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Value and Thought for the Week
Friday 3rd February 2012Value and Thought for the Week
Cooperation
All for one and one for all. Motto from the Three Musketeers, by Alexandre Dumas
Value and Thought for the Week
Friday 27th January 2012Value and Thought for the Week
Independence
Character is a diamond that scratches every other stone. Cyrus A. Bartol
Reception visit the Post Office
Friday 27th January 2012Reception on their trip to the Post Office to send the letters they wrote to their friends!
Fancy a Walk to the North Pole?
Thursday 26th January 2012
Rob Hill and Roly Burr decided to mark a significant birthday with a challenge - to walk the last degree of the globe to the North Pole, a distance of 110km over the Arctic ice cap.
The Challenge goes beyond the expedition itself. Today they came to Aldwickbury not only to present the expedition, but also to promote science, discovery, the environment and a spirit of self achievement to the Year 6 – 8 boys.
… read moreEnglish National Ballet leap into Action
Thursday 26th January 2012The boys of Aldwickbury were again treated to the expertise of the teachers of the English National Ballet. Members of the Company, including male dancer Grant, took the boys through a workshop based on the innovative dance MenYMen. This was created to celebrate the athleticism, dynamism and strength of male dancers. The boys quickly became aware of the level of physical fitness required as well as the need for team work. A superb session ensured the boys… read more
The Great Fire of London
Friday 20th January 2012Year 2 very much enjoyed their workshop on The Great Fire of London. The boys always gain a great deal from these practical days. They looked fantastic in their Stuart costumes and experienced first hand what it was like to be an apprentice: baker, barber, surgeon, apothecary and chandler at that time in history.
read moreSwimming
Friday 20th January 2012Swimming
At our first gala of the year against Heath Mount, in a very close contest, we lost narrowly 156 to 164. It was the first gala for our Year 3 boys who did very well and seemed to enjoy the experience! Well done to our Year 6 boys who won all their races. We entertain HABS on Tuesday 31 January starting at 4:30pm. All spectators are very welcome.
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Value and Thought for the Week
Friday 20th January 2012Value and Thought for the Week
Endeavour
There are no gains without pains. Adlai Stevenson
Strictly Gershwin
Monday 16th January 2012Year 6 boys had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Coliseum Theatre in London to see the English National Ballet perform Strictly Gershwin.
Some were amazed before the performance begun by the stunning interior of this theatre. Our Head of Latin should be pleased with their recognition of some of the figures portrayed.
It was thrilling to see the boys totally engrossed in the stunning performances. The tap dancing both surprised and delighted them.
The… read more
Rugby
Monday 16th January 2012Rugby
Our Colts teams were involved in some 'training' matches on Wednesday against Lochinver House School. Many of our Year 5 and 6 boys had the opportunity to play, and the coaches of the three teams were very impressed with their high level of performance. Our Colts A team managed to gain a fine win, whilst our B's and C's went down narrowly. Well done to all of the boys who participated, and… read more
Value and Thought for the Week
Monday 16th January 2012Value and Thought for the Week
Fairness
It requires less character to discover the faults of others
than is does to tolerate them. J. Petit Senn
Aldwickbury School Boys' Council
Wednesday 11th January 2012The Boys' Council met for the first time on Tuesday. The Council consists of elected members from Years 5 to 8 and will be meeting to discuss issues relevant to the boys. It is very much a boy-led organisation with agenda items for subsequent meetings coming from their suggestions. During this first meeting, the Council ratified and signed the Charter (itself, in part, created by Year 8… read more
Walking to the North Pole
Monday 9th January 2012We are looking forward to welcoming Robert Hill to Aldwickbury on Thursday 26 January to talk to our Year 6 to 8 boys.
Mr Hill and a friend have committed to walk unsupported to the North Pole next year under the theme ‘Challenge- Inspire-Community’. They are planning to walk the last degree of the globe - a distance of 110km in one of the most remote environments in the world. As part of the Challenge… read more
Year 3 and 4 entertain parents
Friday 9th December 2011It was the turn of Year 3 and 4 to delight their parents at their performance of Robin's Song. With lines beautifully delivered and songs clearly sung the audience were enthralled. Well done boys!
At the end of this week it is doubtful there can be anyone here who isn't feeling just a little bit Christmassy! The Pre-Prep went en mass to the pantomine this morning and the choir have had their final rehearsal before… read more
Off to Bethlehem with Year 1
Thursday 8th December 2011Year one sang all the way to Bethlehem, whilst performing ‘It’s a Baby’, a traditional Christmas nativity told from the perspective of a weary innkeeper!
ISFA Herts & Essex football team
Friday 2nd December 2011CONGRATULATIONS to Alex D who has been selected for the ISFA Herts & Essex football team. This really is a massive achievement and we wish him well at the Repton Festival next March.
Value and Thought for the Week
Friday 2nd December 2011Value and Thought for the Week
Kindness
“Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. The third is to be kind”. Henry James
Value and Thought for the Week
Friday 25th November 2011Value and Thought for the Week
Integrity
Always be a first-rate version of yourself,
instead of a second-rate version of somebody else. ~ Judy Garland
PEERS IN SCHOOLS VISIT FROM BARONESS BRINTON
Friday 25th November 2011PEERS IN SCHOOLS VISIT FROM BARONESS BRINTON
Aldwickbury School hosted a talk from a member of the House of Lords on Friday to encourage students to engage more with the political and parliamentary process. Baroness Brinton met with Year 8 boys for an hour to talk about the work and role of the House of Lords. This was followed by a question and answer session on various aspects of the parliamentary process and… read more
Uppinham On the Buzzer Quiz
Wednesday 16th November 2011Boys from Year 6 enjoyed a splendid afternoon out at the Uppinham 'On the Buzzer' Quiz. We sent two teams both of whom reached the semi-finals knocking out some strong opposition. In the quarter-finals, both Aldwickbury teams won convincingly beating Beeston Hall 160-60 and Maidwell Hall 140-90. In the semi-finals our A… read more
The Iliad – How it all Began
Monday 14th November 2011The Iliad – How it all Began
Aldwickbury is travelling back in time for its' senior production. The story before the Iliad is packed with dynamic and wilful characters battling fate and ambition, love and betrayal.
How very high brow, you may think. How very serious and appropriate for a boys’ prep school. Well ……. at the risk of upsetting the traditionalist amongst you, you would be wrong.
