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Newsletter 02/10/26

02/10/2026 Newsletters

Good afternoon, this week's highlight was our annual open evening. It was a wonderful evening with over 540 visitors, giving families a really positive impression of our school. I am especially proud of our Year 11 prefects who spent the evening as tour guides showing families around their school. They were welcoming, helpful and confident and they represented the school brilliantly making the tours interesting and informative. Our Head Girl and Head Boy, Chloe and Noah, gave speeches which were also a real highlight of the evening. They spoke with pride about their school and all the things they have enjoyed and experienced over the past four years.

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Newsletter 25/09/26

25/09/2026 Newsletters

his term, students in Years 7 to 11 will be developing their understanding of health and well-being through their PSHCE sessions. They will explore the importance of looking after their physical and mental health, including healthy lifestyles, managing emotions, and recognising when and how to seek support. Depending on their age, they will learn about a range of topics such as mental health, puberty, diet, exercise, pornography, pregnancy, infertility, sleep, drugs, alcohol, screen time, road safety, knives and gangs. We want our students to be wise and to understand the need to learn from appropriate sources. We also ensure students are signposted in every session to professional support. In PSHCE sessions, students will discuss with their form tutors strategies for building resilience, making positive choices, avoiding peer pressure and maintaining a healthy balance in their everyday lives.

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Newsletter 18/09/26

18/09/2026 Newsletters

Good afternoon everyone, I have been thrilled with how well our pupils have settled into their new classes and learning - particularly Years 7 and 11. Do set your child up to succeed, achieve their potential and develop important life skills this year by ensuring their attendance is above 96%. Every lesson builds on previous learning, so missing school can create gaps in knowledge that make it harder to keep up with classmates. Excellent attendance also helps pupils build positive relationships with teachers and peers, develop confidence and establish routines that encourage responsibility and good habits. It supports academic success, improves wellbeing and prepares young people for future education, employment and life beyond school. Please ensure your child does not miss out on all this. Also, next week all of our extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities begin for all year groups - your child will not want to miss out! Have a lovely weekend and I look forward to seeing all of your children on Monday morning!

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Newsletter 11/09/26

11/09/2026 Newsletters

Good afternoon! We have been thinking a lot this week in assemblies and tutor time about our values as a school. We actively nurture values and character traits such as kindness, compassion, resilience, courage, service, gratitude and integrity in our pupils. One highlight this week was appointing our new Head Boy and Head Girl - Noah and Chloe, along with their deputies Isaac, Mia, Asa, Keisha and Kieron, who have consistently modelled many of these character qualities and values over the past four years.

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Newsletter 07/09/26

07/09/2026 Newsletters

Good afternoon! It has been absolutely wonderful to welcome our students back to school and see them settling back into their routines with such enthusiasm. The school has already felt full of energy, positivity and happy faces, and it has been lovely to see the children learning, playing football or table tennis and enjoying being together again. We are excited about the year ahead and all the opportunities, trips, events and achievements it will bring. It starts already with Y10s out on their GCSE geography field trip to the Surrey Hills next week and some Y7s out planting bulbs in Brompton Cemetery as part of our commitment as a school to be a force for good in our community. Our focus this year is on citizenship and nurturing our students into being citizens who want to better their communities. I look forward to working closely with you throughout the year to ensure that every child feels happy, supported and able to reach their full potential. I am confident that it is going to be a fantastic year for both students and staff!

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Newsletter 10/07/26

10/07/2026 Newsletters

While I often speak to students about the importance of results (and rightly so, as they open doors, create opportunities, and reflect the hard work and dedication our young people invest in their education) here at The Hurlingham Academy we are equally committed to developing the whole child. Alongside academic success, we strive to provide enriching experiences that broaden horizons, build character, and inspire ambition.
This week has been a wonderful reflection of that commitment. We began with our Cultural Capital trips into London on Monday and Tuesday, followed by a fantastic Sports Day on Wednesday. We then rounded off the week with an engaging two day House cross-curricular project. Together, these experiences have provided students with oppor-tunities to learn, collaborate, compete, and grow beyond the classroom.

