News from the Hill

Over half term, 19 girls and staff enjoyed a fun-filled, action-packed trip to the 'Big Apple' to explore its Art and Culture.

On an appropriately crisp and dark night, over 700 people scaled the hill to enjoy the first Friends’ Firework Fiesta in many years.  

Our Farnborough Hill community came together last Friday morning for our annual Harvest Festival. 

Earlier this month we were very excited to welcome almost 90 Year 6 pupils for a Young Leaders’ Day. 

Last Wednesday, the Senior Choir enjoyed the privilege of singing Choral Evensong at the majestic Guildford Cathedral.

Year 7 pupils enjoyed their first residential trip together at the end of last week. They were warmly welcomed on arrival by a thoroughly enthusiastic bunch of PGL instructors, who geared the girls up for their exciting two-day adventure.

Our U15A and B teams took part in the Schools District Netball Tournament at Wavell School on Wednesday 9 October 2019.  Both teams did very well but particular congratulations to the U15A team who were unbeaten winners.  

On Saturday 21 September we hosted the annual Farnborough Hill Old Girls' Reunion.  We were delighted to welcome 150 Old Girls and their families who joined members of the Community and former staff for a joyous afternoon revisiting their old school and catching up with friends.

A group of 35 tenacious and extremely hard-working pupils returned to school this week to learn of the outstanding grades they earned in their Level One Project Qualification, taken in Year 9; 20 girls earned an A*, nine an A and six achieved B grades.

Pupils at Farnborough Hill were celebrating this morning as they received their excellent GCSE results. The School is delighted that 56% of all the results were at the top grades of 9 – 7, with an excellent pass rate of 98%.

Students at Farnborough Hill were delighted to achieve outstanding results across the board as they received their A level results today, with two thirds of the year group earning an A*, A or B in all their subjects. The School was particularly delighted to see that 67% of the top grades were in subjects such as Mathematics, History, the Classics and the Sciences, as preferred by Russell Group universities.

The School celebrated the many achievements of girls in Years 7 - 9 at our annual Junior Prize Giving afternoon on Wednesday 2 July 2019.  Congratulations to all the girls who received medals, certificates and trophies.

Representatives from this year's CAFOD Young Leaders team attended a day of celebration and thanks at CAFOD Headquarters this week.

Year 7 took a three-day break from their normal timetable to enjoy a Music Theatre workshop, during which they worked together to create a production of Bugsy Malone entirely from scratch.

With the sun shining, the field awash with brightly coloured t-shirts and a buzz of excitement in the air, inter-house sports afternoon got underway.

Year 8 and 9 pupils took their audiences on a magical journey through the Wardrobe to the land of Narnia.

This year, once again, the Sixth Form students were delighted to host Year 5 pupils at Busy Bees taster days.

Catholic theologian David Wells travels the world delivering inspirational talks; he aims to share ‘accessible theology for the busy, burnt-out and bewildered’ and has written several best-selling books on the subject of faith. He spoke to Farnborough Hill teachers in June.

Pupils from Farnborough Hill have been awarded 'Best Overall Company' and 'Best Trade Stand' at the Young Enterprise North Hampshire Showcase Area Final. 

The new uniform for Farnborough Hill pupils has been revealed!

A fascinating trip to neighbouring Farnborough Abbey enabled Year 8 to learn about the connections it has with the School, the daily life of the monks, the Abbey Church and the Crypt.  Mr Ralph Wellington reports...

After a lot of hard work and preparation, A level and GCSE examinations began in earnest on Monday 13 May 2019.  The week leading up to this had a celebratory feel as the girls completed their courses and for some, attended their last formal lessons at Farnborough Hill.

We were delighted to welcome parents, friends and families into school on Saturday 11 May 2019 for our annual Open Morning.   This is a fantastic opportunity to give an insight into what goes on in the School every working day.  

On Monday 29 April 2019 the Farnborough Hill Senior Choir sang Choral Evensong in the magnificent and awe-inspiring surroundings of St Paul's Cathedral in the heart of London.

The Colosseum in Rome, Pompeii and Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius were some of the sights experienced by Year 7, 8 and 9 Classicists when they visited Italy during the Easter Holiday.  Isabella reports ....

Two Duke of Edinburgh Gold practice expeditions took place over the Easter holidays.  One group hiking and the other canoeing.  This challenge is very tough and the girls did brilliantly.  Read on...

Our pupils and staff enjoyed a fabulous trip to Iceland over the Easter holidays where they were able to experience some of the many natural geographical wonders of this amazing country.

The annual Gym and Dance Display, where girls from across the year groups showcase their gravity-defying and dizziness-inducing displays of sporting prowess, was held on Tuesday evening.

On a sunny Saturday morning, as part of their charity week, members of the Sixth Form threw open the doors to the Old House to share the history of their beautiful school building with eager visitors.

Our Easter Concert took place on Tuesday 19 March 2019 in the magnificent setting of the School Chapel and a large audience gathered to enjoy a rich and varied programme of music-making organised by the Music Department.

Audiences were enthralled and delighted by the Upper School production of Jessica Swale’s Blue Stockings, which took place on 6-8 March 2019.  This thought-provoking and clever play told the story of the first women at Girton College, Cambridge, and their fight to have their education recognised in the same way as their male counterparts. 

This year's House Talent Show was, once again, a riot of laughter, music and dance. Head of Becket, Mr Quinnell, reports.

Farnborough Hill skiers took to the slopes of Passo del Tonale, Italy, for a week of fun over half term.

Last week, pupils studying Latin and Classics in Year 9 were fortunate to have the opportunity to visit the site of Aquae Sulis in the city of Bath.

A team of Sixth Form Economists have battled their way into the Student Investor Challenge semi-finals, beating over 5,000 teams from schools around the UK and abroad.

Due to the adverse weather conditions and the forecast for later, the School will not be open today.

Pupils at Farnborough Hill were thrilled to welcome Spencer Bull, Vice Captain of Team UK at the 2018 Invictus Games. 

Last week 72 young actors faced the challenge of undertaking their Trinity Drama exams in front of two professional examiners.

Christmas is a big deal at Farnborough Hill. Massive, in fact, with jumpers, lunches and decorations galore. Yet, we always felt something was missing so, this September, the idea of a pantomime was suggested. Bravely, a small team from the Lower Sixth set about producing the first Farnborough Hill Pantomime in approximately 20 years. 

