22 Nov 2024

St. Helen’s College Hillingdon Achieves First Class Inspection Results

St. Helen’s College in Hillingdon has achieved superb results in the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) report following an inspection which took place in late September 2024. Following a rigorous three day inspection the school received extremely positive and complimentary feedback acknowledging the passion, expertise and commitment of staff to ensure first class outcomes for pupils.

In particular inspectors highlighted the exceptional oral communication skills of pupils, awarding St. Helen's College an 'area of significant strength' in oracy. This is an attribute not awarded to many schools. Commenting on the oracy skills of the children, inspectors noted the high aspirations leaders have for pupils and the many opportunities offered to them to verbally express their independent thinking, resulting in highly articulate, confident individuals.

Head of St. Helen’s College Ms. Drummond says, ‘We are very proud of our recent complimentary ISI report which is extremely positive in all areas. It is wonderful to be awarded an 'area of significant strength’ in recognition of the exceptional oral communication skills of our pupils’. Verbal competency is an integral element of school life which builds confidence and vital skills for life.’

In the school’s previous Educational Quality Inspection carried out in November 2021, St. Helen's College was awarded EXCELLENT in all twelve areas. The new ISI framework has removed grade descriptors such as 'excellent' or 'outstanding', however the new inspection report continues to reflect the first class attributes of the school and its strive for excellence in every aspect of the education provided.

Full copies of both the 2024 and 2021 reports are available on the Inspection Results page of the school website www.sthelenscollege.com.

St. Helen's College is a forward-thinking, nurturing prep school for boys and girls aged 2-11 in Hillingdon with excellent all-round pupil development and academic results. For further details visit the school website: www.sthelenscollege.com.

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06 Sep 2024

St Helen’s College Hillingdon Achieves Eco Awards

St. Helen's College has started the new academic year on a high after gaining Plastic Free School status and retaining their Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction.

Plastic Free Schools is a pupil-led programme, from Surfers without Sewage, that equips young people with the tools to understand the problems of single-use plastic, speak to politicians and eliminate unnecessary single-use plastic from their schools, for good.

As part of the accreditation process the St. Helen’s College pupil-led Eco Team researched objectives, wrote compelling letters to challenge food industry leaders and focused on effective recycling and eliminating plastic food packaging in school.

Eco-Schools is an environmental initiative from Keep Britain Tidy which provides a simple framework to empower young people to make a difference in their school, local community and beyond. The Green Flag Award recognises outstanding schools who are delivering tangible change within and beyond their school environment.

St. Helen’s College Head Mrs. Drummond says, ‘We are so delighted to have achieved these goals, and would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work, especially the diligent and passionate Eco Team who are leading the way on environmental issues.’

St. Helen's College is a forward-thinking, nurturing prep school for boys and girls aged 2-11 in Hillingdon with excellent all-round pupil development and academic results. For further details visit the school website: www.sthelenscollege.com.

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11 Jul 2024

St Helen’s College Centenary Art Exhibition and Concert

St Helen’s College finished the summer term, and a year of Centenary celebrations, with a special Centenary Art Exhibition and Concert this week. Both events took place at the Winston Churchill Hall in Ruislip, a fitting venue for celebrating the arts.

The School transformed the theatre lounge into a dedicated Art Exhibition space for the day, complete with tropical plants, soft music and refreshments. Parents, pupils and staff had the opportunity to peruse artwork created by every child in Years 2 to 6. The variety of techniques and artistic talents on display was testament to the children’s creativity in the school Art Studio under the tutelage of Art Lead Mrs. Nadine Pruce.

In the evening, the Centenary Concert showcased the extraordinary standards reached by the School’s many vocalists, instrumentalists and public speakers. With around one hundred pupils involved, the audience enjoyed performances from the Junior Choir, Senior Choir, Chamber Choir, Orchestra and Massed Choirs, as well as accomplished solo performances from vocalists and instrumentalists. In addition, four children performed individual spoken recitations of poetry or dramatic extracts. The guitar and strong ensembles performed in the lobby as guests arrived.

Ms. Shirley Drummond, Head of St. Helen’s College said, ‘This really was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the arts at St. Helen's College. Thank you to all of the families and staff who supported the event, and congratulations to the children who created such incredible artwork and/or performed on the stage. It was a fitting celebration to round off a year of Centenary celebrations, and an opportunity to reflect on the creative legacy of this very special school. It was an event we will never forget.’

St. Helen's College is a forward-thinking, nurturing prep school for boys and girls aged 2-11 in Hillingdon with excellent all-round pupil development and academic results. For further details visit the school website: www.sthelenscollege.com.

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