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Newsletter 03/07/26

03/07/2026 Newsletters

I know I say this every week, but it really has been another action-packed week here at The Hurlingham Academy. Year 10 successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh expedition on Monday and Tuesday. It was fantastic to see them setting off with bags loaded with tents, roll mats, sleeping bags and, quite possibly, enough snacks to last a month! Even more impressive was seeing them return the following day still smiling after the challenge. Their resilience, teamwork and determination were clear for all to see.

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Newsletter 26/06/26

26/06/2026 Newsletters

As I shared last week, one of my favourite sayings is that “good schools don’t wind down,” and The Hurlingham Academy continues to prove this. Even in the exceptionally hot weather, staff have remained committed to planning and delivering high-quality lessons, while pupils have continued to arrive ready to learn. I have been incredibly grateful to both staff and students over the past week. It has not been without its challenges, but I am immensely proud of how positively our community has responded. Even on the hottest day of the year, lessons remained focused and productive, with end-of-day ice pops very well deserved!

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Newsletter 19/06/26

19/06/2026 Newsletters

As Principal, this truly has been a week full of proud moments. It has been a pleasure to see our Key Stage 3 pupils completing their assess-ments with such focus, and we look forward to celebrating another successful GCSE season with Year 11 at their prom this evening—an occasion that marks the end of an important chapter in a very spe-cial way. We also enjoyed a fantastic art exhibition last night, which showcased the creativity and talent of our pupils and was a real high-light of the week.

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Newsletter 12/06/26

12/06/2026 Newsletters

After a very busy month, I can hardly believe that we only have a couple of GCSE exams remaining. This means we are approaching the end of another academic year here at The Hurlingham Academy. At this time of year, I always find myself reflecting on the months gone by, and I am filled with gratitude for both our staff and our pupils. I continue to be amazed by the successes we have shared and the journey we are on together. I must say how incredibly impressed I have been with Year 11 throughout the GCSE period. Of course, there have been some nerves, this is entirely expected, but seeing pupils’ faces at the end of each exam quickly reassured me that there was no need for concern. I can confidently say that our pupils could not have been better prepared by their teachers, and I very much look forward to celebrating with you all on results day.

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Newsletter 05/06/26

05/06/2026 Newsletters

The month of June brings with it many things. For our hard-working Year 11s, their external exams start to draw to a close and they will look ahead to their next journey at sixth form (after a very well deserved extended summer holiday of course). For the rest of school, June marks the beginning of the last half-term of a very busy and successful academic year. We of course have our end of year assessments for all years in June, but it also brings a number of fantastic opportunities. We have a number of trips running throughout the month as well a many more school based activities. There is definitely no winding down during this final half term, for staff or students. Everyone works incredibly hard as part of a team to ensure we provide the best for our pupils every single day. June brings with it plenty of opportunities to be a part of that team I trust that all pupils will embrace these, really making the most of all there is to offer.

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Newsletter 22/05/26

22/05/2026 Newsletters

Another half term has flown by, and what a busy one it has been! Alongside preparing and supporting our Year 11 students through their GCSE examinations, we have continued to offer a rich programme of weekly enrichment, hosted parents’ evening, and enjoyed numerous successful sporting competitions, as well as trips across London and the surrounding areas

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Newsletter 08/05/26

08/05/2026 Newsletters

It is hard to believe that exam season has already arrived. The first exams began on Tuesday with GCSE Art, and MsFalana was incredibly impressed with the work produced. This was followed by further ex-ams on Thursday and Friday. Pupils attended cram sessions from 7:30am each morning, and it was wonderful to see their smiling faces as they left the exam hall. It has been a very positive and successful start to GCSEs 2026. Year 11 pupils have worked exceptionally hard throughout Key Stage 4, particularly in the lead-up to these exams. Many have gone above and beyond, using their lunch breaks for additional study and attend-ing sessions on Saturdays and during the holidays. Their teachers have supported them every step of the way, ensuring they are fully prepared and have access to high-quality revision re-sources. As a result, pupils should feel confident and ready to demonstrate everything they have learned over the past five years.