Farnborough Hill is delighted to release a new look from January 2019.  Following a process of reflection and consideration, the decision was taken by governors, Sisters and the senior leadership team to undertake a brand revitalisation to better reflect the ethos and purpose of the school, to create a clear, positive image and a distinctive, memorable identity. 

The annual, and ever-popular, Christmas Celebration took place on Friday 8 December 2018 and a packed Hall resounded to the festive sounds of the full range of the School's ensembles. 

On Sunday 2 December 2018 we hosted our annual candlelit Advent Carol Service. The service was as beautiful as ever including readings, prayers, music from the choir and congregational carols.  It prepared us spiritually for the season ahead with the lighting of our Advent wreath and a selection of seasonal pieces, reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas. 

The Farnborough Hill Christmas Bazaar is an event that both staff and girls always look forward to, and is a great start to the festive season. This year’s Bazaar was a hugely enjoyable event, with family and friends enjoying a wide variety of stalls, read on ....

Assembly on Monday 26 November 2018 was an opportunity for our busy PE Department to celebrate all the girls' achievements in a wide variety of sports over the term.  Read a summary here to find out more ...

The School has been showcasing musical maestros and actors extraordinaire over the previous week, with the Musical Soirée and GCSE Drama Performances both taking place.

Sixth Form students have produced a special edition of the weekly newsletter for an insight into life at Farnborough Hill 100 years ago, to mark the centenery of the end of World War 1. 

We were delighted to welcome John Suchet as our Guest of Honour for this year's Prize Giving which took place on Friday 9 November 2018 in the School Chapel.

After a busy start to the year and a focus on  settling in, the Year 7 Residential was the perfect way for them to end their first half-term at Farnborough Hill.

Year 10 GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition students visited Tuppenny Barn, an organic small holding in Southbourne. Tuppenny Barn are passionate about the environment and provide learning experiences in growing, sustainability, healthy eating and biodiversity.

The halls are once again alive with music: F’Hill Radio has been revived! Back with brilliant Year 11 DJs, exclusive peeks into the underworld of the school and weekly quizzes and request shows, the girls have big broadcasting plans.

Last week, lunchtimes in the Science Department were packed with activities to celebrate the Royal Society of Biology’s Biology week.

Farnborough Hill students Sophie Farrelly and Sophie Fowles have each secured a highly-competitive Army Scholarship to see them through university and into Sandhurst to pursue their careers, Sophie Fowles as a Logistics Officer and Sophie Farrelly an Army Doctor.

European Day of Languages was on Wednesday 26 September, so this week the School celebrated with a treasure-hunt-style languages quiz.

Once again, we had a great turn-out of Old Girls and their families, together with former and current staff, for the Reunion on Saturday 15 September. 40- and 20-year anniversary old girls were particularly celebrating and some had even travelled from Australia, Hong Kong and Italy to be with us. 

The Year 8 spent a fantastic day at Horseshoe Lake, working in teams to complete challenges and foster a sense of happy competition. Year 8 pupil Ronnie summarised the day.

Year 7 have completed their first full week as Farnborough Hill girls.

Our intrepid Sixth Form girls working towards the Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award completed their assessed expedition in the Lake District in August. 

The summer of 2018 brought an incredible charitable adventure for 21 girls from Farnborough Hill when they travelled to Borneo to help with two fantastic projects: the planting of trees to revive a forest and the extending and modernisation of a school.

The return to school brought great news for 27 of the Year 10s, who achieved outstanding results in their Extended Projects which they completed before the summer break. Ten girls earned an A*, 15 an A and two achieved B grades.

Pupils at Farnborough Hill were elated this morning as they opened their outstanding GCSE results: 61% of grades were 9 - 7, with 82% 9 - 6. An astonishing 68% girls achieved a 9, 8 or 7 in a least half of their subjects.

Farnborough Hill student Rosie has achieved A*AA grades in her A levels, securing a place at one of the most prestigious institutions in the country. Rosie will be completing a foundation year in art at Central St Martin’s, which admits fewer than 7% of applicants – making it more competitive than Oxbridge.

Following an intensive online questionnaire, a subsequent test and a gruelling interview where she was quizzed on her skills and interest in cyber security, Farnborough Hill student Alice has secured sponsorship from a top secret government agency for her university place, and the promise of employment post degree.

Farnborough Hill students are celebrating today as they received the best set of A level results for over 10 years. An outstanding 61% of grades were A* / A, with 87% at A*, A or B. 

The Year 7 and 8 pupils put on a fantastic, lively performance of Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo at the end of the Summer Term.

On Tuesday, Year 10 GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition students travelled to Tante Marie Culinary Academy in Woking for a chocoholics dream.

On Thursday we were privileged to have a short recital at lunchtime given by 14-year-old Eliza Haskins who was a Woodwind Category Finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the Year 2018 competition.

We are delighted to announce that Upper Sixth student Imogen Usherwood has won the Wicked Young Writer Award for the 18-25 age category.

Friday 22 June saw a celebration of sport and participation at our Inter-House Sports afternoon in our fabulous School grounds followed by a stunning exhibition of Art and Design showcasing GCSE and A level students' work.

We were delighted to open St Raphael’s yesterday afternoon, a well-being centre at the heart of the School encompassing the Rennie Surgery, St Luke’s mindfulness space, St Catherine’s (Learning Support) and the School Counsellor’s room.

Year 9s Alex, Lanie and Tia have won a place each on a Girls into Engineering Residential Course at Warwick University, sponsored by Girls Get Set and the Smallpeice Trust.  

Year 8 pupils enjoyed a fantastic Classics trip to Butser Farm last week.

Mr Rudi Oppenheimer, a Holocaust survivor, delivered a testimony to the whole School on 18 June 2018.  The visit was the initiative of two sixth formers, Sophie and Thalia, following a visit to Auschwitz as part of the 'Lessons from Auschwitz' project.

Sixth Form ‘Bee Keepers’ were buzzing with excitement to welcome Year 5 Busy Bees to taster days at Farnborough Hill.

Year 10 girls spent two days sampling the bespoke offerings of the Sixth Form on the Hill. Academics, the social aspect and all-important enrichment were covered in the taster days which allowed each girl to choose a programme which best suited her interests and aspirations.

