Old Cholmeleians

Friday high fives 🖐️go to Year 9 pupils for two fantastic performances of Rebellious Women this week, inspired by the 1920's suffragette movement. Drawing on the layout of the famous Bridge Theatre, our drama studio was transformed into two separate stage spaces. Well done all

Our annual Senior School Careers Fair included over 70 delegates including alumni, parents & degree apprentices. Pupils benefit from speaking to professionals with wide ranging expertise & the event provides exposure to many different career pathways, from law to illustration.

Senior School pupils have been successful in the annual schools Classical Reading Competition. Each of the 16 pupils came away with a medal, including three first prizes with a high standard of reading in Greek or Latin. Find out more in our latest story: hubs.la/Q0476w6v0

Across last month, eco conscious pupils from the Junior & Senior School led the Fast Fashion Free February awareness campaign to highlight how we can all do our bit to buy and wear clothes that are more sustainable. Find out more in our latest news story: hubs.la/Q046bBTJ0

To mark International Women’s Day, pupils gave assemblies to highlight key messages about gender inequality & to celebrate women in our communities. Junior Y4s presented about female role models & Seniors from FemSoc highlighted the level of unpaid work undertaken by women.

Friday High Fives 🖐️ go to the cast & crew of Senior School musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. The production takes place every two years & is open to pupils from Y10-13. Thanks to Molly Limpets Costume Hire & @artsdepot. Find out more: hubs.la/Q044Z8pN0

Bravo to Junior School pupils who enjoyed a new music experience with the first Opera Afternoon! Senior School “Close Harmony” groups gave a vibrant performance, followed by pupils taking part in an inspiring workshop learning the children’s chorus from A Midsummer Night’s Dream

To mark #HolocaustMemorialDay, pupil leaders from Jewish Circle are giving special assemblies with readings, family stories & time to reflect together. Ivan Shaw, a Holocaust survivor, visited school to deliver a talk about his experience as a boy taken to a concentration camp.

We welcomed back @highgateoc Class of 2016 to inspire our Y12s. Under the theme ‘Beyond the Degree – Careers I Didn’t See Coming’, the panel talked about their unexpected career journeys. We’re hugely grateful to all our OCs who help out with school events throughout the year.

To mark Inter Faith Week in Senior School & next week in Junior School, our latest Highgate Voices blog spotlights our school's multi-faith community. Staff leaders from different groups talk about the options open to pupils here. Find out more: hubs.la/Q03SQT2g0

Yesterday, our school gathered for the annual Act of Remembrance. Pupils joined the school Chaplain and senior leaders to deliver a moving presentation of readings and music, taking time for community reflection. Read more in our news story here: hubs.la/Q03SLZNW0

Friday high fives 🖐️ go to Senior School pupils who took part in the House Bake Off competition this week. There wasn’t a soggy bottom in sight with these tasty delicacies! The judges voted the overall winner The Lodge, with Midgate & Heathgate joint 2nd & Northgate 3rd. 🍰

Congratulations to Y13 Yoni, who has secured 3rd place in the National Weightlifting Championships in his weight category. Olympic Weightlifting is offered at Highgate as both a curriculum sport option & co-curricular choice. Find out more here: hubs.la/Q03LjdLs0

Friday high fives 🖐️ go to our graduating A level Design Engineering & Product Design students whose innovative ideas went on display in school following their outstanding exam results. The projects ranged from sport & fitness devices to tools for musical learning. Genius!

Our annual alumni magazine, The Cholmeleian, has just been published online. Packed with news about our @highgateoc achievements and personal stories, as well as features on the school's history and staff interviews. Take a look at the magazine here: hubs.la/Q03zt6120

Congratulations to Sixth Former Sreya who won Best Innovation (Y12-13) @teentechevent. Her innovation, Physo-Shoe, is smart, self-powered footwear that uses technology to monitor ankle & foot health during training. Sreya presented along with 148 students from across the UK.

The Senior School's Pride Society together with students from our partner sixtth form @LaeTottenham took part in Pride London Parade to celebrate & support the LGBTQ+ community. PrideSoc was founded in 2009 and has grown into one of the most popular co-curricular societies. 🏳️‍🌈