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Newsletter 01/05/2026

01/05/2026 Newsletters

This week, I’ve found myself reflecting on Mondays, particularly as this was Year 11’s final Monday in school before the start of their GCSEs. While Mondays may not be everyone’s favourite day of the week, they certainly are mine.

Each Monday morning, I have the privilege of speaking to all pupils during whole-school assembly, where we take time to celebrate the successes of the previous week. Later in the after-noon, I enjoy watching our Year 7 pupils gather in the playground before heading off to their Enrichment activities.

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Newsletter 24/4/2026

28/04/2026 Newsletters

This week has been another busy and exciting one at The Hurlingham Academy. While our Year 11 pupils continue to work at full pace in preparation for their forthcoming exams, there has also been a great deal happening across the rest of the school. All Year 9 pupils enjoyed a Geography field trip to Brighton, made even more memorable by the fantastic weather. We were also incredibly proud of our drama students, who took to the stage at the Lyric Theatre on Monday.

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Newsletter 17/04/26

17/04/2026 Newsletters

As we begin the Summer Term, I have returned to school feel-ing extremely optimistic. This may be down to the rest and time spent with loved ones during the Easter break, perhaps helped along by that one welcome burst of warm spring sunshine, or the excellent attitude with which both staff and students have returned. I suspect it is a combination of all three.

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Newsletter 27/03/26

27/03/2026 Newsletters

This has been yet another exceptionally busy and rewarding week at The Hurlingham Academy. Our Charity Week has been action‑packed, with pupils enthusiastically taking part in everything from bushtucker trials to sponge the teacher (an alarmingly popular event each year, I’m not sure why). Alongside this, we have had First Give events, our fantastic drama performance and last week, 2 residential trips.

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Newsletter 20/03/26

20/03/2026 Newsletters

On Monday, we were delighted to host our termly Parent Forum. This event is always a highlight of the term for me. It was wonderful to hear your positive feedback about what we are doing well as a school, and equally valuable to listen to your thoughtful suggestions for how we can continue to grow and improve. I firmly believe that by working in partnership, we can achieve the very best outcomes for our children. We enjoyed some excellent discussions about teaching, learning, and how to create the most supportive environment for our entire school community. As always, if you have further suggestions or would like to discuss anything in more detail, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the school.

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Newsletter 13/03/26

13/03/2026 Newsletters

We are currently in the month of Ramadan. Many people know Ramadan as a time of fasting, during which those observing abstain from eating and drinking during daylight hours. We recognise that this can be a challenge for many, and I would like to take this opportunity to say how pleased I have been with pupils’ commitment to their studies over the past couple of weeks. Pupils are still expected to participate fully in lessons, and it has been fantastic to see this as I walk around the academy.

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Newsletter 06/03/26

06/03/2026 Newsletters

Following our assembly with Mme Francis on Monday, which celebrated all things reading in honour of World Book Day, I started thinking about just how much we can learn from books. Through reading, we can discover different cultures, explore moments in history, and be transported to places all over the world—or even to distant parts of the galaxy. During the assembly, Mme Francis mentioned that she has never met anyone who genuinely doesn’t like reading—only people who simply haven’t found the right book for them yet. She shared some fantastic book recommendations for pupils, all of which
can be found in our school library.

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Newsletter 27/02/26

27/02/2026 Newsletters

Welcome back after what I hope was a restful and enjoyable half term. At the start of each term, I think it is important to reset expectations. Here at The Hurlingham Academy, we believe that consistency in teaching and expectations is key. Whether it is the first day back or the last day of term, I know that I can walk around the academy and see the very best teachers standing delivering fantastic lessons to inquisitive, engaged pupils. Our school routines are key in achieving this, as both teachers and parents know exactly what to expect throughout the day. I have been absolutely thrilled to see our routines so well embedded as I walk around the school this week, meaning teachers can get on with doing what they do best, teaching the highest quality lessons to our pupils.

