Archive for 2019

Which house was the Top Banana?

Last Thursday, West House hosted the latest round of the ‘Top Banana’ inter-house competition. The whole school gathered in anticipation on the front lawn f...

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The swan (song) has landed

The Elstree School Chapel Choir had the great fortune of performing their final concert in the picturesque setting of Mapledurham Church near Pangbourne, Berksh...

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Finalists at Mathematics Championships

The semi-finals of the Quiz Club National Mathematics Championships took place last week, and the competition was fierce. After a long drive to Surbiton High Sc...

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Annual cricket match against Bradfield staff

Thanks to the Elstree microclimate, Wednesday afternoon’s annual staff cricket match against Bradfield College, went ahead. Mr Kidson’s super power ...

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Choristers record CD at Pangbourne College

After successful rehearsals at school, our Chapel Choir set off bright and early for Pangbourne College this week to record their CD. Warmly greeted by Pangbour...

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Friday social hosted by Friends of Elstree

A fantastic evening was had by all at The Black Barn on Friday for the annual Elstree and Home Farm Summer Social.  It was beautifully organised by the Friends...

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A fantastique first French Market

A blaze of red, white and blue filled the Long Room on Monday for Elstree’s first French Market. Hosted by the Year 8s, our Year 5s were exposed to a variety ...

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Final informal music concert of the year

Last week on Friday, parents, pupils and staff were treated to the final informal concert of the academic year.  Performances were given by Year 8s, following ...

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Twelve pairs compete at annual Father and Son Tennis Tournament

Thankfully a day without rain, meant the annual Father and Son tennis tournament could go ahead this Saturday. Twelve pairs thrashed it out on Elstree’s c...

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Year 8s take over teaching

What could be more rewarding following the Common Entrance exams, than stepping in to your teachers’ shoes for the morning? Following a morning of intensi...

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