Hitchin Boys' School

The latest school newsletter is now available on our website here: https://www.hbs.herts.sch.uk/do/get/2875. pdf

This year's school production, The Wedding Singer, stormed into the auditorium last night. There are still a few tickets available for tonight and tomorrow night if you want to come along. Tickets available on the door: £12 for adults and £7 for concessions. Curtain up at 7.30pm; bar available.

Lots of energy in the junior playground today as we enjoy the winter sunshine ☀️

It’s National Apprenticeship Week. Parents: take the quiz to find out how much you know about modern apprenticeships
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/appren ticeships-quiz/
If you would like more info here is the Parent Information Pack https://amazingapprenticeships.com/…/Pa rent-Pack-January-20…

Tickets going fast for The Wedding Singer next week, so don't miss out - order your tickets now. Weds 12th - Fri 14th February, curtain up at 7.30pm. Bar available. Ticket order form here: https://www.hbs.herts.sch.uk/do/get/2859. pdf

This week's Careers Talk takes place on Thursday at 12.50pm in Room 15. The speaker is John Waterman from Willmott Dixon, talking about his journey from school leaver to COO of WD and a career in Construction. Lunch passes are available (as are Merit points for students attending and returning the feedback form). To sign up - please email kbahnsen@hitchinboys.co.uk

Careers Insight Day at Santander's offices in Milton Keynes on 17th and 24th March, offering the chance to learn about job opportunities within the bank, from anti financial crime to hacking to creative marketing, and are inviting local students to apply now. Students who attend the day will then be able to apply and be prioritised for a week of work experience later in the year and, in turn, will be prioritised for a four week paid placement over the summer. They will also b...e given information about how to apply for apprenticeships and entry level roles, as well as receiving general CV and interview advice.Interested students should apply as soon as possible in order to have the best chance of securing the opportunity. All students aged 15 and 16 are welcome to apply, and Santander particularly welcome applications from students who are eligible for Pupil Premium, are from a BAME background and are high need. Students can apply via these links: 17th March. Full link: http://www.s4snextgen.org/students/Opport unities/View/id/580 24th March. Full link: http://www.s4snextgen.org/students/Opport unities/View/id/586
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Careers opportunities: with local company Fortem, who offer a trainee management scheme (https://www.fortem.co.uk/opportunities) and useful information for National Apprenticeship Week (https://mailchi.mp/successatschool/naw-s tudents?e=[UNIQID].

And congratulations to Taylor, winner of the Year 7 and 8 Photography Competition. We were blown away with the way he captured the delicate nature of a coastline while also suggesting a moody atmosphere. We believe that his images beautifully portray the current environmental climate.

Congratulations to the finalists of the Year 7 and 8 Photography Competition: George, Jamie and Joseph (Year 8) and Oliver (Year 7).

Head Teacher Mr Brown has announced that he will be leaving HBS this summer, after ten years in the role. You can read his letter of resignation, and the response from our Chair of Governors, on our website here: https://www.hbs.herts.sch.uk/…/informat i…/letters_to_parents

Mr Rayner will be running the Big Half in London at the start of March. He is doing this to raise money for a fantastic local charity called Phase. They have been working with schools in Hitchin for the last 13 years.
In our school they deliver workshops to individual year groups and key stages, short courses, assemblies and one-off sessions around topics such as emotional well-being, transition, change, choices, mental health, resilience and many others. They also offer targeted support to young people who are experiencing difficulties.
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/john-ray ner-znp-TBH-2020-2…

Tickets now on sale for The Wedding Singer - order them here: https://www.hbs.herts.sch.uk/do/get/2859. pdf

Save the date: tickets on sale soon for this year's school production The Wedding Singer. Performances on Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th and Friday 14th February at 7.30pm. Bar available. Letters to follow soon.

This Thursday's Careers Talk comes from the fire service - more details below. Places are limited so students should email kbahnsen@hitchinboys.co.uk to book their place (and a lunch pass if necessary).

Two opportunities for students aged 16+ interested in Theatre Design or TV/Film Producer careers:
Age 16+ How to be a Producer Workshop https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/…/16 -21-how-be-producer-1
... Age 16+ Getting Started with Theatre Design Workshop https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/…/16 -21-getting-started-…
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Mr Adam Jimenez will be in school on Thursday Lunchtime in room 9 at 12.50 talking about his career as a Web Developer and how he set up his own business. Places are limited so students need to register by emailing kbahnsen@hitchinboys.co.uk

We have today launched our new look, more modern web site - we haven't changed the structure, just the design, so the content is still organised as before. The web site can be found at the usual address: https://www.hbs.herts.sch.uk/