Archive for the ‘Events’ Category

Ludgrove Cross-Country Relays

A very enjoyable afternoon was spent at Ludgrove with some very gutsy running from both junior and senior teams. Both Elstree teams came in a very respectable 9...

Year 2 trip to Windsor Castle

As we walked to the Castle we could hear the sound of a military band signalling that the changing of the guard was about to happen. Fortunately we were just in...

China Day at Downe House

China Day at Downe House was great fun. I loved learning about calligraphy and designing our own patterns for the Chinese fans. The fashion show was also fantas...

Inter-Schools Cross-Country Fixture at Chandlings

It was a bright but crisp sunny day at the annual inter-schools cross-country fixture at Chandlings Prep School in Oxford. With over twenty schools represented ...

Year 6 Informal Concert

The first Informal Concert of the term from Year 6 was full to the brim with a varied and enjoyable programme, starting with a tribute to David Bowie by the cho...

Year 7 Big Weekend

The Year 7s put down their dumbbells to plan an Escape from Alcatraz – a glorious chance to run around the school with the lights off and collect various esca...

House Cross Country Competition

We were lucky to have the most glorious afternoon for the annual House Cross Country competition yesterday. The sun shone although it was still rather cold an...

Burns Night

On the evening of Wednesday, 27th January, the boarders celebrated Burns Night. They had a delicious traditional supper of Haggis with Neeps and Tatties and s...

Boarders Take to the Slopes at the Weekend!

A wonderful weekend was had by all in the boarding house as the boys, along with Mr Williams and Miss T, took to Hemel Hempstead Snow Centre to traverse the slo...

Musical Soiree

The Long Room was transformed into an intimate concert venue for the Musical soiree on Friday night. This annual event features some of Elstree’s top musician...