EPQ Presentations
Huge congratulations to our Year 13 EPQ students, who have once again delivered outstanding presentations about their independent research and findings. The project has revealed the determination of our [...]
Joint Harrow Concert: Duruflé’s Requiem
On Sunday 12th November, the Senior Choir went to Harrow School's chapel for a poignant Remembrance Sunday performance of Duruflé's Requiem. Our own Senior Choir was joined by the [...]
Mars Charity Day
Today we had our Mars charity day! The Thanksgiving-themed fulfilled stalls saw our students try their hands (or faces!) at apple-bobbing, creating handprint turkeys, sampling delicious goods at a [...]
FHS Qualify for ISA Cross Country Nationals
On Thursday Francis Holland School took part in the ISA London Cross Country event at Abbot’s Hill School. The top 10 finishers from each race go on to represent the [...]
GOSH Cheque Handover
We were delighted to welcome Laura and Diane from Great Ormond Street Hospital to receive a giant cheque for over £25,795, thanks to all the fundraising for the Sponsored [...]
Physics Birthday Party for Carolyn Parker
Continuing the tradition of celebrating great women in Physics, the Physics Department celebrated Carolyn Parker's 106th Birthday on Thursday. Parker is the first African-American woman known to have gained [...]
Hale Lecture Series – Helen Fielding
On Wednesday afternoon, we were fortunate enough to welcome Helen Fielding to speak as part of our Hale Lecture Series. Fielding is an English novelist and screenwriter, best known as [...]
Cross Country Nationals Here We Come!
Last Saturday, Francis Holland took part in the Regional Finals of the Cross Country Cup in Hertfordshire. Having already progressed through the London Heats, the best schools from across [...]
Sixth Form Lecture: Jenny Halpern Prince
This week we Jenny Halpern Prince, a parent and accomplished entrepreneur, as the distinguished speaker for our Sixth Form Lecture. Jenny's vitality and passion for her endeavours were inspirational [...]
FHS Alumnae Visit Jewish Society
On the 8th November at Jewish Society, we had the privilege of being visited by two female rabbis. Rabbi Alexandra Wright and Rabbi Deborah Blausten both went to FHS, and they [...]
Candle Making Workshop
On Thursday, a number of students took part in a workshop where we were taught how to make candles made of beeswax which were sustainable and easy to make. Run [...]
Nutrition for Sport Talk
We are grateful for the experts from Accent catering who provided a talk for pupils in the Upper Fourth - Upper Sixth on all aspects of Nutrition for Sport. [...]
Friendly Fifth Formers and Thirds Breaktime
On Wednesday at breaktime, hoards of Thirds and Lower Fifths flocked to the Senior Hall at break, excited to catch up with their buddies at a different stage of [...]
Remembrance 2023
On Friday 10th November, our FHS community gathered in the Hall to mark Remembrance Day with a moving assembly led by the Head, Mrs Woodcock. This poignant occasion was [...]
Quondam Birthday Tea and Drinks Party
Yesterday afternoon, 25 former pupils and staff, accompanied by current pupils, met up for a lively tea party in the School Library. Headmistress, Katharine Woodcock, and Chair of Quondam [...]
Mini-Marathon 2023
After a week of constant rain, the clouds cleared in time for the FHS Mini Marathon! Last Friday, in true FHS fashion, 320 pupils from Year 7 all the [...]
Alumna Laure Chan Visits FHS
Alumna Laure Chan returned to FHS on Monday 30th October to enjoy lunch in the Head’s office with a selected group of music scholars. The girls took the opportunity [...]
Autumn Scholars’ Concert
The Scholar’s Concert on Wednesday 1st November was a dynamic showcase of the diverse skills and talents of the music scholars. The audience enjoyed a wide variety of different [...]
Upper Fourth ROH Opera Workshop
On Thursday 2nd November, girls in U1V explored Puccini's opera, La bohème. Working with a fantastic team from Royal Opera House, girls sang and took part in interactive activities. [...]
Jupiter House Lunch and Quiz
On Tuesday 31st October, Jupiter gathered in the Hall for a delightfully spooky House Lunch! They also enjoyed participating in a Halloween-themed quiz organised and led by our Sixth [...]
NASA Trip to Houston
We are thrilled to share the remarkable success of our recent 7-day once-in-a-lifetime trip to NASA Houston's Space Center University! From 15th October to 22nd October, our students had [...]
