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27/09/24

SCHOOL TOURS We invite all prospective parents and students, for Year 7 September 2025 intake, to visit our school. Book via our website:  tinyurl.com/FHSTour2024

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25/09/24

REMINDER: We're looking forward to welcoming prospective families to view our school tomorrow. This event will run from 5:00pm - 8:00pm, with Headteacher speeches taking place at 6:00pm and 7:00pm. x.com/f_h_school/status/1831595621406351848

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05/09/24

OPEN EVENING We're looking forward to welcoming prospective families to view our school on Thursday 26th September 2024. This event will run from 5:00pm - 8:00pm, with Headteacher speeches taking place at 6:00pm and 7:00pm.

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23/08/24

"I am very pleased with myself with having a lot to struggle. I have come out the other side now with good results but it's been a challenge.” Congratulations to Jack, who will now study science and maths at sixth form. ow.ly/rZyp50T4KKn

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22/08/24

“Not only have students performed well academically, but they have developed into outstanding young adults." - Dustin Schuyler, Headteacher. Well done to all students collecting their  foresthallschool.org/.../231…

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19/07/24

👀 Looking for things to do over the summer? 🌞 There is lots happening in the local area. We will continue to share updates on exciting events over the Summer.

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09/07/24

🚴‍♀️ Well done to everyone who participated in the annual Tour De Flitch. 👏 Donations have reached £1200 and any last minute donations can be made using the go fund me link:  gofund.me/b0580a8f

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19/06/24

🥇Celebrating success at District Athletics 🥈Congratulations to all students who won medals at the District Athletics today. 🥉Everyone involved from Year 7-10 have done exceptionally!

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14/06/24

🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️FHS Tour De Flitch This year staff and pupils will complete the Tour De Flitch to raise money for the FHS PTA to support with buying resources to support students in school! gofund.me/b0580a8f

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07/06/24

☘️ Good Luck to John from staff and students at Forest Hall School ☘️ bishopsstortfordindependent.…

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04/06/24

Finishing Ardeche on a high...

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03/06/24

The Ardeche via canoe = half term memories to last a lifetime!

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02/06/24

Memories to last a lifetime...

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28/05/24

Ardeche 2024 Day 1- Canyoning ✔️ Day 2- Canoeing down the Ardeche before a night of camping ✔️ Having the best time? ✔️

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25/05/24

🚣...and we are off! 

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18/05/24

📚Year 8 enjoy a day out at London Docklands Museum- bringing History to life! A day out at London Docklands allowed students to explore galleries to enhance their History Curriculum.

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16/05/24

🏆James celebrates success at Tang Soo Do International Championship in Belfast in this 3rd competition for black belt

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03/05/24

🍦 Ice cream to fuel the additional exam preparation before written exams for year 11. Thank you to @

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26/04/24

✈️Each year it gets better and better... mediacentre.stanstedairport.…

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Unique ways to achieve Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Unique ways to achieve Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Posted: 13th May 2020

A national award which encourages young people to explore the outdoors is being launched – during lockdown.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award pushes young people out of their comfort zone and gives a chance to enjoy the outdoors, build resilience and understand the importance of teamwork.

Despite the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown, Forest Hall School is giving students an opportunity to start working towards the Bronze Award.

Year 9 and 10 students keen to take part have met virtually with the award’s field officer via video call to learn more about the initiative.

The meeting also gave the group an opportunity to come up with alternative ways to meet the physical, skills and voluntary aspects of the award.

Students are taking on tasks such as making wallets, strength training, beekeeping and touch-typing.

Sarah Power, enrichment lead at Forest Hall, said: “We had already been discussing launching the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award before the school closures came, but were keen to still get it started. We held our first meeting via video call giving students an opportunity to find out more and to ask questions, just like we would have done if we were at school.

“We want some normality for our children. This is a perfect time to start something which will be a fantastic achievement for them. We want them to learn new skills, have new experiences and do something different in their day. This award pushes them to do something they would not normally do. Yes, they are completing schoolwork at home, but they can also achieve a nationally recognised award at the same time.

“The fact our students are willing to do this at home shows how great our young people are.”

Students will provide evidence of their work during lockdown with written statements, photos and videos to qualify for the award.

The award culminates in an expedition, which will be completed once restrictions are lifted.

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