Year 5s have ended the first day of their Peak District adventure with an exciting night hike followed by games back in the cosy surrounds of @dukes.barn.beeley! Great to see them throwing themselves into all the activities on their first residential trip, we're looking forward to seeing what tomorrow brings... #schooltrip #outdooreducation #friendship

It has been an absolute privilege for Year 8 pupils and our staff to join the patients and teachers at Twende Education For All in Lusaka, where charity founder Andrea and her awesome team provide in-hospital teaching and play therapy for children undergoing cancer treatment. Our pupils have loved meeting new friends, enjoying plenty of games, stories, dancing and laughing together over the past week. Yesterday, Year 8 exchanged gifts and said a fond farewell to the staff and children at Twende. A few days earlier, the pupils happily delivered a bumper supply of educational resources and football shirts to the students at Namoomba school as well as baby blankets, hats and socks for the local clinic - all kindly donated by Heath Mount families and staff. We look forward to continuing our support for Twende's vital work and helping improve facilities at Namoomba school. A huge thank you to the whole Heath Mount community for their generosity in supporting our fundraising efforts over the past year. From pupils running their own stalls at Fun Day and parents donating clothing and toys, to staff completing the 3 Peaks Challenge, everyone has played a part in making a difference. #charity #community #school #twendeeducationforall #MakeADifference

The unforgettable moments continue for our Year 8 pupils on their Zambian adventure. Yesterday they had the amazing opportunity to feed baby elephants at the Chaminuka Nature Reserve in Lusaka and the chance to meet a host of other magnificent animals during a safari ride. #schooltrip #schoolmemories #tripofalifetime #year8 #prepschool #privateschool #hertfordshire #enrichment #africansafari @chaminukaestates

Our Year 7 Sports Tour group ended their 6-day trip to Italy with a memorable rafting activity around Verona's City Walls followed by a tour of beautiful Verona and the famous Juliet balcony. The pupils have enjoyed several netball and football fixtures against local teams as well as volleyball, ultimate frisbee, swim relays and more - making the most of the superb sporting facilities at the Veranello Resort. They also took in the beautiful scenery of the Dolomites and Lake Garda, sampled plenty of pizza and gelato and had huge fun at Gardaland amusement park. A big thank you to the sports staff for organising a brilliant new trip! #sportstour #italy #schooltrip #passionateaboutsport #prepschool #privateschool #hertfordshire #enrichment #memoriesforlife @goodschoolsguide @muddyhertsbeds @tatlerschools @independentschoolparent