Congratulations to the Year 10 Young Enterprise company, Purrrfect Pawpost, who won 'Best Stand' at the YE Regional Finals.

Our Upper Sixth students said farewell to the school during the week before half term before embarking on study leave and the start of A level examinations.  Their last week was very busy and enjoyable.  Read more here.

On Friday 18 May 2018 we had our annual House MasterChef Competition with over 30 girls taking part. The girls demonstrated excellent team work and the judges were very impressed with the level of skill and creativity shown in their dishes. 

Our Year 10 Drama GCSE  groups provided audiences on Thursday 24 May 2018 with some powerful extracts from Kinderstransport by Diane Samuels.  The girls performed their roles to an outstanding level. 

On Friday 27 April we saw the culmination of a large amount of hard work as Farnborough Hill pupils welcomed all of the boys and girls of St Bernadette’s Year 5 to record their Hymn to St Teresa. 

At Assembly on Monday 14 May 2018, the PE Department gave a summary of the year to date presenting certificates and medals to our many talented sportswomen.  Read more details here.

Congratulations to our Year 9 and 10 girls who spent the bank holiday weekend (5/6 May 2018) doing their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award practice (Year 9) or assessed (Year 10) expeditions in the New Forest.  

The annual Gym and Dance Display took place just before the Easter holidays on the 27 March 2018. It was a fabulous display of Farnborough Hill gymnastic and dance talent. 

Congratulations to our Year 10 Young Enterprise company, Purrfect Paw Post, who scooped 'Best Company' and 'Best Trade Stand' at the YE County Final on Wednesday 25 April 2018.  They are now through to the penultimate round before the National Final.

Our senior Classicists enjoyed a fascinating trip to Greece over the Easter holidays with the opportunity to see some amazing ancient sites.  Read more here.

On Friday night, a packed audience enjoyed a feast of entertainment provided by the full range of Farnborough Hill's choral, orchestral and instrumental ensembles.  Our Night at the Musicals featured music from all of the great Broadway and West End shows.

On the evening of Tuesday 13 March 2018 the school was buzzing with enthusiasm and interest when we hosted our biennial Careers Fair for Years 9 and above. We welcomed thirty-seven professionals into school representing a wide range of careers.

The eagerly-anticipated More House Fashion Show took place on Friday 16 March 2018. This exciting event entails each House working together to create an outfit for their model (one of our staff members), using only recycled materials.

Our sensational all-singing, all-dancing musical production, Anything Goes, performed to packed houses on 7-9 March 2018.  The school hall was transformed into a theatre and the stage into a ship complete with portholes, cabin rooms, bunk beds, a nightclub and a brig.  

We celebrated World Book Day on Thursday 9 March 2018, a week late following the snow days of the previous week. It is clear that Farnborough Hill girls (and staff) love to dress up and the school was full of fantasy fiction characters.

Due to continuing adverse weather conditions, Farnborough Hill will not be open on Friday 2 March.  Work and resources for pupils can be found on Firefly.  Pupils should only complete work set for lessons missed on Friday.

The Box Office is now open for this year's school production: 'Anything Goes' by Cole Porter.  The performances take place from 7 - 9 March and the talented cast and crew have been busy rehearsing this wonderful show.  

On Tuesday 20 February 2018, Year 7 girls took an exciting trip to the Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Neasden, London.  Veda (7W) reported on the day: 

Farnborough Hill Library was very excited to be kicking off its World Book Day celebrations this year with a visit from author Jo Cotterill on Thursday 22 February 2018.  

Girls from Years 8-10 had a fantastic week over half term skiing in the Italian Alps with everyone making excellent progress and all groups ascending the beautiful Presena Glacier. 

A group of 50 singers, comprising girls, staff and guests visited the majestic Salisbury Cathedral to sing Choral Evensong on Wednesday 7 February 2018.

On Friday, 9 February 2018, everyone gathered in the Hall to watch the eagerly anticipated ‘Farnborough Hill’s Got Talent’. Organised by Becket and Fisher Houses, this year’s annual talent show included something a bit different – a ‘lip synch’ challenge. 

Congratulations to our Art Department who submitted a beautiful piece of group artwork to the Global Canvas Children's Art Competition 2018 and have reached the final which will be held at the Natural History Museum on 15 March 2018.

We were very privileged to welcome a team of youth leaders from the Hillsong church in Guildford who led our annual Retreat for Years 7 - 11 last week. Each year group had a day off-timetable to spend 'on retreat' with the theme 'Be who God called you to be and you will set the world on fire'.

We were delighted to hear this week that one of our pupils has won first prize in the Knights of St Columba national prayer competition.  

Three of our students were awarded Exhibition Awards by Trinity College London for achieving the highest score in the UK for Grade 6 Trinity Drama Exams taken in May 2017.

Just before the end of the Christmas term, 32 excited sportswomen from Years 10 and 11 together with 4 members of staff, set off on tour to the Caribbean island of Barbados.  

On Friday 8 December 2017, a packed audience in the Hall was treated to a varied and entertaining programme of music for Christmas, featuring all of the school’s many choral and instrumental ensembles. 

Click here for details of our sports report for this half term.  Fantastic results in swimming, netball, hockey, badminton and cross country.

Our Carol Service, marking the first Sunday of Advent, took place in the School Chapel on 3 December, immediately after the Christmas Bazaar.  Incorporating carols, music, readings and prayers, it was a very special occasion.

Our annual Christmas Bazaar was held on Sunday 3 December 2017 and was a wonderful event.  A wide range of stalls, refreshments and entertainment made for a very festive afternoon whilst raising funds for House charities.

With the news of a royal wedding making Windsor Castle the place to be, it was particularly exciting for Senior Choir to sing Choral Evensong at St George’ s Chapel, within the grounds of the Castle, on Wednesday 29 November 2017.

It is an exciting time in the Sixth Form application process with the Sixth Form Academic Scholarship Examination taking place this week. To this end, we are delighted to formally release the Sixth Form version of our School Video.

On Friday 17 November 2017 there were big celebrations at Farnborough Hill as we looked back over 200 years of education of girls by the religious order which founded our school - the Religious of Christian Education.

