I am writing this introduction after one of the best fortnights of the year.  Not only have we enjoyed exceptional weather, but last week saw the extraordinary International Arts Festival. This event embodies the ethos and culture of Hampstead School so well and, on a personal note for me, is the sort of event that made me want to move to London to begin with. This year didn't disappoint - fantastic food and drinks, amazing outfits, wonderful poetry. A life-affirming event that I hope you managed to enjoy.

Also, last week, many students enjoyed a production of Frankenstein by an outside theatre group. This had fantastic staging and was much enjoyed by all.

Year 11s concluded their public examinations last week and celebrated this with a graduation event. Thank you to all those who supported a very busy event. Similarly, Year 13 also had a fantastic graduation event on Tuesday. We have very high expectations for the results of these fantastic cohorts of students. I send them all my best. They can now enjoy a long summer before their next steps in September!

Stay safe over the very hot weekend and, while I'm thinking of it, please do ensure your child brings plenty of water to school during these hotter parts of the year.

We look forward to seeing you back in school very soon.

- Rob Hague, Deputy Head

Whole School Notices

Parking Considerations for Our Neighbours

We have recently received complaints from our neighbours about parents/carers parking in front of driveways during pupil collection times. Please ensure you park considerately and avoid blocking driveways. Maintaining positive relationships with our local community is very important to Hampstead School, and your cooperation makes a real difference.

Event: NHS Immunisation and Information Session

On Tuesday 8 July the school will hosting an NHS immunisation session for those students in Years 8 to 10 who may have missed the original sessions.

From 15:00 to 16:00 students and parents/carers are invited to come and speak to the nurses about any questions or concerns that they may have.

We will email details to the relevant year groups closer to the date.

External Opportunities for Students

As students look ahead to the long summer break, we encourage them to make the most of this time by getting involved with the exciting opportunities available. Please see our External Opportunities page for current opportunities:

External Opportunities for Students

External Opportunity: Camden Summer University

We would like to especially draw your attention to the activities run by Camden Summer University (CSU). CSU are offering our usual wide range of FREE ACTIVITIES all summer long, courses ranging from Bubble Tea Making to Vegan Cooking; Creative Writing, Clay making and Fashion Design. To get involved you must be eligible. Young people must be aged between 13 to 19, and live in the London Borough of Camden or study at a Camden Maintained School.

Details: https://www.cmdn.co.uk/

Camden SEND and Inclusion Focus Groups

Camden’s SEND and Inclusion Service are interested in feedback from parents and carers with experience in specific areas of our processes. We welcome expressions of interest, but we can only invite people to participate who have relevant involvement in our services, so not everyone who applies will be able to participate. 

You can choose from two focus groups, which run on Monday 30th June and Monday 14th July.

Please complete this form by Thursday 10th July. You will receive an email requesting you to confirm your attendance if you are successful in securing a place.  

Click here to complete form

EVENT: Camden SEND and Inclusion Drop-in Sessions, Tuesday 15 July, 10:30 to 12:30

Where: Vadnie Bish House, 33-43 Caversham Road, NW5 2DR

Camden's SEND and Inclusion Service invites you to rop by and get your questions answered by SEND officers, Educational Psychologists, and other health and social care professionals.

Look out for a new Musical coming to Hampstead, more details available from the Performing Arts Faculty.

Year Group Updates

Year 7, 8 & 9

The Donmar Warehouse On Tour will be performing Frankenstein Dance for Hampstead School’s Key Stage 3 pupils. Year 7 have already enjoyed a fantastic performance on Monday 16 June, and Years 8 and 9 will have the opportunity to see the play on Tuesday 1 July.

Please note: Year 8 students will be seeing the play in the afternoon, and will be  dismissed slightly later than usual on that day, with dismissal anticipated by 15:15 at the latest.

Year 9 Choices outcomes have been emailed directly to students.

Year 10

There are no current notices for Year 10.

School Calendar

Key Contacts

Reception

If you need to contact the school please call Reception on 020 7794 8133 or email enquiries@hampsteadschool.org.uk

Year Group Leadership

Absences

To report your child absent, please visit www.studybugs.com.

To request a Leave of Absence during term time click HERE