- 01 December 2023
FoMHS Christmas Fair
The sun shone and festive cheer was in abundance as the sound of laughter and fun echoed around the whole School at the FoMHS Christmas Fair. Mrs McEwan and the School choirs started proceedings with some beautiful Carol singing on the Terrace, finishing with a rousing rendition of Jingl...
Continue Reading - 24 November 2023
All aboard the Polar Express!
Year 2 had an exciting morning when they immersed themselves in a MHS Polar Express Experience. They got dressed into their pyjamas and pretended to go on a journey to the North Pole. It was incredibly exciting as our classrooms were turned into trains and the journey to the North Pole was gr...
Continue Reading - 17 November 2023
Children In Need
We had a great day celebrating Children In Need, raising £250 for the charity appeal in the process. Everyone looked fantastic in their ‘hint of spots’, and, at the end of the day, Reception to Year 8 (cheered on by Nursery at the start!) enjoyed a ‘frie...
Continue Reading - 13 November 2023
Anti-Bullying Week
Odd Sock Day marked the start of Anti-Bullying Week, linking to our current PHSE topic: ‘Celebrating Difference’. The fun didn’t stop there, with pupils trying out the Random Acts of Kindness Wheel, collaborating on their Form’s Anti-Bullying Charter and...
Continue Reading - 13 November 2023
Bonfire Night at Marlborough House
The FoMHS bonfire night certainly went off with a bang as approximately 500 people gathered to enjoy a wonderful display. Mr Townsend and his team ensured the bonfire was quite the spectacle and the Year 8 girls did a fantastic job of making 'Guy' the Guy. The Catering Team ensu...
Continue Reading - 12 November 2023
Armistice Day 2023
The whole School assembled for our Act of Remembrance on Armistice Day and a wreath was laid on our memorial plaque in the Chapel Garden by the four Heads of Houses. At the ceremony in Hawkhurst, four Year 8s including our Head Girl, Zoe C, represented the School and laid a wreath at the...
Continue Reading - 02 November 2023
Harvest Festival for Years 1 - 8
We were delighted to welcome parents to our Harvest Festival. Donations were gratefully received, prayers were read and children from Years 1 - 8 performed; a really energetic and uplifting experience for all involved. Years 1 and 2 kicked-off proceedings with an old classic, Big Re...
Continue Reading - 02 November 2023
Equestrian team Comes 2nd Nationally!
Huge congratulations to the four members of the MHS Equestrian Team who represented the School at the NSEA (National Schools Equestrian Association) National Championships at Addington and came an incredible Team 2nd in their class. This is the first time the MHS te...
Continue Reading - 02 November 2023
Equestrian Team Qualify for Hickstead
As if the National Championships weren't enough excitement for half term, our younger riders were also out competing and sailed through the Grass Roots Qualifier to place Team 1st in the 60cm and 70cm classes, and Team 2nd in the 40cm class; qualifying for the championships at Hickstead next...
Continue Reading - 01 November 2023
Year 8 Support Squad
Introducing the Year 8 Support Squad; a dedicated session delivering peer support to benefit pupils in the Prep School. What is Peer Support? Peer Support uses the knowledge, skills and experience of children and young people in a structured way to help them develop th...
Continue Reading - 30 October 2023
Year 5's Trip to Richborough Roman Fort
Year 5 students were treated to an immersive History trip to Richborough Roman Fort led by myself and Head of Classics, Mrs Budd. Richborough Roman Fort is one of the most beautifully preserved and restored remains of a Roman Fort. Richborough is thought to be the site of the first Claudian l...
Continue Reading - 30 October 2023
Harvest Festival - Nursery and Reception
The last morning of half term saw a roomful of Dingle Dangle Scarecrows celebrating harvest festival in fine form. Nursery and Reception came together to sing, dance and share their knowledge about why we are so grateful to our farmers, and why we give thanks for the harvest coming in. The ch...
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