- 15 March 2024
snapshot interview with Mrs Cooper, Head of Pre-Prep
Did you know that our new Head of Pre-Prep, Mrs Cooper, is an alumnus of Marlborough House! Find out more in the interview below. Snapshot Interview What inspired you to be a teacher? All the wonderful teachers I had at Marlborough House School inspired me to become a teacher. I always...
Continue Reading - 08 March 2024
Book week 2024
”The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” - Dr. Seuss If only all the children could have an extra day added to the week to devote exclusively to reading- or, alternatively, if only every week could be book w...
Continue Reading - 04 March 2024
Snapshot Interview with Mrs Mitchell, Head of Science
Did you know that Mrs Mitchell, Head of Science, was an Equine Dentist before she became a teacher! Find out more below SNapshot interview What inspired you to be a teacher? I have always been passionate about helping others; I always strive to achieve goals myself and I enjoy...
Continue Reading - 01 March 2024
Year 5's Roman Fort Design Competition
Design challenge accepted! Fantastic work from Year 5 whose Roman Fort project incorporated a site visit to Richborough Roman Fort, a full-scale plan drawing task and the final 3D build. The winning team is the first fort displayed, featuring a drawbridge, army barracks, a...
Continue Reading - 29 February 2024
Snapshot Interview with Pre-Prep Music Teacher, Mrs Townsend
Did you know that our Pre-Prep Music Teacher, Mrs Townsend, was put forward for a Music Teacher award with Classic FM. Find out more about Mrs Townswend here. What and who do you teach at MHS? I teach violin, viola, piano, recorder, Pre Prep Music and Early Years Music. What inspi...
Continue Reading - 27 February 2024
Year 4's wonka-worthy Chocolate Workshop
Year 4 were lucky enough to be visited by Hastings' very own Willy Wonka: James Bridger from Coastal Cocoa (Coastal Cocoa - Hand-made chocolate shop from Hastings, East Sussex). As well as guiding us through the tasting of ten tempting tidbits of chocolate, James also explained the histor...
Continue Reading - 21 February 2024
Seniors Trip to Hastings
Blowy ‘n’ blustery, wet ‘n’ wild, cold and damp…. However you want to describe the conditions on Tuesday afternoon, the weather was the dominant feature as Year 7 and 8 headed to the coast. Stepping out of the bus to enjoy their picnics on the beach, the hungry sea...
Continue Reading - 15 February 2024
Year 4's trip to the Observation Science Centre
Year 4 were lucky enough to visit the Observation Science Centre to explore forces and see the fascinating telescopes. Everything from the giant balancing board and outdoor echo-phone, to the tiny model cam toys and plasma ball were explored in full by everyone in year 4 (teachers included...
Continue Reading - 15 February 2024
House Readathon
Calling all bookworms! To encourage and promote reading for pleasure amongst the children, this term the Prep School are taking part in a House Readathon in the lead up to Book Week, which will take place at the beginning of March. The children are free to choose whatever books spark their...
Continue Reading - 15 February 2024
Notes from Forest School
Problem solving, outdoor play, tools, focus, hands-on learning, risk management, good company, fresh air, confidence building - it must be another Forest School session! From Nursery to Year 4, weekly Forest School sessions are a curriculum staple and we all love the opportunity for some outd...
Continue Reading - 15 February 2024
Happy Chinese New Year
Our celebrations began with a wonderful Chinese feast, including prawn crackers, (Marlborough) house special noodle stir fry, sweet and sour chicken, sticky ribs and beef in black bean sauce, followed by crispy banana fritters. Thank you to our fabulous Catering Team! Nursery dressed up for t...
Continue Reading - 09 February 2024
Children’s Mental Health Week
We are pleased to have supported Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week. In line with the theme was ‘My Voice Matters’, the Form Reps and I were excited to run a mental health questionnaire in the Prep School, which will be evaluated at...
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