Croydon High School GDST

Year 7 Breakfast with the Senior Prefects 🥐 🍵

Our Senior Prefects recently hosted a breakfast gathering with our Year 7 pupils, creating a wonderful opportunity for connection, conversation, and shared experiences across year groups. The event was filled with lively discussion as pupils came together in the Recital Room.

A particular highlight of the morning was the curiosity shown by our Year 7 pupils towards life in Sixth Form. They were eager to learn about the responsibilities that come with leadership roles, as well as how Senior Prefects balance their commitments with academic demands. The Prefects responded thoughtfully, offering practical strategies for time management and emphasising the importance of organisation, resilience, and finding time to recharge.

For the Senior Prefects, the event was equally rewarding. It gave them a chance to look back on their own time in Year 7, sharing anecdotes and reflecting on how far they have come. This sense of perspective not only strengthened their role as leaders but also reinforced the supportive environment that helps every pupil grow and succeed.

"The breakfasts were a really good opportunity to get to know some of the Year 7s better and hear about their favourite memories from their first year of secondary school. This highlighted the importance of getting to know each person in the school individually which we hope to continue. 😊"
– Isy P and Shriya S, Head Girl and Deputy Head Girl

"I loved getting to know the Year 7s over the last two weeks. Hearing their insights into what they have found enjoyable during this year was interesting, and it brought back a lot of memories of my own Year 7 experience, talking about things such as SKERN and the Whitgift disco. I can’t wait to do more events like this!"
– Ava G, Seacole Captain

🧸 Early Years Stay and Play: Teddy Bears Picnic🧸
📅 Wednesday 1 July 2026
🕗 1.30-3.00pm
📍 Croydon High School, Junior School (on the field)

For children under 5
Join us for one last adventure before the school year ends at our Teddy Bears Picnic. Bring along your own picnic for you and your child, your favourite teddy and a picnic mat and enjoy the adventure of music, play and new friendships.

🔗 With limited spaces, book your free place today: https://www.croydonhigh.gdst.net/early-years-stay-and-play-picnic/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=launch

🚀 Year 7 Taster Afternoon 🚀

Only two weeks to go until our "recruits" will uncover the secrets of flight by diving into the physics of rocket science and the powerful forces required to break Earth's gravity. Under the guidance of our expert teachers, girls will then engineer their very own water rockets before initiating a live countdown to put their creations to the test.

🔗 Book your place today: https://bit.ly/year-7-taster-afternoon-2026

Only two weeks to go until the Senior School Open Evening!

This year’s event has been designed to give families a genuine insight into how girls learn best - through collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and confidence-building - within an environment designed specifically for girls.

During the evening, you will have the opportunity to explore a series of interactive learning hubs across the school, meet our pupils and teachers, and hear from the girls themselves about their experiences both inside and beyond the classroom.

Book your place today: https://www.croydonhigh.gdst.net/senior-school-open-evening/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

🚀 Year 7 Taster Afternoon 🚀
📅 Thursday 18 June 2026
🕗 1.00-4.00pm
📍 Croydon High School, Senior School

Step into the shoes of a scientist and explorer as we bring the curriculum to life. In this interactive STEM experience, girls design, build and launch their own rockets while discovering the excitement of Senior School life.

Design it. Build it. Launch it.

Book your place today and experience an afternoon of creativity, collaboration and curiosity: https://bit.ly/year-7-taster-afternoon-2026

🌳 Early Years Stay and Play: Forest Fun with Friends🌳
📅 Wednesday 10 June 2026
🕗 09.15-10.30am
📍 Croydon High School, Junior School

For children aged 2–4
Enjoy an exciting morning with our Forest School leader, exploring, playing, and learning alongside friends in our beautiful woodland setting, where imagination and nature come together.

Forest School supports:
🌱 Holistic development – nurturing emotional, social, physical and intellectual growth.
💚 Self-confidence and self-esteem, as children discover what they can achieve.
🔍 Play, exploration and managed risk-taking in a safe, supportive environment.
🛠️ Practical learning, using real tools and natural resources.
🌍 A deeper understanding of nature, sustainability and the balance of our world.

These experiences help children develop transferable skills they can confidently use in unfamiliar environments in the future.

With limited spaces, book your free place today and come and explore our Nursery setting and garden: https://www.croydonhigh.gdst.net/eyfs-stay-and-play/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

📚Senior School Open Evening
🗓️ Thursday 11 June 2026
⏰ 5.00-8.00pm
📍 Croydon High School, Senior School

At Croydon High, learning goes beyond the classroom. Throughout the evening, you will be able to explore a series of interactive hubs across the school, each designed to bring to life key aspects of the girls’ learning experience, including:

⚙️ Collaboration and teamwork
🧠 Critical thinking and problem solving
💡 Creativity and innovation
🙋🏻‍♀️ Communication and confidence

Your visit will be guided by one of our girls, who will share their own experiences of school life, while our staff and pupils will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate the breadth of opportunities available.

🔗 Book onto our Senior School Open Evening today: https://www.croydonhigh.gdst.net/senior-school-open-evening/

For prospective families with girls in Years 3-5, join us for our KS2 Taster Sessions, which show how girls are prepped to thrive at Senior School, building confidence, curiosity and independence.

🤖 Explore specialist subjects including Robotics, Music, Drama, Sport, Creative Writing, Forest School and more.
⚙️ Develop key skills in problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, confidence, and independence.
📚️ Experience learning designed for girls, preparing them for Senior School challenges.💙💚 Build connections with teachers and peers in a supportive, inspiring environment.

With Guaranteed Entry into Croydon High Senior School when joining in Years 4–6, this is the ideal opportunity to explore your daughter’s interests, experience our academic approach first‑hand, and take the first step towards a confident, fulfilled Senior School journey.

Book onto our 9 upcoming sessions here: https://www.croydonhigh.gdst.net/admissions/visit-us/