Parli Hill School

Last week we welcomed back four former Parli students, 62 years after they first studied here between 1957 and 1964.

Now in their 80s, Jennifer, Mari, Alexis and Ann returned to reconnect with old memories, revisit familiar spaces and reflect on how much the school has changed over the decades.

From memories of swimming at Hampstead Lido and strict uniform rules, to afternoon tea in the library exploring archive photographs and programmes, the visit was filled with laughter, nostalgia and wonderful stories from their school days.

Our Year 9 students also had the opportunity to meet the alumni and exchange experiences of school life past and present - a meaningful reminder of the enduring Parli community across generations.

It was a privilege to celebrate the history of our school and the lifelong connection our students continue to share with Parli.

🎓 From Parli to Oxford — and now to Kilimanjaro 🏔️

Former Parliament Hill School student Maisy Zagar is taking on an incredible challenge this August: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise £5,000 for Amnesty International.

Now studying PPE at the University of Oxford, Maisy is also working with charities on issues around sexual violence - making her mission to support human rights even more meaningful.

“Parli was such a huge part of my life… it helped me find my voice and take action.”

From campaigning at school to tackling one of the world’s highest peaks, Maisy is pushing herself for a powerful cause 💪

💛 Every donation, big or small, will support Amnesty’s vital work around the world.

🔗 Donate via the link:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/uk-kilimanjaro-25th-august-2026-student-choseachallenge-690c6e4484863



University of Oxford Amnesty International UK

❄️🎿 LaSWAP Students Take on Canada! 🇨🇦

Students from Sixth Form have just returned from an unforgettable ski trip to Mont Tremblant, organised by Mr Hastings.

They spent five action-packed days on the slopes, building skills and confidence in everything from icy -15°C conditions to bright sunny runs ⛷️

Beyond skiing, students explored the resort village, tried escape rooms, relaxed in hot tubs, and visited Montreal, including the Montreal Biodome and some serious outlet shopping 🛍️

Of course, no trip was complete without trying poutine and watching the incredible pond-skimming event!

From skiing to city life, the trip was full of new experiences, friendships and memories to last a lifetime 💙

Lila delivered an outstanding performance this weekend! 🏃‍♀️

She was selected to represent Haringey in the TCS Mini London Marathon—one of just four athletes chosen in her U14 age group—which is a fantastic achievement in itself.

She then went on to run 2.6km in 10:57, securing a new personal best.

The event gives young people aged 11–17 the opportunity to race on the official London Marathon course, with participants selected through local trials and clubs. Lila rose to the challenge and made it count.

A huge congratulations to Lila—we’re incredibly proud of you! 👏

Marta wins 3rd place at Oxford Open 2026 NATIONAL 5 GIRLS FREE SKATING.
On 21st April Marta, year 7 went to Oxford for an ice skating competition.
She participated in the group National Girls 5, and she came 3rd amongst 12 other girls. The best ice skaters in the country within her age group.
Amazing job and dedication!

Have you spotted us in today’s paper?

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Camden New Journal into school to interview Lily about her upcoming trip to NASA, after winning the competition and being selected as one of just 20 students from across the UK.

(Photo: Lily is in Parliament Hill School library)
Pick up a copy!

To raise funds for their prom, our Year 11 students have been busy organising a range of activities — from car washes to bake sales 👏

As part of the celebrations, Thursday’s theme was British Icons, and both students and staff fully embraced it! From legendary female actors and singers to iconic TV presenters, the transformations were incredible ✨

There was so much laughter, and we were genuinely amazed by the creativity on display. What a brilliant way to come together as a community!

🚀🌟 Big news from our school community! 🌟🚀

We’re beyond proud to share that Lily has secured a fully funded place on the UK team for the International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC)!

This incredible opportunity will see Lily travel to NASA in Florida this July, joining just around 20 students selected from across the entire UK. 🇬🇧✈️🇺🇸

An outstanding achievement and a testament to her talent, dedication, and ambition.

(photo: Lily - second on the left)

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Yesterday, three former A-Level Product Design students - Sam, Ilona & Stella - visited our Year 12 to share their experiences of doing an Art Foundation at .

They talked about the course, opportunities, portfolio tips, and applying to uni. They also shared their exciting next steps:
✨ Sam → Glasgow School of Art, Communication Design
✨ Ilona → Architecture in Paris
✨ Stella → Gap year before studying Set Design

After the talk, they gave feedback on our students’ current projects. It was a fantastic session full of inspiration and insight into life after sixth form!


UAL: University of the Arts London

Dear PHS Families!
Join us for a celebration of culture and community!
Come along and enjoy a fantastic evening of traditional food from a variety of cultures. If you’d like, feel free to bring a dish to share and be part of the celebration.

Dress for the occasion
Taste delicious dishes from around the world
Help raise funds to support and improve our school community

Students must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

We can’t wait to see you there!

🚀🌕 Parliament Hill Students Win UK Space Design Challenge National Finals! 🌕🚀

On Sat 8th and Sun 9th March, our amazing Year 10 & 11 students travelled to Imperial College London to compete in the UK Space Design Challenge (SDC) National Finals. Accompanied by teachers Thanos Papapostolou, Emma Cater, and Joe Wellington, they worked tirelessly alongside other sixth forms as part of the fictional engineering company “Sapien”.

Over a 24-hour challenge, the teams designed a self-sustaining moon base capable of hosting both tourists and permanent residents — planning everything from structures and technology to human-centred systems for safety, comfort, and sustainability.

Despite the long hours and little sleep, our students impressed a panel of space industry experts and academics with their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Their hard work paid off, and they were crowned national champions, bringing home medals and making history for Parli Physics! 🏆✨

A huge congratulations to:
Yasmin, Defne, Frieda, Lily, Jayda, Megan, Paromita, Vesa and Lucia.

We couldn’t be prouder of our brilliant students – true stars of the future! 🌟