Future of the Commons: Beyond Market Failure and Government Regulation On 29th March, 15 Sixth Form girls studying Economics went to a lecture recommended and reserved by the Economics department. The 21st annual Hayek Memorial Lecture was titled ‘The Future of the Commons: Beyond “Market Failure” and Government Regulation’. Professor Elinor … Read more
Year 12 AS and IB Geographers have spent the last week at the Cranedale Field Studies Centre in Kirby Grindalythe and we have had a fantastic time! We have had hands-on experience studying population change, glacial and fluvial landscapes in the local area, all of which have been very beneficial … Read more
Staff from St. Helen’s School took part in a Charity Netball Match at lunch time on Friday 23rd March to raise money for Sports Relief. After a nail-biting match, congratulations must go to St. Helen’s Female Staff Team, who won with a score of 9-6! Well done to everyone that took part, and the … Read more
On Thursday 22nd March, parents, friends and staff gathered in St. Helen’s Sports Centre to watch the Physical Education Department’s annual Gym and Dance Show. This year’s theme was the Olympics, and this was highlighted through many of the girls’ usage of World Music, flags, bright costumes and even Olympic Torches! The audience were captivated … Read more
Last Thursday and Friday, St. Helen’s girls from Year 9 visited Ypres as part of their History curriculum. Here, Roxy tells us more about what happened on their trip… The cacophony of noise that greeted me as I arrived at school at 4.00am made me proud to be a St. … Read more
Congratulations to all the winners of the St. Helen’s 2012 Music Competition: PIANO – Emily Ann Byrne STRINGS – Rachel Whalley PERCUSSION – Tana Navaratnalingam WORLD MUSIC – Amelia Baker WOODWIND – Mee-Young Yoon VOICE – Emily Ann Byrne OVERALL WINNER - Emily Ann Byrne A huge well done to everyone … Read more
It has been an exciting week at Little St. Helen’s this week, with the arrival of ten fluffy Spring Chicks! Little St. Helen’s are taking part in Living Eggs as part of National Science and Engineering Week. This is a project where you can document and sequence the lifecycle of the … Read more
Year 7 Book Club members attended the Annual Trip to vote for The Hillingdon School Book of the Year Award earlier this week. The winner was Pegasus and the Flame by Kate O’Hearn.
Year 8 girls involved in BBC School Report have been investigating three stories ready for News Day, 15th March 2012. The topics covered are the history of St. Helen’s linked to the 1948 London Olympic Games, an investigation into the Thames Estuary Airport expansion and a research piece in whether … Read more
Over the weekend, Young Enterprise company Seedlings, attended the Brent Cross Trade Fair. During the day, judges questioned and assessed the 12 companies for: the best trade stand, most innovative product and the best sales. We were awarded the title of “Best Trade Stand”, an honour we accepted with great … Read more