The school is twinkling with christmas jumpers and magical robes today to celebrate a
#HarryPotter
themed Charity Day, raising funds for
@lumos
. We're looking forward to seeing what
@STAHSCatering
have in store at lunchtime!
A big thank you to STAHS alumna, royal correspondent and journalist,
@CamillaTominey
, for her energetic Sixth Form lecture this lunchtime. Was great to hear all about her journey from the High School to being Associate Editor of a national newspaper.
#STAHSScholarship
An exciting start to this new academic year, welcoming our Year 7s and Year 12s today! Thank you to everyone who has prepared for today’s safe return. We are looking forward to having the rest of our school community back tomorrow.
Congratulations to our Year 11s on terrific GCSE results! Current headlines are: 84% A*-A/9-7; 96% A*-A/9-6; 35% of entries awarded number grades scored top Level 9; 42% of Maths entries scored top Level 9. Well done to you all!
#GCSEresultsday2018
#WeAreSTAHS
✨
Congratulations to our Year 13 leavers on their excellent A Level results. 90% of pupils achieved grades A*-B and 97% grades A*-C. We wish them the very best of luck in the next stage of their education and lives.
#scholarshipadventureintegrity
"Look up at the stars and not down at your feet." -
#StevenHawking
one of our great Alum. Your legacy lives on in our school with the ever growing Science department in the Hawking building.
@STAHSScience
Happy tears all round! Today’s outstanding GCSE results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of all STAHS students, teachers and parents over the past several years. 👏👏👏
#scholarshipadventureintegrity
#GCSEResults2019
Year 8 exceeded all expectations for their
#charity
challenge this year. Volunteering their time, completing gruelling challenges and donating money to raise an unbelievable...£32,015! We are so proud of you all.
#STAHSIntegrity
An extraordinary
#AlevelResults
day for our extraordinary STAHS students! Congratulations to our 'Lockdown Leavers' on an excellent set of results and such a positive approach to this highly unusual final year of school:
Today we were due to celebrate Founders’ Day, marking the opening of our school in 1889. Whilst we hope the celebration will take place later in the year, today we very much observe the strength and support of our fantastic community through these uncertain times.
Dex from
@Genderintell
joined us this morning to talk about gender identity with Year 9 students. Enormous thanks for leading such an informative and open discussion.
#STAHSSenior
#STAHSPSHEE
Congratulations to our Director of Professional Development, Mr Ramsbottom on the publication of his piece ‘Gender equality and human rights – a case study from Ghana’ in the Geography Review. An enlightening study of some of the barriers to girls' education across the world.
We have reached the end of another successful, extraordinary term. An academic year like no other. So proud of our STAHS community for all that has been achieved, and for the spirit of generosity and compassion shown throughout the year. Wishing everyone a happy summer break!
On this
#thankateacherday
we thank our incredibly dedicated teaching staff for ALL they are doing in these extraordinary times, and for the positive impact they continue to have on our students and community.
Saying ‘thank you’ to
@STAHSHead
today for 5 years of wonderful service to STAHS. You have been instrumental in creating strong, confident, resourceful, independent and scholarly STAHS students. And a wonderful portrait by
@BekaSmithArt
to adorn the school for years to come.
We are thrilled to announce the installation of the new 3G pitch has been completed on time and within budget. A huge thank you to
@adsumpm
for all your hard work 🙌
@STAHSPE
#STAHS
We are very much looking forward to having our community back together. Planning is underway for a safe return, and we will be sharing details with parents in the coming days.
This year’s Valediction was not quite as we had envisioned, but today we said a very special and nostalgic goodbye to our STAHS Class of 2020. Our thanks to inspirational Guest Speaker, Director and Writer and STAHS alumnus
@ChanyaButton
Good luck and keep in touch!
Well done to Y13 for the amazing creativity and hard work. Each room is decorated a different Super Mario level, such a treat for the rest of the school.
#STAHSSixthForm
@STAHSSO
Thank you to all students, parents, staff and volunteers who have given up their time to make sure that our COVID testing programme has run without a hitch this week. Over 1300 tests carried out and counting!
This morning saw the happy return of our Reception and Years 1 and 6 pupils to
@STAHSPrep
. Missing those not able to enjoy learning in the classroom, being with friends, and outdoor lunch picnics with us just yet.
The Tent is down after 22 months as temporary home to Geography, History and the dining room! The area will now be returned to its Sports function over the summer holiday. Huge thanks to our wonderful caretakers for their herculean efforts in making this happen
Huge congratulations to Year 5 student, Leila, who has been named the Young Digital Innovator of the Year by
@First_News
and
@TCS
and has won a 3D printer for the school in the process!