Try to imagine Aldwickbury as… read more
The School Bazaar supporting Help For Heroes
Friday 4th November 2011This week the boys have been voting on the charity that this year’s Bazaar will be supporting. They had discussion in their classes and Tutor Groups looking at the merits of the five charities that had been nominated this year. The boys have selected: HELP FOR HEROES. As always the quality of the discussion was excellent and the staff were really impressed by the sensible way in which the boys debated this important decision.
read moreLochinver House Under 9 Football Tournament
Friday 14th October 2011Lochinver House Under 9 Football Tournament
The team started the tournament rather shakily and played as individuals and a couple of matches were lost. However, our play improved during the afternoon as did the results and more importantly we finished playing as a strong team.
read moreEnglish Schools' Cross Country Championships
Friday 14th October 2011English Schools' Cross Country Championships
Well done to our boys who ran in the first round of this national competition last Thursday. They acquitted themselves well in a very large and strong field.
read moreValue and Thought for the Week
Friday 14th October 2011Value and Thought for the Week
Endeavour
“Failure is not the worst thing in the world. The very worst is not to try”.
read moreFootball Tour
Friday 14th October 2011The football tour arrived safely in Eastbourne and the boys enjoyed themselves eating fish and chips at Harry Ramsden's last night!
read moreAldwickbury Plus Programme
Monday 10th October 2011Aldwickbury Plus Programme
The Martial Arts Club is thriving this term. We are also pleased to offer Fencing as a taster activity after half-term.
read morePre-Prep enjoy Jeans for Genes Day
Monday 10th October 2011Our Jeans for Genes Day is always popular with the boys in the Pre-Prep. It is lovely to see the boys dressed casually knowing that at the same time we are helping to fund important research into genetics. Once again thank you to the parents for your contributions.
Harvest at the Pre-Prep
Monday 10th October 2011This has been a busy week in the Pre-Prep. Our Harvest Festival on Thursday was a wonderful occasion and we are very grateful for all your donations for the Sudan Famine. This is a difficult concept for young children to understand, in a land where we have so much. However, I hope that the boys have a better appreciation for their meals, which are so varied and plentiful, and also have an understanding that for… read more
Jeans for Genes Day
Monday 10th October 2011Jeans for Genes Day
A very special thank you to all the Year 8 parents who provided such a fantastic selection of cakes for Jeans for Genes day this Friday. The boys thoroughly enjoyed them and our final total for the cakes was over £160; which when combined with the money for not wearing school uniform made our final total over £745 which beat last years total by over £100!! Well done to… read more
Value and Thought for the Week
Monday 10th October 2011Independence
“The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility
and the wings of independence”. Denis Waitley
Runners-up at the Merchant Taylors’ Y 7 Maths Day
Saturday 8th October 2011Runners-up at the Merchant Taylors’ Year 7 Maths Challenge 2011!
Last Friday saw fifteen Year 7 mathematicians compete in an afternoon of maths challenges laid on by Merchant Taylors’ School. The first round saw the boys embark on a maths style treasure hunt around the school buildings and the beautifully maintained grounds, which looked stunning in the late autumnal sunshine. Round two saw the boys heading for the dining hall where they faced strong competition… read more
Year 7 French Trip - en Paris
Thursday 29th September 2011The boys are all enjoying the lovely weather in France today. They have visited the Notra Dame this morning, have had a picnic lunch enjoying the wonderful views outside the Sacre-Coeur Basilica, Montmartre and are all looking forward to enjoying the traditional disco tonight.
read moreYear 7 French Trip - Wednesday 28 Sept
Wednesday 28th September 2011Today's update from France finds the boys all happy and thoughly enjoying their trip. They spent this morning at the Stade de France before a boat trip on the Seine this afternoon followed by a visit to the Eiffel Tour. Last night they learnt how to make crepes and had a boules tournament - with some boys winning berets which they are proud to wear at all times!
read moreYear 7 French Trip
Tuesday 27th September 2011Year 7 are having a wonderful time in France. This morning they have completed a town trail (in French!) around Brie Compte Robert as well as going round a French market. When Mr Marshall rang, they were having lunch by the river in 28 degrees! This afternoon they are going abseiling, zip-wiring and on a trapeze! Everybody is thoroughly enjoying themselves.
read moreMartial Arts Club
Tuesday 27th September 2011Monday 26 September saw the first Martial Arts club at Aldwickbury and by all accounts every boy who attended thoroughly enjoyed the hour long session. We are running two further taster sessions - Monday 3 October and 10 October - and then we will look to release a full course after October half-term until Christmas and hopefully beyond. Demand… read more
Flatford Mill - Tuesday 27 September
Tuesday 27th September 2011Year 8 had a very good day yesterday collecting their river data. Last night they relaxed by watching a film, and today they are hard at work in the classroom starting on their projects.
read moreFlatford Mill - Monday 26 September
Monday 26th September 2011Year 8 have arrived safely at Flatford Mill, have breakfasted well this morning and are all looking forward to starting the day's work!
read moreA Very Busy week in the Games Department!
Friday 23rd September 2011A Very Busy week in the Games Department!
It certainly has been one! On Monday our 1st XI football team played a very strong Brentwood team in the first round of the ISFA cup. This is a school with 120 boys in Year 8, compared to our 29, so it really was a tough draw for us. Our boys battled superbly, displaying some true Aldwickbury values, and at half-time, at just one goal… read more
Year 4 Football
Friday 23rd September 2011Congratulations to Year 4 for getting their football season underway on Thursday at Radlett Prep. Their season continues next week, when they play Beechwood Park at home on Friday
read morePre-Prep
Friday 23rd September 2011With the autumn sunshine it has been a lovely week in the Pre-Prep. Several of the classes have managed to enjoy exploring our beautiful grounds, and we have even been able to take the boys on the Colts field for their lunchtime play.
read moreSkiing success in September
Friday 23rd September 2011Skiing
Congratulations to the ski teams who raced in the English Schools’ qualifying race at Gosling last Sunday. The U14 and U12 A teams both won their categories and the B teams also qualified for the National Finals at Stoke on Saturday, 8 October. This is the first time we have four teams qualifying. In all 16 Aldwickbury boys have qualified.