Our annual Prize Giving took place on Friday 10 November 2017.  It is always a significant event which celebrates personal and school achievements in a whole host of arenas, academic, sporting, musical and dramatic as well as unique successes that enrich the lives of all involved.

On Monday 12 November 2017 the whole school gathered in our beautiful Chapel for an Assembly and Act of Remembrance.  This was a very moving event which included poems, prayer, music and reflection.

Each of our Year 7 classes are getting the chance to visit a local engineering company, GE (General Electric) Oil and Gas, to see how knowledge of STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) can be put into practice in the world of work.

The half term ended on a high as the whole school took part in one of the most anticipated events in the school calendar: the Inter-House Quiz. 18 teams from each House pitted their wits against one another and enjoyed a highly entertaining afternoon.

It has been a busy start to the year in PE. Netball and Hockey trials dominated the first couple of weeks and now that squads have been selected, competitive sport is well underway.  Cross Country and Swimming also featured in this first half term.

Our talented musical students had a busy October with two special concerts for which all the girls practised hard.  The Senior Choir performed for the annual Phyllis Tuckwell Fundraising Concert and the Musical Soirée showcased our many and varied ensembles.  Read more ...

Following the recent harvest of apples from our own orchard, thanks to the help of girls in Years 7 and 8, 1500 bottles of apple juice have been produced and are now on sale at £2.50 per bottle.  'Apple Heaven' was deemed delicious at a recent tasting by staff and pupils.

Representatives of the Knights of St Columba were in Assembly on Monday 2 October 2017 to present awards to winners and runners up of their Prayer and Painting competitions.  We had winners at local, provincial and national level.

The whole school met together in the Chapel on Thursday 28 September 2017 for our first Mass of the academic year. The Mass of the Holy Spirit is always a thoughtful experience and sets the school community on the right path spiritually for the year ahead.

Old Girls from as early as 1940 and as far away as Australia gathered with their families on Saturday 16 September 2017 to celebrate the bicentenary of the foundation of the Religious Of Christian Education with six of their members. 

We were excited to release a new promotional film on Monday 11 September 2017, entitled 'There is a Badge' produced over the last year that looks to tell the story of daily life beyond exam results.

Many congratulations to 7 Year 13 girls who completed their Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award assessed expedition at the end of the Summer holidays.  Read all about their adventures in Freya's report:

Smiles, joy and congratulations were the order of the day as girls received their GCSE results on Thursday 24 August 2017.  Taking government changes in their stride, they kept their focus to achieve an impressive 86% A* - B, with 59% of all results graded at A*/A. 

There was great joy and excitement on Thursday 17 August 2017 as delighted girls opened their A level results envelopes.  Nearly half of all the results were at A* or A grades, with a superb 90% at the covetable A*-C which secures places at the top universities.

At the end of a busy term, 26 members of Senior Choir, along with four staff, headed for Prague, the historic and musically vibrant capital of the Czech Republic. As well as singing for Mass at the majestic St Vitus Cathedral, the choir gave three further performances ... 

As we welcome back to school 8 students who have just completed their Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award practice expedition in the Peak District, Mrs Brocklehurst, DofE Award Coordinator, reflects on a very busy year ...

Pride was the prevailing emotion at Farnborough Hill on Monday 3 July 2017 as three students were announced winners of the National Final in the 2017 Rotary Youth Speaks competition. 

Since the GCSEs finished, many of our Year 11 students have been encouraged to do a week's work experience.  Here Emily (11 Omega) describes her excellent placement with the Rural Life Centre in Tilford near Farnham.

On Friday 30 June we saw a sea of people, all dressed in bright yellow, complete a 3k run through our beautiful grounds. The run was organised by members of the Lower Sixth in aid of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Service. 

Our students' artistic and design talent was showcased on Friday 23 June 2017 with an exhibition of Art, Photography and Design and Technology GCSE and A level work.

A combination of perfect weather, brilliant organisation and sporting enthusiasm meant that our Inter-House Sports Afternoon was a triumph.  

It was wonderful to see the happy faces of nearly 140 Year 5 pupils who visited us today to take part in Busy Bees.  

Verity (10B) has been announced as the overall national winner of the Knights of St Columba National Easter Painting Competition 2017 ...

We are very proud of 59 Year 10 girls who successfully completed their assessed expedition over the weekend of 10-11 June 2017.  This achievement takes them a step closer to gaining their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award ...

On Tuesday 13 June 2017, a small group of Year 7 girls were fortunate enough to visit a company called GE Oil and Gas based locally in Farnborough ...

Year 7 had a very exciting and busy day on Wednesday 14 June 2017, with fund-raising, dressing up, a feast and a performing arts evening ...

A Bollywood dancing masterclass (pictured) was just one of the novel activities on offer during our recent Sixth Form Taster Days for Year 10, who got the chance to find out what makes being at the top of the school so special ...

Girls were challenged to look carefully at the political parties' policies during a highly informative General Election Taster session as part of our Think Tank series of talks and run by Government & Politics teacher, Mr Gillingham.

Open Morning, on Saturday 13 May 2017, was one of the highlights of the year.  Family and friends of students in Years 7 - 9 had an insight into the students' experience of school attending open lessons, rehearsals, demonstrations and displays.

Over the Easter holidays, a group of students and teachers had a fascinating time exploring Berlin and seeing some of the iconic historical locations of the 20th century.  Jennifer (12BRT) reports on this busy and interesting trip.

During the Easter holidays 43 students and 5 staff were lucky enough to experience the wonders and diversity of China, a country rich in culture, history and amazing geographical features. 

The Easter term ended on Friday 31 March 2017 with a beautiful Easter Service attended by the whole school in Chapel. The service narrated the story of Jesus through the eyes of Mary. With dramatic depictions of the story, prayer and song, the service was a powerful experience for all involved.

At the end of the Easter Term we were treated to a spectacular evening of gymnastics demonstrations, floor routines, modern, tap, ballroom and contemporary dance and more at last the annual Gym and Dance Display, hosted by the PE Department. 

Mindful of news from famine-stricken countries like Sudan and Somalia, it is timely that our team of CAFOD Youth Leaders have been busy organising ways to fund-raise for CAFOD.  These were presented in Assembly last week ...

