Thorpe Hall School

A massive congratulations to Keelan in Year 9 who competed this weekend in the ISA National Swimming competition at the Queen Elizabeth Pool, Olympic Park. An amazing weekend saw him finish with 2 silver and 1 bronze medal. #isasport #isasporteast

This week members of Year 7 & 8 made the long journey to Gosfield School to compete in the Cut Hedges Cross Country event. A wet and windy day saw some excellent individual & team performances. Dan from Year ran exceptionally well winning the race and was supported by members of the team.
The final result was decided by girls and boys combined and Thorpe Hall finished a fantastic 3rd overall. Well done to all involved.

Year 7 had a slightly unnerving but exciting time earlier this week when they found themselves back in the Stone Age with Will Lord and his incredible 'Caveman in the Classroom' experience. 'Wood' the Caveman and 'Mema' the Cavewoman gave us a very authentic insight into prehistoric life and soon put us to work - making tools, scraping skins, sampling smoked 'mammoth' and painting tribal faces using real ochre. #stoneage #southend #bringlearningtolife

Yesterday pupils of Years 9 & 10 took part in a Modern Foreign Languages activity morning. During the morning pupils cooked a three course Spanish meal, attended a session run by the Army Intelligence Corps when they found out about careers in the Armed Forces for linguists, and also tried a mock intelligence exercise. They learnt some Salsa dancing moves (or tried too), did a language map task and also attempted self-portraits in the style of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in an art workshop.

Did we mention that Thorpe Hall School was listed among the Sunday Times Top 100 UK Prep Schools again this year for excellent SATs results? Congratulations Lower School. #ukbestprepschools #southend #education #rackingthemup

Today, our Year 2 pupils have been expressing their emotions through music, colour and movement.

Year 2 pupils expressing the emotion of 'Happiness' through movement

Year 2 pupils expressing the emotion of 'Anger' through movement

Year 2 pupils expressing the emotion of 'Sadness' through movement

Please see below a flyer from our friends of Thorpe Bay Tennis Club advertising Christmas festive fun days.

Today students from Years 9 & 10 have visited the battlefields and memorials of World War 1 in Ypres, Belgium. Sites visited included Lijssenthoek, Langemarck and Tyne Cot. Then the German trenches of Bayernwald culminating in laying a wreath at the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate.

Orbiting planets!

Year 5 taking part in the Dr Who BBC live lesson on space.

A fascinating trip to Stansted airport for the Y10 business studies class. We were privileged to have the Head of Customer Services and the Head of Aviation Development take time out to participate in a talk and question and answer session with us. When it comes to business that really is getting it from the horse's mouth!

On Friday, Year 3 spent the whole day well and truly immersed in Victorian England. This was thanks to a visit from ' Portals to the Past' and especially Miss Sue and Corporal Jack who took pupils back to 1888. Year 3 learnt what it was like to be at school in this era; were taught Victorian dances and parlour games; assimilated facts on the Empire and learnt about life generally in Victorian times. However the highlight was handling authentic Victorian artifacts and playing Victorian games.

Last Friday, the Research and Presentation Team picked up two whole school awards from the Mayor. The fist being an Enhanced Healthy School trophy and the second award recognised Thorpe Hall for its Drug Aware lessons. The girls were praised for their informative presentation. Well done to them and everybody else involved in PSHE.

Continuing on with Nursery's success at the Southend Musical Festival, Reception, year 1 and year 2 competed in the class together. Year 2 won The Jackie Curtis Cup for Choral Speaking, with Reception and year 1 achieving merit.
Years 3, 4, and 5 competed together, alongside Hamstel School. Year 4 won The Claire Angel Challenge Cup for Choral Speaking, with 5R being awarded the silver medal. Year 3 and 5K were awarded merits.

Huge news! Girls on Board has been shortlisted for a TES Independent School Award in the category of Wellbeing Initiative of The Year. Brilliant to see the work of Mr Hampton and our The Senior Leadership Team receive such prestigious recognition. Congratulations to all involved. #tesISAwards #education #southend #feelgoodfriday

Wonderful years 1981 to 1987. Wish I could see some of the old pictures on this page.

We have two children at Thorpe Hall and have found it to be excellent. Pupils are friendly, polite and positive in their attitude and are achieving very high standards.

Thorpe Hall Nursery has been the best start I could wish for my daughter. The facilities and enrichment activities are excellent. The staff are genuinely caring and approachable and have been very supportive as we have encountered speed bumps along our journey as parents.

Every area of my child’s development has been attended to. Not just the academic but the social, emotional and physical. We especially value activities like the forest school where play based learning comes alive. It was very impressive that Thorpe Hall remained open during the 2018 snow event. And the teachers even made a point of continuing outside play in the snow. Our expectations have been exceeded in every way.

My daughter, 18 now, left 2 year's ago. Loved the school so much and says she's going to send her future children there!

My daughter loves attending Thorpe Hall. It's an amazing school that goes above and beyond to get the best from its pupils.

Libby Blaker (Elizabeth Wyles) Head Girl in 1987 ... 'Happy Days' Wonderful School then and I am sure it is now!

I was there from 1960 until early 1965 mr B Young was there as headmaster he became ill and mr Norris took over until he was better the education was brilliant even though I did not know it then. used to play a lot of cricket.

I am one of the Old Girls who was at Thorpe Hall from 1949-1960! My only school, from the age of 4 till 15 and I can honestly say I loved every minute! Of course, it was the original school in those days, just two buildings and a workshop for Mr Norris (our darling Norm) in Thorpe Hall Avenue. We had 80 pupils then, and I can remember most of the names even now as we were a happy family under the direction and affection of Mr and Mrs Lewis, then on their retirement Mr and Mrs Ben Young. Happy Days, many congratulations on the 90th anniversary. Much love to past and present pupils and staff .

Both my girls were there from 4/5 years around early 80's until 11 years. Fabulous times. Brilliant school.

Both my children started in nursery and have continued to love and thrive with the amazing staff and facilities at the school. We visited a number of independent schools before choosing THS and we couldn’t be more happy with that decision. What we love about the school is their dedication and passion to combine learning, technology and values, all of which are taught and/or practiced in equal measure and are always of equal importance.

Best school i really like and my son he is very happy.