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Value and Thought for the Week
Friday 23rd September 2011Value and Thought for the Week
Kindness
“Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up”. Jesse Jackson
read moreJohn Wood CBE
Thursday 22nd September 2011John Wood, CBE
Lea House Old Boy
John Wood, who died in August aged 81, was one of the finest actors of his generation and in a career spanning more than fifty years he appeared widely on stage, screen and television. He was born in Harpenden and was a pupil at Lea House from 1938 to 1943, going on to Bedford School and Oxford University, where he became president of the… read more
Year 7 Trip to Verulamium
Thursday 22nd September 2011Year 7 Latin, History and Religious Studies Trip to Verulamium and St Albans Abbey
Year 7 had a day out in St Albans to retrace some the history of the town from pre-Roman times, through the Roman occupation and development to the medieval monastic settlement and the splendid Norman abbey.
There was a huge amount for the boys to see and do and reflect on. We re-enacted some Roman infantry tactics using shields… read more
Swimming Gala at Bedford School
Thursday 22nd September 2011Well done to all the boys who took part in our first gala of the season at Bedford. There were some excellent performances, especially from the boys in years 4 and 6 who won nearly all there races in their age group. The final result was 238 to 238, a draw which is a very rare event in swimming galas. Congratulations to Tom M and Edward C for being awarded their swimming colours; they… read more
Sunday 25 September – Kings Place – Music and Art
Monday 19th September 2011Sunday 25 September – Kings Place – Music and Art Centre
The Big Draw's Big Splash free event for all ages, celebrating illustration and comics will be held at the Kings Place, London, from 12 noon - 5pm on Sunday 25 September. The event will include, a scribble your own mini masterpiece and an opportunity to meet top Roald Dahl illustrator Quentin Blake in a fun-packed, free family festival. To book free tickets… read more
Mums’ Prayer Group
Monday 19th September 2011Mums’ Prayer Group
A group of mums meet once a month to pray for the boys and the school. The first meeting is on Monday 19 September in the school library at 8.30am - 9am. The dates for the rest of the term are 10 October, 14 November and 12 December. All aldwickbury parents welcome.
read moreFirst Sunday "Chapel" of the year
Monday 19th September 2011Our first Sunday "Chapel" of the year was at St Helen's Wheathampstead, where the Chapel Choir took part in the special service at 6:30pm to mark the end of the weekend Flower Festival in the Church. Some of our boys' art was amongst the beautiful displays which were mounted for the occasion.
read moreValue and Thought for the Week
Monday 19th September 2011Value and Thought for the Week
Respect
“It's not wise to violate rules until you know how to observe them.” T.S. Eliot
read moreA thrilling drama!
Friday 9th September 2011Congratulations to all LAMDA candidates, the results were very impressive. All passed, 8 with distinction and 15 with merit.
Adlwickbury Plus Programme
Friday 9th September 2011The Aldwickbury Plus Programme will start from Monday 12 September with Football Club for Years 6-8 the club will run from 6.30pm through to 7.30pm On Tuesday 13 September it will be golf at Aldwickbury Golf Club. Further activities will be added in the forthcoming weeks.
read moreOpen Day
Friday 9th September 2011Open Day, Friday 23 September
We have a few places available for Open Day and ask that, should you have any family or friends who have sons interested in joining Aldwickbury in 2013, 14 or 15 to please contact the Registrar by telephone, 01582 713022 or email (registrar@aldwickbury.org.uk)
read moreThought and Value of the Week
Friday 9th September 2011Value and Thought for the Week
Cooperation
“It takes two wings to fly”. ~Eric Schaub
read moreBP Maths Trading
Tuesday 12th July 2011Last week both Year 7 and 8 boys took part in an 'oil trading game' provided by BP. The aim of the road show was to form small companies trading barrels of oil by learning how to play a fictitious 'Stock Market'. The boys listened well to all the information and learnt about both 'bullish' and 'bearish' markets. They played six trading rounds each with the winning teams making over $200,000 in profit from an original… read more
Maths in the City Competition
Tuesday 12th July 2011At the end of the Easter Term, Professor Marcus du Sautoy of the University of Oxford launched a new project, Maths in the City, to reveal the maths hiding in our urban surroundings. The boys in Years 3 to 6 were given the entry details to take with them on their Easter holidays.
The competition was open to all and asked people to share their mathematical stories of any city, anywhere in the world. It… read more
St Albans 12+ Results
Tuesday 12th July 2011St Albans 12+ Results
Congratulations to the Year 7 boys who took the St Albans 12+ entrance examinations earlier in the term.
I was delighted by the results and that so many of our boys did very well. The competition this year was very high and so it was gratifying to see so many of our boys performing at such a high level. This followed on from our success earlier in the term with… read more
The Leavers return from Devon
Wednesday 6th July 2011After four exciting, challenging and adventurous days in Devon the Year 8 Leavers returned exhausted. Their time was spent mostly wet whether through trying to stay in kayaks, on rafts or on surf boards. If they weren't in the water they were climbing up rocks faces or abseiling down them. Add in some mountain biking and gorge walking it is easy to understand why they slept well last night. A great end to their time at Aldwickbury. We… read more
Old rugby jerseys put to good use
Tuesday 5th July 2011It is great to see our old rugby jerseys being put to good use in Uganda.
The Child of Hope charity were really pleased to receive them.
read moreYear 6 -8 Sports Day
Wednesday 22nd June 2011Despite the forecasts we were able to enjoy the Senior Sports Day in very pleasant conditions. As usual the boys competed in the best spirit encouraging one another whilst being totally determined to do their best for their Section. The high jump provided the drama and the Section relays enabled the afternoon to close with deafening cheers from both the parents and boys.
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Another Delicous Meal
Wednesday 22nd June 2011The Boarders' Supper Club met again in the HM's kitchen to prepare another delicious meal for two members of staff. Mozzarella wrapped in palma ham, followed by chicken risotto with roasted vegetables culminating in ginger sticky toffee pudding! No saucepan was burnt nor any course under cooked. What a treat for the staff and a tremendous team effort from the boys. Slightly nervous boys at the beginning of the evening transformed into very confident hosts… read more
Cricket
Friday 17th June 2011Cricket
Well done to our Year 4 boys who played their first matches of the season against the Beacon school. It was a lovely afternoon and the four teams which we fielded played with a great spirit. The results went against us on this occasion, but there were plenty of encouraging signs from all of our boys. Well done!