For the third year running we have a team of Year 12 students who are taking part in the CAFOD Youth Leadership Training Programme. This year's team have been particularly enthusiastic and have made a magnificent effort for Lent, raising over £1712 for CAFOD.

On Tuesday 14 March 2017, the Maths Department celebrated Pi Day by hosting an exciting range of code cracking competitive activities for Years 7, 8 and 10.

On Friday 17 March 2017, we held the More House Fashion Show. This year's theme was "Under the Sea" and the teams had 30 minutes to design and make their own costumes made only with recycled materials, and this year's event saw some fantastic creations!

On Thursday 9th March, Gabi Cox, the founder of Chroma Stationery, came in to school to give a Think Tank talk to a range of girls from all year groups. She spoke about how she set up Chroma, what it's like being your own boss ... 

The annual school production,  Pride & Prejudice, took place in the Theatre on the Hill to capacity audiences on Wednesday 8 to Friday 10 March 2017.  Beautifully acted and full of period detail, the performances were excellent.

The ski trip to Holzgau in Austria during half term was a great success. 46 girls from Years 8 to 12 enjoyed a week of skiing with some great snow and beautiful weather (most of the time).

On Saturday 4 March 2017 students in Year 10 working for their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award went out on a training walk in preparation for theexpedition which will be assessed later in the year to go towards their award ...

Students enjoyed a 'mufti' day to celebrate World Book Day this week with many students proving to be very imaginative and resourceful dressing up as characters from Roald Dahl's brilliant books for children.

Our 3 Farnborough Hill Year 10 companies took part in a Young Enterprise Trade Fair on Saturday 11 February 2017 in Princes Mead Shopping Centre, Farnborough.  They did very well, winning all the main prizes!

The Senior Choir were thrilled recently to get the opportunity to sing in the truly magnificent Salisbury Cathedral. They were the visiting choir providing the music for Evensong on Tuesday 14 February 2017. 

This half term ended on an exuberant note with the 4th annual 'Farnborough Hill's Got Talent' inter-house competition.  The girls worked hard to put on a great show and the enthusiastic audience loved it!

The whole school joined together on Monday 13 February 2017 for a Memorial Service to remember and give thanks for the life of Lucy Pygott, pupil at the school from 2013 to 2016.  This followed a tree planting in the grounds.  Read more ...

From Monday 30 January to Friday 3 February 2017 we held our annual Retreat Week.  Years 7 - 11 each had a day off-timetable giving them the opportunity to participate in a programme of thought-provoking activities.    Read more ...

Sixth form students, Anna (13MAC) and Emily (12HAD), gave a presentation in Assembly and a 'Think Tank' talk describing what they learned having taken part in the Lessons from Auschwitz Project.  Read more ...

On Tuesday 24 January 2017, Year 8 had a fantastic visit to Bletchley Park, home of the original GCHQ.  Read more about this trip and what some of the students thought about the day.

A cheque for £1000 was presented to Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice during Assembly on Monday 23 January 2017.  This was raised through sales of 'Apple Heaven.  Read more ...

Some of our Year 11 girls were lucky enough to do a work placement at 3M in Bracknell in the Summer of 2016.  Last term they reported back on their experience.  Read more ...

Over 60 girls took Trinity Drama performance examinations on Tuesday 17 January 2017.  Results were announced on Thursday and all passed, 46 with distinctions.  Read more ...

Congratulations to our public speaking team who came FIRST in the Guildford heat of the English Speaking Union Churchill Schools Competition on Wednesday 18 January 2017.  Read more about their speeches ...

Congratulations to Year 12 student, Lucy (12BRT) has won the Surrey Sports Council Young Volunteer of the Year 2016 in recognition of her work helping youngsters at Frensham Pond Sailability.  Read more ...

Miss White reports on a trip to Germany to experience the Christmas Markets and practise German; Mrs Campbell reports on a Sixth Form literary trip to the First World War battlefields. Read more ...

Students show their care for others raising almost £5,000 for a variety of charities through fund-raising efforts in the run-up to Christmas. Well done everybody! Read more ...

The Hall was packed on Friday evening as a capacity audience enjoyed the feast of entertainment at this year’s Christmas Celebration.  Read more ...  

We had a very exciting start to the last week of term when Alex Danson came to talk to the whole school in Monday Assembly following her success with the GB Hockey Team during the Olympic Games in Rio 2016.  Read more ...

Sister Veronica Rennie was overwhelmed by the large turn-out to her surprise birthday celebrations on Sunday 4 December 2016.  Read more ...

On Tuesday 6 December 2016, senior citizens from the local community, along with Father Tony and the Sisters, joined us at school for an afternoon of festive entertainment followed by tea. Read more ...

Palestrina by candlelight set the scene for this year's gorgeous Advent Carol Service on Sunday 27 November 2016.  With readings and music in a packed Chapel, this was the perfect way to start the Christmas season.  Read more ...

We were delighted to welcome Anna Nicholls and Susan Hartley-Raven from the National Citizen Service to Assembly on Monday 28 November 2016.  They were here to award the school with NCS 'Champion School' status.  Read more ...

John Suchet, renowned journalist, TV newsreader and host of Classic FM's weekday morning show visited on Friday 25 November 2016 to give a masterclass in radio broadcasting and to meet students across the year groups.  Read more ... 

Congratulations go to Jess and Yadin (both in 10 Omega) for scooping the top prize at the Young Enterprise Trade Fair on Saturday 19 November 2016 against very tough competition with their company: Quotes&co.  Read more ...

Congratulations to our senior public speaking team who won the Rotary Senior Public Speaking Youth Speaks Shield for Farnborough Hill on Thursday 24 November 2016.  Read more ... 

This week's whole school Assembly included a celebration of sports achievements so far this term and included a very special presentation to one of our senior athletes.  Read more...

On Friday 19 November 2016 we celebrated Community Feast Day, with our beloved Sisters - members of the Religious of Christian Education, the order which founded our school and whose work spans 3 continents and 199 years.  Read more ...

Farnborough Hill was thrilled to welcome back Olympic Gold medal heroine, Alex Danson, to present the awards at Prize Giving on Friday 11 November 2016.  Read more ...

10 members of Year 8 spent an enjoyable and educational day at Teen Tech in Guildford on Wednesday 16 November 2016. The event aims to raise the profile of STEM subjects and gives students the chance to find out more about careers in these areas. Read more ...

