- 12 September 2024
Small Independent School of the Year Finalist
We are thrilled to announce that Marlborough House has been selected as a Finalist in the Small Independent School of the Year category of the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2024. Having been Shortlisted last term, we were delighted to receive this fantastic news. "Well done agai...
Continue Reading - 06 September 2024
Snapshot interview with Mr Jensen, Deputy Head
We are delighted to welcome Mr Jensen and his family to the School from New Zealand, where he was the Head of a Primary School, having previously taught at Prep Schools in Shropshire and Suffolk. In addition to his role as Deputy Head, Mr Jensen is also a Year 7 Form Tutor and Year 5 E...
Continue Reading - 06 September 2024
ANNUAL BEWL WATER DRAGON BOAT RACE 2024
Once again, MHS rose to the occasion by fronting not just one but TWO boats for the annual event at Bewl Water. Our able paddlers and drummers (a total of 34 in all) braved the elements last Saturday morning to compete with 30 other teams for the coveted trophy. Thankfully the weather sm...
Continue Reading - 12 July 2024
Sports Days
Two fantastic celebrations of athletics and sporting achievement for School. Pre-Prep On a warm day at the end of June, the children enjoyed an exciting themed series of events based on Thomas The Tank Engine, written by MHS old boy Rev. W. Awdry. Hosted by non-other than Sir Toph...
Continue Reading - 11 July 2024
Small Independent School of the Year, Shortlist 2024
We were thrilled to be shortlisted for the 'Small Independent School of the Year' category of the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2024. Our size is our strength, from small class sizes, supporting every child to reach their potential, to the unique family-feel of our smal...
Continue Reading - 05 July 2024
Summer Art Exhibition
The art display to accompany the Summer Concert was a culmination of work produced this year, across the whole of the Prep School. From the youngest pupils in Year 3, who worked hard to create their colourful Rainforest plants, Year 4s bugs (some of which you wouldn’t want to encou...
Continue Reading - 28 June 2024
Year 4 Detectives at Work
Year 4 had a fascinating look at forensics and solved the murder looking at motivation, opportunity and means. You’ll be glad to know the perp is now in prison! The day included working over the crime scene, extensive clue searching, searching phone records and building a timeline...
Continue Reading - 28 June 2024
Dunk's Anniversary Art Competition Success
As part of the Dunk’s Almshouses 300th anniversary celebrations, schools in Hawkhurst were invited to participate in creating work for an exhibition, alongside historical material relating to the history of the buildings and their use (formerly both for the provision of homes to local...
Continue Reading - 28 June 2024
Year 4 Summer Play
Despite the show being on the hottest day of the year so far, Year 4 put on a wonderful show, performing their many lines, song words and dance moves to an outstanding standard. After his starring role in our Easter show, Mr Bunny should be putting his lucky rabbit feet up and relaxing...
Continue Reading - 11 June 2024
Year 4 become Town PLanners
Year 4 started the second half of term with a day of walking, observing, map-reading and outdoor learning at the Environmental Education Centre in Horton Kirby. They enjoyed a fascinating day in role as new Town Planners, brought in to bring energy and encourage thriving business to put Horto...
Continue Reading - 07 June 2024
Poetry and Drama Celebration
Just before the half term break, all the children in Years 6, 7 and 8 joined together to wow us with performances of poetry, monologues, duologues and sketches. This was a joint venture by the English and Drama Departments to showcase the children's very clear talents in choral poet...
Continue Reading - 07 June 2024
'Legion' Exhibition Trip with years 6 and 7
Some may see this as an ambitious visit with these two year groups; however, this iconic exhibition of The Roman Army was proving so popular that we could not miss this opportunity. Add to that the location of the British Museum and you have a must have experience. The pupils embraced th...
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