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Harry, Phoebe, Millie and Holly visited Oakleaf school yesterday as part of their Aspirations week. They delivered presentations on the things that excite them in school; writing, sport, reading and music! #TheHHEx #Belonging #EsseQuamVideri #Relationships

The first ever Scholars' Cricket Cup was a huge success, on a beautiful day, and with huge thanks to @hemelhempsteadtown for the use of their fantastic ground. Well done to 3rd place @sra_stalbans , 2nd place @longdean.school and winners @sirjohnlawes #TheHHEx #Belonging #AchievementCareExcellence

No matter how hot it gets, it is NEVER safe to swim in: the canal, the River Bulbourne through Boxmoor, Fisheries Lake, Apsley Lake, the River Gade through Gadebridge Park, or in the Water Gardens. Please keep yourself safe in this hot weather.

Free School Meals are changing from September 2026. As a parent or carer, you need to re-apply for the 2026/27 school year — even if your child already receives Free School Meals. It only takes a few minutes to check, and applying could save your family up to £500 per child each year while helping make sure your child has a healthy lunch ready for the new school year. Please apply early so everything is in place before September 2026. Check your eligibility and apply here: gov.uk/apply-free-school-meal Or search for 'apply free school meals', click on the blue government website, and enter you post code to start

Next week is Character Week, 13th to 17th July. Your child has been sent,by email, their own personalised timetable for Character Week. Please do look at it with them so you know what they are doing. Please ensure they are in PE kit, with their iPad, a water bottle, sun-cream and a hat every day #TheHHEx #EsseQuamVideri #Belonging

With the ongoing warm weather, we have kept the following measures in place to keep students safe and comfortable: Students have been wearing their PE kits since June to help them stay cool. The dress code for staff and Sixth Form has also been relaxed. All students should bring a refillable water bottle each day. Please ensure your child applies sun cream before school and brings it with them to reapply if needed. We encourage all students to wear a hat when outdoors. Water fountains are available across the site before school, during break and lunch, and after school. Drinks are available to purchase from the canteen at breakfast, break, and lunchtime. Toilets are available before school, during break and lunch, after school, and between lessons. Students are encouraged to stay in the shade where possible—fortunately, we have plenty of shaded areas. There will be no football at break or lunchtime to reduce strenuous activity. Students are advised to take things steadily and avoid heavy physical activity. The PE department will continue to adapt lessons appropriately for the weather, as they always do. Classrooms and offices are being kept cool by closing blinds and keeping windows and doors open where possible. At this stage, we are not planning to close the school early, but will keep this under review. Thank you for your support in helping us keep all students safe during the hot weather

VOLUME UP! Welcome to your sixty-second update! It was wonderful to spend Wednesday evening celebrating with Year 11 at their prom, at Hunton Park. They all looked incredible and had a brilliant evening of dancing, photos and fun. We are looking forward to our Sports Awards on the 9th of July, and we spotlight Poppy for her incredible German work. Year 9 boys cricket beat Ashlyns, under 14 boys and under 16 girls were both in the County League Athletics Plate final, and our Ancient History alumnus, Kay, has got a 1st in her degree. Year 12 Chemists have been to the Royal Society and we marvelled at the wonderful G.C.S.E. and A. Level work at our Art Exhibition. We have been helping out the student librarians at Oakleaf and enjoyed a wonderful evening of music at our Summer Vibes concert last night. Next week is Gold Week. You can find your newsletter in your inbox and on the website. Happy Friday everyone! #TheHHEx #EsseQuamVideri #Belonging

As it tradition - after stella performances by TBC, acoustic band, and rock band - funk band play us out for another year. #TheHHEx #EsseQuamVideri #Belonging

A fantastic first act to our Summer Vibes concert; orchestra, strings and voices on show first. The noisy ones follow the interval! #TheHHEx #Belonging #EsseQuamVideri

The prom tradition of arriving in style! #prom #petrolheads #TheHHEx #EsseQuamVideri #Belonging

It the most wonderful night of the year. Happy prom Year 11! #TheHHEx #EsseQuamVideri #Relationships #DressToImpress #prom

Thank you to all the staff, parents/carers and students who completed our Summer Survey. Ecologi have planted 606 trees in our behalf. #Reflection #Responsibility #Belonging