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1st Rugby 7s
Rugby 7s returned on Wednesday for the senior 1st team. They were in action at the Danes Hill event and after 2x runners-up positions in the previous few days, the team went one better to secure the title of CHAMPIONS! What a brilliant rugby 7s season it has been so far and well done to …
Shooting Stars Children’s Hospice
On Tuesday this week we celebrated a magic day raising money for our SHS nominated charity – Shooting Stars Children’s Hospice. The whole school enjoyed an incredible catch-a-thon!
Trip to Linnean Society of London
Under the guidance of Dr Buckingham, the boys very much enjoyed their visit to both the Linnean Society of London and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Centre, while further students can look forward to participating in this particular Discovery Programme in the Summer Term.
Year 6 Visit to Wellington College for a Chemistry Spectacular
Guiding the students through the intricacies of the periodic table was the Head of Chemistry at Wellington College, whose expertise and enthusiasm sparked curiosity among the Year 6 boys. The journey began with a dramatic explosion of a hydrogen balloon, engulfed in flames that illuminated the stage, setting the tone for an afternoon filled with …
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Safari Pete Visits Year 3
To conclude Science Week last Friday, we were fortunate to welcome Safari Pete, an adventurer and conservationist. He visited to enhance the Year 3 boys’ understanding of how different animals adapt to their environments, in line with our Science Week theme – ‘Change and Adapt’. Throughout the session, the boys learned new, fascinating facts and …
News from the Maths Department – Pi-Fest
Our recent Pi-Fest event at school was a resounding success! Since November 2024, students have engaged in a highly competitive and dynamic mathematics challenge, pushing their problem-solving skills to new heights. To mark the occasion, the boys were treated to a magnificent feast in honour of Pi Day, adding to the festive spirit and reinforcing …
Ramadan Assembly Highlights Unity and Reflection
We were delighted to host a special Ramadan Assembly last week, featuring insightful contributions from boys in Years 5-8. The assembly provided a valuable opportunity for our school community to learn more about the holy month of Ramadan. We explored the origins of Ramadan, explaining the lunar calendar and how the sighting of the new moon …
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Year 3 Theatre Trip
Year 3 went to the New Victoria Theatre, Woking, to watch ‘Horrible Histories: The Awful Egyptians.’ With much excitement, the boys boarded the bus to head to Woking. There was much chatter about what the show would include: Would there be mummies? Would there be pharaohs? Would there be songs or jokes? When we arrived …
Science Week at Shrewsbury House
To celebrate British Science Week, the Science Department organised a range of exciting lunchtime activities, supported by senior boys. Year 3 took part in Rainbows All Around, exploring the magic of making rainbows with Skittles and designing colourful fabric using chromatography. Year 4 had great fun creating their own steady hand game. Year 5 applied …
SHS Rugby7s Festivals
A brilliant afternoon of Prep School sport involving twelve schools and around 130 boys with each team guaranteed six hard-fought matches. The SHS Year 8 team secured a slot in the top tier of the competition and performed superbly to achieve a creditable fourth place of the twelve competing. Year 7 when faced with competing in …