Watford Open Graded Meeting 15 June
Friday 17th June 2011Watford Open Graded Meeting 15 June
Four boys represented the school on Wednesday evening, two at 200m and two at 800m. Hasan A finished second with a time of 30.59 and Jack L was seventh in the same race, 30.94, in a blanket finish! Sebastian B clocked a season’s best of 2.40.78 in his 800m race. In his race Rory A clocked a commendable 2.32.09 as he continues his return from injury. Well done to… read more
London Area Prep School Athletics, Eton
Friday 17th June 2011London Area Prep School Athletics, Eton
A large team of boys went to this regional qualifying event for the National Prep Schools’ Championships, held in Birmingham in July. The standard is always high and our boys performed admirably; many of the boys’ times, distances and heights achieved represent Personal Bests, and that is the most one can ask for.
Pride of place for the day goes to Harry H who won the U14 Discus,… read more
Thought and Value of the Week
Friday 17th June 2011Kindness
The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.
Mark Twain
Visit from The Leys Master in Charge of Cricket
Thursday 16th June 2011The boys from the senior cricket teams were fortunate today to receive some special coaching from Richard Kaufman of the Leys School Cambridge today. They were kept on their toes and hands were at the ready through some fun and innovative coaching drills. A great time was had by both boys and Aldwickbury's cricket coaches too.
Year 2 enter The World of Roald Dahl
Thursday 16th June 2011Year 2 went on an amazing adventure into the ‘World of Roald Dahl’ when they visited the museum which is dedicated to his life and literature.
Monkey Business
Thursday 16th June 2011The Year 2 boys have been busy studying and making monkeys from clay. This is part of the Pre-Prep’s contribution to the National Gallery’s Take A Picture’ project, based on Paolo Veronese’s painting ‘The Family of Darius’.
Year 4 Maths Victory
Monday 13th June 2011Belmont (Mill Hill) SchoolYear
5 Mathematics Challenge
Thursday 9th June 2011
Due to the time constraints of the Year 5 play rehearsals, four Year 4 boys, Michael R, Oscar H, George G and Zachary C, were invited to take part in this competition, organized and run by Douglas Buchanan (www.dcbeagle.com).
Twenty-one schools took part in the fast and furious maths problem solving afternoon. In teams of two,… read more
Year 4 find hard work is the key to success
Sunday 5th June 2011Year 4 have used coping saws and files to cut out pine letters to create their own key holders during their Friday afternoon Design Technology sessions. These boys were sent to the Headmaster for their good work. All boys sent to the Headmaster for this reason have their visit recorded in the Good Work Register!
Athletics
Sunday 5th June 2011Athletics
On Tuesday 24 May we hosted a 'competitive trial' match against Lochinver House. The competition certainly fired up the adrenaline and many good times, distances and heights were recorded. In fact, 30 boys achieved the regional standard; unfortunately two, or three in some cases, achieved this in the same event and only one athlete can be selected to represent the school per event.
Well done to all who participated. The squad, to be announced… read more
Value and Thought for the Week
Sunday 5th June 2011Endeavour
Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. Og Mandino
Boys Only?
Friday 27th May 2011The cover story of the TES magazine makes for interesting reading. (http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6085977)
Aldwickbury is definitely thriving not just surviving. With additional classes planned for September the parents of Harpenden and its surrounding area certain appreciate the benefits of an all boys’ education. It is not an outdated form of schooling but one that has dedicated its style and focus to the boys in its care. We understand how boys think, grow and learn.
As… read more
A Lunchtime Rectial
Thursday 26th May 2011
The Year 5 to 8 boys were delighted to be played into lunch by a professional cellist on Tuesday. Rowena Calvert, who is Mr M's Sister-in-law, agreed to play at the start of lunch before Grace was said. Rowena, who attended the Menuhin School before studying at the Royal Academy in London and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, is a member of the award winning Cavaleri string quartet and… read more
Year 7 Cricket Festival at St Albans School
Tuesday 24th May 2011Our Year 7 boys played some magnificent cricket this year to win their way all the way through to the final of this annual cricket festival hosted by St Albans School.
On a sunny but very windy day we sailed through the morning group matches beating St Albans, St Columba’s and Westbrook Hay fairly easily.
After lunch we prepared ourselves for our semi-final against St John’s.Winning the toss and deciding to bat first we accumulated… read more
Swimming News
Friday 20th May 2011The swimmers have had a busy few days, on Saturday they swam in the IAPS finals at Crawley. The highlights being the U13 freestyle relay team coming 7th in 56 .30, a seasons best, Ollie M 7th in U10 backstroke and Harry H8th in U13 freestyle.
On Monday we had our annual gala against a very strong Bedford prep team which included a number of national champions from the IAPs finals. We lost 220 to… read more
Athletics News
Friday 20th May 2011Athletics News
On Wednesday, four boys were taken by their sports coaches to the Watford Open Graded Meeting. Essentially the event works by running a series of races for athletes in which they are grouped according to performance, from novice to international quality. Christian W, Frank G and Harry C all took part in the 200m and all performed creditably. Christian and Frank both achieved the regional qualifying standard and Christian is not far off… read more
Value and Thought for the Week
Friday 20th May 2011Independence
Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
Harvey Fierstein
Hunting Mini Beasts!
Tuesday 17th May 2011Year 1’s trip to Box Moor Trust proved to be a great success with all the boys! They loved discovering mini beasts in the vast woodland habitats and identifying water creatures by pond dipping. A boy’s dream day out!
The New Green Club
Friday 13th May 2011The Green Club
On Wednesday afternoons there is a new activity which is proving to be very popular. Thirteen boys from Years 5 - 7 have joined with Mrs P and Mrs W to form the Green Club.
We are incredibly lucky to work in such a beautiful and ecologically exciting environment and want to conserve and enhance this. We hope to create wildlife areas that can be used by all the boys in nature… read more
2nd round of the JET cup
Friday 13th May 2011Thursday 26 May at 2pm
1st XI cricket v Cheam School (H)
Value and Thought for the Week
Friday 13th May 2011Integrity
A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.
Baltasar Gracian
Speedy Skiing Success
Wednesday 11th May 2011SATIPSKI 2011
The Aldwickbury Ski Teams took part in the SATIPSKI competition at The Snow Centre, Hemel Hempstead, on Monday, and achieved some impressive results. The competition is open to all Prep Schools in the country and more than 180 skiers took part.
The Under 14 team finished in second place, just 7 hundredths of a second behind the winners. Michael P won the individual competition. Team-mate Ben A came third. The other… read more
43%!
