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Perrott Hill’s Eco Committee, a passionate group of environmental champions from Years 1 to 8, recently enjoyed a thought-provoking visit to Carymoor Environmental Centre. Carymoor is a former landfill site where household waste from 1970 to 2020 was buried, covering an area equivalent to around 110 football pitches and reaching depths of up to 15 […]
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Tickets are now on sale for our 80th Anniversary Celebration Ball Saturday 6th June, 2026 Perrott Hill turns 80 this year, and we’re gathering for a celebration which journeys through the school’s past, present and future. An evening to reconnect and raise a glass to everything this magical school stands for. Arrive to a warm […]
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Year 7 pupils rose to the challenge this term in our annual Public Speaking Competition, delivering persuasive and thoughtfully researched speeches in support of charities close to their hearts. Eight finalists were selected to present their speeches, each tasked with convincing a panel of judges that their chosen charity was the most deserving of support. […]
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Year 4 enjoyed an unforgettable educational visit to London, taking in both the Houses of Parliament and the Science Museum. After an early start and a 6am departure, the children began the day with a walk through central London, spotting some iconic landmarks including Downing Street and the Cenotaph. The highlight of the morning was […]
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We are so pleased to announce that five of our pupils reached the final of a Creative Writing Competition, judged by Lord Julian Fellowes and Lady Emma Fellowes. Their challenge was to write a story that started with the sentence “I will always remember how I felt in that moment…” and it was judged on […]
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Perrott Hill School is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Will Silk as Headmaster with effect from April 2026. As Deputy Head, Mr Silk served the Perrott Hill School community for nearly 15 years. He is an exceptional leader, with a proven track record of nurturing character and creating an environment in which pupils […]
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Pupils, parents, and staff filled the Theatre to hear from award-winning illustrator George Butler, whose work uses art as a powerful form of frontline reporting from some of the world’s most challenging environments. During his talk, Butler explained, “Art is a unique way of communicating. One which transcends borders and languages,” a message vividly reinforced […]
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Christmas Jumper Day, our annual (slightly bonkers, pupil-led) Christmas Show and (highly-anticipated) Christmas lunch all fell on the same day this year, and what a lot of fun we had! Lots of fabulously colourful knits and accessories appeared as children and staff all joined in the fun to raise money for ‘Save the Children’.
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A huge thank you to all our wonderful Prep School musicians and performers, who bring such energy and dedication to this festive season. Their hard work – practising at home and rehearsing at school – helps make this time of year truly special. Last week, parents were treated to a beautiful evening of carols and […]
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Father Christmas proved what a hardy chap he is when he braved Storm Bram to pop in and visit the children. It was incredibly exciting to hear a helicopter overhead and watch it land on our front field, ready for the great man himself (and his two helpers) to disembark. He then stepped in to the […]
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