Category: News
Cel-arrr-brating World Book Day
Ahoy me hearties! Last week we donned our best pirate attire to celebrate World Book Day on the high seas. We were joined by children’s author, Timothy Knapman, whose latest publication, Captain Sparklebeard, tells the story of an adventurous girl who dares to be different – girl power with a nautical theme! During the course…
New Faces at Open Morning
We enjoyed a lovely, sunny ‘open morning’ on Tuesday this week. Our year 6 pupils were fantastic ‘tour guides’, chatting to our visitors about their favourite parts of school life as they explored the grounds. Tours took our visitors all over the school, from the newly blessed prayer room on the top floor of the…
Musical Success for a former Holy Cross Girl
We were delighted when we heard that one of our former Holy Cross Prep pupils, Sarah Rudd, had been invited to take part in a music masterclass with world-renowned violinist, Nicola Benedetti. Sarah Rudd, who is now in year 8 at The Lady Eleanor Holles School, was chosen as one of four pupils from the…
A New Home for Sports
Exciting news at Holy Cross Prep… our brand new sports facility is just a couple of months from completion. In order to realise our dream of providing a first-rate, all-year sports facility for our pupils, we enlisted the help of sports construction and estate infrastructure specialist, S&C Slatter. After months of careful planning and research,…
Supporting Important Causes
Each spring, our four house captains promote four charities – the rest of the school then chooses one to support for the following twelve months. Since spring 2018, Holy Cross Preparatory School have supported the Princess Alice Hospice, a charity that provides services in end-of-life care, as well as familial support. The girls raised an…
Tucking into a ‘French Breakfast’
Our annual French Breakfast is always a highlight of the spring term, and this year’s was no exception. Dressed in the colours of the French flag to celebrate the occasion, our reception and year 6 girls enjoyed a wonderful feast. Upon arrival, our guests were treated to the French national anthem and some French café…
Waste not, want not!
Last week was ‘Waste Week’, an annual initiative that encourages us all to think about (and reduce) the amount we throw away each day. Our Eco Club opened proceedings with an informative assembly, before challenging the rest of the school to take part in a series of waste-themed activities: Y3 were the first class…
Celebrating Safer Internet Day
Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, Safer Internet Day provides an opportunity for us all to think about our digital experiences. This important day is celebrated globally each year to promote the safe use of digital technology for children and young people, whilst reminding us all to work together to…
Scientific and Terrific!
“On Monday 4th February 2019, year 5 went on a school trip to Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium. We were looking at our current topic in Science: space! First on the list was the planetarium. A massive room with an even bigger screen shaped like a dome on the ceiling. We leant back, and visited…
Fun at the FOHC Disco
Dressed head-to-toe in tropical-inspired costumes, from flower garlands (known as a lei) to grass skirts, the girls enjoyed a fun-filled evening at the annual disco, hosted by the Friends of Holy Cross. The array of tropical outfits were imaginative and eye-catching, and with plenty of glow sticks, flashing bracelets and multi-coloured painted nails (from the…