Tuesday 10th May 2011At Aldwickbury 43% of our teachers are male. They are men who are interested in a whole range of activities including music, drama and sport, as well as academic subjects, who act as wonderful role models for the boys. The boys can have a trumpet lesson and discuss the tactics displayed at the last Manchester United match at the same time! Boys in Year 2 have a games session with a specialist games teacher and… read more
Success on the cricket wicket!
Tuesday 10th May 2011Congratulations to the 1st XI cricket team who went through to the 2nd round of the JET cup - a national competition. On a slightly damp wicket it was a good toss to win and after inserting Swanbourne House we bowled and fielded brilliantly to restrict them to 74 all out. Our captain, Joe D led by example with figures of 5 for 9, which included four consecutive wickets!! He was supported by… read more
Value and Thought for the Week
Friday 6th May 2011Respect
To be respected is more important than being liked
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Science is fun for Year 1
Friday 6th May 2011
The boys in Year 1 in the Pre-prep had a fantastic afternoon learning that science is great fun! Using favourite toys from home they learnt that toys use different forces to make them work.
The Royal Wedding
Thursday 28th April 2011Royal Wedding at the Pre-Prep!
In true royalist spirit the boys have had great fun completing a collage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. We wish the couple every happiness on their special day. We hope that our Aldwickbury designer dress is not dissimilar to the one she will be wearing as she walks down the aisle at Westminster Abbey.
Iceland Trip Update
Friday 8th April 2011The boys arrived safely in Iceland yesterday after a good journey, and were going swimming in the Blue Lagoon last night.
read moreSwimming Sports 2011
Wednesday 6th April 2011Aldwickbury’s Swimming Sports 2011
Swimming Sports has been a tradition at Aldwickbury since 1960 when the new outdoor pool was opened by Ann Long, a well-known diver at the time. There weren’t many of the fathers in suits or mothers in afternoon tea dresses with matching hats today, but it was good to continue to give the boys the opportunity to join together in their Sections, and as individuals, to compete… read more
Year 3 Tag rugby teams versus Beechwood Park.
Saturday 26th March 2011Year 3 versus Beechwood Park
Well done to our boys in Year 3 who played with great determination and skill. They showed just how far they have come this term in displaying some terrific rugby skills. Both the A and B teams drew, and the C team won their tournament.
read moreSwimming Gala
Saturday 26th March 2011On Tuesday we hosted HABS for at a gala involving boys in Years 4 to 8. It was a very close event with the lead changing hands on several occasions but in the end HABS won 212 to 203!! Well done to all the boys who took part and in particular to those who stepped in because of illness and to the U13 freestyle relay squad, Harry H, Harry M, Laurie K and Frank G… read more
Aldenham U12 Hockey Tournament
Saturday 26th March 2011Aldenham U12 Hockey Tournament
The Under 12 Hockey team enjoyed a fantastic day out at Aldenham on Monday, not only appreciating the improving weather, but also surpassing expectations and winning the tournament. The team won a series of close matches, including their last five in a row, making for a total of six wins and one defeat. It was very heartening to see how much they improved during the day and gelled as a team.
… read moreFingers on the Buzzer
Saturday 26th March 2011The Satips quiz this year was, as always, a fiendishly difficult paper designed to challenge even the most prodigious schoolboy quizzer. In the senior paper Jacob was our highest scorer followed by Nico. The junior paper resulted in one remarkable result for Aldwickbury: Ben’s 78% was the 7th highest in the country! Joe P, Felix H, Felix B, and Aidan H also deserve commendation for their efforts and Aldwickbury’s junior team finished well into the… read more
Value and Thought for next week
Saturday 26th March 2011Respect
“I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me...
All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.”
Wearing Red and White for Japan
Saturday 26th March 2011Wearing Red and White for Japan the boys and staff couldn’t have been in a more contrasting situation to those suffering in Japan at the moment. On a glorious day set free from school uniform the boys enjoyed the wonderful grounds and the sun on their backs during their break times. In assemblies for the Pre-Prep and Years 3 - 8 the conditions that those in Japan are dealing with was sensitively portrayed so that… read more
Time to begin
Saturday 26th March 2011From time to time as one walks around Aldwickbury special moments can be uncovered. Whilst walking through the music department on Thursday morning a treat was install for your correspondent; the beginner string group was having their ensemble time. Boys who started learning the violin in September through the Suzuki method played variations of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star which helps them learn different bow movements. It was a superb performance with the boys acquitting themselves with… read more
Swimming Meeting
Friday 18th March 2011
The swimming team had a good victory on Monday beating Haileybury, The Beacon and Lochinver House. In particular the U13 freestyle relay team went under 60 seconds for the first time this season,
Young Shakespeare Company
Friday 18th March 2011
Young Shakespeare Company On Friday March 11 Year 6 welcomed the Young Shakespeare Company to do a workshop on Midsummer Night's Dream which is their English topic at the moment. The actors told the read more
Keen Writers' Day
Friday 18th March 2011
Fred Sedgwick: Local Schools’ Days It has become an established feature in our calendar now that Fred Sedgwick, a published author and editor visits for several days and we invite local schools to come and work with him too. I have sat in on several… read more
Red and White Day for Japan
Friday 18th March 2011
Red and White Day As we have people in our school community who have family and friends in Japan at this terrible time we would like to do something in school to support them. We have decided to have a 'Red and White Day' next Friday - 25 March when we… read more
Music to your ears
Wednesday 16th March 2011Music permeates Aldwickbury on a daily basis; whether at Assembly for the older boys, extra-curricular choir in the Pre-Prep or Brass Group first thing on Monday morning. If you want to start your Wednesday morning in a rather mellow way, walk through the Main building when the String Quartet has its weekly session. At the moment our musicians are… read more
Clay Heads
Wednesday 16th March 2011This academic year the boys in Year 7 have been working on portraits. They have been making 3D portraits on a character of their own choosing this term. The finished results are being exhibited around the school and causing a great deal of discussion on the boys’ choice of personality. In this project pupils have developed their sculpting skills working with wood, wire and clay.
… read moreChess Club Cancelled
Monday 14th March 2011There will be no chess club on Tuesday 15 March as Mr Foster will be away.
read moreYear 6 Parents' Evenings
Monday 14th March 2011Please note that the Year 6 parents' evenings on Tuesday and Thursday (15 & 17 March) will now take place in the main school hall.
read moreThought for the Week
Friday 11th March 2011
Fairness In our hearts and in our laws, we must treat all our people with fairness and dignity, regardless of their race, religion or gender.
