Archive for 2016

Boarders’ Christmas Carols

The last night of the Autumn term always treats the boarders well. The boys gathered in the front hall in their pjs and dressing gowns for a collection of carol...

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Christmas Music at Elstree

We have been enjoying some festive seasonal music in the Front hall at drop-off and collection times from the string trio, bassoon group, Orchestra and Choirs. ...

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Round the House Games

Round the House Games is one of those very unique traditions that makes Elstree such a special place to be at Christmas time.  The boys are paired up: oldest a...

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Boarders Christmas Open Weekend

This weekend the Boarders’ Christmas Party was a festive extravanganza for all involved.  A delicious feast was topped off with an Elstree-fied version o...

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The Senior Debate – ‘This House believes that the youth of today have never had it so good.’

This debate was preceded by a lesson in Greek.   The ‘youth’ referred to (???????) was the age of an Ancient Greek youth that was ready to train as a sol...

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End of Term Fencing Finals

The autumn term ended for the Fencing Academy with 31 boys competing for the Handicap Foil Trophy. With lots of new fencers keen to demonstrate their new-found ...

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Judo at Elstree

On Friday we said farewell  to Colin Small 5th Dan, the judo teacher at Elstree who is leaving after 8 years.  Over that time he has taught many boys and the ...

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Wreath Making

Once again the Elstree Christmas wreath making classes were a huge success.  Parents were given a demonstration on how to create a wreath followed by the oppor...

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Strictly the Nativity

Closely following the format of the popular television show, Strictly Come Dancing, Home Farm delighted their audience with a lively, upbeat performance of the ...

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Senior Play – Not the Sound of Music

Last week saw all the Year 7 and 8 boys perform in three shows of ‘Not the Sound of Music.’  The local theatre is putting on a production of The So...

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