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Newsletter 13/02/26

13/02/2026 Newsletters

It has been another incredibly busy week here at The Hurlingham Academy. On Tuesday, we held our termly PSHCE and House Drop-Down Day. During the morning, pupils explored a range of important and engaging topics. Year 7 focused on coding, developing their understanding of key digital skills. Year 8 investigated careers in the food industry and enjoyed a Q&A session with Jeffrey Boardi, chef and author of Plant Food. Year 9 examined the impact of drugs, deepening their awareness of the associated risks and consequences. Meanwhile, Year 10 researched a wide range of career pathways, from opportunities in the financial district to roles in construction and beyond.

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Newsletter 06/02/26

06/02/2026 Newsletters

It has been another busy week here at The Hurlingham Academy. Teachers have been working around the clock to mark the assessments completed by KS3, and I have already observed some fantastic feedback lessons taking place. While we may all be excited to find out our place in the rank orders next week, it is important to remember that the feedback we receive is what really matters. It is through this feedback that pupils can understand how to improve their work and continue to make progress. I strongly encourage all pupils to take the time to carefully review their assessments when they are returned and, rather than focusing solely on the score, to consider where improvements could have been made.

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Newsletter 30/1/26

30/01/2026 Newsletters

I cannot believe we are already coming to the end of January. For some, January can be a difficult time, with cold and gloomy days. For me, however, I love to see January as an opportunity to set goals and intentions for the year ahead. I have never really subscribed to
New Year’s resolutions or the idea of a “new year, new me”, but I do believe this time of year offers a valuable chance to pause and reflect on what I want to achieve, both professionally and at home. Those of you who have been reading the newsletter for a number of years will know that most Januarys I pledge to use my exercise bike more or go to the gym. More often than not, by the end of the month I realise this hasn’t quite materialised in the way I had imagined! Well, this year I am pleased to announce that I have actually stuck to my promise. It feels fantastic to reach the end of January and be able to say, “Yes, I’ve done it.” Now for the next 11 months!

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Newsletter 23/1/26

23/01/2026 Newsletters

Once again it has been a busy week here at The Hurlingham Academy. Key stage 3 continued to work hard on their assessments. I have been so incredibly impressed with the maturity and resilience pupils have shown throughout the exam period. It has been fantastic to hear the conversations pupils have been having with their teachers about the upcoming assessments, and to see pupils revising both in lessons and outside school. I would like to congratulate all pupils for taking their exams so seriously, and for year 7, well done for making it through your first exam period here at Hurlingham. I know that exams can be stressful, and I am incredibly proud of how you have all navigated the last two weeks.

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Newsletter 16/1/26

16/01/2026 Newsletters

Although we have only been back for a couple of weeks, it feels like we are well into this half term. I say this not because it has felt long, to the contrary the weeks have flown by, but because of how settled and focussed pupils are. I always marvel at how quickly pupils get back into the swing of things after an extended break. From the depth of understanding and level of work I have observed throughout the academy, you wouldn’t believe that in some lessons, pupils only started covering these modules a week ago.

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Newsletter 9/1/26

09/01/2026 Newsletters

Welcome back and Happy New Year to all of our parents, students, staff, governors, and members of our local community. I have a strong feeling that 2026 is going to be a very good year. Over the Christmas break, I had the privilege of travelling back to Jamaica to support the distribution of all the funds raised by The Hurlingham Academy last term. Thanks to these funds, together with an incredibly generous £1,500 donation from Kai in Year 8, we were able to purchase an entire one-bedroom house for an elderly lady who lost everything in the hurricane. She was overwhelmed with gratitude, and her son will begin construction later this week.

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Newsletter 12/12/25

12/12/2025 Newsletters

It has been another busy week at The Hurlingham Academy. As you know, I love December and the spirit of Christmas, but I also believe that good (or in our case, outstanding) schools don’t wind down. As I walked around the school this week, I saw pupils working hard in every classroom. It has also been lovely to see Key Stage 4 pupils starting to receive feedback from their mock papers, and even better to see how positively they are responding. Lessons will maintain their usual rigour right until the end of term.

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Newsletter 5/12/25

05/12/2025 Newsletters

I cannot begin my weekly message without expressing my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible generosity towards the Jamaica Appeal. It has been truly emotional and inspiring to witness the kindness and support shown by all of you. Your donations will make a real difference, and we are deeply appreciative of your commitment to helping others.