Aldwickbury supports Keech Cottage
Friday 11th March 2011It was great to welcome Donna from Keech Cottage to receive a cheque from the boys at Aldwickbury for £3451.56 . The boys and parents raised this sum through the annual Bazaar held in November. It is a tremendous community event with parents working hard to create a fabulous day for the Aldwickbury family to enjoy.
Keech Cottage children's hospice service supports families from across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes with a child or young… read more
Art is thriving at Aldwickbury
Thursday 10th March 2011It is very exciting to see the progress that Year 6 has made in developing their painting skills. These skills are now beginning to give the children the confidence to develop their own style and talents still further as is evident in these lovely action paintings of flamenco dancers
This term our topic has been figures in action. The starting point for this topic was the ballet workshop. In our art classes we then looked at short videos of flamenco dancers and the… read more
Year 2 study the local area
Tuesday 8th March 2011Year 2 enjoyed a Spring walk down to Southdown, where they focused on the human geographical features of the area, including street furniture and the different uses of the buildings.
read moreValue and Thought for the week starting 7 March
Friday 4th March 2011Value and Thought for next week
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Help with Child Minding during Year 6 Parents' Eve
Friday 4th March 2011
World Book Day
Friday 4th March 2011
Reception try out the handcuffs!
Friday 4th March 2011
Changes to Junior Activities and Clubs next week
Friday 4th March 2011
Thought for the Week 28 February
Tuesday 1st March 2011
Rugby v Beechwood Park - date change
Friday 18th February 2011Please note the 1st XV rugby match v Beechwood Park has been postponed by a week from 5th to 12th March (still at home, kick off 10:30am).
read moreDr Abigail James
Thursday 10th February 2011A whirlwind of enthusiasm arrived in the form of Dr. Abigail James the well renowned American author and speaker at Aldwickbury School on February 8th. Talking to teachers who have taught numerous boys, and parents who have at least one son, it would seem that she was talking to experts on the subject of the male species but the audience was to be firmly re-educated! An expert in her field Dr. James has spent her… read more
Boarders on a Night Hike
Friday 4th February 2011
Night Hike
All the boys appeared to really enjoy Wednesday's ‘night hike’ along a part of the Lea Valley path. Accompanied by the Headmaster's dog all wild creatures of Harpenden woodland were kept at bay! We are sorry for the poor quality of the photo!
Reception meet Blue Watch
Friday 4th February 2011
Happy Chinese New Year!
Friday 4th February 2011
Thought for the Week
Friday 4th February 2011
Independence
It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are
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With a roar and a squelch!
Tuesday 1st February 2011With a roar and a squelch the rugby season is underway at Aldwickbury. With seven teams for the boys aged 10 to 13 as well as the tag teams in Year 3 and 4 there are plenty of opportunities for the boys to put the skills learnt in the games sessions into practice. The 1st XV pitch is looking good with the new post protectors kindly donated by the Dixon family. The boys have already… read more
Art at Aldwickbury
Tuesday 1st February 2011
Thought for the Week
Tuesday 1st February 2011
Integrity
“Integrity is doing the right thing, even if nobody is watching.”
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Writing Letters
Tuesday 1st February 2011Reception have been writing letters to their families. They then popped down to Southdown to buy a stamp before posting them in the big red post box!
Year 2 and the Great Fire of London
Tuesday 1st February 2011The Great Fire of London
Year 2 had a fantastic day on Tuesday when they learnt about the Great Fire of London through a number of interactive, hands on practical workshops. It was fascinating watching the boys applying the subject knowledge that they had learnt in class to become apprentice: bakers, barbers, surgeons, apothecaries and chandlers.
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Reaching the top of the world
Wednesday 19th January 2011Bonita Norris, the youngest woman to reach the summit of Everest, came to speak to our Year 7 and 8 boys last night. She truly sparkled as she spoke taking us with her as, after hours of putting one foot in front of the other, she turned to see the sunrise over the tops of the Himalayas with a the curvature of the earth clearly visible. Hers was a story of an ordinary girl with… read more
The Aldwickbury Reading Club
Tuesday 18th January 2011The Reading Club
In the summer term of 2010 a particularly dedicated Year 8 boy regularly excused himself from lunch early to read with a Year 5 boy. The latter’s reading skills improved and in September 2010 the scheme was extended to include several Year 5 and 6 boys.
We now have a good number of Year 8 volunteers. One of our English teachers guides the pairings as well as the younger… read more
Romeo and Juliet performed at Aldwickbury!
Wednesday 12th January 2011
The Year 6 took part in a brilliant workshop taken by the English National Ballet’s School’s Link Programme. They were introduced to the basics of ballet and performance which lead them to perform a scene from Romeo and Juliet. Pit against one another as Capulets and Montagues they became aware of how important it is to stay in character as well as how difficult it is to dance quickly! On Thursday the boys will go to… read more
Chess and General Knowledge
Friday 17th December 2010
Beginning of the Easter Term
Friday 17th December 2010
Football this term
Friday 17th December 2010
Swimming Autumn 2010
Friday 17th December 2010
Under 11 Indoor Cricket
Friday 17th December 2010
Climbing Everest
Friday 17th December 2010On 17th May 2010, Bonita Norris became the youngest British female to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Despite being a climbing novice, she embarked on the long adventure, braving extreme altitude, freezing temperatures and frostbite to reach the 8,848 metre peak.
And guess what! She is coming to Aldwickbury as part of our Years 7 & 8 enrichment programme. She will talk to boys and their parents about her experiences. Details of how… read more
Christmas has begun in the Pre-Prep
Friday 10th December 2010The Pre-Prep hall had a magical feel when the Reception boys came on stage in their brightly coloured tee shirts and entertained their parents and grandparents ‘Around the Christmas tree’.
Their enthusiasm and enjoyment in performing a variety of carols and songs was a delight to all! We hope Father Christmas was listening to them too!
When Year 2 planned a Victorian Christmas afternoon they could not have… read more
The Boarders take to the stage
Thursday 9th December 2010
In previous news items we have said how proud we are of the drama at Aldwickbury, well the Boarders’ Christmas Show always adds another dimension to this area of the arts here. Whilst the Head of Drama isn’t invited to contribute to the evening she might be impressed with the improvisation and creative thinking of the boys! With Year 6 taking to the stage for the first time the… read more
Movember
Saturday 4th December 2010Movember
Thank you Mo Bros and Sistas for an amazing month and for being part of Aldwickbury's first Movember campaign. There is still time to donate. Do follow the
link in order to donate to this important cause http://uk.movember.com/mospace/535270/
A huge thank you to all male members of staff who donated their top lips to the cause. A
special
mention should go to Captain Tom… read more
Value and Thought for the Week
Saturday 4th December 2010Value and Thought for next week
Kindness
Acts 20:35b - It is more blessed to give than to receive
Our Movember efforts have raised over £2500.