Everyone at school is shocked and bereft following the tragic death of Lucy Pygott, a student at Farnborough Hill until July 2016. Lucy was killed in a road traffic accident in Aldershot while out running with Aldershot, Farnham and District Athletic Club (AFD) on Tuesday 8 November 2016.  Read more ...

On Monday 7 November 2016 we held a special Assembly and Act of Remembrance for the whole school in Chapel.  This was a moving opportunity for us all to remember the sacrifices made by so many during past and present wars. Read more ...

On 22 October 2016, the Physics A level students (and some Year 11s too) visited CERN, the scientific institute in Geneva, Switzerland, famous for its Large Hadron Collider, which is pushing the boundaries of science even today. Read Imogen's report here ... 

Year 11 enjoyed a day off-timetable on Thursday 4 November 2016 to attend a series of talks and workshops dedicated to PSHEE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education).  Read more ...

We have 600 bottles of delicious 'Apple Heaven' to sell from this year's harvest at £3 per bottle with the proceeds going to The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. The juice is organic and has been pasteurised so that it has a shelf-life of 2 years. Order here ...

Today F'Hill Radio (our school radio station) celebrated its 5th birthday! The occasion was marked by a very special show presented by Hannah (13MAC) and our guest presenter Karl Stiles from Eagle Radio. Read more ...

This very busy half term ended today in traditional style with the legendary and highly competitive Inter-House Quiz.  Year 7 and 10 'aunties and nieces' formed teams together and battled it out in the Hall while Years 8 and 9 joined together in the Theatre on the Hill.  Read more ...

On Wednesday evening, 19 October 2016,  a truly packed St. Cecilia's enjoyed the first Musical Soirée of the year, involving a larger number of performers than ever before.  Read more ...

Well done to Year 11 who organised a pink themed mufti day for the whole school and cake sale at break-time and raised over £1000 Breast Cancer Now.  Read more ...

On Friday 14 October 2016, Farnborough Hill Classicists from Years 10 - 13 went on a fascinating trip to Cambridge to further their learning by watching two Greek plays as well as receiving a tour of Downing College and the city.  Read Emily's report ...

Congratulations to our Equestrian Team who competed in the Inter-Schools Regional Points League for Show Jumping at Sparsholt College on Saturday 16 October 2016.  Read more ...

GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition students had first-hand experience of sustainable farming this week when they visited Tuppenny Barn on Tuesday 10 October 2016. The aim of the trip was to explore the importance of food provenance and sustainability. Read more ...

Last week, students and staff held several exciting events across the school to mark the fifth annual Biology Week. These included a 'Biology Bake-off', talk by a Marine Biologist and an opportunity to extract DNA from strawberries.  Read more ...

On Monday 10 October 2016 the Senior Choir travelled to Oxford to sing in Christ Church Cathedral.  It was an enormous honour and privilege for the choir to be invited to sing in this beautiful and historic cathedral and our students rose to the occasion magnificently.  Read more ... 

The year 8 and 9 Netball squads were lucky enough to be given the opportunity to attend the GSA Netball Tournament at Condover Hall in Shropshire from 23 - 25 September 2016.  Read a report here ...

As many of our Year 13 students are about to complete their Extended Project Qualifications (EPQ) and will be presenting them to peers in a few weeks, we report on the background to this distinctive qualification which helps our students to stand out from the crowd.  Read more ...

On Wednesday 28 September 2016 the Art Department took year 10 and 12 examination classes to two major London art exhibitions. They visited the Turner Prize 2016 Exhibition at Tate Britain and the Georgia O'Keeffe Exhibition at Tate Modern.   Read more ...

Senior Choir took part in the annual concert in support of the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice on Friday 23 September 2016, singing alongside the Rushmoor Male Voice Choir and Salesian College Schola.  Read more ...

There was a huge buzz around the school on Saturday 17 September 2016 when 80 Old Girls and former staff gathered to celebrate friendship and so much more! It was the annual Farnborough Hill Old Girls' Reunion.  Read more ...

Year 8 enjoyed a beautiful sunny day at Horseshoe Lake doing a variety of water-based team-building activities.  They had lots of fun and new experiences.  Read more ...

Congratulations to champion junior rower, Holly (9 ω) who won a Gold medal (along with her rowing partner) at the British Rowing Championships in July as WJ14 double scull.  Read more ...

This year's Summer Holidays saw a number of very happy events for some members of staff with three weddings and two new babies!  Read more ...

On Tuesday 5 July 2016 a group of 25 Year 12 and 13 students and 4 members of staff set off from Farnborough Hill on our big adventure to visit Southern India. We flew to Chennai in South East India, where we split into 2 groups and went our separate ways.  Mrs Cappleman reports ...

Everyone at Farnborough Hill was delighted to discover that the GCSE girls had, once again, gained outstanding results.  A* grades were up on last year to an impressive 25% of all results, with a brilliant 58% of all the results at A*-A and 87% at A*-B.  Read more ...

Many congratulations to Alex Danson (Farnborough Hill student 1996-2003) who won an Olympic Gold Medal on Friday 19 August 2016 as a member of the Team GB Women's Hockey Team. Read more about her amazing career here.

The release of examination results saw another very successful year for Farnborough Hill with A*/A percentages up again from last year to 48% with a fantastic 95% at A* - C.  Leading the way were our Oxbridge candidates who all secured their places.  Read more ...

Junior Prize Giving provided us with a lovely opportunity to look back over the last year and to celebrate the achievements and progress of every girl in Years 7-9.   Read more ...

At the end of term, after 9 years of service to the school, our illustrious headmistress, Mrs Sarah Buckle (pictured above with her husband, Ken and Sr Elizabeth McCormack), will be retiring. Farewell and thanksgiving events began on Monday 4 July 2016.  Read more ...

Last Saturday evening (25 June 2016) a hardy group of pupils, parents and staff braved grey skies and intermittent showers to enjoy the Friends of Farnborough Hill annual Summertime Party.  We were all entertained by the F’Hill Swing Band and the excellent Bijou ...

In the run-up to the Rio Olympics and our own 'Olympics Day' this week, we were thrilled to welcome GB Hockey star and former student, Alex Danson to our Assembly.  Read more about her inspirational talk and watch a film about her journey ...

