Newsletter 03.07.25
I cannot believe that this term is coming to an end. The teachers are working incredibly hard to ensure that pupils have the best end of term experiences. On Monday we kicked off the week in style with our summer concert. It was so fantastic to see the pupils performing so confidently on the stage, and I know I always say this but the talent our pupils have always blows me away. This was followed on Wednesday and Thursday we had our fantastic performance of Jane Eyre.
Newsletter 27.06.25
As I said last week, one of my favourite sayings is, “good schools don’t wind down,” and The Hurlingham Academy proves this to be absolutely true. I’ve been genuinely amazed by everything the staff have organised recently. Just in the past two weeks, we’ve had careers talks, Prom, music trips, an art exhibition, animation workshops, scavenger hunts, numerous trips, and a Year 6 induction day. I actually had to ask my senior management team what day it was yesterday — it’s been that full-on!
Newsletter 20.06.25
As Principal of our school, this has been a week filled with proud moments. I have watched our key stage 3 pupils come to the end of their assessments, welcomed our new cohort of year 7s for their first induction day and got to celebrate another successful GCSE season with year 11 at their prom. With so many wonderful examples of success around the academy, I expect all pupils to be inspired, try their best and make the most of the opportunities we have coming up over the next couple of weeks.
Newsletter 06.06.25
The month of June brings with it many things. For our hardworking 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.
Newsletter 23.05.25
Another half term has whizzed by and wow it has been a busy one! Whilst preparing and supporting Year 11 through their GCSE exams, we have also had weekly enrichment; parents evening; debating competitions; numerous successful sporting competitions and trips all over London and the surrounding area.
Newsletter 16.05.25
I can’t write my weekly reflection without first mentioning year 11. This week has been tough, with many having exams each morning and on some days exams in both the morning and afternoon. I have been so incredibly impressed with the pupils’ resilience and dedication.
Newsletter 09.05.25
I cannot believe that exam season is upon us already. Exams began on Tuesday, with the GCSE Art exam. I know Mme Sullivan was incredibly impressed with the work produced. We then had GCSE papers on Thursday and Friday. Pupils were in cram from 7:30am each morning, and it was fantastic to see their smiling faces as they left the exam hall.
Newsletter 02.05.25
This week I have been thinking about Mondays, as this Monday was year 11’s last Monday in school before the start of their GCSEs. I know that it may not be everyone’s favourite day of the week, but it does happen to be mine. Every Monday morning I have the privilege of speaking to all pupils during whole school assembly and celebrating the successes of the previous week.
Newsletter 25.04.25
As the Summer Term begins, I have returned to school full of optimism. Perhaps this is due to having a rest and spending time with my loved ones over the Easter holidays. Perhaps it is the wonderful weather we enjoyed over the holidays.
Newsletter 04.04.25
It has been a busy but rewarding term here at The Hurlingham Academy. The end of a term always offers us a moment to reflect on the progress we have made as a school as well as a chance to look ahead and set ourselves new goals.