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Welcome to your sixty-second update! We look forward to opening the gates of our wonderful school to parents of those currently in Year 6, on our Open Day, Saturday 3rd October. This is a school day, in full and smart uniform, for all students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 12. On Friday 2nd October school will finish early for Years 8 to 13, at 1.30pm. Those in Year 7 stay until 3.15pm to be prepared for their tour guide duties. There is an R4 for Harry for his leadership on the Paris trip, a last chance for lost property at 3.30pm on Wednesday , Year 10 have been learning blind baking in food, and we have a virtual visit from Percy Jackson author, Rick Riordan, on Wednesday. Congratulations to Lincoln who has made the Hertfordshire under-19 badminton squad, and well done to all those who so enjoyed the Paris trip. You can find your newsletter in your email inbox and on the website. Next week is Blue Week. Happy Friday everyone! #TheHHEx #EsseQuamVideri #Belonging

Our school library is hosting a virtual author's visit from Rick Riordan who has written the popular series of Percy Jackson on Wednesday 23rd September, during period 2. Please come to the library, between now and then to find our more and sign up for a place Open to all years. #TheHHEx #Belonging #EsseQuamVideri

Technical Theatre Club Every Tuesday lunctime, in Pa3/4 #TheHHEx #Belonging #EsseQuamVideri

Why do parents choose The Hemel Hempstead School for their children? Open Morning Saturday 3rd October 2026 09.30am to 12.15pm #TheHHex #Belonging #EsseQuamVideri

Free Live Parent Webinar: How You Can Help Your Child Manage Their Time Tuesday 29th September 6:00-7:00pm Elevate Exam Support Sessions for parents/carers of Year 11 Scan the QR code, or Google "Elevate School Webinars Register" #Belonging #EsseQuamVideri #TheHHEx

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Our students has a wonderful long weekend in Paris, exploring the language, architecture, culture and people of this great city! #EsseQuamVideri #Belonging #TheHHEx

Welcome to your sixty-second update! We look forward to welcoming the community and all prospective parents of pupils in Year 6, to our Open Morning, which will be held on Saturday 3rd October 2026. The school will be open from 09.30am to 12.15pm and you are welcome to attend at any point during these times. You will be shown around by our students as part of their Hemel Hempstead Experience in small, family groups. Speeches by the Headteacher, Head Students and Year 8 students will take place at: 9.45am, 10.45am & 11.45am We remind you that the government rules for Free School Meals have changed, and you must apply each year. If you feel you are entitled but not receiving free school meals then use the checker link in the newsletter. Our Geographers have been doing their coursework in Shropshire, the rugby season has started with help from Camelot and Year 12 have started their new courses. Next week is Gold Week. Your newsletter is in your inbox and on the website. Happy Friday everyone! #EsseQuamVideri #TheHHEx #Belonging

We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Morning, which will be held on Saturday 3rd October 2026. The school will be open from 09.30am to 12.15pm and you are welcome to attend at any point during these times. You will be shown around by our students as part of their Hemel Hempstead Experience (#TheHHEx), in small, family groups. Speeches by the Headteacher, Head Students and Year 8 students will take place at: 9.45am, 10.45am & 11.45am If you would like to book the Headteacher’s talk in advance and to confirm your place please: -visit our website ---www.hhs.herts.sch.uk ---Or Google “Hemel School Website” -click on the Open Morning pop-up -click on the booking link A limited number of visits are available, during the day, the following week, 5th to the 9th October, for anyone who cannot make the Open Morning. You must book in advance in order to attend by either emailing admin@hemelhempsteadschool.co.uk or telephone 01442 390100 #EsseQuamVideri #Belonging

The HHEx - what's on this term Here are all the clubs and societies running this term, as part of the #HHEx #Belonging #EsseQuamVideri

Welcome back to your sixty-second update! A school is a strange and disconcerting place when it is empty. So lovely then to see, and hear, it full again with our 1300 wonderful students. Thank you to all our parents and carers for making sure they had the correct uniform and equipment, that their iPad was charged, that their Yondr pouch was ready, and that they were on time. We hope you had a wonderful summer and are as excited as us for the academic year ahead. There are R4s for our Year 8 Digital champions, who helped Year 7 with their Great Unboxing! The P.E. team would like to remind you about naming all PE kit and what the footwear requirements are. We always hope to pass on pre-loved uniform to other families - can you help with a donation of things which no longer fit your children? Mrs Horbury thanks everyone who supported her open garden over the summer. We take a moment to remind parents of how first aid and medication works in our school. And we ask you to support our library via the Tesco blue tokens! Your newsletter is in your email inbox and on the website. Next week is blue week. Happy Friday everyone! #TheHHEx #Belonging #EsseQuamVideri

each time you receive a blue token at the checkout. Every vote will help support improvements to our school library.  Voting will take place in the following local stores: Grove Hill, Hemel Hempstead Extra, Warners End Express, Hemel Hempstead Fletcher Way, Maylands Plaza Express, Hemel Hempstead Barnacres Express, Bovingdon High Street Express, Marlows Express and Lawn Lane Express.  Thank you for your support. Together, we can help create an even better library space for our students. Your School Librarian Ms Arantes