Despite this summer's mixed weather so far, our annual Inter-House Sports Afternoon on Friday 24 June 2016 was blessed with sunshine and a breeze, perfect for an afternoon of competitive sport for Years 7-10. Read more ...

Year 10 had the chance to sample life as sixth formers for two 'Taster Days' this week (20 and 21 June 2016), sampling 5 or 6 different A level lessons, taking part in enrichment sessions and enjoying the perks of sixth form life. Read more ...

On Wednesday 22 June 2016 fifteen girls from years 8, 9 and 10, comprising four teams, took part in a classical quiz at Sir William Perkins’s school, organised by the Guildford Classical Association.  Read more ...

Members of Junior Choir and Rock Choir performed as part of the Senior Schools Music evening at the Church of Our Lady in Fleet last Thursday. The girls sang 5 songs, featuring vocal solos by Lucy (8W), Georgia and Laura (both 8A), and Josephine (9B), as well instrumental accompaniments by Hannah (oboe, 7B) and Natasha (drums, 10W).   

On Tuesday 14 June 2016 we were delighted to welcome a large group of lovely Year 5 girls to Farnborough Hill for our annual 'Busy Bees' Taster Day.  Read more ...

On Wednesday 15 June 2016 we welcomed our new Year 7 girls for an induction day designed to give them a taste of what life will be like when they join the school in September.  The girls met their tutors and enjoyed a selection of mini lessons, music and sporting activities.  Read more ...

We celebrated the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the School Feast Day, on Friday 10 June 2016 with a whole school Mass in Chapel followed by a blessing of the new sculpture in thanksgiving for our 125th anniversary.  Read more ...

Wow - last week's performances of the Wind in the Willows were an absolute triumph.  We all enjoyed watching the antics of Ratty, Mole, Badger and Mr Toad in this accomplished production by Year 7-9 students.  Read more ...

Congratulations to 42 Year 10 girls who completed their assessed Duke of Edinburgh expedition over the weekend of 11 -12 June 2016.  Read more ...

This week saw our new Head Girl and Deputy Head Girl take up their roles as ambassadors for the school and key members of the student body.  Here they talk a little about their experiences and their hopes for the year ahead.  Read more ...

Mrs Winch-Johnson attended a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in May 2016 in recognition of 35 years of her volunteering work with the English Speaking Union.  Read more ...

Congratulations to Maisie (8B) who took part in the Moonwalk on Saturday 14 May 2016 walking the distance of a marathon overnight and raising £400 for charity.  Read her report here ...

On Friday 27 May 2016 we said a very fond 'farewell' to Year 13 as they celebrated their final day of lessons before study leave and A level exams.  Read more ...

Another crop of distinctions and high merits were awarded to 68 students who took Trinity Drama Examinations on 12 May 2016.  This year staff and parents also got to see some of the performances when the girls put on a 'Showcase' after school on 13 May.

The whole school enjoyed a wonderful End of Year 11 Assembly on Friday 13 May 2016.  This was part of a special day marking their last day of formal lessons before study leave and the start of the GCSE examinations.  Read more ... 

We were blessed with beautiful sunny weather for this year's Open Morning.  The school looked gorgeous and was a hive of activity as parents, relatives and friends were welcomed to the school to get a flavour of what goes on here every day.  Read more ...

The Choral Concert on Saturday 23 April 2016 was a glorious celebration of all things British and was an apt reflection of the national mood on St George’s Day, the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death and a few days after the Queen’s 90th birthday.  Read more ...

Year 7 are learning all about Space in their Science lessons and were lucky enough to spend the day exploring this subject and more at the Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium on Tuesday 19 April.  Read more ...

Many congratulations to elite athlete, Charlotte Purdue, (student at Farnborough Hill from 2002-2007), who ran her first London Marathon on 24 April 2016 and was the third GB woman at the finish with a time of 2:32:48.  Read more ...

At the end of term 83 Classics students and 12 staff left for a study tour Italy. They had a great time visiting sites such as Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capri,  Rome.. and climbing up Mount Vesuvius! Read more ...

When old girl (1941-53), Mary Turner (née Murray), great-niece of the first Farnborough Hill pupil, Josephine Murray, received the book 'From Hillside to Farnborough Hill' for her 80th birthday recently, she was prompted her to share some of her memories with us. Read more ...

The Funeral of Sister Teresa Hawkins, RCE, took place in our School Chapel on Tuesday 22 March 2016.  The Requiem Mass was celebrated by The Right Reverend Dom Cuthbert Brogan, OSB, Abbot of Farnborough Abbey ...

The Upper Sixth Retreat on Friday 18 March 2016 was a huge success and was enjoyed by all. The theme of the rose and labyrinth provided the year group with lots to think about, especially as this was our last retreat at Farnborough Hill ...

On Friday 18 March 2016 Year 9 made their annual trip to the battlefields and cemeteries of the Ypres Salient. They visited Langemark and Tyne Cot cemeteries, explored the bunkers and trenches at the Passchendaele Museum ...

Five Year 13 students (pictured) gave fantastic EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) presentations to their peers and teachers on Tuesday 15 March 2016.  All of the topics and titles related to their personal interests, were well-researched and confidently delivered - read more ...

The Gym and Dance Display, held in the Sports Hall on theTuesday 15 March 2016, was a fantastic evening to showcase and highlight the many talents of our girls in both gymnastics and dance ...

The Requiem Mass for Sister Teresa Hawkins will take place in the School Chapel on Tuesday 22 March 2016 at 2.30 pm.  If you are planning to attend, please let us know by email: school@farnborough-hill.org.uk ...

In an astonishingly short space of time house teams created outfits made entirely from paper, plastic, card and cardboard - it was the annual More House Fashion Show.  More information and gallery ...

On Thursday 10 March 2016 we hosted our Careers Evening which gave students and parents from Years 10 to 13 the opportunity to listen to outside speakers from a wide variety of career areas.  More information and gallery ...

As part of our 'Think Tank' programme of talks and lectures, we had a visit from local vet, Dr Claire Newton.  She gave a fascinating talk about working as a vet ...

During the February Half Term, 45 excited students and 4 staff went to Holzgau in Austria for a week's skiing.  They had a great time and you can read one student's report here ...