#STAHSScholarship
#STEMeducation
#STAHSHouseSong
was as exciting as ever this morning! Well done to all houses who delivered such fantastic performances and congratulations to overall winners... Paris!
Mrs Brown encouraged everyone to embrace their adventurous spirit this morning, welcoming Naina and Kate in year 7 and their pet snakes to assembly 🐍
#ScholarshipAdventureIntegrity
We look forward to welcoming our vibrant community of ambitious young people, caring and talented staff, and supportive parents and alumni to another extraordinary Lent term tomorrow. Wishing everyone a positive start!
On this
#NationalComplimentDay
we’re excited to launch our ‘Praise Postcards’ to recognise and celebrate the weekly achievements of pupils in our Prep and Senior Schools. At all times, but especially at the moment, words of praise and encouragement are so important.
Thank you to the entire STAHS community for a successful Michaelmas term! Despite the external challenges, staff and pupils have continued to cultivate the sense of joy and togetherness that has become the hallmark of our School. Wishing everyone health and happiness!
A fond farewell
@STAHSPrep
to our Year 6 Class of 2020! Wishing you all fulfilling onward adventures at Senior School! Huge thanks to our Year 6 families for the magnificent chair gift for our school woods.
On this sad day, we give thanks for the life of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s inspirational award scheme has brought so much to the STAHS community, helping generations of students grow their skills, confidence and resilience.
Each student was given a poppy bearing the name of a soldier from St Albans who died during the war to plant in our gardens of remembrance.
#STAHSRemembers
#Armistice100
#StAlbans
We are absolutely thrilled to be welcoming back our Sixth Formers this morning as part of a phased return for all students.
Thanks to a huge effort from STAHS teaching and support staff, lateral flow testing is running smoothly and safely so far.
#WelcomeBack
STAHS Valediction 2019. A little slice of paradise for our Year 13 leavers as they sail off into the sunset. Huge thank you to
@STAHSSixthForm
for organising and
@STAHSCatering
for the absolutely amazing tropical feast! 🌴
Congratulations to our Year 11 students for their GCSE achievements, which are a testament to the dedication and hard work of the pupils throughout the challenges of the past two school years.
#GCSEresults2021
COCO HITS 29! ENG shooter Coco Williams hit an amazing 29 goals in the final game of our 60 second shooting challenge to be our top shooter today. The
@TurnfordNC
U12 star took on the amazing
@MollieHegarty1
from
@stratfordtbirds
& rose to the challenge to cap off a great win.
Very proud that our most recent A Level results have put us in the top four schools in Hertfordshire. For your chance to see what
#STAHSSixthForm
can offer you, come along to our next snapshot on 13 March.
A very festive and heartwarming end to the year
@StAlbansAbbey
. Thank you to everyone for joining us on this frosty night, and huge well done to this evening’s performers
@STAHSMusic
.
#STAHSChristmas
We close this extraordinary term with pride and gratitude, reflecting on the many highlights and achievements of our tenacious students and staff. Wishing everyone a restful break.
We are delighted to have won a 2020
@Inspiredschoolm
School Marketers Silver award for our Admissions Package. "Love the colours and fonts - so full of joy and creativity. It reads as fresh and vibrant, a place I'd want to be!"
Take a look:
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Linda Papadopoulos this evening for our parent talk on ensuring young minds stay healthy in a digital world.
#STAHSIntegrity
Even Super Mario characters need a break to eat! ...
@STAHSCatering
hosting leavers breakfast for Y13 after their manic muck up morning.
#STAHSSixthForm
🍄🍄
Y13 surprised
@STAHSCatering
with breakfast to show their appreciation for all the fabulous food they have provided them with throughout the years at
#STAHS
. Mr Crossey, H & C Manager, said that ‘it was such a lovely thing to do & my team were suitably surprised & very grateful.’
Wonderful to see so many teachers from our partner schools join us for this afternoon’s
#professionalreflection
session with Tom Sherrington. Thank you to
@teacherhead
for such an inspiring series of talks throughout the day.
Congratulations to all our Year 11 students on their fantastic GCSE results, which are a testament to their hard work and commitment 👏
#STAHSSenior
#GCSEResults2023
A super Sunday at the St Albans Young Musicians Competition
@StAlbansYMC
. Congratulations to the STAHS Singers
@STAHSPrep
on winning the Primary Choir category.
Congratulations to all receiving GCSE results today! Awarded at the end of an unprecedented year in education, the excellent outcomes for our Year 11s reflect many years of hard work and dedication.