Y8 Geography Trip to Flatford Mill

YEAR 8 TO FLATFORD MILL

The Year 8’s went away for the annual visit to Flatford Mill to help them complete their river study project as part of their geography Common Entrance exam. A wet Sunday afternoon saw the group depart for Suffolk and within two hours of arrival the boys were hard at work on their projects. (What fun!!) The boys were staying Willy Lott’s house which was made famous… read more

Year 6 Boarding Taster Night

Year 6 Boarding Taster Night

Monday and Tuesday night saw a large number of Year 6 boys climbing the stairs to discover the delights of boarding at Aldwickbury. What makes it such a good experience for our boys? Well, a combination of first-rate facilities, kind and helpful staff, food (lots of it and at various times!), fun activities and the company of good friends helps! Nothing brings a smile to parents’ faces… read more

French Trip - Thursday update

The French trip continues to go well - including several trips and outings.  The boys seem to be speaking a lot of French, and Mr Marshall commented that their diaries are outstanding!

French Trip - Wednesday Update

Mr Marshall called school on Tuesday to say that everyone has been having a fantastic time on the trip.  In the morning the boys have been to a market and completed a town trail (in French!)

The afternoon was sheduled for making crepes and then going on the zip wire and trapeze, abseilling and swimming.

French Trip - Update

The French Trip arrived yesterday safe and well, the boys' behaviour during the journey was excellent and all are having a great time.

Swimming

Swimming

We had our first gala of the term against Bedford Prep. We took 48 boys which is a record for the school and it meant we were able to have three boys in each individual race and in three relays teams at under 10 and… read more

Congratulations to the Ski Teams

Skiing Success

Boarders' Golf Open

Congratulations to all those boys who competed in the first  Boarders' Golf Open on Thursday evening.

Last night saw the first Boarders' Golf Open held at Aldwickbury Golf Club. After supper the boys strolled across to the clubhouse to start an hotly contested match. Alongside Jack winning the Year 8 competition and Tom collecting one for the Year 7s,… read more

Jeremy James Taylor to visit

 The Ballad of Salomon Pavey - Year 5 - 8 production

Year 3 visit Cuffley Camp

Year 3 visit Cuffley Camp

Year 3 had a fabulous time during their Geography trip to Cuffley Camp on Tuesday. The boys spent most of… read more

A Buzz in the Pre-Prep

Anyone popping into the Pre-Prep this week will have noticed what a positive buzz of activity
there is! As a bee keeper it reminds me of my hives. When the bees are busy collecting
nectar there is always a very peaceful buzzing of activity at the bottom of my garden. Here
also, there is a buzzing atmosphere of boys working and learning together.
I am sure one ‘buzz’ will be about House Teams… read more

Extraordinary School for Boys

Extraordinary School for Boys: helping boys to love literacy.

Watching Gareth Malone’s documentary on BBC 2 last night work with a group of boys from a state primary school was fascinating for someone who has worked for twenty five years in extraordinary schools for boys. It confirmed a long held opinion that for boys up to the age of 13 being free from the stiff competition girls provide enables boys to develop at their… read more

New parents login

All current parents should have been sent an e mail regarding the change in user name and password that enables them to enter the parental area. Should you not have recieved this e  mail please contact the school office to ensure we have your most recent e mail address. We will then be able to supply you with the login details.

The Ballad of Salomon Pavey

For parents of those boys involved in the Ballad of Salomon Pavey please find rehearsal details within the parents login area on the Organisational Details of The Ballad of Salomon Pavey page.