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Newsletter 27/11/25

27/11/2025 Newsletters

This week we hosted our first parent meetings of the year with the Year 7 Meet the Tutor Evening. It was fantastic to see so many parents come in to discuss how their children have settled into secondary school. We understand that the transition from primary to secondary is a significant moment, not only for the students, but for parents as well. It was wonderful to hear so many positive conversations about how confidently this cohort has begun their journey at The Hurlingham Academy.

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Newsletter 21.11.25

21/11/2025 Newsletters

This week, I have taken some time to reflect on our relationships with the parents and carers of the pupils in our care. As a Head, I do my best to be open to feedback from all of our stakeholders, including staff, students and, of course, parents. This, to me, is one of the most important things we do as a school, as we will only be able to build a lasting culture of success for our students if home and school are working in unison to do so.

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Newsletter 14.11.25

14/11/2025 Newsletters

This week, I have been reflecting on the amazing community we have built here at The Hurlingham Academy. Last week, I wrote about the devastating effect of Hurricane Melissa and asked for any donations people were able to make. I can honestly say that the response has been phenomenal. Every day, I have seen pupils and parents arriving with shopping bags full of donations. I have been truly blown away by everyone’s generosity.

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Newsletter 07.11.25

07/11/2025 Newsletters

After a week of rest, reflection, and revision, both staff and students have returned to school this week full of energy and enthusiasm. For Year 11 students, I’m sure much of the half-term break was spent creating revision timetables and preparing for their upcoming mock exams.

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Newsletter 24.10.25

24/10/2025 Newsletters

Over the month of October, we have been very much looking outward at the world around us, with the commencement of Black History Month. For me, this is one of the most intellectually and emotionally engaging months of the year, as it gives us the opportunity to reflect on the profound impact of some truly inspirational individuals.

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Newsletter 17.10.25

17/10/2025 Newsletters

This week, our pupils have once again been at the heart of everything we do at the Academy. On Thursday, Mr Pudney hosted our first school council meeting of the academic year. I always look forward to hearing the feedback from these sessions. It's inspiring to learn what our pupils appreciate about the Academy, as well as the areas where they see room for improvement.

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Newsletter 10.10.25

10/10/2025 Newsletters

This week, I’ve been reflecting on the vital role our pupils play in the daily life of The Hurlingham Academy. Ultimately, the success of our academy is built on their contributions, and it’s been wonderful to see so many pupils stepping up. Our Year 11 prefects have been particularly outstanding over the past few weeks.

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Newsletter 03.10.25

03/10/2025 Newsletters

It’s been an exciting week here at The Hurlingham Academy, marked by my favourite event in the school calendar: Open Evening. And this year’s certainly did not disappoint. In fact, I truly believe it was our most successful yet. Doors opened at 4:30pm, and within the first 25 minutes, we had already welcomed over 400 visitors through the door. From that moment on, the entire school was buzzing with energy and enthusiasm.

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Newsltter 26.09.25

26/09/2025 Newsletters

I can hardly believe that September is already coming to an end. I’m incredibly proud of how well both staff and pupils have settled into the new school year. A particular well done to all those pupils who are new to our school , you've made a fantastic start. Year 7, especially, have adapted brilliantly to their new routines and surroundings; it already feels like they’ve always been part of our community.

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Newsletter 19.09.25

19/09/2025 Newsletters

It’s hard to believe we are only two full weeks into the new academic year. We’ve quickly settled back into what we do best: exceptional teaching and learning. The school has seamlessly picked up where we left off, with calm, focused classrooms led by passionate and expert teachers

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Newsletter 12.09.25

12/09/2025 Newsletters

Another week has truly flown by. Just last week, I spoke about the opportunities a new academic year brings — and already, I’ve seen so many pupils stepping up, getting involved, and even taking the lead.

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Newsletter 05.09.25

05/09/2025 Newsletters

I’d like to begin this term by extending a warm welcome back to all our pupils, parents, and staff. I hope you’ve all enjoyed a wonderful summer break and are feeling just as enthusiastic as I am about the start of a new school year. A special welcome also goes out to the new pupils and families joining our school community — we’re thrilled to have you with us.

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