Fun and generosity were the themes of this year's World Book Day celebrations with a special assembly, a mufti day for staff and students, many of whom dressed as book characters, a grand second-hand book sale and cake sale for charity ...

On Tuesday 1 March 2016, Year 12 History students attended a series of lectures by eminent Tudor Historians at the London Irish Centre. The highlight of the day was meeting Professor John Guy who discussed different interpretations of Wolsey and Cromwell ...

Look at our fabulous gallery of photos from Barnum taken today after this morning's matinee performance to local feeder schools.  3 more performances on Monday 29 February, Tuesday 1 March and Wednesday 2 March.  Tickets available on the door!

‘Year 7’s Art Trip to Southampton City Art Gallery looked at a variety of landscape paintings by contemporary and other artists, in a range of different media.  They also took part in a collage and mono printing workshop based on images of the school grounds ...

Wednesday 27 January 2016 was a very exciting day for the Classics Department as they took students from Year 9 to year 12 to Reading University’s Ancient Schoolroom Event ... 

We are delighted to announce that one of our English teachers, James Quinnell, has been awarded a PhD from Durham University.  This has been done while working full-time at Farnborough Hill and is a very impressive acheivement.  Dr Quinnell says of his experience ...

Each year group from 7-11 had one day off timetable during the week beginning 1 February 2016 to take part in a Retreat Day here in school run by Camberley Youth for Christ.  This was a great opportunity to take a step out of the norm and for the girls to reflect on their lives ...

Congratulations to Yasmin (8A), Katherine (9B) and Danni (8A) who represented Farnborough Hill at the Regional Future Chef competition on Saturday 30 January 2016.  Their fabulous cooking resulted in a first and second place.  Read more ....

We were delighted to see that Farnborough Hill was in second place for independent schools (36th overall) in the Daily Telegraph GCSE league tables published on Friday 22 January 2016 ...

Year 7s enjoyed a fantastic evening of wizarding fun at our Harry Potter Book Night held on Friday 22 January 2016.  The library was transformed into 'Fhogwarts' Library and filled with magical things for all the visiting wizards and muggles ...

At the end of last year, all Classics students in Year 9 entered the Herculaneum Society's Schools Competition to design a tour of the city of Herculaneum for students. Stiff competition with many other schools nationwide - but we championed in first and second place... 

Congratulations to our Year 13 students who were very busy last term preparing their university applications and are now receiving offers.  We are particularly pleased to announce that three of our students have received offers from Oxford or Cambridge ...

Our Trinity Drama students were all very excited to receive their results today and were thrilled to find out that they had all been awarded distinctions in graded examinations from 1 to 6. Congratulations to the 57 candidates and their brilliant teacher Mrs Cullen ...

Hats off to Lucy's fabulous design for Bailey, modelled here by Sarah who will be playing the role in our forthcoming production of Barnum, the Musical.  Performances on 29 February - 2 March 2016.  Tickets available in school soon.  Watch this space!

Talented Sixth Former, Beth, has been awarded an Associate Diploma in Musical Theatre Performance from the London College of Music.  She achieved a stunning 94 out of a possible total of 100 and is now qualified to teach...

Mrs Chapman presented a cheque for £1000 to Dr Bright in Assembly today from money raised from the Apple Heaven and Farnborough Hill Calendar sales last term. This money will be used to help provide daily hot meals for 100 war orphans in Sierra Leone...

The Christmas Term ended today with a beautiful and moving service in Chapel organised by the Lower Sixth students.  Happy Christmas to all our students and staff and their families ...

On Wednesday 9 December 2015 we held a 'mufti' day to raise funds for Caritas Bakhita House which helps women suffering from human trafficking.  Everyone took part and more than £1000 was raised for this very worthwhile cause ...

Congratulations to our Cross Country Teams who have been very successful in the District Cross Country Championships and the National Schools Year 7 and 8 Cross Country Cup Championships ...

Our many different musical groups and ensembles performed for a packed audience last Friday night.  Christmas was truly celebrated with carols and seasonal music showcasing our talented students and providing a very entertaining evening ...

212 students entered the Knights of St Columba National Prayer Competition last academic year. The theme was “A Prayer That We Shall Be One Before Almighty God, Regardless Of Faith” and we were pleased to welcome three of the brothers to Assembly to award prizes ...

Christmas festivities got off to a wonderful start last Sunday with our annual Christmas Bazaar followed by the Advent Carol Service in our magnificent Chapel.  The money raised from the Bazaar is used to support the five House charities and we raised a whopping £2548.17 in just 2 hours ...

Prize Giving (13 November 2015) gave us the opportunity to celebrate not only our outstanding academic results, but also the many successes in music, sport, drama and art as well as rewarding effort, progress, achievement and school ...

Textile artist Kirsty Whitlock visited the Art Department and spent the day discussing her work and running workshops in the use of recycled plastic and paper for the senior art students ...

Just before half term we held a House Quiz with a difference.  Teams from the five houses competed against one another and had a lot of fun too ...

Celebrating Farnborough Hill's numerous adventures around the globe, this year's calendar includes photographs from school trips during 2014 and 2015: Senior Choir, Sports, Geography, Computer Science, Sixth Form Expedition to Malawi, Classics, French, German, Skiing, Gold DofE and CERN ...

On Wednesday evening, 4 November 2015, we held our annual Interview Technique Evening, an event organised in order to give our Year 13 students the experience of being interviewed by unknown professionals in preparation for university admission and other interviews to which they may be called ...

On Wednesday 21 October 2015, the Music Department hosted the first Musical Soirée of the year in the Choir Room of St. Cecilia's. The evening included fine contributions by the Swing Band, Wind Band, Flute Choir, Recorder Consort and String Group ...

Year 11 held their own liturgy on Tuesday 13 October with a mixture of readings, music and hymns. The theme was 'doors', and students were given colourful paper butterflies on which they wrote their hopes on one side and their fears on another side ... 

Farnborough Hill was delighted to welcome back sporting heroine and Old Girl, Alex Danson, to open the new astro pitch named in her honour.  Alex is a long-standing and much honoured member of the Team GB hockey squad ...

On Wednesday 30 September 2015 fifteen students from Year 10 went to St Swithun's for the day for a Women in Leadership Conference run by the GSA ...