Vets for sharing his expertise and igniting the spark of curiosity in our budding veterinarians of the future. 🌟

05/03/2024

Have you booked your space for this Friday's World Book Day play session? Check post below for details!

Hemdean's Little Hedgehogs invite you to get your tickets for this Friday's session. We are celebrating World Book Day, so please do dress up (adults are also welcome to come dressed up too)! The session costs £2 per child and you can book your ticket here: https://www.hemdeanhouse.co.uk/event/little-hedgehogs-world-book-day/

01/03/2024

Ready for our Hoglets to arrive!! Friday Play Session at Hemdean House School 9.45-10.45am! Hope to see you there ♥️

26/02/2024

Remember this offer is limited! We have a few more spaces left. Please enquire via [email protected]

🎉 Exciting News: Hemdean House School is turning 165 next year! 🎈🏫 Since 1859, we've been shaping minds, building futures, and creating a legacy of excellence. 📚

🌟 To celebrate this incredible milestone, the Governors have granted special permission to offer a limited number of financially assisted spaces for new families joining Hemdean House.

Here's to 165 years of learning, growing, and thriving together! 🎓👏