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Mo Day
Friday 26th November 2010Movember
A few more moustaches have been cropping up around Aldwickbury School this month. For the month of November or Movember about 10 teachers and other members of the wider Aldwickbury community, including governors and parents have been sporting the style of facial hair popularised by icons such as Wyatt Earp, Charlie Chaplin and Tom Selleck, and they aredoing this in support of prostate cancer awareness and research.
History teacher Tom Hoare, has been leading… read more
Sporting Success
Thursday 25th November 2010The 1st XI set the lead for the other nine teams that played against Beechwood Park yesterday afternoon. With a win of 8 – 2 they played with determination and skill showing good sportsmanship both on and off the pitch. At the end of the day with seven wins and three draws, or 39 goals to 9, the players and coaches should feel proud of their efforts.
read moreLunchtime Concert
Tuesday 23rd November 2010The second Informal Lunchtime Recital of the term took place on Monday; appropriately the feast day of Cecilia, patron saint of music. There were solo performances - piano, violin, cello, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon and trumpet - from boys in all Year Groups and a fine performance of "French Folk Song" from one of the String Ensembles.
Good luck to those performers who have an exam on Thursday!
Forthcoming school production
Tuesday 23rd November 2010Salomon Pavey
We are rightly proud of the standard of drama work at Aldwickbury. It has never been higher; this has been achieved by offering after-school drama for Years 2 -8, adding drama to the curriculum in the middle school and providing an opportunity for all boys in the school to participate in performance projects. Furthermore any boy with an interest or particular talent for performance can develop his expertise with one to one… read more
From the Junior Department
Tuesday 23rd November 2010
IAPS National 6 a side finals
Thursday 18th November 2010Good luck to our 6 a side team as they go to Culford this weekend to play in the IAPS national 6 a side finals. Thank you to Stevensons Outfitters for providing the boys with their sweatshirts for this special event.
Aldwickbury School Bazaar
Sunday 14th November 2010The weather must have realised it wasn’t worth trying to disrupt the Aldwickbury School Bazaar having proved last year that we will not be defeated by the elements in our aim to bring the school community together to have fun whilst raising money for the school and worthy charitable causes. Saturday morning saw children, parents and staff come together to provide wonderful entertainment and ingenious ways to part everyone from their money! From… read more
Senior Football Teams Tour the South Coast
Monday 8th November 20101st, 2nd and 3rd XI Football Tour to Eastbourne
Just before half-term 37 senior boys and 4 staff headed south for our annual football tour on the south coast. We were once again blessed with some lovely weather and the boys enjoyed playing in some excellent football matches. They even found time on the Friday morning to brush up on their history as they visited Battle Abbey where they were given a tour… read more
Boarders Enjoy the Fireworks
Sunday 7th November 2010Boarders’ Fireworks Display
The boarding house enjoyed their fireworks display on Thursday evening, the boys, parents and staff alike found it particularly amusing watching Messrs Minogue and Preston running around in the darkness attempting to find the fuses. With mulled cider for the adults and hot chocolate for the younger ones it was lovely to share this time together.
Also a special thanks to all those boys who participated in the pumpkin carving… read more
Music Assembly in the Pre-Prep
Tuesday 2nd November 2010Music Assembly – A performance from musicians from the boys in the Prep school
The Pre-Prep enjoyed listening to a selection of the instruments that some of the older boys are learning.
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Jeans for Genes Day in the Pre-Prep
Tuesday 2nd November 2010Jeans for Genes Day in the Pre-Prep
The Pre-Prep enjoyed wearing their jeans to school to raise money for Jeans for Genes Day.
Gardening in The Pre-Prep
Tuesday 2nd November 2010Although Autumn is well on the way, we have been looking forward to Spring in the Pre-Prep. The boys have been busy filling new planters with seasonal plants and bulbs. We are looking forward to a colourful Spring in the Aldwickbury colours! Fingers crossed that the bulbs were planted the right way up!
Movember
Tuesday 2nd November 2010Movember has arrived at Aldwickbury!
Movember challenges men to change their appearance and the face of men’s health by growing a moustache. The rules are simple, start Movember 1st clean shaven and then grow a moustache for the entire month. The moustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for cancers that affect men. Much like… read more
Skiing Success
Tuesday 12th October 2010The Aldwickbury skiers were able to delight their supporters with some outstanding performances in at the English Schools' National Finals held at Rossendale on Saturday. Amidst a wonderful atmosphere of impressive competitive skiing our U14 team took first place with the Under 12s securing the third place. What a tremendous effort from our boys and Mr G. It makes the hours of training on the mountains of Hemel Hempstead worthwhile. Well done.
Last year… read more
Conkertition 2010
Tuesday 12th October 2010Aim, Get Set, Conkers Away!
With the beautiful grounds at Aldwickbury supplying a bumper crop of conkers Jeans for Genes day saw the start of the greatly contested Aldwickbury Conkertition. Boys compete in their Sections (houses) to win the coverted award. A full health and safety demonstration was given to the boys in assembly to ensure all are aware of how to enjoy this traditional and seasonal game safely!
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Soccer success
Monday 11th October 2010Congratulations to the Aldwickbury Soccer six who impressively played their way through to the IAPS regional round this weekend to the national finals at Culford School on 21 November.
Mr G faces the axe!
Thursday 7th October 2010Having seen the weather forecast, Year 3 was pleasantly surprised that the skies remained dry for its trip to Celtic Harmony Camp. We tried our hand at threshing, grinding, sieving and baking, and found out how much work went into the daily loaf of bread for our pre-Waitrose ancestors. The boys were also able to enjoy the woodlands, where they learned to hunt and to gather food. For many, the highlight of the day was… read more
Skydiving and terminal velocity!
Wednesday 6th October 2010Skydiving and terminal velocity!
Last night may have seen the inaugural meeting of the Aldwickbury Skydiving Club. Mr Jules Hoult, Head of Physics from Uppingham School had the senior boys and their parents clutching firming to the edge of their seats as he explained the thrills, excitements and technical details of this extreme hobby. Alongside stomach turning video clips of falls over the Arizona dessert, Peterborough and Spain he skilfully blended in… read more
Harvest at the Pre-Prep
Tuesday 5th October 2010Harvest at the Pre-Prep
There was a definite buzz in the hall on Thursday morning as the Pre-prep celebrated their Harvest Assembly on a Bee theme!
The boys sang beautifully about the changing seasons and the work of a Bee farmer, and we heard a poem about how bees are so important in producing the fruit and vegetables to feed us all.
The Reception classes used their newly acquired counting skills… read more
French Trip - Friday update
Friday 1st October 2010The French trip continues to be successful. The boys are scheduled to return by 5:30pm today - we will update you via schoolcomms should this time change.
read moreY8 Geography Trip to Flatford Mill
Thursday 30th September 2010YEAR 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
Thursday 30th September 2010Year 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
Thursday 30th September 2010The 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!
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Wednesday 29th September 2010Mr 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
Tuesday 28th September 2010The French Trip arrived yesterday safe and well, the boys' behaviour during the journey was excellent and all are having a great time.
read moreSwimming
Friday 24th September 2010
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
Friday 24th September 2010
Skiing Success Congratulations to the Ski Teams which competed in the qualifying round of the English Schools’ Championships last Sunday. Both the Under 14 and the Under 12 A teams won their category and qualified for the National Finals which will take place on Saturday 9 October.
Boarders' Golf Open
Friday 24th September 2010
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
Friday 24th September 2010
The Ballad of Salomon Pavey - Year 5 - 8 production Jeremy James Taylor, the co-creator of The Ballad of Salomon Pavey, is coming to visit us on Tuesday 12th October and will be running a workshop for all the boys performing in the play. Jeremy James… read more
Year 3 visit Cuffley Camp
Friday 24th September 2010
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
Friday 17th September 2010Anyone 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
New parents login
Wednesday 8th September 2010All 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.
read moreThe Ballad of Salomon Pavey
Wednesday 8th September 2010For 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.
read moreCricket Wed 7th July - 2nd X1 & 4th X1
Wednesday 7th July 2010Please note that the 2nd X1 away cricket match today v The Beacon will be played at Shardeloes Amersham Cricket Club and the 4th X1 match will be played at Chesham Bois Cricket Club. All starting times remain as 2.30pm.
read moreUpdate from France
Tuesday 29th June 2010Straight from the press... the weather is beautiful, and the boys are having fun this morning in archery, fencing and climbing!
read moreSwimming v Habs 17.6.10
Wednesday 16th June 2010Unfortunately Thursday's swimming gala v Habs has been cancelled as they are unable to field a team.
read moreCricket v Haileybury 16.6.10
Monday 14th June 2010Please note the 2nd X1 cricket match v Haileybury on Wednesday 16 June will now be AWAY at 2:30pm.
read more'Happiness and Success' talk
Wednesday 9th June 2010The talk 'Happiness and Success' by Martin Walker from Harrow School on Tuesday 15 June will now start at 7pm rather than the published time of 6.30pm.
This talk is based around different interpretations of success and hopes to convey the point that success can be measured by what one… read more
Year 4 Cricket Match v The Beacon: Tuesday 15 June
Tuesday 8th June 2010Please note, next Tuesday's Year 4 cricket match against The Beacon School will now be an away match starting at 2pm with an estimated time of return to Aldwickbury at 5pm.
As this match is now away, there will be no Year 4 tennis club.
read moreJ.E.T. Competition - Cricket Match v Cheam
Tuesday 8th June 2010We are thrilled to be through to the quarter finals of the J.E.T. cricket competition for Prep Schools following a splendid performance against Beeston School. The match against Cheam will be on Tuesday 15 June at 3pm at Aldwickbury. Parents are very welcome to attend.
read moreJ.E.T. Competition - Cricket Match v Beeston Hall
Friday 28th May 2010Congratulations to our 1st XI on their convincing win yesterday against Beeston Hall. We are now through to the next round playing Cheam School.
read moreFriday 28 May Mufti Day and Air Ambulance
Tuesday 25th May 2010Due to unforeseen circumstances our mufti day and the air ambulance visit scheduled for Friday 28 May is cancelled. We are disappointed that we have had to make this change at such short notice but we have just been informed this morning that the air ambulance will be unable to visit us.
Friday morning will now run to the normal timetable and boys should come to school in their school uniform.
Vernon Hales
Headmaster
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J.E.T. Competition - Cricket Match v Beeston Hall
Monday 24th May 2010The 1st X1 match in the 3rd round of the J.E.T. Competition will take place against Beeston Hall this Thursday 27th May at home - starting at 1:30pm.
read moreYear 3 Induction Day
Friday 14th May 2010Tomorrow, Saturday 15 May, we look forward to welcoming all the boys joining the Prep School in Year 3 this coming September .
read moreA Successful Week in the Sports Department
Friday 14th May 2010ALDWICKBURY’S UNDER 14 TEAM ARE THE SATIPSKI’S 2010 CHAMPIONS
On Monday the ski teams took part in the first schools’ race to be run on an indoor snow slope as opposed to a dry ski slope. The day was a great success and it was very gratifying to maintain our strong level of performance. Satipski is the unofficial Prep Schools’ National Championship.
The Under 14 team skied exceptionally to win their competition by a very… read more
Aldwickbury Election Result
Monday 10th May 2010The result of Friday's Aldwickbury Election is as follows:
Christian (Conservative) 146 (E)
Max (Liberal Democract) 41
George (Labour) 8
read moreFirst Match of the Season
Thursday 22nd April 2010
Who could have asked for better conditions for the first cricket match of the season for the boys at Aldwickbury School? The 1st XI and Colts A played their way into the season against Lochinver House. Balls were bowled, wickets taken and runs scored it was great to see the boys enjoying playing this wonderful summer sport. Even the spectators were taken by surprise by the sunshine. Most arrived… read more
Hitting the Right Notes
Monday 19th April 2010
Music continues to thrive at… read more
Aldwickbury and its Trees
Saturday 17th April 2010
Everyone who enters the grounds at Aldwickbury always comments on the beautiful grounds and on the magnificent trees on site. We have to thank the past owners of Aldwickbury for these trees we take for granted. Alfred Loder who had bought the house by the 1891 census was “one of t he generations of Loders re